Major city · Nigeria
Eleme
Skip Eleme as a destination: it's an industrial and port area near Port Harcourt with limited tourist infrastructure. Use it only for a specific business or port visit, or as a brief stop en route to Bonny Island.
Eleme is a local government area in Rivers State, South-South Nigeria, centred on the town of Ogale and the port town of Onne. It has a busy market, a few basic hotels and eateries, but no developed tourism. Most travellers pass through on the way to Port Harcourt (30 min north) or Bonny Island. The area is industrial, with oil-and-gas facilities and the Onne port complex. For a traveller, there is little to see or do beyond a market visit or a meal.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NGN
- Best months
- Nov–Mar (dry season)
- avoid Apr–Oct (heavy rain, some roads flood)
- Airport
- PHC
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Eleme112 ▾
- National emergency112
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Eleme, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Nigerian naira (NGN, ₦).Nigeria-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckMTN, Airtel, Glo and 9mobile; SIM registration needs a passport and NIN-style biometric capture — foreigners register at company offices (check).Nigeria-wide
- Tap waterNot safe from the tap.Nigeria-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if service is not added.Nigeria-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets D/G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Nigeria-wide
- SafetyEleme is generally safe during the day but exercise normal caution.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; carry tissue and hand sanitiser.Nigeria-wide
- Emergency numbers112 National emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSunday mornings are church time in the south; Friday midday prayers in the north.Nigeria-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPHC Port Harcourt International Airport (About 30–40 min drive to Eleme; taxis and ride-hail available.).
- Getting aroundTaxis and motorcycle taxis (okada) are the main options; negotiate the fare before you ride.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Sit-down mealRestaurant meal (local dish)₦1,500–3,000
- Street or quick mealStreet meal (jollof rice, fish)₦500–1,000
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi ride within Eleme (short)Negotiate before boarding.₦500–1,500
- Budget bedGuesthouse single room, a night, per roomNGN 5,000
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse single room, a night, per roomNGN 10,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse single room, a night, per roomNGN 15,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NGN 5,000 · Mid NGN 12,000 · High NGN 25,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PHC Port Harcourt International Airport (About 30–40 min drive to Eleme; taxis and ride-hail available.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Feb
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Feb (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (18 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Eleme: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
18 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
17 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
18 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Dec
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Taxis and motorcycle taxis (okada) are the main options; negotiate the fare before you ride. Roads are paved but can be potholed. For Onne port access, you may need a vehicle with a permit.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 40 min
Taxi or bus along the Port Harcourt–Aba Expressway, about 30 min
Capital of Rivers State; restaurants, museums, nightlife.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Taxi to Onne jetty, then ferry to Bonny, about 1 h total
Historic island; check ferry schedules.
Oyigbo
cautionDoor to door: About 25 min
Taxi, about 15 min
Neighbouring LGA; limited sights.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Onne area
Closest to the port; a few guesthouses and the Best Premier Hotel (check).
Ogale
District headquarters; limited accommodation.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₦5,000–10,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₦10,000–20,000 excl. bed
- High
- ₦20,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse single room1 × 1 night × NGN 10,000 | NGN 10,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × NGN 12,000 | NGN 12,000 |
| Taxi from PHC airport to Eleme1 × NGN 5,000 · check | NGN 5,000 |
| Local taxi ride (within Eleme)1 × NGN 1,500 · check | NGN 1,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NGN 2,850 |
| Trip total≈ NGN 31,350 per person per day, bed included | NGN 31,350 |
2026 estimate in naira; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Street meal (jollof rice, fish) | ₦500–1,000 |
| Restaurant meal (local dish) | ₦1,500–3,000 |
| Bottled water (1.5 L) | ₦200–400 |
| Taxi ride within Eleme (short)Negotiate before boarding. | ₦500–1,500 |
| Okada ride (short)check | ₦200–500 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check your government's travel advice for Rivers State before visiting.
- Onne port area is industrial and not pedestrian-friendly.
- Motorcycle taxis (okada) are common but risky; wear a helmet if you can.
- Mobile network coverage can be patchy outside the main towns.
Emergency numbers
- National emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- National emergency112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- PHC airport → Eleme (taxi): about ₦4,000–6,000, 30–40 min (check)
- Eleme → Port Harcourt (taxi): about ₦2,000–3,000, 30 min (check)
Say or show
- Ndewo — Hello (ndeh-woh)
- Daalu — Thank you (dah-loo)
- Ego ole? — How much? (eh-goh oh-leh)
- Ee / Mba — Yes / No (eh / m-bah)
Phrases in Igbo (widely understood in the area); Eleme language is different.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Eleme. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Mar (dry season) · avoid Apr–Oct (heavy rain, some roads flood) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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