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Ikare
Spend a half‑day in Ikare for its markets and festivals; add a night if you want to attend a local yam or Aringiya festival.
Ikare is a Yoruba‑hill town in Ondo State, about 100 km from Akure. Its main draws are bustling markets, several annual festivals and a few modest hotels. One day covers the market walk and a quick cultural stop; a second night lets you catch a festival if dates match.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NGN
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (dry, cooler)
- avoid May–Oct (rainy season)
- Airport
- AKR
- Nights
- 1
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Ikare112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ikare, 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
- SafetyIkare is generally safe for day visitors; avoid isolated 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 fire and ambulance · 0800‑123‑4567 Medical (hospital) (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.
- AirportAKR Akure Airport (≈50 min by bus to Ikare).
- Getting aroundMotorbikes and minibuses dominate; a typical intra‑city ride costs about ₦200.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bed2‑star hotel room (double), a night, per roomNGN 5,000
- Mid-range bed2‑star hotel room (double), a night, per roomNGN 8,000
- High-end bed2‑star hotel room (double), a night, per roomNGN 12,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NGN 3,500 · Mid NGN 5,500 · High NGN 9,000
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
- AKR Akure Airport (≈50 min by bus to Ikare)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Feb
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Mar
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ikare: 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
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
Feb
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
2 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Dec
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°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
Motorbikes and minibuses dominate; a typical intra‑city ride costs about ₦200. Buses from Akure Airport run regularly, fare ≈₦2,000 from Lagos‑area.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
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.
Niiman Hotel and Suites
3‑star, pool, restaurant; central
Bolinton Hotel, Nite Club and Event Centre
2‑star, near market
Rockyson International Hotel Annex
2‑star, basic rooms
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
- ₦3,500–₦5,500 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₦5,500–₦9,000 excl. bed
- High
- ₦9,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| 2‑star hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × NGN 5,000 | NGN 5,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × NGN 3,500 | NGN 3,500 |
| Akure‑Ikare bus (round‑trip)1 × NGN 2,500 · check | NGN 2,500 |
| Local motorbike ride (per trip)1 × NGN 200 | NGN 200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NGN 1,120 |
| Trip total≈ NGN 12,320 per person per day, bed included | NGN 12,320 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bus from Akure Airport to Ikarecheck | ₦2,000–₦2,500 |
| Local motorbike rideaverage intra‑city fare | ₦200 |
| Meal at Otolo Restaurant | ₦800–₦1,200 |
| Meal at Chicken Republic | ₦500–₦900 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Late‑night outings can attract petty crime; travel in groups and keep valuables hidden.
- Festival dates shift; confirm before planning a visit.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
- Medical (hospital)
- 0800‑123‑4567
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Jọ̀wọ́, lọ sí àdírẹ́sì yìíTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
US consular services are in Lagos; check the US Embassy website for the latest address.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Akure Airport → Ikare (bus): ≈₦2,200, 50 min (check)
- Motorbike ride within Ikare: ≈₦200 per trip
Say or show
- Ẹ̀bùn — Excuse me / Sorry
- Ẹ ṣé — Thank you
- Èlo ni? — How much is it?
- Níbo ni ọjà wà? — Where is the market?
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 Ikare. 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–Apr (dry, cooler) · avoid May–Oct (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 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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