- Lagos is entering its festive “Detty December” season, known for high costs.
- This year’s expenses appear to be significantly higher than in previous years.
- Even celebrities are surprised by the rising prices during this festive period.
With the December festive rush drawing near, Lagos has slipped back into its famously pricey “Detty December” mode and this year, the costs seem to have hit an entirely new level.
Even celebrities are baffled.
Reality TV personalities Leo DaSilva and Nina Ivy recently voiced their disbelief over the soaring prices of short-let apartments across Lagos, particularly in Victoria Island, Ikoyi, and Lekki.
Leo shared screenshots from a well-known booking site showing an apartment in VI listed at a staggering $9,350 (over ₦14 million) for an 11-night stay.
He summed up the situation with one line:
“Nothing is funnier than the prices of VI and Ikoyi apartments this December.”
Leo suggested that many apartment owners assume the December influx of visitors guarantees fully booked calendars. However, with major hotels rolling out attractive holiday deals, he believes these landlords may be overestimating demand.
According to him, travellers will likely turn to hotels instead, forcing short-let owners to slash their rates eventually.
Shortly after Leo’s comments circulated online, fellow BBNaija alum Nina shared her own frustration.
She revealed that she recently paid ₦4.2 million for a 13-night stay in Lekki a price she already considered excessive. But after checking new listings, she noticed that some hosts had increased their rates to shocking levels.
In her words:
“THIS IS RIDICULOUS… Some places have the nerve to charge 700k per night. You must be raving mad.”
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Read some comments below:
@AyodeleTim1:”I needed a 3 bedroom apartment in GRA 2 months ago(3 flats for 3 days) and one was giving me ridiculous price,I tried negotiating but he still insisted on the same price. I got a better one and even cheaper than his own. He later called but I told him I’ve gotten a better offer”
@NejeebBello:”Someone tried booking my 2 AirBnB rooms in Lagos for a total of $1,000 from November to January 2026 so he could relist for much higher prices, but also wanted to ensure he could request a refund if the scheme didn’t work out. I told him, Oga once you put you credit card, Otilo!”
@Humanxxx00:”The last time i stayed in an Airbnb was like 5yrs ago in dubai when airbnb still had sense . Now ? Hotel all the way cos why are you charging me more in cleaning fees and service charge and every stupid charge known to man”
