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Travel information

Languages

English, Hausa, Yoruba

Currency

NGN

Drive on

Right-hand side

Country code

+234

Average car rental length

9 days

Speed limit within town

50 km/h or 31 mph

Speed limit out of town

80–100 km/h or 50–62 mph

Acceptable limit of BAC

0.05%

The 2 most popular cities in Nigeria

Map of top car rental locations

Lagos (Downtown)

1 rental locations

When to book in Nigeria and for how long?

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Nigeria?

The cost of renting a car in Nigeria varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthMay

Most expensive month September

Average rental costs per day in Nigeria

$583

$291

$227

in January

Jan

$102

in February

Feb

Mar

$140

in April

Apr

$97

in May

May

Jun

$125

in July

Jul

$166

in August

Aug

$530

in September

Sep

Oct

$124

in November

Nov

$173

in December

Dec

The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Nigeria is May — when rental costs average $97.39 per day. This is 69% cheaper than the yearly average and 82% cheaper than renting a car in September (when prices average $529.98 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Nigeria?

Based on how many customers search for a car in Nigeria, the most popular month is July, while the least popular is May.

Monthly searches in Nigeria by pick-up date relative to the average

4.2

2.1

0.6 times in January

Jan

1.2 times in February

Feb

Mar

1.2 times in April

Apr

0.3 times in May

May

Jun

3.8 times in July

Jul

0.6 times in August

Aug

0.3 times in September

Sep

Oct

0.3 times in November

Nov

0.9 times in December

Dec

What’s the average rental length in Nigeria?

How long renters typically keep their vehicle sometimes varies depending on the time of year. Travelers tend to keep their rental cars longer in April — an average of 10 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in September — an average of one day.

Average number of rental days in Nigeria

6 days in January

Jan

9 days in February

Feb

Mar

10 days in April

Apr

7 days in May

May

Jun

8 days in July

Jul

8 days in August

Aug

1 day in September

Sep

Oct

8 days in November

Nov

7 days in December

Dec

Car rental information

📍 Car rental locations	6
✈️ Airport locations	1
🔥 Popular suppliers	SIXT
🚗 Popular car types	SUVs

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier	Model	Doors	Type
SIXT	Ford Escape (with driver)	4	SUV

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Nov 1, 2026)

When is the best time to rent a car in Nigeria?

Prices are lowest during May, starting at $97 for an Economy car and highest in September, when economy cars start at $530. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Nigeria is July, while the least popular month is May.

What car rental companies are available in Nigeria?

Nigeria hosts: SIXT, Hertz. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.

What side of the road do you drive on in Nigeria?

You drive on the right-hand side of the road in Nigeria.

What are the speed limits and key traffic rules in Nigeria?

Speed limits in Nigeria are 50 km/h in cities, 80–100 km/h outside cities. The drunk-driving limit is 0.05%.

Top 2 suppliers in Nigeria in 2026

SIXT

5 locations

8.4

Good

Value for money

8.4

Ease of finding

8.2

Agent helpfulness

8.5

Pick-up speed

8.0

Drop-off speed

8.3

Car cleanliness

8.5

Car condition

8.6

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AMPetcu,

Nov 1, 2026

It was easy to make the reservation and…

It was easy to make the reservation and choose the car I wanted. Unfortunately I had...

Philippe Serge Tremblay,

Nov 1, 2026

very good

closest location

Sailesh Sookna,

Nov 1, 2026

Really sound and efficient team

Really sound and efficient team. Decent price but an extension was more expensive so...

FIONNUALA C.,

Nov 1, 2026

Everything was good as expected and as…

Everything was good as expected and as showed in the website.

klant,

Nov 1, 2026

It was all amazing..expect the pick up…

It was all amazing..expect the pick up speed. By the way, it was a fantastic experie...

ARISTOTELIS TSOKRIS,

Nov 1, 2026

Professional

Professional, prompt service! Resolved the issue quickly! The agent was courteous, v...

Tracey Ottaviano,

Nov 1, 2026

I got better car than expected

Grzegorz,

Nov 1, 2026

Easy to book.

angeleque akin-little,

Nov 1, 2026

happy to visit

quick and fast

Sanjoy Augustine,

Nov 1, 2026

Great service

Ronaldas Jurkaitis,

Nov 1, 2026

Easy and good price

Easy and good price.

Ron Montenarie,

Nov 1, 2026

Very good rental experience

Not my first time with them, everything went smooth as always.

Victor,

Nov 1, 2026

Very comfortable

Klajd Balla,

Nov 1, 2026

Great

All was great

Dimitris Gakos,

Nov 1, 2026

Very good price and booking process!

Razvan Costea,

Nov 1, 2026

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