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 October
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kemah in October
Estimated hotel price
$125
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.

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 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 17 miles from Kemah.

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 America Car Rental, among others, in Houston.

Airlines serving Kemah

Lufthansa
Good (8,156 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,544 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,129 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,454 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,019 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,484 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,256 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,626 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,024 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,747 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,634 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,899 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,377 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,486 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,423 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,425 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,345 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,578 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kemah

Most booked hotels in Kemah

Boardwalk Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1276 reviews)
$159+
Courtyard by Marriott Houston Kemah
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 248 reviews)
$140+
Courtyard by Marriott Houston NASA/Clear Lake
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 401 reviews)
$132+
Kemah Edgewater Hotel, SureStay Collection by Best Western
2 stars
Good (7.8, 1074 reviews)
$84+
Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake
4 stars
Good (7.4, 1547 reviews)
$115+
Scottish Inn & Suites - Kemah Boardwalk
2 stars
Good (7.3, 393 reviews)
$122+

Renting a car in Kemah

Renting a car in Kemah costs $52 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Kemah.

Expect to pay $4.24 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 $50.88 and $67.83.

Renting a car in Kemah costs $52 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Kemah.

Expect to pay $4.24 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 $50.88 and $67.83.