Ekiti State · Nigeria
Ado Ekiti travel guide
Ado Ekiti is a city in Ekiti State, Nigeria, home to about 314,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- AKR42 km · Akure Airport
- Currency
- NGNnaira
- Time zone
- Africa/Lagos
- Language
- English
About
About Ado Ekiti
Ado Ekiti is the capital city of Ekiti State, Nigeria. It is the headquarter of the Ekiti central senatorial district, southwest, Nigeria.
The people of Ado Ekiti are mainly of the Ekiti sub-ethnic group of the Yoruba and Edo peoples. Edo-Ekiti or Ado-Ekiti (the Yorubas typically referred to a person of Edo origin as Ado which is why the generals and princes/kings from Benin Empire in Yoruba lands are called Prince/Oba Ado) as it is now known and often categorized under the Yoruba ethnic group as a result of acculturation over the last few centuries. The rainy season in Ado-Ekiti is humid, oppressive, and cloudy, while the dry season is warm, muggy, and partially cloudy.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Ado Ekiti
See
- Fajuyi Memorial park
- The Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti
Do
Yolo Lounge, bar and relaxation center, along Ekiti State University Road. Oba’s Place, a bar, carwash, viewing and relaxation center, opposite Bovas filling station Adebayo. Bamstech studio, photography studio, opposite Ekiti State teaching hospital Similoluwa Street. Precious Diamond Studio, photography studio, Along Federal housing Adebayo Street.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Ado Ekiti
2 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Fabian Country Home Hotel Limited | 3.1 km | |
| Imperial Boni Hotel and Resorts, Akure | 12.3 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Ado Ekiti
Ado Ekiti has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. February is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C; September is the wettest, with about 269 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Ado Ekiti: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Akure Airport (AKR), about 42 km from the city centre in a straight line; General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport (ILR, 121 km) and Ibadan Airport (IBA, 139 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
Shared cars and buses are available from multiple bus terminals in Lagos, Ibadan, Osogbo and Akure for about ₦2,000-5,000.Also,Bolt ride is Available in Ado ekiti to and Fro.
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AKR · Akure Airport
ILR · General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport
IBA · Ibadan Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Ado Ekiti
Drink
Toma’s Place. Beside potofino eatery, Adebayo street. Yolo Lounge. Bawa Estate, Adehun. Oba’s Place. Bana Lounge. Bawa estate, Adebayo.
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Questions
Ado Ekiti: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Ado Ekiti?
Ado Ekiti has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. February is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C; September is the wettest, with about 269 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Ado Ekiti?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Akure Airport (AKR), about 42 km from the city centre in a straight line; General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport (ILR, 121 km) and Ibadan Airport (IBA, 139 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Ado Ekiti?
naira (NGN).
Nearby
Destinations near Ado Ekiti
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.