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Oyo
Spend 1 day in Oyo for town sights (Mapo Hall, markets, Sango Festival if in August); add a second day only if you plan a confirmed trip to Old Oyo National Park (check travel time).
Oyo is a historic Yoruba town with cultural sites like Mapo Hall and Old Oyo National Park, plus the annual World Sango Festival. A day covers the main sights; add a second day for the festival or park.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NGN
- Best months
- Nov–Mar, August for Sango Festival
- avoid April–Oct (rainy season) except festival period
- Airports
- IBA · LOS
- Nights
- 1
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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 Oyo112 ▾
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 Oyo, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe for daytime visits; stay alert at night, use reputable transport, 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.
- AirportcheckIBA Ibadan Airport (check).
- Getting aroundTaxis, okada (motorcycle taxis) and keke (tricycles) are common; agree on fare before boarding.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café₦300–500
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (10 km (6.2 mi))Taxi (6.2 mi (10 km))₦2,000–2,500
- Museum or sight ticketPark entry (Old Oyo)₦500
- Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomNGN 3,500
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomNGN 4,500
- High-end bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomNGN 6,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NGN 2,500 · Mid NGN 4,500 · High NGN 8,000
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
- IBA Ibadan Airport (check) · LOS Murtala Muhammed International Airport (Lagos) (check)
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
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Care
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Mixed: Aug. Avoid: Apr–Jul, Sep–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Oyo: 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)
2 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°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
Taxis, okada (motorcycle taxis) and keke (tricycles) are common; agree on fare before boarding. Walking is feasible in the town centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Old Oyo National Park
goDoor to door: check
Taxi or okada, travel time check
Park entry fee ₦500 (check); wildlife and historic walls.
Ibadan (train station)
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h
Road via Ibadan, ~1 h 30 min by bus
Good for a longer day, check bus schedules.
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.
Begonia Hotel
check
Adesh Hotel
check
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
- ₦4,000–7,000 excl. bed
- High
- ₦7,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × NGN 8,000 | NGN 8,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × NGN 4,500 | NGN 9,000 |
| Taxi from airport (Ibadan or Lagos) to Oyo2 × NGN 12,000 · check | NGN 24,000 |
| Okada ride within town (10 km)2 × NGN 1,500 · check | NGN 3,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NGN 4,400 |
| Trip total≈ NGN 24,200 per person per day, bed included | NGN 48,400 |
2026 estimate in naira; flights and visas excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | ₦300–500 |
| Local meal (e.g., jollof rice, beans) | ₦500–1,000 |
| Okada ride (5 km) | ₦800–1,200 |
| Taxi (10 km) | ₦2,000–2,500 |
| Park entry (Old Oyo) | ₦500 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Okada fares should be agreed up‑front; traffic can be chaotic during the Sango Festival.
- Avoid walking alone after dark in unfamiliar areas.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Medical
- 112
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Emergency
- Police112
- Medical112
Embassy
US Consulate in Lagos (check address); other embassies in Abuja.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Okada (5 km): ≈₦1,000 (agree fare)
- Taxi airport‑Oyo (≈150 km): ≈₦12,000 (check)
- Park entry: ₦500
Say or show
- Bawo ni — Hello (báwó ní)
- Ese — Thank you (èṣé)
- Elo ni? — How much? (èló ní?)
- Nibo ni oja wa? — Where is the market? (níbò ní òjà wá?)
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 Oyo. 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, August for Sango Festival · avoid April–Oct (rainy season) except festival period · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 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
- Add a night for the Sango Festival to experience full cultural program.
- Combine Oyo with a day to Ibadan for broader Yoruba heritage.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata Oyo
- secondaryWikivoyage: Oyo (Nigeria), revision 5337614 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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