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 11 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. 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.
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.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ixtapa, including Futura, Parhikuni and PrimeraPlus. From León, the bus ride to Ixtapa takes 445 miles and will cost you around $168. From Mexico City, the ticket costs about $186 for a journey of 750 miles. Ixtapa’s bus station is located 1.1 miles from the city center.
Average rates range from around $280 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $336 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Ixtapa costs $24 per day, on average, or $259 if you want to rent if for 11 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% 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 Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Beat or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.