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 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ixtapa has to offer.

When to visit Ixtapa

Ixtapa in September
Estimated hotel price
C$ 168
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ixtapa in September
Estimated hotel price
C$ 168
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 The shortest flight to Ixtapa from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 5h 25m.

Bus

PrimeraPlus operates bus routes to Ixtapa. From Santiago de Querétaro, the bus ride to Ixtapa takes 629 km and will cost you around C$ 215. From León, the ticket costs about C$ 226 for a journey of 716 km. Ixtapa’s bus station is located 1.7 km from the downtown.

Plane

When flying to Ixtapa, you’ll arrive at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl (ZIH), which is located 15 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Ixtapa from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 5h 25m.

Bus

PrimeraPlus operates bus routes to Ixtapa. From Santiago de Querétaro, the bus ride to Ixtapa takes 629 km and will cost you around C$ 215. From León, the ticket costs about C$ 226 for a journey of 716 km. Ixtapa’s bus station is located 1.7 km from the downtown.

Airports near Ixtapa

Airlines serving Ixtapa

KLM
Good (846 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,936 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,726 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (976 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (817 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (975 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,789 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,949 reviews)
VivaAerobus
Good (444 reviews)
Volaris
Good (701 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ixtapa

From 5-star hotels such as the Azul Ixtapa Grand All Suites Spa & Convention Center to great affordable options like the Posada Real Ixtapa, Ixtapa offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 371 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 432 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, Excellent reviews)
C$ 311+
Azul Ixtapa Grand All Suites Spa & Convention Center
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 401+
Las Brisas Ixtapa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 192+
Hotel Villa Mexicana
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 171+
Azul Ixtapa Beach Resort and Convention Center
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 353+
Barcelo Ixtapa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 275+

Renting a car in Ixtapa

Expect to pay C$ 1.99 per litre in Ixtapa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 23.81 and C$ 31.75. Economy (Nissan March or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ixtapa, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.99 per litre in Ixtapa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 23.81 and C$ 31.75. Economy (Nissan March or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ixtapa, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.