Introduction
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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Thika has to offer.

When to visit Thika

Thika in March
Estimated hotel price
$15
1 night at 3-star hotel
Thika in March
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 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 Right Cars and Europcar, 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 Right Cars and Europcar, among others, in Nairobi.

Airports near Thika

NYKNanyuki
NBONairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
WILNairobi Wilson

Airlines serving Thika

Lufthansa
Good (8,222 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,215 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,072 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,567 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,654 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (959 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,211 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,986 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,620 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,535 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,482 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,037 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (318 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)
$31+
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Scenic View Hotel & Resort
3 stars
Okay (4.1, 6 reviews)
$54+
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Renting a car in Thika

Renting a car in Thika costs $66 per day, on average, or $264 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Thika.

Expect to pay $6.21 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 $74.50 and $99.33.

Renting a car in Thika costs $66 per day, on average, or $264 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Thika.

Expect to pay $6.21 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 $74.50 and $99.33.