Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

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Where to Eat in Kemah

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

When to visit Kemah

Kemah in February
Estimated hotel price
$214
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kemah in February
Estimated hotel price
$214
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 only carrier operating train routes to Kemah. The train journey from Kemah to San Antonio takes 4h 45m and costs around $91 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $94 for a 9h 18m 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 Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Houston.

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 only carrier operating train routes to Kemah. The train journey from Kemah to San Antonio takes 4h 45m and costs around $91 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $94 for a 9h 18m 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 Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Houston.

Airports near Kemah

IAHHouston George Bush Intcntl
BPTBeaumont Jefferson County
HOUHouston Hobby

Airlines serving Kemah

KLM
Good (1,419 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,583 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,993 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,535 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,050 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,790 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,668 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,033 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,039 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,494 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,585 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,340 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,070 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kemah

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

Where to stay in popular areas of Kemah

Hiring a car in Kemah

Expect to pay $1.61 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 $19.26 and $25.68. The most frequently booked car type in Kemah is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.61 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 $19.26 and $25.68. The most frequently booked car type in Kemah is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.