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 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.
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. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Lagos include Finnair, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. The shortest flight to Lagos from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 6h 30m.
Bus
Lagos’s bus station is located 8 km from the city centre.
Airports near Lagos
Airlines serving Lagos
Where to stay in Lagos
Average rates range from around £39 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £110 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lagos
Most booked hotels in Lagos
Hiring a car in Lagos
Hiring a car in Lagos costs £105 per day, on average, or £526 if you want to hire it for 5 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 67% cheaper than airport locations in Lagos.
Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lagos, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.