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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kemah has to offer.
Where to Eat in Kemah
If you’re looking for affordable options, Aquarium - Kemah (#11 Kemah Boardwalk) and Voodoo Hut & Cat Scratch Kitchen (511 Bradford Ave) 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 Beaumont takes 2h 30m and costs around C$ 21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lake Charles, expect to pay about C$ 37 for a 4h 23m 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 Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Houston.
Bus
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 C$ 34. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about C$ 76 for a journey of 180 miles.
Airlines serving Kemah
Where to stay in Kemah
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Bliss Kemah Boardwalk By OYO and Scottish Inn & Suites - Kemah Boardwalk.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kemah
Most booked hotels in Kemah
Renting a car in Kemah
Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre in Kemah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.15 and C$ 22.87. Economy (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kemah, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.