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 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 $51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lafayette, expect to pay about $46 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 NextCar, 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 $51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lafayette, expect to pay about $46 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 NextCar, among others, in Houston.

Airlines serving Kemah

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,756 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,705 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,127 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,208 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,100 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,490 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,667 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,674 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,148 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,130 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,808 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, 1224 reviews)
$178+
Courtyard by Marriott Houston Kemah
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 235 reviews)
$140+
Courtyard by Marriott Houston NASA/Clear Lake
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 417 reviews)
$121+
Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake
4 stars
Good (7.6, 1506 reviews)
$121+
Scottish Inn & Suites - Kemah Boardwalk
2 stars
Good (7.4, 381 reviews)
$112+
Days Inn by Wyndham Kemah
2 stars
Good (7.3, 976 reviews)
$64+

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.