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 Lake Charles takes 4h 23m and costs around $58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Antonio, expect to pay about $44 for a 4h 45m 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 Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kemah, including RedCoach, Megabus and Tornado Bus. From Austin, the bus ride to Kemah takes 170 miles and will cost you around $25. 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 Lake Charles takes 4h 23m and costs around $58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Antonio, expect to pay about $44 for a 4h 45m 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 Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kemah, including RedCoach, Megabus and Tornado Bus. From Austin, the bus ride to Kemah takes 170 miles and will cost you around $25. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 180 miles.

Airlines serving Kemah

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,540 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,615 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,584 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,863 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,176 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,653 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (502 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kemah

Most booked hotels in Kemah

Boardwalk Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 712 reviews)
$155+
Quality Inn & Suites Seabrook- NASA- Kemah
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 470 reviews)
$93+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Houston Nasa - Boardwalk Area
2 stars
Excellent (8, 507 reviews)
$99+
Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1062 reviews)
$116+
Scottish Inn & Suites - Kemah Boardwalk
2 stars
Good (7.5, 210 reviews)
$136+
Extended Stay America Suites - Houston - Nasa - Johnson Space Center
2 stars
Good (7.2, 442 reviews)
$70+

Renting a car in Kemah

Renting a car in Kemah costs $60 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kemah, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Kemah costs $60 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kemah, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.