With 9.00 million inhabitants, Lagos is the most populous city in Nigeria. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lagos has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lagos in February, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 75.2 °F, with an average temperature of 77 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 12.4″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Lagos, with an average rainfall of 0.5″.
When flying to Lagos, you’ll arrive at Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Lagos from the United States departs from New York and takes around 13h 10m.
Lagos’s bus station is located 8 km from the city center.
Average rates range from around $47 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $125 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Lagos costs $122 per day, on average, or $610 if you want to rent if for 5 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Lagos.
The most frequently booked car type in Lagos is Economy (Ford Ka or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.