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, Landry's Seafood House - Kemah (1 Kemah Boardwalk) and Aquarium - Kemah (#11 Kemah Boardwalk) are great picks.
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 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 $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $43 for a 9h 18m 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
RedCoach operates bus routes to Kemah. From Austin, the bus ride to Kemah takes 170 miles and will cost you around $55. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $67 for a journey of 180 miles.
Airlines serving Kemah
Where to stay in popular areas of Kemah
Most booked hotels in Kemah
Renting a car in Kemah
Renting a car in Kemah costs $44 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 33% cheaper than airport locations in Kemah.
Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Kemah is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Nissan Altima or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.