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 Landry's Seafood House - Kemah (1 Kemah Boardwalk) are great picks.

When to visit Kemah

Kemah in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 134
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kemah in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 134
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 C$ 49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about C$ 63 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 Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kemah, including RedCoach, Megabus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Kemah takes 160 miles and will cost you around C$ 66. From Dallas, the ticket costs about C$ 68 for a journey of 225 miles.

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 C$ 49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about C$ 63 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 Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kemah, including RedCoach, Megabus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Kemah takes 160 miles and will cost you around C$ 66. From Dallas, the ticket costs about C$ 68 for a journey of 225 miles.

Airlines serving Kemah

Lufthansa
Good (4,600 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,441 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,278 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,920 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,701 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (910 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,495 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kemah

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Bliss Kemah Boardwalk By OYO and Scottish Inns and Suites - Near Kemah Boardwalk.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kemah

Most booked hotels in Kemah

Kemah Boardwalk Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 217+
Quality Inn & Suites Seabrook- NASA- Kemah
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 125+
Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 190+
Scottish Inns and Suites - Near Kemah Boardwalk
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 186+
Days Inn by Wyndham Kemah
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 71+
Extended Stay America Suites - Houston - Nasa - Johnson Space Center
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 93+

Renting a car in Kemah

Expect to pay C$ 1.41 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$ 16.92 and C$ 22.55. Economy (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kemah, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.41 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$ 16.92 and C$ 22.55. Economy (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kemah, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.