A hotel stay comes with a concierge desk ready to arrange your car. An Airbnb or short-let apartment does not — and that gap is exactly where a lot of guests find themselves scrambling on arrival day, especially for a first visit to Lagos.

ToTrip Car Rental Services Limited works directly with Airbnb and short-let guests to fill that gap, and this guide covers what to arrange in advance so you are not figuring out transport for the first time after you have already landed.

Why Short-Let Transport Needs More Advance Planning

Without a hotel concierge desk to lean on, an Airbnb or short-let guest is entirely responsible for their own transport arrangements — booking pickup, confirming the exact property location with a driver, and sorting local transport for the length of the stay. None of this is difficult, but it does need to be arranged proactively rather than assumed to be available on arrival, unlike a hotel where a car can often be requested at the front desk.

Getting The Property Address Right

Short-let apartments are frequently located within gated estates or buildings with their own access procedures, and addresses can sometimes be less straightforward to locate than an established hotel. Sharing the exact address, building name, and any known access instructions with your driver in advance avoids confusion and delay once you have landed and are tired from travel.

🏠 Planning Short-Let Transport

Airport pickupBook in advance, share exact address
Estate or building accessConfirm any entry procedure ahead of time
Local transport during stayArrange separately from the concierge model
Host coordinationUseful but not required

Airport Pickup Without A Hotel To Fall Back On

For a first arrival at an unfamiliar short-let property, a confirmed, pre-booked pickup matters more than it might for a hotel stay, since there is no front desk to call if plans go sideways. Our MMIA airport pickup guide covers the general arrival process — for a short-let stay specifically, sharing your property's exact address with your driver ahead of time is the extra step worth taking.

"Airbnb guests sometimes assume transport will sort itself out the way it might at a hotel. It genuinely can, but only if it is arranged ahead of time — we just need the actual address and a way to reach the guest directly."

— ToTrip Car Rental Services, Bookings Team

Coordinating With Your Host

Some Airbnb and short-let hosts are happy to help coordinate arrival logistics or share access instructions directly with your driver, which can smooth the process considerably. This is not required, but worth asking your host about ahead of time if they seem responsive and willing to help.

Local Transport For The Length Of Your Stay

Beyond the initial airport pickup, many short-let guests also want reliable transport for the rest of their stay — daily chauffeur bookings, or a standing arrangement for the full length of the visit. If you are new to Lagos generally, our first-time visitor itinerary guide is a useful starting point for planning beyond just the arrival.

Staying at an Airbnb or short-let apartment in Lagos? Let's arrange your airport pickup and local transport before you land.

Book Your Stay's Transport

What To Share When Booking

  • The exact property address, including building name and any unit or gate details
  • Your host's contact information, if they are willing to help coordinate access
  • Your flight details for airport pickup timing
  • Whether you need ongoing local transport for the length of your stay, not just arrival

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a driver coordinate directly with my Airbnb host?

Yes, if your host is willing — sharing their contact details in advance can help with access instructions and property location.

Is airport pickup for a short-let guest handled differently from a hotel guest?

The pickup itself works the same way; the main difference is that you are responsible for arranging it yourself rather than through a concierge desk, so booking ahead matters more.

Can I book transport for my entire stay, not just the airport run?

Yes, many short-let guests arrange ongoing transport for the full length of their visit, which can be set up alongside your initial airport pickup booking.

An Airbnb or short-let stay in Lagos can be just as smooth as a hotel stay — it just takes a little more of the planning happening on your end, upfront, rather than assumed to be available when you arrive.