Kemah travel guide

Kemah Tourism | Kemah Guide

You're Going to Love Kemah

With a population of 1,986, Kemah is a must-see destination in Texas, United States.

Where to Eat in Kemah

If you’re looking for affordable options, Aquarium - Kemah (#11 Kemah Boardwalk) and Landry's Seafood House - Kemah (1 Kemah Boardwalk) are great picks.

When to visit Kemah

Kemah in February
Estimated hotel price
$160
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kemah in February
Estimated hotel price
$160
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kemah

Plane

Although Kemah doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), which is located 17 miles from Kemah.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kemah. The train journey from Kemah to San Antonio takes 4h 45m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $57 for a 9h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kemah is to pick up a car hire from Houston, which is about 26 miles from Kemah. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kemah, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Megabus. From Austin, the bus ride to Kemah takes 160 miles and will cost you around $41. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $82 for a journey of 180 miles.

Plane

Although Kemah doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), which is located 17 miles from Kemah.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kemah. The train journey from Kemah to San Antonio takes 4h 45m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $57 for a 9h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kemah is to pick up a car hire from Houston, which is about 26 miles from Kemah. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kemah, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Megabus. From Austin, the bus ride to Kemah takes 160 miles and will cost you around $41. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $82 for a journey of 180 miles.

Airlines serving Kemah

Lufthansa
Good (4,663 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (940 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,545 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,620 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,865 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,176 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,658 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (502 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kemah

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Bliss Kemah Boardwalk By OYO and Scottish Inn & Suites - Kemah Boardwalk.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kemah

Hiring a car in Kemah

Expect to pay $1.70 per litre in Kemah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.39 and $27.19. Economy (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kemah, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.70 per litre in Kemah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.39 and $27.19. Economy (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kemah, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.