Introduction
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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Thika has to offer.

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 37 km from Thika.

Car

Another option to get to Thika is to pick up a car rental from Nairobi, which is about 40 km from Thika. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Right Cars, 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 37 km from Thika.

Car

Another option to get to Thika is to pick up a car rental from Nairobi, which is about 40 km from Thika. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Right Cars, among others, in Nairobi.

Airports near Thika

NYKNanyuki
NBONairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
WILNairobi Wilson

Airlines serving Thika

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,005 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,088 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,093 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,432 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Thika

Most booked hotels in Thika

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Blue Post Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.2, 33 reviews)
$66+
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Paleo Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Okay (5.6, 27 reviews)
$20+
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Renting a car in Thika

Expect to pay $5.38 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 $64.50 and $86.00.

Expect to pay $5.38 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 $64.50 and $86.00.