Benin City travel guide
Benin City Tourism | Benin City Guide
You're Going to Love Benin City
With a population of 1.13 million, Benin City is the largest city in Edo, 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Benin City has to offer.
When to visit Benin City
How to Get to Benin City
Plane
When flying to Benin City, you’ll arrive at Benin City (BNI), which is located 2 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Benin City is to pick up a car hire from Lagos, which is about 156 miles from Benin City. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Avis, among others, in Lagos.
Where to stay in Benin City
Average rates range from around £47 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £43 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Benin City
Hiring a car in Benin City
Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Benin City, while also 6% cheaper than other types, on average.