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
$208
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kemah in February
Estimated hotel price
$208
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 $74 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $92 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 Dollar and Thrifty, 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 $74 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $92 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 Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Houston.

Airports near Kemah

IAHHouston George Bush Intcntl
BPTBeaumont Jefferson County
HOUHouston Hobby

Airlines serving Kemah

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,618 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,567 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,807 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,084 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,042 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,513 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,600 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,090 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,417 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,085 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 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 $1.56 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 $18.69 and $24.92. Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kemah, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.56 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 $18.69 and $24.92. Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kemah, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.