Benin
country · Benin
Overview
Benin is a country in Africa, with its capital at Porto-Novo.
Key facts
| Country | Benin |
|---|---|
| Currency | XOF |
About the country
Benin lies in Africa.
Its capital is Porto-Novo.
Practical information
You will pay in XOF (Franc).
The main language spoken is French.
Traffic drives on the right.
Getting there
Flying is the usual way to reach Benin. Search live fares with the Find flights link.
Cities in Benin
Bigger destinations to explore in Benin include Porto-Novo, Djougou, Parakou, Natitingou, Aplahoué, Abomey, Lokossa, Allada, Cotonou and Abomey-Calavi. Open any of them for local detail and to build it into a trip.
Exploring the country
To plan Benin, pick a city to land in, then use the globe to string together onward stops by the transport that suits you.
Regions & places
Where to stay in Benin
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Getting around Benin
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
Data compiled 2026-09-18. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.