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.

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

Kemah in February
Estimated hotel price
€91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kemah in February
Estimated hotel price
€91
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 27 km 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 €28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about €43 for a 9h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kemah is to pick up a car hire from Houston, which is about 41 km from Kemah. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Budget, 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 282 km and will cost you around €51. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about €46 for a journey of 290 km.

Plane

Although Kemah doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), which is located 27 km 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 €28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about €43 for a 9h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kemah is to pick up a car hire from Houston, which is about 41 km from Kemah. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Budget, 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 282 km and will cost you around €51. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about €46 for a journey of 290 km.

Airlines serving Kemah

Lufthansa
Good (4,662 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,485 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,786 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,567 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 Inn & Suites - Kemah Boardwalk.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kemah

Hiring a car in Kemah

Expect to pay €0.97 per litre in Kemah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €11.60 and €15.46. Economy (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kemah, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €0.97 per litre in Kemah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €11.60 and €15.46. Economy (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kemah, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.