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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lagos has to offer.

When to visit Lagos

Lagos in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 40
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lagos in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 40
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 The shortest flight to Lagos from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 17h 55m.

Bus

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

Plane

When flying to Lagos, you’ll arrive at Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS), which is located 8 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Lagos from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 17h 55m.

Bus

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

Airports near Lagos

Airlines serving Lagos

Lufthansa
Good (4,597 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,436 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,596 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,275 reviews)
Air France
Good (971 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,920 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,699 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (909 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (394 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (194 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (309 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,765 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (412 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (516 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (152 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, Lagos offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 58 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 172 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 (9.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 178+
Citilodge Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 44+
GrandBee Suites
4 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
C$ 72+
Eko Hotels & Suites
5 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
C$ 195+
ibis Lagos Airport
3 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
C$ 44+

Renting a car in Lagos

Renting a car in Lagos costs C$ 137 per day, on average, or C$ 547 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

Renting a car in Lagos costs C$ 137 per day, on average, or C$ 547 if you want to rent it for 4 days.