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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Aquarium - Kemah (#11 Kemah Boardwalk) and Voodoo Hut & Cat Scratch Kitchen (511 Bradford Ave) are great picks.
Although Kemah doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), which is located 17 miles from Kemah.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kemah. The train journey from Kemah to Beaumont takes 2h 30m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Antonio, expect to pay about $30 for a 4h 45m trip.
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.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kemah, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Megabus. From Austin, the bus ride to Kemah takes 160 miles and will cost you around $24. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 180 miles.
Renting a car in Kemah costs $60 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Kemah.
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 (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kemah, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.