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. 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
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 Los Angeles and takes around 3h 29m.
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
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ixtapa, including PrimeraPlus, Parhikuni and Futura. From Morelia, the bus ride to Ixtapa takes 280 miles and will cost you around $101. From Santiago de Querétaro, the ticket costs about $153 for a journey of 391 miles. Ixtapa’s bus station is located 1.1 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Ixtapa
Where to stay in Ixtapa
Average rates range from around $263 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $298 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Ixtapa
Most booked hotels in Ixtapa
Renting a car in Ixtapa
Renting a car in Ixtapa costs $33 per day, on average, or $165 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Ixtapa.
Expect to pay $5.34 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 $64.05 and $85.40. The most frequently booked car type in Ixtapa is Intermediate (Jeep Cherokee or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Beat or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.