Cheapflights insights for Lagos car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Lagos, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Lagos?
Book your car hire in Lagos 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $33/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 22% off the usual average price.
What is the best car rental company in Lagos?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Lagos is AIRAUTO (rated 10.0/10). Avis (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Lagos?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Lagos is January, when you can expect to pay $23/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Lagos is August ($73/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
$23
February
$27
March
$30
April
$45
May
$47
June
$48
July
$66
August
$73
September
$63
October
$52
November
$28
December
$37
What car do most people hire in Lagos?
Compact cars (Skoda Kamiq, for example) are the most popular in Lagos. Mini (Fiat 500) and Economy (Volkswagen Polo) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Lagos.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Lagos?
In Lagos, AIRAUTO , Drive 4 Less, keddy by Europcar, and LagoRent have 2 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.
Top rental agencies in Lagos
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Lagos known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Lagos. Reviews were last updated on 14 June 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Lagos, such as AIRAUTO , Avis and Europcar. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.
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Drive 4 Less
keddy by Europcar
LagoRent
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Lagos, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 June 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Lagos for a week from LagoRent?
From LagoRent you can hire a car in Lagos from about $589 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Lagos?
Yes, renting a vehicle in Lagos for a month is certainly possible.
Car rentals by fuel type in Lagos
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Lagos. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Lagos. Deals were last updated on 14 June 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Lagos. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($20+).
Electric
$40+
Petrol/Diesel
$20+