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 Voodoo Hut & Cat Scratch Kitchen (511 Bradford Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Kemah

Kemah in February
Estimated hotel price
$164
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kemah in February
Estimated hotel price
$164
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 $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $77 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 Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kemah, including RedCoach, Megabus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Kemah takes 205 miles and will cost you around $8. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $84 for a journey of 225 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 $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $77 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 Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kemah, including RedCoach, Megabus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Kemah takes 205 miles and will cost you around $8. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $84 for a journey of 225 miles.

Airlines serving Kemah

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,459 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,603 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,292 reviews)
Air France
Good (972 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,742 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,520 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 $1.75 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 $20.91 and $27.87. Economy (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kemah, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.75 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 $20.91 and $27.87. Economy (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kemah, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.