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
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kemah in February
Estimated hotel price
$113
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 $51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $53 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 ACO Rent A Car and Easirent, among others, in Houston.

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 $51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $53 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 ACO Rent A Car and Easirent, among others, in Houston.

Airlines serving Kemah

KLM
Good (1,441 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,731 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,689 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,075 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,195 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,091 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,177 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,479 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,635 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,655 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,373 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,139 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,746 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,122 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kemah

Most booked hotels in Kemah

Boardwalk Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1223 reviews)
$178+
Courtyard by Marriott Houston Kemah
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 232 reviews)
$153+
Courtyard by Marriott Houston NASA/Clear Lake
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 415 reviews)
$121+
Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake
4 stars
Good (7.6, 1497 reviews)
$119+
Scottish Inn & Suites - Kemah Boardwalk
2 stars
Good (7.4, 381 reviews)
$112+
Days Inn by Wyndham Kemah
2 stars
Good (7.3, 975 reviews)
$66+

Renting a car in Kemah

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27.