Quebec Driving School Cost: Class 5 Course Price Cap and Extra Lessons (2026)

A recognized Quebec Class 5 driving school can charge no more than $1,130 plus applicable taxes for the mandatory Road Safety Education Program. The program includes 24 hours of theory and 15 hours of practical driving, for 39 hours minimum. Optional extra lessons and road-test vehicle rental are separate costs.

How Much Can a Quebec Class 5 Driving School Charge?

The mandatory course price is not fixed province-wide. A recognized school may charge less, but the current government maximum is $1,130 plus applicable taxes. Optional practice and package pricing can vary by school and location.

• Mandatory Program: Up to $1,130 plus applicable taxes. This is a maximum, not a fixed province-wide price.
• Extra Hourly Rate: $55'-$85 per hour for additional behind-the-wheel training.
• Premium Packages: $1,600 to $1,900+, bundling extra lessons and exam car rental.

For example, a driving school in downtown Montreal may charge $80 per hour for extra lessons, while a school in a smaller city like Sherbrooke might offer the same service for $60. A student in Laval paid $75/hour for three extra lessons focused on parallel parking downtown after failing that section of their first road test.

Maximum Price for Quebec's Mandatory Class 5 Driving Course

The current SAAQ maximum is $1,130 plus applicable taxes for the mandatory Class 5 Road Safety Education Program. A recognized school may charge less.

Is the Quebec driving-school price cap before or after taxes? Before taxes. SAAQ states the maximum as $1,130 plus applicable taxes.

How Do Extra-Lesson Packages Compare With Individual Lessons?

Package deals for 5-10 lessons are cheaper than booking individual lessons. Schools offer refresher bundles specifically for road test preparation.

A student in Quebec City saved over $100 by purchasing a 5-hour refresher package after their first test failure, instead of booking five separate lessons. This package provided consistent learner's licence training with the same instructor.

What Extra Driving-School Costs Should You Budget For?

Other school-related costs can include optional extra lessons, road-test vehicle rental, cancellation fees, and missed-lesson charges. SAAQ learner, knowledge-test, and road-test fees are separate and belong in the dedicated SAAQ fee pages. The mandatory course itself is 39 hours minimum.

Hidden fees include cancellation charges. Schools can charge up to $50 or 10% of remaining services if you cancel after starting. Many also charge for a full missed lesson without 24-48 hours notice.

Submit your Declaration of Illness or Impairment form online before your SAAQ appointment to avoid rejection and rescheduling delays at the service centre.

In Longueuil, an applicant was turned away for having only a handwritten note from a parent instead of the official SAAQ consent form, causing a two-week delay.

Paying the Quebec Driving Course in Instalments

Yes. SAAQ's current guidance says automobile driving-course students can expect the mandatory course price to be divided into six instalments under the school contract.

Most driving schools offer payment plans for the mandatory course. Insurance discounts for graduates are now standard. A portion of the tuition may be claimable as an educational expense on taxes.

Book your SAAQ road test appointment the moment you are eligible in the online portal to avoid a 3-4 month wait for the next available slot in cities like Montreal.

There are no free behind-the-wheel training options in Quebec public high schools. All instruction must come from SAAQ-accredited private driving schools.

Prepaid Lessons if a Recognized Driving School Is Suspended

Ask for documentation showing the course portions you completed and review the school's obligations under your contract for any amount owed back to you. You may need that record to continue with another recognized school.