Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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.

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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
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kemah in February
Estimated hotel price
$120
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 $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lafayette, expect to pay about $99 for a 5h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kemah is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 41 km from Kemah. You’ll find branches of ACO Rent A Car and America Car Rental, 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 $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lafayette, expect to pay about $99 for a 5h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kemah is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 41 km from Kemah. You’ll find branches of ACO Rent A Car and America Car Rental, among others, in Houston.

Airports near Kemah

IAHHouston George Bush Intcntl
BPTBeaumont Jefferson County
HOUHouston Hobby

Airlines serving Kemah

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,635 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,006 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,815 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,093 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,053 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,507 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,534 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,607 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,477 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,897 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kemah

Most booked hotels in Kemah

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Boardwalk Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1211 reviews)
$162+
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Courtyard by Marriott Houston NASA/Clear Lake
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 408 reviews)
$111+
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Courtyard by Marriott Houston Kemah
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 231 reviews)
$142+
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Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake
4 stars
Good (7.6, 1480 reviews)
$95+
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Scottish Inn & Suites - Kemah Boardwalk
2 stars
Good (7.4, 379 reviews)
$102+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Kemah
2 stars
Good (7.3, 968 reviews)
$54+
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Renting a car in Kemah

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kemah, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kemah, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

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