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.
When to visit Kemah
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
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.