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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lagos has to offer.
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.
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 35h 15m.
Lagos’s bus station is located 8 km from the city centre.
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 $81 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $235 and up for a 5-star experience.
Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lagos, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.