Lagos car hires from £8/day

A compact or small economy car is the most affordable and fuel-efficient of the lot, plus it will be better at navigating the tight corners on narrow roads in the older sections of town. If the size of your party requires a larger vehicle, then you should consider an intermediate saloon or passenger van which offers the additional advantages of a more comfortable ride over long distances and more luggage space.

Speed limits in the town of Lagos follow the national regulation which is 90km/h (55mph), but you may encounter reduced speed signs in populated districts and the town centre. Along dual carriageways, highways and expressways, the maximum speed mandated by law when driving with Lagos car hire is 120km/h (75mph). Be advised that there may be traffic cameras along major roads and some of the expressways are toll roads, so keep some change handy and drive with caution.

On-street parking is in plentiful supply across the town of Lagos, but is at something of a premium during the peak summer months when the town becomes inundated with tourist traffic. There are several public parking garages near the waterfront and Marina de Lagos which are free of charge. Other pay-and-display car parks can be found around town, where you can pay anywhere from €0.80 (£0.70) to €1.20 (£1.05) depending on the location.

On average a car hire in Lagos costs £27 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at keddy by Europcar (£8/day), Europcar (£12/day) and Avis (£19/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at keddy by Europcar Est.nacional,120 Lt.1 8600-334 (1 miles from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Lagos is £5.83 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £70 and £93, depending on the car size.

Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Lagos.

Car hire companies onsite at Faro airport include Klass Wagen, DRIVEONHOLIDAYS, Ok Mobility, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, AIRAUTO, Sixt, Record Go, Centauro, Europcar and Goldcar Rental SP.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Faro airport to off-airport locations include DRIVEONHOLIDAYS, SURPRICE CAR RENTAL, AIRAUTO, Sixt, Centauro, Europcar, Goldcar Rental SP, Master Kings, Budget and Drive4Fun.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Mini car hire in Lagos costs £13 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Lagos costs £20 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Lagos costs £35 per day, on average.

In Lagos, cars are most frequently hired at Sixt Av. Guarane (8 miles from city centre).

On average a car hire in Lagos costs £189 per week (£27 per day).

On average a car hire in Lagos costs £810 per month (£27 per day).

Most car hire providers in Lagos offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Lagos, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.