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

Thika travel guide

Thika Tourism | Thika Guide

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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Thika has to offer.

When to visit Thika

Thika in November
Estimated hotel price
$15
1 night at 3-star hotel
Thika in November
Estimated hotel price
$15
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 Autounion Car Rental 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 Autounion Car Rental and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Nairobi.

Airports near Thika

NYKNanyuki
NBONairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
WILNairobi Wilson

Airlines serving Thika

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,854 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,794 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,292 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,256 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,136 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,428 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,737 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,715 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,805 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,207 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,052 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,906 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Thika

Most booked hotels in Thika

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Paleo Hotel and Spa, Thika
3 stars
Okay (5.6, 27 reviews)
$21+
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Scenic View Hotel & Resort
3 stars
Mediocre (3.5, 9 reviews)
$54+
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Renting a car in Thika

Expect to pay $5.19 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 $62.23 and $82.98.

Expect to pay $5.19 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 $62.23 and $82.98.