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Voykit pocket guide · Nigeria
Itire
Spend a half day in Itire (4‑6 hrs) to see local eateries and markets; stay overnight only if you need a base for Lagos mainland travel.
Itire is a mainland neighbourhood of Lagos with a 2.1 km stretch, narrow roads and bustling tricycle (keke) traffic. It offers a few local restaurants, a budget hotel and easy Uber/Bolt links to Lagos Island, making it suitable for a short visit rather than a multi‑day stay.
- Country
- Nigeria
- Best months
- Nov–Mar
- Avoid
- Jun–Oct (heavy rains)
- Stay
- 0.5 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- NGN
- Money
- Currency is the Nigerian naira (NGN, ₦). Exchange rates have moved sharply; change money only at banks or licensed operators.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₦5,000–₦8,000 excl. bed · Mid ₦8,000–₦12,000 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- MTN, Airtel, Glo and 9mobile; SIM registration needs a passport and NIN-style biometric capture — foreigners register at company offices (check).
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Lagos police 767
- Plugs
- Types G, D · 230 V · 50 Hz · Grid power is unreliable; hotels run generators. Bring a power bank.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: 5–10% if service is not added.; Driver day: ₦5,000–10,000.; Hotel porter: ₦500–1,000.; Guide: ₦5,000–10,000 per group.; Parking attendant ('agbero' or official): A few hundred naira; only to official attendants.
- Water
- Not safe from the tap. Bottled or sealed sachet water ('pure water') from known brands.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; carry tissue and hand sanitiser.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Chicken Republic meal | ₦800–₦1,200 |
| Suya skewer | ₦300–₦500 |
| Uber ride (5 km (3.1 mi))Uber ride (3.1 mi (5 km)) | ₦2,000–₦2,500 |
| Keke (tricycle) ride (2 km (1.2 mi))Keke (tricycle) ride (1.2 mi (2 km)) | ₦200–₦400 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- LOS · Murtala Muhammed International Airport
- Main airport for Lagos, about 30 km (19 mi) north of ItireMain airport for Lagos, about 19 mi (30 km) north of Itire
Typical fares
- LOS → Itire (Uber)
- about ₦2,500–₦3,500, 30 min (check)
- Keke ride within Itire
- ₦200–₦400 per short trip
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Uber, Bolt or local tricycle (keke) and motorbike (okada) are the main options; roads are narrow and often water‑logged.
See and do
Known for
- Chicken Republic
- local suya spots
- Richland Hotel
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Oshodi | Uber or Bolt, about 15 min | ≈20 min |
| Mile 12 | Uber or Bolt, about 20 min | ≈30 min |
Sleep
- Richland Hotel
- Budget hotel, price ₦6,500 per night (2026 estimate)
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Bawoba-wo |
| How much is this? | Elo ni?e-lo ni? |
| Thank you | Esee-se |
| Where is the nearest bus stop? | Ibo ni ibudo bus to sunmo?i-bo ni i-bu-do bus to sun-mo? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Greet with a handshake and a question about family; Yoruba juniors may bow or kneel to elders; avoid: Rushing to business
- Titles: Use Sir, Ma, Chief, Alhaji; avoid: First names with older people
- Hands: Right hand to give, receive and eat; avoid: The left hand for money or food
- Dress: Smart clothes for churches, offices and events; modest dress in the north; avoid: Shorts in the north
- Hospitality: Accept food or drink offered; avoid: Flat refusals
- Photos: Ask first; avoid: Police, soldiers, airports, government buildings
Scams and watch-outs
- Narrow streets can be congested, especially during rush hour.
- Drainage channels often blocked with stagnant water; watch for flooding in rainy season.
Generally safe during daylight; stay alert on busy roads and avoid isolated streets after dark.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Itire yet. Suggested stay: 0.5 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Chicken Republic
- local suya spots
- Richland Hotel
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Itire, revision 5244940 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5244940
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/itire). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.