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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lagos has to offer.

When to visit Lagos

Lagos in April
Estimated hotel price
RM 696
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lagos in April
Estimated hotel price
RM 696
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lagos in February, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 24 °C, with an average temperature of 25 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 316 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Lagos, with an average rainfall of 13 mm.

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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 centre.

Bus

Lagos’s bus station is located 8 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Lagos, you’ll arrive at Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS), which is located 8 km from the city centre.

Bus

Lagos’s bus station is located 8 km from the city centre.

Airports near Lagos

Airlines serving Lagos

Lufthansa
Good (7,165 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,829 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,646 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,881 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,538 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,885 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,226 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,127 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,315 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,334 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (787 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (449 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (521 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (736 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (666 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (293 reviews)
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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 RM 192 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 504 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lagos

Most booked hotels in Lagos

The Federal Palace Hotel & Casino
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
RM 422+
Eko Hotels & Suites
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
RM 647+
Citilodge Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
RM 111+
Ibis Lagos Ikeja
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
RM 205+
ibis Lagos Airport
3 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
RM 140+

Hiring a car 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 car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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 car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.