Abuja travel guide
Abuja Tourism | Abuja Guide
You're Going to Love Abuja
With a population of 590,400, Abuja is the largest city in Abuja Capital Territory, Nigeria by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Abuja has to offer.
When to visit Abuja
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Abuja in March, when the average temperature is 30 °C, and the highest can go up to 37 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 22 °C, with an average temperature of 25 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 239 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Abuja, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Abuja
Plane
When flying to Abuja, you’ll arrive at Abuja (ABV), which is located 15 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Abuja from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 10h 15m.
Airports near Abuja
Airlines serving Abuja
Where to stay in Abuja
Average rates range from around £42 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £66 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Abuja, with prices from £6 to £209 per night. Jabi is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Abuja are about 25% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Abuja
Most booked hotels in Abuja
Hiring a car in Abuja
Hiring a car in Abuja costs £107 per day, on average, or £321 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Abuja.
Economy (Ford Ka or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Abuja, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.