Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Abuja travel guide

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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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Abuja has to offer.

When to visit Abuja

Abuja in November
Estimated hotel price
£80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Abuja in November
Estimated hotel price
£80
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 London and takes around 6h 15m.

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 London and takes around 6h 15m.

Airports near Abuja

ABVAbuja

Airlines serving Abuja

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (460 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (91 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (400 reviews)
RwandAir
Good (27 reviews)
ASKY
Good (53 reviews)
Air Côte d’Ivoire
Good (30 reviews)
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Where to stay in Abuja

Average rates range from around £36 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £64 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Abuja, with prices from £5 to £284 per night. Jabi is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Abuja are about 13% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Abuja

Most booked hotels in Abuja

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Fraser Suites Abuja
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£213+
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Transcorp Hilton Abuja
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£146+
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Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Abuja
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
£54+
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Hiring a car in Abuja

Hiring a car in Abuja costs £112 per day, on average, or £446 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

The most frequently booked car type in Abuja is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Abuja costs £112 per day, on average, or £446 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

The most frequently booked car type in Abuja is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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