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. Kemah deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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
£78
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kemah in February
Estimated hotel price
£78
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 £35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about £37 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 Dollar 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 282 km and will cost you around £40. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about £44 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 £35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about £37 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 Dollar 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 282 km and will cost you around £40. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about £44 for a journey of 290 km.

Airlines serving Kemah

Lufthansa
Good (4,658 reviews)
KLM
Good (854 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,482 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,774 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,566 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kemah

Most booked hotels in Kemah

Boardwalk Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£133+
Quality Inn & Suites Seabrook- NASA- Kemah
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£80+
Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£111+
Scottish Inn & Suites - Kemah Boardwalk
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£108+
Days Inn by Wyndham Kemah
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£44+
Extended Stay America Suites - Houston - Nasa - Johnson Space Center
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£54+

Hiring a car in Kemah

Expect to pay £0.83 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 £9.95 and £13.27. 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 £0.83 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 £9.95 and £13.27. Economy (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kemah, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.