Transport & fares
What each option costs and how fast it moves. A trip is the flat charge plus the per-kilometre rate, and traffic multiplies the travel time — a higher figure means a slower ride.
Getting around Lagos
| Option | Flat charge | Per km | Minutes per km | Traffic | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trek | Free | Free | 12 | 0 | Free, but slow, and long walks tire you out. |
| Your car | Free | ₦6 | 2.1 | 0.9 | Daddy's Prado. You only pay for fuel. |
| Keke | ₦100 | ₦5 | 3.4 | 0.8 | Three people on the back bench. |
| Danfo | ₦100 | ₦5 | 3 | 1 | “Enter with your change!” |
| Okada | ₦150 | ₦8 | 2 | 0.35 | Fast. Hold on tight. |
| Cab | ₦300 | ₦15 | 2.3 | 1 | AC and comfort. |
Leaving Lagos
| Option | Flat charge | Per km | Minutes per km | Traffic | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | No rate given | No rate given | No rate given | No rate given | About an hour in the air. Comfy, and the quickest way. |
| Night bus | No rate given | No rate given | No rate given | No rate given | About three hours on the road. Cheap, but you'll arrive tired. |