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
AED 621
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ixtapa in August
Estimated hotel price
AED 621
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 AED 566. From León, the ticket costs about AED 595 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 AED 566. From León, the ticket costs about AED 595 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 (1,333 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,204 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,925 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (1,453 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,393 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,151 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,818 reviews)
Viva
Good (785 reviews)
Volaris
Good (1,172 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ixtapa

Average rates range from around AED 966 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 786 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)
AED 1,979+
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Thompson Zihuatanejo
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 829+
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Las Brisas Ixtapa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 416+
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Emporio Ixtapa
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 313+
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Hotel Villa Mexicana
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 444+
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Hotel Irma
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
AED 314+
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Hiring a car in Ixtapa

Expect to pay AED 4.60 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 AED 55.10 and AED 73.46.

Expect to pay AED 4.60 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 AED 55.10 and AED 73.46.

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