Major city · Nigeria
Ifo
Spend 1 night in Ifo to see the market and Olu Ibogun Palace; add a half‑day trip to Abeokuta (58 km (36 mi)) if you have extra time.Spend 1 night in Ifo to see the market and Olu Ibogun Palace; add a half‑day trip to Abeokuta (36 mi (58 km)) if you have extra time.
Ifo is a fast‑growing town in Ogun State, 30 km from Lagos airport and 14 km from Sango Ota. Its main attractions are the bustling market and the historic Olu Ibogun Palace. A single night covers the basics; longer stays are only for deeper market or business visits.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NGN
- Best months
- Nov–Mar
- avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season)
- Airport
- LOS
- Nights
- 1
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- Nigeria ↗Check visa and entry rules for your passport with the Nigeria Immigration Service or a Nigerian mission; most visitors need a visa arranged before travel.
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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 Ifo112 ▾
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 Ifo, 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
- SafetyIfo is generally safe for day visits; stay in well‑lit areas after dark and keep valuables hidden.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; carry tissue and hand sanitiser.Nigeria-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 Medical (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.
- AirportLOS Murtala Muhammed International Airport (19 mi / 30 km (19 mi) south‑east of Ifo).LOS Murtala Muhammed International Airport (19 mi / 19 mi (30 km) south‑east of Ifo).
- Getting aroundMotorcycle and tricycle taxis dominate; fares start at ₦100 for short trips.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Motorbike taxi (short distance)₦100
- Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per personNGN 3,000
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel (e.g., Maridom Palace), a night, per roomNGN 12,000
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel (e.g., Maridom Palace), a night, per roomNGN 18,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NGN 2,500 · Mid NGN 4,000 · High NGN 6,500
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
- LOS Murtala Muhammed International Airport (19 mi / 30 km (19 mi) south‑east of Ifo)LOS Murtala Muhammed International Airport (19 mi / 19 mi (30 km) south‑east of Ifo)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (10 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ifo: 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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
3 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 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
Motorcycle and tricycle taxis dominate; fares start at ₦100 for short trips. Hire a bike for longer rides (≈₦200 km).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Abeokuta
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Private car or bus, about 58 km (36 mi), 1 h 15 minPrivate car or bus, about 36 mi (58 km), 1 h 15 min
Visit Olumo Rock; combine with Ifo market stop.
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.
Alara Hotel
Central Ifo, basic rooms, no price listed
Maridom Palace Hotel
₦9,000 per night, pool, free breakfast
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
- ₦2,500–₦4,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₦4,000–₦6,500 excl. bed
- High
- ₦6,500+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel (e.g., Maridom Palace)1 × 1 night × NGN 12,000 | NGN 12,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × NGN 4,000 | NGN 8,000 |
| Motorcycle taxi (≈₦100 per short ride)2 × NGN 100 · check | NGN 200 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × NGN 2,500 · check | NGN 5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NGN 2,520 |
| Trip total≈ NGN 13,860 per person per day, bed included | NGN 27,720 |
2026 estimate in naira; flights and long‑distance bus not included.
Prices of common things
| Local meal (e.g., jollof rice, beans) | ₦500–₦1,200 |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | ₦50–₦150 |
| Motorbike taxi (short distance) | ₦100 |
| Hotel room (mid‑range) | ₦9,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Network outages are common; bring a backup SIM (MTN often most reliable).
- Roads can be congested during rush hour from Lagos; allow extra travel time.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Medical
- 112
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My bed tonight
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Jọ̀wọ́, mu mi lọ sí àdírẹ́sì yìíPlease take me to this address
Emergency
- Police112
- Medical112
Embassy
US Consulate in Lagos (check address); other embassies in Abuja.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- LOS → Ifo (taxi): ≈ ₦5,000–₦7,000, 30 min (check)
- Motorbike taxi within Ifo: ₦100 minimum
Say or show
- Bawo ni — Hello (bah-woh nee)
- Elo ni? — How much? (eh-loh nee)
- E se — Thank you (eh shay)
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 Ifo. 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 · avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season) · 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
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Abeokuta for Olumo Rock if you have extra time.
- Use Lagos‑Abeokuta Expressway for reliable road travel.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Ifo
- secondaryWikivoyage: Ifo, revision 5266443 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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