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Lagos, Nigeria

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Pick-up dateSun, Nov 15

Time

Drop-off dateMon, Nov 23

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Travel information

Languages

English, Hausa, Yoruba

Currency

NGN

Drive on

Right-hand side

Country code

+234

Average car rental length

9 days

Speed limit within town

50 km/h or 31 mph

Speed limit out of town

80–100 km/h or 50–62 mph

Acceptable limit of BAC

0.05%

Average gas price

$0.88 per liter or $3.32 per gallon

Lowest gas price

$0.64 per liter or $2.42 per gallon

Highest gas price

$1.02 per liter or $3.85 per gallon

Top city near Lagos

Abuja
535.2 km / 332.56 miles away

Map of top car rental locations

Lagos (Downtown)

1 rental locations

When to book in Lagos and for how long?

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Lagos?

Car rental prices in Lagos vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthMay

Most expensive month January

Average rental costs per day in Lagos

$247

$123

$224

in January

Jan

$102

in February

Feb

Mar

$150

in April

Apr

$96

in May

May

Jun

$124

in July

Jul

$103

in August

Aug

Sep

Oct

$123

in November

Nov

$171

in December

Dec

The cheapest month to rent a car in Lagos is May (when prices average $96.43 per day). This is 40% cheaper than the yearly average and 57% cheaper than renting in January (when prices average $224.37).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Lagos?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Lagos is July, and the least popular is May.

Monthly searches in Lagos by pick-up date relative to the average

1.5

0.8 times in January

Jan

1.1 times in February

Feb

Mar

1.1 times in April

Apr

0.4 times in May

May

Jun

2.7 times in July

Jul

0.4 times in August

Aug

Sep

Oct

0.4 times in November

Nov

1.1 times in December

Dec

What’s the usual rental length in Lagos?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in April, the average renter keeps their car for 10 days, and in January, they keep their car for 6 days.

Average number of rental days in Lagos

6 days in January

Jan

9 days in February

Feb

Mar

10 days in April

Apr

7 days in May

May

Jun

7 days in July

Jul

8 days in August

Aug

Sep

Oct

8 days in November

Nov

7 days in December

Dec

Car rental information

📍 Car rental locations	3
✈️ Airport locations	1
🔥 Popular suppliers	SIXT
🚗 Popular car types	SUVs

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier	Model	Doors	Type
SIXT	Ford Escape (with driver)	4	SUV

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Nov 1, 2026)

When is the best time to rent a car in Lagos?

Prices are lowest during May, starting at $96 for an Economy car and highest in January, when economy cars start at $224. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Lagos is July, while the least popular month is May.

What car rental companies are available in Lagos?

Lagos hosts: SIXT, Hertz. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.

Top 2 suppliers in Lagos in 2026

SIXT

2 locations

8.4

Good

Value for money

8.4

Ease of finding

8.2

Agent helpfulness

8.6

Pick-up speed

8.0

Drop-off speed

8.3

Car cleanliness

8.6

Car condition

8.6

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