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

Lagos in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 12
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lagos in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 12
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 Montreal and takes around 15h 20m.

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 Montreal and takes around 15h 20m.

Bus

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

Airports near Lagos

Airlines serving Lagos

Lufthansa
Good (4,682 reviews)
KLM
Good (843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (948 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,616 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,256 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,978 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,989 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (930 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (412 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (193 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (308 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (410 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,774 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (493 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$ 51 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 186 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 (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 177+
Citilodge Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 34+
GrandBee Suites
4 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
C$ 78+
Eko Hotels & Suites
5 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
C$ 159+
ibis Lagos Airport
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
C$ 49+

Renting a car in Lagos

Renting a car in Lagos costs C$ 122 per day, on average, or C$ 611 if you want to rent it for 5 days.

Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lagos, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Lagos costs C$ 122 per day, on average, or C$ 611 if you want to rent it for 5 days.

Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lagos, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.