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.

When to visit Ixtapa

Ixtapa in October
Estimated hotel price
₹ 13238
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ixtapa in October
Estimated hotel price
₹ 13238
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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ixtapa, including PrimeraPlus, Parhikuni and Futura. From Morelia, the bus ride to Ixtapa takes 451 km and will cost you around ₹ 8,590. From Santiago de Querétaro, the ticket costs about ₹ 12,760 for a journey of 629 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ixtapa, including PrimeraPlus, Parhikuni and Futura. From Morelia, the bus ride to Ixtapa takes 451 km and will cost you around ₹ 8,590. From Santiago de Querétaro, the ticket costs about ₹ 12,760 for a journey of 629 km. Ixtapa’s bus station is located 1.7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Ixtapa

Airlines serving Ixtapa

KLM
Good (847 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,741 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,518 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (708 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (954 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (988 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,776 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,915 reviews)
VivaAerobus
Good (438 reviews)
Volaris
Good (707 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ixtapa

Average rates range from around ₹ 22,496 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 25,702 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)
₹ 20,418+
Las Brisas Ixtapa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,510+
Azul Ixtapa Beach Resort and Convention Center
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 20,582+
Barcelo Ixtapa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 17,765+
Hotel Irma
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,682+
Hotel Las Salinas
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 2,919+

Hiring a car in Ixtapa

Expect to pay ₹ 118 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 ₹ 1,421 and ₹ 1,895. 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 car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay ₹ 118 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 ₹ 1,421 and ₹ 1,895. 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 car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.