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Cheap Car Hire in Nigeria from R1 408

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Nigeria with a pick-up date of 1/6 and drop-off date of 30/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Nigeria car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Nigeria. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 1 mayo 2026.

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

R2 444

Cheapest price per day

R1 408
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Popular car types in Nigeria

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Nigeria and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 1 mayo 2026.
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At R1 408/day, medium car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Nigeria in the past week. Out of 6 car hire agencies operating in Nigeria, there are, in total, 21 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:

Intermediate

Intermediate

R1 408+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R4 139+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R2 463+

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Luxury

Luxury

R5 989+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R4 022+

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Supplier choice saloon

Supplier choice saloon

R8 980+

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Best car hire deals found in Nigeria

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Nigeria. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 6 hire car agencies in Nigeria with an average daily rate of R3 437. Data was last updated on 1 mayo 2026.
Volkswagen T-ROCR1 408/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen T-ROC
Found 04/30/26
Hyundai StariaR2 463/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Staria
Found 04/29/26
Volkswagen PoloR2 598/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Found 04/29/26

Cheapflights insights for Nigeria car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Nigeria, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Nigeria?

For the best savings on car hire in Nigeria, make your reservation 25 days before pickup. The average price then is just R1 743/day – about 1 143% less than the yearly average.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Nigeria is March, when you can expect to pay R1 961/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Nigeria is October (R2 962/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

R2 535

February

R2 417

March

R1 961

April

R2 426

May

R2 254

June

R2 350

July

R2 216

August

R2 501

September

R1 986

October

R2 962

November

R2 283

December

R2 292

What car do most people hire in Nigeria?

Economy cars (Ford Ka, for example) are the most popular in Nigeria. Intermediate (Ford Escape) and Full-size (Toyota Land Cruiser) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Nigeria.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Nigeria?

Sixt has 7 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Nigeria at 5.

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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 6 car hire companies in Nigeria. Reviews were last updated on 1 mayo 2026.

Sixt

4,0
Mediocre
1 review•7 locations
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Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

4,0

Overall

4,0

Pick-up/drop-off

2,0

Value

6,0

Avis

3 locations
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America Car Rental

2 locations
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Hertz

5 locations
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keddy by Europcar

2 locations
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Europcar

2 locations
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Nigeria, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 1 mayo 2026.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Nigeria?

    With an average price of R1 677/day, Sixt is the most popular car hire provider in Nigeria, booking 33% more hire cars than any other provider.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Nigeria?

    At R1 684/day, the cheapest car hire price in Nigeria was found in Lagos. On average, Lagos has the cheapest daily rental car price (R2 444/day), which is 0% below average price for cities in Nigeria.

  • 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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