Introduction
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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kemah has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Kemah

If you’re looking for affordable options, Voodoo Hut & Cat Scratch Kitchen (511 Bradford Ave) and Luckystroke Putt Club (609 Bradford Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Kemah

Kemah in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 162
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kemah in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 162
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 most popular train carrier serving Kemah, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Kemah to San Antonio takes 4h 45m and costs around C$ 50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about C$ 73 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 Easirent and Dollar, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kemah, including Tornado Bus, Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Kemah takes 170 miles and will cost you around C$ 75. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about C$ 91 for a journey of 180 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 most popular train carrier serving Kemah, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Kemah to San Antonio takes 4h 45m and costs around C$ 50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about C$ 73 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 Easirent and Dollar, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kemah, including Tornado Bus, Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Kemah takes 170 miles and will cost you around C$ 75. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about C$ 91 for a journey of 180 miles.

Airports near Kemah

IAHHouston George Bush Intcntl
BPTBeaumont Jefferson County
HOUHouston Hobby

Airlines serving Kemah

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kemah

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Bliss Kemah and Scottish Inn & Suites - Kemah Boardwalk.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kemah

Most booked hotels in Kemah

Courtyard by Marriott Houston NASA/Clear Lake
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 209+
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Boardwalk Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 220+
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Quality Inn & Suites Seabrook- NASA- Kemah
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 140+
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Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 173+
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Scottish Inn & Suites - Kemah Boardwalk
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 141+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Kemah
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 88+
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Renting a car in Kemah

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 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$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94. The most frequently booked car type in Kemah is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 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$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94. The most frequently booked car type in Kemah is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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