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Irrua
Skip as a destination. Use Irrua only as a 1-hour stop for the Onojie Palace if you are already in Ekpoma or on the Auchi–Benin road.
Irrua is a small Esan town in Edo State, known as the seat of the Onojie of Irrua, the traditional head of Esanland. It has one landmark (the palace), a private university and a basic hotel. Most travellers pass through on the road between Benin City and Auchi without stopping.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NGN
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (dry season)
- avoid Apr–Oct (wet season, heavy rain)
- Airport
- ABB
- Nights
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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 Irrua112 ▾
- National emergency112
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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 Irrua, 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
- SafetyIrrua is generally safe, but petty theft can occur.
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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.
- AirportABB Asaba International Airport (About 1.5 h by road; flights from Abuja and Lagos.
- Getting aroundIrrua is walkable; taxis and okadas (motorcycle taxis) connect the town and nearby Ekpoma.
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)Taxi to Ekpoma₦1,000–2,000
- Budget bedAmbassador Hotel (double room), a night, per roomNGN 10,000
- Mid-range bedAmbassador Hotel (double room), a night, per roomNGN 15,000
- High-end bedAmbassador Hotel (double room), a night, per roomNGN 25,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NGN 5,000 · Mid NGN 10,000 · High NGN 20,000
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
- ABB Asaba International Airport (About 1.5 h by road; flights from Abuja and Lagos. Check.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jun
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Apr–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Feb (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) low), wettest Jul (20 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Irrua: 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
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12 rd
May
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
15 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
18 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
20 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
19 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
18 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
14 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°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
Irrua is walkable; taxis and okadas (motorcycle taxis) connect the town and nearby Ekpoma.
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: 20 min
Taxi or okada, about 15 min
Larger town with more accommodation and eateries.
Door to door: 2 h
Shared taxi or bus, about 1.5 h
Capital of Edo State with the Oba's Palace and museums.
Auchi
goDoor to door: 1 h
Shared taxi, about 40 min
Market town and polytechnic hub.
Ukhun
cautionDoor to door: 40 min
Taxi, about 30 min
Small village; check local advice.
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.
Irrua town centre
One hotel (Ambassador Hotel) near the palace; basic, air-conditioned 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
- ₦5,000–10,000
- Mid
- ₦10,000–20,000
- High
- ₦20,000+
Trip budget
| Ambassador Hotel (double room)1 × 1 night × NGN 10,000 | NGN 10,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × NGN 5,000 | NGN 5,000 |
| Taxi from Ekpoma to Irrua (one way)1 × NGN 1,500 · check | NGN 1,500 |
| eSIM, about a week of data1 × NGN 3,000 | NGN 3,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NGN 1,950 |
| Trip total≈ NGN 21,450 per person per day, bed included | NGN 21,450 |
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2026 estimate in naira; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | ₦200–300 |
| Local meal (rice and stew, jollof, or pounded yam with soup) | ₦800–1,500 |
| Okada ride within town | ₦200–500 |
| Taxi to Ekpoma | ₦1,000–2,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads can be muddy in the wet season.
- No ATM in the town centre – bring cash from Ekpoma or Auchi.
- Mobile network coverage is adequate (MTN, Airtel, Glo, 9Mobile).
Emergency numbers
- National emergency
- 112
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My bed tonight
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Gbé mi lọ sí ààfin Onojie, IrruaTake me to the Onojie Palace, Irrua
Emergency
- National emergency112
Embassy
Embassies are in Abuja; consulates in Lagos. Check your government's travel advice for Edo State.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Irrua → Ekpoma: about ₦1,500, 15 min (check)
- Taxi Irrua → Benin City: about ₦3,000–4,000, 1.5 h (check)
Say or show
- Kóyo — Hello (koh-yoh)
- Ò'kó — Thank you (oh-koh)
- Éghé ó? — How much? (eh-gheh oh)
- Ébé ẹ́kpẹ́n? — Where is the toilet? (eh-beh eh-kpen)
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 Irrua. 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–Feb (dry season) · avoid Apr–Oct (wet season, heavy rain) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Onojie Palace and Mudiame University with verified opening hours.
- Eat and drink listings with last-order times.
- Golden-hour and wet-season fixtures for the palace grounds.
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