Car rental in Nigeria

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Nigeria car rental at a glance

Most popular providerSixt
Most popular carSmall, economy
Pick-up points
Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentSeptember
Best time to book1 week before
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Ford Fiesta

or similar economy

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51AutomaticA/C
Ford Fiesta

Free cancellation

Unlimited mileage

From
P6,406
per day

Find the cheapest time to rent a car in Nigeria

The cheapest month to rent a car in Nigeria is September, when the average cost per day is P7,026. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is April, when the average cost per day is P7,067. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Nigeria is May.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Nigeria could cost, we've pulled prices from Nigeria.

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Getting the cheapest car rental in Nigeria

Here are some tips to help you score the best prices and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by "seats," "transmission," and even choose only to see "electric" or "hybrid" vehicles. You can also filter by "car type," so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Nigeria is Small.

Compare across companies

The most popular car rental company in Nigeria is Sixt. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with Sixt.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car rental to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 1 week before. The cheapest prices we've found are P6,789 a day and P47,522 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Nigeria you're going to visit? There are lots of places to pick up your rental car. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Nigeria. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Nigeria is Lagos. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Nigeria.

Rent a car long term in Nigeria

Looking to rent a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car rental companies and give you some extra time to explore, too. Give it a try today and search for 30 days' worth of car rentals.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car rental deal in Nigeria with "unlimited mileage" or a "full-to-full" fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

Car rental in Nigeria: FAQs

The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Nigeria depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid driver's license, ID, and passport. Once you’ve booked a car rental in Nigeria, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.

It’s easy to rent a car in Nigeria. First, you need to decide where in Nigeria you want to pick up your car.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.

You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.

It depends where in Nigeria you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Lagos. On average, it costs P7,221 per day to rent a car there. The lowest price we could find is P6,411 per day.

The highest-rated car rental company in Nigeria is Sixt, rated 4.6/5 from 1 reviews. Sixt car rental costs an average of P10,805 per day in Nigeria.
It depends. Some car rental companies in Nigeria accept debit cards, others require a credit card. Check the company’s accepted payment methods before you book.

Either way, the card needs to be in the main driver’s name, and you’ll need enough money on it to cover a security deposit. You’ll get it back when you return the car.
If you’ve booked a car rental with free cancellation, you can usually cancel or change your booking without paying a fee. The time you have to cancel depends on the car rental company, but it’s typically around 48 hours before pickup. If you cancel after that, you may be charged.

If your booking doesn’t include free cancellation, you’ll need to check the car rental company’s policy. Depending on when you cancel, you might need to pay a cancellation fee or you won’t get a refund.
We couldn’t find any electric car rental deals in Nigeria. More EVs are becoming available, so that could change in the future. If you’re still looking for a lower-emission option, you can compare hybrid cars on Skyscanner.
The easiest way to compare car rentals in Nigeria is to look at lots of companies at the same time, rather than checking each one individually.

Skyscanner is a comparison website. We search 3 car rental companies and compare prices across 105 available cars so you don’t have to.