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 9 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Ixtapa from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 3h 31m.
Another option to get to Ixtapa is to pick up a car rental from Morelia, which is about 143 miles 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 391 miles and will cost you around $158. From León, the ticket costs about $166 for a journey of 445 miles. Ixtapa’s bus station is located 1.1 miles from the city center.
Average rates range from around $276 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $326 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Ixtapa costs $27 per day, on average, or $133 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Ixtapa.
Expect to pay $5.45 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 $65.41 and $87.22. 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 Mini rental cars (Class Mini Car or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.