Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Ixtapa travel guide

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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 August
Estimated hotel price
$284
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ixtapa in August
Estimated hotel price
$284
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

PrimeraPlus operates bus routes to Ixtapa. From Santiago de Querétaro, the bus ride to Ixtapa takes 629 km and will cost you around $260. From León, the ticket costs about $272 for a journey of 716 km. 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

PrimeraPlus operates bus routes to Ixtapa. From Santiago de Querétaro, the bus ride to Ixtapa takes 629 km and will cost you around $260. From León, the ticket costs about $272 for a journey of 716 km. Ixtapa’s bus station is located 1.7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Ixtapa

LZCLazaro Cardenas
ZIHIxtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Airlines serving Ixtapa

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,406 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,826 reviews)
Viva
Good (785 reviews)
Volaris
Good (1,174 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ixtapa

Average rates range from around $444 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $384 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 (9.7, Excellent reviews)
$885+
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Thompson Zihuatanejo
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$361+
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Las Brisas Ixtapa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$219+
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Emporio Ixtapa
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$138+
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Hotel Villa Mexicana
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$205+
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Hotel Irma
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$143+
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Hiring a car in Ixtapa

Expect to pay $2.11 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 $25.21 and $33.61.

Expect to pay $2.11 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 $25.21 and $33.61.

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