Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Lagos travel guide

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

When to visit Lagos

Lagos in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lagos in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 65
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 5 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Lagos from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 18h 30m.

Bus

Lagos’s bus station is located 5 miles from the downtown.

Plane

When flying to Lagos, you’ll arrive at Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS), which is located 5 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Lagos from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 18h 30m.

Bus

Lagos’s bus station is located 5 miles from the downtown.

Airports near Lagos

LOSLagos Murtala Muhammed
IBAIbadan

Airlines serving Lagos

Lufthansa
Good (8,004 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,982 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,455 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,368 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,946 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,046 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (999 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (307 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (211 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (426 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (688 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (607 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 C$ 88 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 219 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lagos

Most booked hotels in Lagos

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Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 318+
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Eko Hotel Suites
5 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 256+
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Four Points by Sheraton Lagos
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 268+
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Ibis Lagos Ikeja
3 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
C$ 98+
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Renting a car in Lagos

Renting a car in Lagos costs C$ 155 per day, on average, or C$ 1,086 if you want to rent it for 7 days.

Renting a car in Lagos costs C$ 155 per day, on average, or C$ 1,086 if you want to rent it for 7 days.

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