Major city · Nigeria
IbadanÌbàdàn
Give Ibadan one night, two at most: use it as a Yoruba-city base and a rail stop from Lagos, not a sightseeing destination.
Ibadan is Nigeria's largest city by area and the old capital of the Yoruba south-west, about 3–4 hours from Lagos by road and roughly 2 hours by the Lagos–Ibadan rail line. Sights are spread out and low-key: a museum, a tower with a view, a university campus and a forest reserve. Most travellers pass through for a night, or use it as a base for Oyo State day trips.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NGN
- Best months
- Nov–Mar
- avoid Jun–Sep (heaviest rain), Apr–Oct wet season
- Airport
- IBA
- Nights
- 1
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- 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 Ibadan112 ▾
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 Ibadan, 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
- SafetyIbadan is calmer than Lagos but not a walking city after dark.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; carry tissue and hand sanitiser.Nigeria-wide
- Emergency numbers112 National emergency · 112 police (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 (Domestic flights only, from Lagos and Abuja; check current schedules before booking.).
- Getting aroundMinibuses and shared cars cross the city for around ₦100–300; okada motorcycle taxis are cheap and everywhere but riders can be erratic.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Beerbar or hotel₦1,500–3,500
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week₦5,000–10,000
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum or garden entry₦500–2,000
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per personNGN 8,000
- Mid-range bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomNGN 55,000
- High-end bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomNGN 120,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NGN 25,000 · Mid NGN 55,000 · High NGN 120,000
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 (Domestic flights only, from Lagos and Abuja; check current schedules before booking.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Feb
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Mar
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Apr
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Dec
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Feb (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Sep (19 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ibadan: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Feb
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
3 rd
Mar
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
17 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
19 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15 rd
Nov
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4 rd
Dec
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°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
Minibuses and shared cars cross the city for around ₦100–300; okada motorcycle taxis are cheap and everywhere but riders can be erratic. Distances are long and traffic is heavy, so group your day by area. Ride-hailing apps work in the centre; agree the fare before you get in a street taxi.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Oyo town and Old Oyo National Park
cautionDoor to door: 2–3 h
Road north on the Iseyin–Oyo road, about 1–1.5 h to Oyo town; park office further north
Park facilities are run-down and wildlife is thin; go for rock formations, not animals.
Igbo-ora
goDoor to door: About 2 h
Shared car or bus south-west, about 1.5 h
Market town known for its twin festival; check the date before you go.
Eruwa
cautionDoor to door: 2–2.5 h
Road south-west via Igbo-ora, about 1.5–2 h
Quiet town; combine with Igbo-ora rather than a dedicated trip.
Igbeti
overnightDoor to door: 3 h
Road north-east, about 2.5 h
Marble hills; too far for a comfortable return day.
Saki
overnightDoor to door: 3.5 h
Road north-west, about 3 h
Far north-west; sleep there or skip.
Ogbomosho
cautionDoor to door: 2–2.5 h
Road north-east, about 1.5–2 h
University and market town; a half-day at most.
Kisi
overnightDoor to door: 3–3.5 h
Road north, about 2.5–3 h
Remote; only with your own transport and a local contact.
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.
Bodija
Quiet, green and close to the university; supermarkets and cafés nearby. See the Bodija guide.
Jericho / Onireke GRA
Government-residential area with hotels, malls and restaurants; central for Dugbe and Ring Road.
Ring Road / Challenge
Commercial south side with malls and chain restaurants; handy if you arrive by road from Lagos.
Dugbe
Central business district; walkable to Cocoa House and the old railway station, but busy and noisy.
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
- ₦25,000–45,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₦45,000–90,000 excl. bed
- High
- ₦90,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel double room1 × 1 night × NGN 55,000 | NGN 55,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × NGN 55,000 | NGN 110,000 |
| Airport taxi, IBA to central Ibadan1 × NGN 10,000 | NGN 10,000 |
| City minibus or shared car, one day of hops2 × NGN 1,500 | NGN 3,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × NGN 8,000 | NGN 16,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NGN 19,400 |
| Trip total≈ NGN 106,700 per person per day, bed included | NGN 213,400 |
2026 estimate in naira; flights and long-distance transport excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bottle of water (75 cl) | ₦300–600 |
| Local canteen meal (amala, eba or rice with soup) | ₦1,500–3,500 |
| Chain fast food (chicken and rice) | ₦3,000–6,000 |
| Beer, bar or hotel | ₦1,500–3,500 |
| City minibus or shared car hop | ₦100–300 |
| Museum or garden entry | ₦500–2,000 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | ₦5,000–10,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Wet season runs March–October, with the heaviest rain June–September; pack a light rain shell.
- Okada riders are cheap but erratic: helmet, daylight and short hops only.
- Mapo Hall and the old quarter are fine by day; don't walk there after dark.
- Check your government's travel advice for Oyo State before you book, and avoid night road travel outside the city.
Emergency numbers
- National emergency
- 112
- Police
- 112
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IbadanÌbàdàn
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My bed tonight
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Jọ̀wọ́ gbé mi lọ sí àdírẹ́sì yìíTake me to this address, please
Emergency
- National emergency112
- Police112
Embassy
Most embassies and high commissions are in Abuja; the US and UK have missions in Lagos. Check your own country's list before you travel.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ibadan Airport → central Ibadan, taxi: ₦8,000–15,000, about 30 min
- Lagos → Ibadan, shared bus: from about ₦2,000, 3–4 h
- Lagos → Ibadan, train: ₦3,000–6,000, about 2 h to Moniya
Say or show
- Ẹ káàárọ̀ — Good morning (eh kah-ah-raw)
- Ẹ ṣé — Thank you (eh sheh)
- Èló ni? — How much is it? (eh-loh nee)
- Jọ̀wọ́ — Please (jaw-waw)
- Níbo ni ilé ìgbọ̀nsẹ̀ wà? — Where is the toilet? (nee-boh nee ee-leh ee-gbawn-seh wah)
- Mi ò fẹ́ ẹ — I don't want it (mee oh feh eh)
English is the official language and widely used; Yoruba is the everyday language in Ibadan.
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 Ibadan. 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–Sep (heaviest rain), Apr–Oct wet season · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for IBA: last domestic departures, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Dugbe and Cocoa House, Oke-Are and Mapo, the university and Bodija, Ring Road malls.
- Place pages with verified hours (National Museum of Unity, Agodi Gardens, Bower Tower, IITA) and eat pages with last orders.
- Rail fixture for the Lagos–Ibadan line and the Moniya station transfer so the Lagos-to-Ibadan leg can go green.
Sources
- officialOyo State Government
- officialNigerian Railway Corporation
- officialUniversity of Ibadan
- officialIITA Ibadan
- officialAgodi Gardens
- secondaryWikivoyage: Ibadan, revision 5338489 (CC BY-SA 4.0)