Nigeria

Cheap Car Hire in Nigeria

Lagos, Nigeria
May 6 — May 13
Driver's age: 26-65
Lagos, Nigeria
Mon 6/5
Noon
Mon 13/5
Noon

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Nigeria and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 29 April 2024.

January

R2 575

February

R2 557

March

R2 575

April

R2 199

May

R2 575

June

R2 575

July

R2 444

August

R2 444

September

R2 444

October

R2 970

November

R2 575

December

R2 970

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Nigeria is April. The most expensive time to rent a car is October. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Nigeria

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Nigeria to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 April 2024.

Small cars

R2 084 - R3 036

All Car Types

R2 286 - R6 315

To hire a small car in Nigeria, you would pay an average price of R1 607/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Nigeria (~R2 084/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R3 036/day). In fact, May is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Nigeria. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Nigeria, renting a small car saves you 57% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a medium car in Nigeria, you would pay an average price of R1 484/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Nigeria (~R1 783/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R4 072/day). In fact, March is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Nigeria. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Nigeria, renting a medium car saves you 61% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a large car in Nigeria, you would pay an average price of R3 317/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Nigeria (~R4 703/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~R8 055/day). In fact, January is about 41% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Nigeria. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Nigeria, renting a large car saves you 12% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Nigeria, you would pay an average price of R2 226/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Nigeria (~R3 423/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R4 826/day). In fact, August is about 53% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Nigeria. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Nigeria, renting a SUV saves you 41% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Top rental agencies in Nigeria

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Nigeria known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 4 car hire companies in Nigeria. Reviews were last updated on 29 April 2024.
Choose from the top car hiring agencies available in Nigeria, including locations near Lagos, Port Harcourt and Abuja. Helpful information on each car hire agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

Sixt

7 locations

Hertz

5 locations

Avis

3 locations

Europcar

1 location

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Nigeria, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 April 2024.
  • What side of the road do you drive on in Nigeria?

    Cars in Nigeria are to be driven on the right side of the road.

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