Nigeria

Cheap Car Hire in Nigeria from R2 483

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Nigeria with a pick-up date of 3/6 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.
Lagos, Nigeria
May 4 — May 11
Driver's age: 26-65
Lagos, Nigeria
Sat 4/5
Noon
Sat 11/5
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 27 April 2024.

January

R2 589

February

R2 570

March

R2 589

April

R2 211

May

R2 589

June

R2 570

July

R2 457

August

R2 457

September

R2 532

October

R2 986

November

R2 589

December

R2 986

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.

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 27 April 2024.

At R2 483/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Nigeria in the past week. Out of 4 car hire agencies operating in Nigeria, there are, in total, 16 hire locations. View below for 3 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

R2 128+

Compact

Compact

R2 483+

Intermediate

Intermediate

R2 865+

Standard

Standard

R3 056+

Passenger van

Passenger van

R4 774+

Luxury

Luxury

R7 639+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R3 247+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R4 774+

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 27 April 2024.

Small cars

R2 095 - R3 052

All Car Types

R2 299 - R6 349

To hire a small car in Nigeria, you would pay an average price of R1 616/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Nigeria (~R2 095/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R3 052/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. Here are the best Nigeria small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Nigeria, you would pay an average price of R1 492/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Nigeria (~R1 793/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R4 094/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. Here are the best Nigeria medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Nigeria, you would pay an average price of R3 335/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Nigeria (~R4 728/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~R8 097/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 238/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Nigeria (~R3 441/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R4 852/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. Here are the best Nigeria SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Suzuki CiazR2 483/day
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Suzuki Ciaz

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 27 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

Best Nigeria car hire deals found

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 4 hire car agencies in Nigeria with an average daily rate of R3 438. Data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on car hires in Nigeria including options serving Lagos, Port Harcourt and Abuja. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car hire options.
Suzuki CiazR2 483/day
4
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A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Toyota Corolla QuestR3 056/day
5
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A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Toyota RAV4R4 774/day
5
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A/C
Toyota RAV4

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Nigeria, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 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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