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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kemah to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Kemah
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
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 New Orleans takes 9h 18m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from El Paso, expect to pay about $106 for a 18h 25m 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 Hertz, among others, in Houston.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kemah, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Megabus. From San Antonio, the bus ride to Kemah takes 180 miles and will cost you around $50. From Austin, the ticket costs about $5 for a journey of 210 miles.
Airlines serving Kemah
Where to stay in popular areas of Kemah
Most booked hotels in Kemah
Renting a car in Kemah
Renting a car in Kemah costs $63 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Houston Hobby.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kemah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kemah, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.