Lagos travel guide
Lagos Tourism | Lagos Guide
You're Going to Love Lagos
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.
When to visit Lagos
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″.
How to Get to Lagos
Plane
When flying to Lagos, you’ll arrive at Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS), which is located 8 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Lagos include Delta, Virgin Atlantic and United Airlines. The shortest flight to Lagos from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 10h 20m.
Car
Another option to get to Lagos is to pick up a car rental from Ikeja, which is about 9 km from Lagos. You’ll find branches of Avis and Sixt, among others, in Ikeja.
Airlines serving Lagos
Where to stay in Lagos
From 5-star hotels such as the Legend Hotel Lagos Airport, Curio Collection by Hilton to great affordable options like the Msquare Hotel Gra, Lagos offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $60 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $142 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lagos
Most booked hotels in Lagos
Renting a car in Lagos
Renting a car in Lagos costs $122 per day, on average, or $609 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Lagos.
The most frequently booked car type in Lagos is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.