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, 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
$160
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kemah in February
Estimated hotel price
$160
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 $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $70 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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kemah, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Kemah takes 233 km and will cost you around $118. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $98 for a journey of 290 km.

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 $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $70 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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kemah, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Kemah takes 233 km and will cost you around $118. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $98 for a journey of 290 km.

Airlines serving Kemah

Lufthansa
Good (7,187 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,360 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,831 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,668 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,841 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,683 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (848 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,558 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,368 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,879 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (396 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,325 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,312 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,336 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,235 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,384 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,917 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 $1.54 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 $18.42 and $24.56. Economy (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kemah, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.54 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 $18.42 and $24.56. Economy (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kemah, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.