The average price of a 7-day trip to Thika is $1,345 for a solo traveler, $2,416 for a couple, and $4,529 for a family of 4. Thika hotels range from $21 to $94 per night with an average of $28, while most vacation rentals will cost $20 to $220 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) are between $1,069 and $1,728 per person for economy flights and $3,355 to $5,422 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $16 to $26 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Thika, KE
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to NBO and stay in a Thika hotel:
- January 8th to April 1st (except the week of February 12th)
- April 23rd to May 20th (except the week of May 7th)
- August 27th to December 9th (except the weeks of October 15th, October 22nd and November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Thika is usually late September.
Average Thika Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Thika for a week is $840-$1,948($120-$278 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $26 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $584 to $1,538 for economy
Lodging: $28 to $38 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $24 to $30 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Thika for a week is $2,506-$4,048($358-$578 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $52 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,168 to $3,076 for economy
Lodging: $28 to $38 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $24 to $30 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Thika for a week is $2,988-$7,336($427-$1,048 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $104 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,336 to $6,152 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $76 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $34 to $45 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Thika
How cheap can you make a vacation to Thika? The cheapest trip to Thika is about $106 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 38% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $17.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Thika for a week is $742-$1,950($106-$279 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $8 to $16 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $584 to $1,538 for economy
Lodging: $17 to $21 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Thika for a week is $1,382-$3,600($197-$514 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $16 to $32 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,168 to $3,076 for economy
Lodging: $17 to $21 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Thika for a week is $2,740-$7,050($391-$1,007 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $64 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,336 to $6,152 for economy
Lodging: $34 to $42 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $75 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very easy to travel to Thika cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Thika Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Thika.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Thika for a week is $1,913-$6,876($273-$982 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $47 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,407 to $3,907 for first class
Lodging: $47 to $94 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $220 to $440 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Thika for a week is $3,544-$11,112($506-$1,587 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $94 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,814 to $7,814 for first class
Lodging: $47 to $94 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $220 to $440 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Thika for a week is $7,088-$21,168($1,013-$3,024 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $188 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,628 to $15,628 for first class
Lodging: $94 to $188 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $308 to $704 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Thika Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Thika is much lower than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Thika due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Thika Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Thika hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Thika.
Flight Costs to Thika
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,728 average in late December to a low of $1,069 in late September. Median flight price is $1,121. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Thika our data includes 249 originating airports, and 112 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Thika from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $11,069 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kisumu (KIS) in Kisumu (Kenya) at an average of just $99.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Thika, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $659, so you can easily save about 62% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Thika can easily cost $120 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $8 per person. Private tours can cost $235 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.