Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Kemah travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kemah

With a population of 1.986, Kemah is a must-see destination in Texas, United States.

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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
AED 429
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kemah in October
Estimated hotel price
AED 429
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 AED 132 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lafayette, expect to pay about AED 140 for a 5h 54m 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 Bus, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Austin, the bus ride to Kemah takes 233 km and will cost you around AED 272. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about AED 272 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 AED 132 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lafayette, expect to pay about AED 140 for a 5h 54m 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 Bus, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Austin, the bus ride to Kemah takes 233 km and will cost you around AED 272. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about AED 272 for a journey of 290 km.

Airports near Kemah

IAHHouston George Bush Intcntl
BPTBeaumont Jefferson County
HOUHouston Hobby

Airlines serving Kemah

Lufthansa
Good (7,029 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,809 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,919 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,443 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,197 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,919 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,290 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

Hiring a car in Kemah

Expect to pay AED 3.31 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 AED 39.67 and AED 52.89. 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 car hire (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 3.31 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 AED 39.67 and AED 52.89. 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 car hire (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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