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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kemah to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Kemah

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

When to visit Kemah

Kemah in February
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kemah in February
Estimated hotel price
$98
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 $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lafayette, expect to pay about $52 for a 5h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kemah is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 26 miles from Kemah. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kemah, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Megabus. From Austin, the bus ride to Kemah takes 170 miles and will cost you around $55. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 180 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 $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lafayette, expect to pay about $52 for a 5h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kemah is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 26 miles from Kemah. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kemah, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Megabus. From Austin, the bus ride to Kemah takes 170 miles and will cost you around $55. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 180 miles.

Airlines serving Kemah

Lufthansa
Good (4,689 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,604 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,264 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (489 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,433 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,971 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,967 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (928 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,721 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (519 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kemah

Most booked hotels in Kemah

Quality Inn & Suites Seabrook- NASA- Kemah
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 470 reviews)
$112+
Boardwalk Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 16 reviews)
$147+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Houston Nasa - Boardwalk Area
2 stars
Excellent (8, 510 reviews)
$109+
Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1056 reviews)
$116+
Scottish Inn & Suites - Kemah Boardwalk
2 stars
Good (7.5, 212 reviews)
$136+
Days Inn by Wyndham Kemah
2 stars
Good (7.1, 625 reviews)
$57+

Renting a car in Kemah

Renting a car in Kemah costs $63 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Houston Hobby.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kemah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Economy (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kemah, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Kemah costs $63 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Houston Hobby.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kemah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Economy (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kemah, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.