Ixtapa travel guide

Ixtapa Tourism | Ixtapa Guide

You're Going to Love Ixtapa

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 to visit Ixtapa

Ixtapa in September
Estimated package price
$463
2 travelers
Flight to Ixtapa
3 nights at hotel
Ixtapa in September
Estimated package price
$463
2 travelers
Flight to Ixtapa
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Ixtapa

Plane

When flying to Ixtapa, you’ll arrive at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl (ZIH), which is located 9 miles 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.

Car

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.

Bus

PrimeraPlus operates bus routes to Ixtapa. From Santiago de Querétaro, the bus ride to Ixtapa takes 391 miles and will cost you around $147. From León, the ticket costs about $155 for a journey of 445 miles. Ixtapa’s bus station is located 1.1 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Ixtapa, you’ll arrive at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl (ZIH), which is located 9 miles 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.

Car

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.

Bus

PrimeraPlus operates bus routes to Ixtapa. From Santiago de Querétaro, the bus ride to Ixtapa takes 391 miles and will cost you around $147. From León, the ticket costs about $155 for a journey of 445 miles. Ixtapa’s bus station is located 1.1 miles from the city center.

Airports near Ixtapa

Airlines serving Ixtapa

KLM
Good (843 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,978 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,988 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,754 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (730 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (960 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (813 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (958 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (141 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,775 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,967 reviews)
VivaAerobus
Good (444 reviews)
Volaris
Good (699 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ixtapa

Average rates range from around $278 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $313 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ixtapa

Most booked hotels in Ixtapa

Thompson Zihuatanejo
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 139 reviews)
$227+
Azul Ixtapa Grand All Suites Spa & Convention Center
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1049 reviews)
$288+
Las Brisas Ixtapa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1540 reviews)
$131+
Hotel Villa Mexicana
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 122 reviews)
$123+
Azul Ixtapa Beach Resort and Convention Center
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 598 reviews)
$254+
Barcelo Ixtapa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 554 reviews)
$202+

Renting a car in Ixtapa

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.

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.