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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Thika travel guide

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You're Going to Love Thika

With a population of 200,000, Thika is the largest city in Kiambu, Kenya by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Thika to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Thika

Thika in November
Estimated hotel price
$22
1 night at 3-star hotel
Thika in November
Estimated hotel price
$22
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Thika

Plane

Although Thika doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Jomo Kenyatta Airport, Nairobi (NBO), which is located 23 miles from Thika.

Car

Another option to get to Thika is to pick up a car rental from Nairobi, which is about 25 miles from Thika. You’ll find branches of Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Nairobi.

Plane

Although Thika doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Jomo Kenyatta Airport, Nairobi (NBO), which is located 23 miles from Thika.

Car

Another option to get to Thika is to pick up a car rental from Nairobi, which is about 25 miles from Thika. You’ll find branches of Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Nairobi.

Airports near Thika

NYKNanyuki
NBONairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
WILNairobi Wilson

Airlines serving Thika

Lufthansa
Good (7,208 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,983 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,677 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (924 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (790 reviews)
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Where to stay in Thika

Average rates range from around $35 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $18 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Thika

Most booked hotels in Thika

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Blue Post Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.4, 35 reviews)
$66+
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Paleo Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Okay (5.6, 27 reviews)
$23+
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Renting a car in Thika

Expect to pay $5.15 per gallon in Thika (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $61.78 and $82.37.

Expect to pay $5.15 per gallon in Thika (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $61.78 and $82.37.

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