List of Best Car hire Companies in Nigeria. A car rental, hire car, or car hire agency is a company that rents automobiles for short periods of time to the public, generally ranging from a few hours to a few weeks. It is often organized with numerous local branches (which allow a user to return a vehicle to a different location), and primarily located near airports or busy city areas and often complemented by a website allowing online reservations.
Car rental agencies primarily serve people who require a temporary vehicle, for example, those who do not own their own car, travelers who are out of town, or owners of damaged or destroyed vehicles who are awaiting repair or insurance compensation. Car rental agencies may also serve the self-moving industry needs, by renting vans or trucks, and in certain markets, other types of vehicles such as motorcycles or scooters may also be offered.
Alongside the basic rental of a vehicle, car rental agencies typically also offer extra products such as insurance, global positioning system (GPS) navigation systems, entertainment systems, mobile phones, portable WiFi and child safety seats.
The earliest known example of cars being offered for rent dates back to 1906. The German company Sixt was established in 1912 under the name Sixt Autofahrten und Selbstfahrer (Sixt Car Cruises and Self Drivers).
Joe Saunders of Omaha, Nebraska first started with only one borrowed Model T Ford in 1916, but by 1917, his Ford Livery Company was renting out 18 Model Ts at 10 cents per mile. The company name became Saunders Drive-It-Yourself System and then Saunders System. By 1926, Saunders had expanded to 56 cities. Saunders’ company was bought by Avis in 1955.
An early competitor to Saunders was Walter L. Jacobs, whose Chicago-based Rent-a-Car opened in 1918 with twelve Ford Model T. The company was bought in 1923 by John Hertz.
In Britain, car rental started with Godfrey Davis, established in 1920, and bought by Europcar in 1981.
The sector expanded rapidly in the US; in 1926, the American Driveurself Association assembled over 1200 delegates in Chicago.
The growth in travel after World War II led to the establishment of several well known international companies, including National Car Rental (1947), Europcar (1949), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (1957), Thrifty Rent A Car (1958), and Budget Rent a Car (1958).
Here is a List of Best Car hire Companies in Nigeria
4-Dependable Wheels Ltd
Address: Plot 789 Cadastral Zone A8, Wuse ll, Wuse, Abuja.
Phone: +234 9-4136722-8, Ext 238; Fax: +234
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A.V.I. Services
Address: Nicon Hilton Hotel, Maitama, Abuja.
Phone: +234 9-4131383, 4131811 Ext 6240-9; Fax: +234
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Abuja Nicon Hilton Hotel
Hertz car rental
Address: 1, Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja.
Phone: +234 9 461 3000 ; Fax: 234 9 461 3110
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Website: http://www1.hilton.com
Agura Car Hire
Address: Agura Hotel Moshood Abiola Road Area 7, Garki, Abuja.
Phone: +234 9 2341753-60; Fax: +234
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Avis Rent A Car
Address: Abuja Sheraton hotel & Towers Zone, Wuse, Abuja.
Phone: +234 9 4132838, 5230225-39 Ext 8307; Fax: +234
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Avis Rent-A-Car
Address: Avis House, 6, Degema CLose, Off Park Lane, Apapa GRA, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 764 6442, (0)803 7187000, 803 5199721, 802 3561458; Fax: +234
Email: reservations@avisng.com
Website: http://www.avisng.com
Baotsexpress Lagos
Provides bus/car hire, events shuttle services, airlines crews and passengers, fleet management, tours and retreats
Address: 110, Awolowo Way, Ikeja , Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 730 1250, 734 9159, (0) 802 300 6412, 803 973 3506; Fax: +234
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Website: http://www.baotsexpress.com
Bathojam (Nig) Enterprises
Address: 10, Siwoku Street, Off Meiran Road, Ojokoro, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 452 7092; Fax: +234
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C.O. Harry Martins Nig
Address: Moshood Abiola Road, Area 7, , Garki, Abuja.
Phone: +234 9-2341754-60; Fax: +234
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Call a Cab Nigeria
Bargain car rental services in Lagos with brand new cars and certified drivers
Address: Suite 62, Prime Plaza, Muri Okunola Street, Victor Island, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 897 8340, (0) 802 077 5566; Fax: +234
Email: ayo.odusanya@callacabnigeria.com
Website: http://www.callacabnigeria.com
Car Hire Services
Address: Plot 789 Cadastral Zone A8, Wuse ll, Wuse, Abuja.
Phone: +234 9-4136720-7 Ext 231; Fax: +234
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CFAO Motors (Car Rental)
Address: 49, Ijora Causeway, Apapa , Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 587 8219; Fax: +234
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City Car Hire
Address: Nicon Hilton Hotel, Maitama, Abuja.
Phone: +2345 9-4136720-7 Ext 231; Fax: +234
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CL Car Rental Services Ltd.
Address: Suite B12, Tswanya Centre, Mohammadu Buhari Way Opposite NIPOST Headquate, Garki, Abuja.
Phone: +234 9 6725233, 7801322, (0)8033141702, 8037087554; Fax: +234
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Corporate Cabs
Corporate cabs fitted with navigational systems, meters and e-payment systems
Address: 41, Owukori Street, Alaka Estate, Surulere, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 726 1823-4; Fax: +234
Email: info@corporatecabs-ng.com
Website: http://www.corporatecabs-ng.com
Cross Country (Car Rental)
Address: 345, Murtala Mohammed Way, Yaba, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 776 4000, 582 1581, (0) 805 555 5595; Fax: +234
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Efex Executive Bus Rentals
Provision of self-drive and chauffer-drive services from 8 rental locations including Lagos airport, Lagos city, Abuja, Nike lake, Calabar, Port Harcourt & Enugu
Address: 386, Murtala Mohammed Way, Opp. Yaba Bus-Stop, Yaba, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 813 9707, 400 6803, (0)802 313 4121, 807 328 3002; Fax: +234
Email: info@fx-executive.com
Website: http://www.fx-executive.com
Eko Hotel Car Rental
Address: Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victor Island, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 262 4600, 261 4444 ; Fax: 234 1 261 5205, 261 8083
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Emlo Comfort
Address: Ladi Kwali Way , Maitama, Abuja.
Phone: +234 9-5230225 Ext 8292; Fax: +234
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Europcar Nigeria
Vehicle Leasing in eight locations from major cities in Nigeria, including Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Calabar, Enugu & Kano
Address: 2nd Floor , Radmad House, 1E Ligali Ayorinde Street, Victor Island, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 850 2624 ; Fax: 234 1 444 7175
Email: europcar-reservation@sticon.net
Website: http://www.europcar-nigeria.com
Executive Coach Company, The
Luxury Transportation, Airport Terminal Pickup & Drop off, Red Carpet Service, luggage handling
Address: Savoy Suites, 43, Isaac John Street, GRA, Ikeja , Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 791 5608, 791 4673, (0) 803 918 0691 ; Fax: 234 1 819 8231
Email: info@executivecoachng.com
Website: http://www.executivecoachng.com
Executive Transport Company, The
Provision of luxury vehicles including the current model Mercedes E-class and Lexus LX470 4×4 with daily rentals
Address: 3rd Floor, OPIC Plaza, Mobolaji Bank-Anthony, Ikeja , Lagos.
Phone: +234 (0) 702 820 5051, 807 634 9370; Fax: +234
Email: chibuzo@executivetransportnigeria.com
Website: http://www.executivetransportnigeria.com
Federal Palace Hotel Car Rental
Address: Ahmadu Bello Way, Victor Island, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 261 0464, 261 0131, 261 3089; Fax: +234
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Fleet Derivatives Limited
Vehicle Leasing & Logistic Servicse
Address: Suit 61, Dolphin Plaza, Corporation Drive, Dolphing Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Phone: 1 462 4082, 819 4709, 761 1025, 462 4082, 819 4709, (0) 803 330 4117, 805 605 9591; Fax: +234
Email: costomacare@fleetderivatives.com
Website: http://www.fleetderivates.com
Fleet Derivatives Limited
Address: Suit 61, Dolphin Plaza, Corporation Drive, Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 8194709, 8194709 ; Fax: 234 1 4624082
Email: customercare@fleetderivatives.co
Website: http://www.fleetderivatives.com
Globarry Limited
Charter Bus, Airport Shuttle, Sightseeing, Group Tour, and Taxi Service
Address: 67, Effurun Sapele Road, Tomab Yard Opp. ZenithBank/Lords, Warri, Delta State.
Phone: +234 5 332 0604; Fax: +234
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Globon Services Limited
Car leasing, hiring, fleet maintenance of cars for corporate organisations & provision of drivers
Address: Spring Bank Building, P C I Engineering Close, Victor Island, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 899 3041, 722 6414, (0) 803 205 8641, 802 376 4111 ; Fax: 234 1 262 2260
Email: globonservices201@yahoo.com
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Hertz #1
Address: 12, Keffi Street,S\West Ikoyi, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Phone: 2691144, 0803 525 0901-2; Fax: +234
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Hertz #1
Address: 16, Trans Amadi Road Rumuobiakani, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Phone: 084-230652, 231700, 234776; Fax: +234
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Hertz #1
Address: Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Ladi Kwali Way, Wuse, Abuja.
Phone: 5232176, 5230255 Ext. 8293 ; Fax: 2691099
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Hertz Car Rental
Daily, Weekend, Monthly, Rental & Drop-off / Pick-up Services
Address: Leasing House, 2 C & I Leasing Drive, Central Business District, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 270 3700-5 ; Fax: 234 1 270 3706
Email: Christian.chigbundu@c-ileasing.com
Website: http://www.c-ileasing.com
Ikoyi Hotel Car Rental
Address: Kingsway Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 269 1522, 269 0148; Fax: +234
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Jodat Car Hire & Limo Services
Address: Utako District, Berger Junction, Utako, Abuja.
Phone: +234 90-802382; Fax: +234
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John I. Car Hire Services Ltd
Address: Inside Hotel Rosebud, 685, Port-harcourt Crescent, Off Ahmadu Bello Way, , Garki, Abuja.
Phone: +234 (0)8060323280, 8053231635; Fax: +234
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King David Company Dial-A-Car
Executive Car hire Service to Individuals, Corporate bodies and Government agencies
Address: Plot 6, FAAN Complex, Murtala Mohammed International Airport Link Road, Ikeja , Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 470 3720, (0) 803 306 6166, 803 302 3539; Fax: +234
Email: info@kingdavidecurity.com
Website: http://www.kingdavidsecurity.com
Lagos International Airport
Avis, Hertz
Address: Airport Road, Ikeja , Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 480 5580 ; Fax: 234 1 320 5016
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Lagos Sheraton Hotel Car Rental
Address: 30, Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja , Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 280 0100 ; Fax: 234 1 280 2280
Email:
Website: http://www.sheratonlagos.com
Lamboghini Executive Car Hire
Address: 11A, Kingsway Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 269 5778, 852 3031, (0) 802 358 6270, 805 897 4527; Fax: +234
Email: lamboecars@yahoo.com
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Mandilas (Car Rental).
Address: 35, Simpson Street, P.O. Box 35, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 263 6141, 263 4345, 263 0252.
E-mail: mandilas@mandilasng.com
Website: http://www.mandilasng.com
MakeItNigeria.com, LLC.
Car hire services to Nigerians & expatriates, apartments rental, vacation homes, resorts.
Address: Block P, House 4A, Abraham Adesanya Housing Estate, Ajah, Lagos
Phone: +234 1 812 3820, 274 3991, (0) 806 065 5809.
E-mail: reservations@makeitnigeria.com
Website: http://www.makeitnigeria.com
Ned Cars
Car Rental services in Lagos, Abuja and London.
Address: 22, Olusesi Street, Olugborogan, Lekki Peninsula, Lagos.
Phone: +234 (0) 31811186, 08129044930, 08166259422.; Fax: +234
Email: info@nedcars.org
Website: http://www.nedcars.org
Okey Whyte Car Rental
Address: Nicon Hilton Hotel (1st Fl), Maitama, Abuja.
Phone: +234 9-4134720, 4131811, Ext 6233; Fax: +234
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Olakunle Ashaye & Co. Ltd (Car Rental)
Address: 18/20, Adeola Raji Avenue, Atunwase Estate, Gbagada, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 263 4331 ; Fax: 234 1 823 081
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Planet Rent-A-Car
Address: Sheraton Hote, Ikeja , Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 497 8600-9; Fax: +234
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Prime Logistics
Limo service, car rental, and sales, haulage services, fleet management
Address: 121/123, Cooperation Drive, Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 269 3194, (0) 805 666 6665, 802 360 2508 ; Fax: 234 1 269 3501
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Quick Cabs Services
Cab services for single trips, hourly bookings, intercity trips and airport shuttle
Address: 6, Goriola Street, Victor Island, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 817 9879, (0) 802 313 8829; Fax: +234
Email: tunde@quickcabsng.com
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Remlords Tours & Car Hire Services
Destination management company providing specialized tourism and business services to individuals and businesses
Address: 170, Murtala Mohammed Highway, By SPC Junction, Calabar, Cross River State.
Phone: +234 (0) 703 259 3775, 806 360 6723; Fax: +234
Email: info@remlordstours.com
Website: http://www.remlordstours.com
Sheraton Car Hire
Address: Ladi Kwali Way , Maitama, Abuja.
Phone: +234 9-5230225-44, 5238101-29; Fax: +234
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Smartbudgets
Jeep-suv rental service, automotive procurement, sales, repair & diagnostics
Address: B2, Sura-Simpson Shopping Complex, Lagos Island, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 893 4034, (0) 802 201 8406; Fax: +234
Email: smartbudgets@aol.com
Website: http://www.smartbudgets.biz
Swift Rental Cars Limited
Providing quality cars, buses and 4 X 4s, chauffeurs, protocol & fleet management services
Address: 6, Okunola Martins Close, Off Okotie Eboh Street, Off Awolowo Road, Ikoyi , Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 270 1085, 764 2011 ; Fax: 234 1 270 1086
Email: contact@swiftrentalcars.com
Website: http://www.swiftrentalcars.com
Tuance Nigeria Ltd
Bus/car hire, events shuttle services, airlines crews and passengers, fleet management, maintenance management, tours and retreats, general logistics etc
Address: 2A, Isaac John Street, 2nd Floor, Ikeja , Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 891 8458, 853 6136, (0) 803 310 1035, 802 291 1035; Fax: +234
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Vitcof Ventures
Hiring of coaster buses
Address: 10, Alhaja Toyibat Street, Medina Estate, Gbagada, Lagos.
Phone: +234 (0) 805 672 0502, 802 335 6205; Fax: +234
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