Two crossings shape many trips between the Island, Lekki and Ikoyi: the Lekki toll gate on the Lekki-Epe Expressway and the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge.
If you rent a car in Lagos and head toward Lekki, Ajah or Ikoyi, you will meet tolls and bridges sooner or later. ToTrip Car Rental Services plans routes around them every day. Here is what renters should know.
The Lekki Toll Gate
The Lekki toll gate sits on the Lekki-Epe Expressway, a main route between the Island and the Lekki corridor. Queues build at the gate during morning and evening rush hours and on busy weekends, so a trip that looks short on the map can take much longer. Travelling outside peak hours, or leaving earlier, is the easiest fix. Our Lekki-Epe Expressway guide covers the wider corridor.
The Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge
The Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge opened in 2022 and gives a more direct connection between the Lekki Phase 1 area and Ikoyi. For many trips it offers an alternative to going the long way round, though traffic on either side can still slow it down.
π Planning Around Tolls And Bridges
Paying Tolls
Toll amounts and payment methods can change, so check the current arrangement with the operator rather than relying on an old figure. If you are driving yourself, carry a backup way to pay. On a chauffeur-driven booking, ask the team when you book whether tolls are included in the quote or paid separately.
Timing Your Trip
For airport runs, meetings or events, build a buffer into the journey. If you are crossing between Lekki and the Island, check traffic shortly before you leave, and consider the Third Mainland Bridge timing guide if your route runs toward the Mainland instead.
Let A Driver Handle It
A local chauffeur knows which crossing is moving at a given hour and can switch routes quickly. That matters most for time-sensitive trips such as flights and appointments.
Planning a trip across Lekki or Ikoyi? Send your pickup and destination and we will suggest the best timing.
Book NowFrequently Asked Questions
Are tolls included in a ToTrip quote?
It depends on the booking. Ask the team when you request your quote so you know what is included before the trip.
Which is faster, the toll gate route or the link bridge?
It depends on the time of day and where you are going. A driver who knows current traffic can usually tell you which is moving better.
Do toll rates change?
Rates and payment methods can change, so confirm the current arrangement instead of relying on an older figure.
What time should I leave for a flight from Lekki?
Leave with a generous buffer, since toll queues and traffic can add time. Our team can suggest a pickup time based on your flight.
A little planning around the toll gate and bridge keeps your Lekki and Ikoyi trips on schedule.
