Kemah travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kemah

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

When to visit Kemah

Kemah in August
Estimated hotel price
$199
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kemah in August
Estimated hotel price
$199
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 27 km from Kemah.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Kemah, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Kemah to Lake Charles takes 4h 23m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Antonio, expect to pay about $52 for a 4h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kemah is to pick up a car hire from Houston, which is about 41 km 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, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Kemah takes 266 km and will cost you around $97. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $100 for a journey of 314 km.

Airlines serving Kemah

Lufthansa
Good (3,723 reviews)
KLM
Good (697 reviews)
SWISS
Good (818 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,486 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,204 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,063 reviews)
Air France
Good (840 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,217 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,822 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,414 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (410 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (204 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,074 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (759 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (734 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,011 reviews)
Finnair
Good (947 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (621 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (4,327 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 Inns and Suites - Near Kemah Boardwalk.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kemah

Hiring a car in Kemah

Expect to pay $1.85 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 $22.11 and $29.48. The most frequently booked car type in Kemah is Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.