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
AED 361
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kemah in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 361
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 143 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 Budget and Thrifty, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kemah, including RedCoach, Megabus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Kemah takes 274 km and will cost you around AED 184. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about AED 92 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 143 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 Budget and Thrifty, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kemah, including RedCoach, Megabus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Kemah takes 274 km and will cost you around AED 184. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about AED 92 for a journey of 290 km.

Airlines serving Kemah

Lufthansa
Good (4,612 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,454 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,285 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,929 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,730 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (912 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (830 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,518 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 AED 3.79 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 45.40 and AED 60.53. Economy (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kemah, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 3.79 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 45.40 and AED 60.53. Economy (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kemah, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.