Lagos City Beaches: A Car Rental Day-Trip Guide (Elegushi, Landmark & Oniru)

Not every Lagos beach day needs to be a full expedition out to Badagry — several good options sit within a short drive of Lekki and Victoria Island.

Elegushi, Landmark and Oniru Private Beach are the three most visited beaches inside the city itself, each with a different atmosphere and a different kind of visitor. ToTrip Car Rental Services arranges these as half-day and full-day trips regularly, and the right choice usually comes down to what kind of beach day you actually want.

Elegushi Suits A Livelier, Local Atmosphere

Elegushi Beach draws a large weekend crowd, with music, food vendors and a genuinely energetic atmosphere. It's the right choice for visitors who want an authentic, lively Lagos beach experience rather than a quiet, curated one — and it gets considerably busier on Sundays than on weekdays.

Landmark Beach Is The More Managed, Family-Friendly Option

Landmark Beach, part of the larger Landmark complex, is a fenced, managed environment with restaurants and facilities on site. It suits families and visitors who want a beach day without the crowd density of Elegushi, and parking within the complex is far more straightforward.

Oniru Private Beach Offers The Shortest Drive

Oniru sits closest to Victoria Island of the three, which makes it the practical choice for visitors with limited time who still want a genuine beach afternoon without a long drive in either direction.

"Guests staying on the Island don't always realise a proper beach afternoon can fit into just a few hours. It's the road out to Badagry that eats the day, not a beach trip itself."

— ToTrip Car Rental Services, Fleet Operations

Timing The Drive Around Lekki-Epe Traffic

All three beaches sit along or near the Lekki-Epe corridor, which gets significantly busier in the late afternoon as weekend traffic builds. An earlier start, or a later return after the peak has cleared, makes the round trip noticeably easier than a mid-afternoon departure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Lagos beach is best for families with young children?

Landmark Beach, with its managed grounds and facilities, is generally the easiest choice for families.

Do I need a chauffeur, or can I self-drive to these beaches?

Either works, though a chauffeur removes the hassle of finding parking and navigating the return trip through Lekki-Epe traffic.

A city beach day in Lagos doesn't have to mean sacrificing a full afternoon to the drive — choosing the right beach for your group and timing the trip around traffic gets you there and back comfortably.