Introduction
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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.

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 hire from Nairobi, which is about 40 km from Thika. You’ll find branches of Right Cars and Autounion Car Rental, 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 hire from Nairobi, which is about 40 km from Thika. You’ll find branches of Right Cars and Autounion Car Rental, among others, in Nairobi.

Airports near Thika

NYKNanyuki
NBONairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
WILNairobi Wilson

Airlines serving Thika

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Thika

Hiring a car in Thika

Expect to pay AED 5.11 per litre in Thika (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 61.26 and AED 81.68.

Expect to pay AED 5.11 per litre in Thika (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 61.26 and AED 81.68.

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