With a population of 5.207, Ixtapa is a must-see destination in Guerrero, Mexico. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ixtapa has to offer.
When flying to Ixtapa, you’ll arrive at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl (ZIH), which is located 15 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Ixtapa include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest flight to Ixtapa from the United States departs from Houston and takes around 5h 41m.
Another option to get to Ixtapa is to pick up a car rental from Morelia, which is about 231 km from Ixtapa. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Morelia.
PrimeraPlus operates bus routes to Ixtapa. From Santiago de Querétaro, the bus ride to Ixtapa takes 629 km and will cost you around $148. From León, the ticket costs about $155 for a journey of 716 km. Ixtapa’s bus station is located 1.7 km from the city center.
Average rates range from around $276 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $312 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Ixtapa costs $26 per day, on average, or $128 if you want to rent if for 5 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Ixtapa.
Expect to pay $5.56 per gallon in Ixtapa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $66.77 and $89.03. The most frequently booked car type in Ixtapa is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.