Ixtapa travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ixtapa

With a population of 5.207, Ixtapa is a must-see destination in Guerrero, Mexico.

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When to visit Ixtapa

Ixtapa in October
Estimated hotel price
$279
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ixtapa in October
Estimated hotel price
$279
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ixtapa

Plane

When flying to Ixtapa, you’ll arrive at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl (ZIH), which is located 15 km from the city centre.

Bus

Ixtapa’s bus station is located 1.7 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Ixtapa, you’ll arrive at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl (ZIH), which is located 15 km from the city centre.

Bus

Ixtapa’s bus station is located 1.7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Ixtapa

Airlines serving Ixtapa

KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,695 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,375 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,807 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,564 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,721 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (335 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,110 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,925 reviews)
Viva
Good (786 reviews)
Volaris
Good (1,163 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ixtapa

Average rates range from around $432 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $442 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ixtapa

Most booked hotels in Ixtapa

La Casa Que Canta
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
$612+
Thompson Zihuatanejo
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$369+
Las Brisas Ixtapa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$183+
Emporio Ixtapa
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$165+
Hotel Villa Mexicana
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$300+
Hotel Irma
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$173+

Hiring a car in Ixtapa

Expect to pay $2.26 per litre in Ixtapa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $27.12 and $36.16. The most frequently booked car type in Ixtapa is Compact (Jeep Patriot or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.26 per litre in Ixtapa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $27.12 and $36.16. The most frequently booked car type in Ixtapa is Compact (Jeep Patriot or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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