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 flying to Ixtapa, you’ll arrive at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl (ZIH), which is located 9 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Ixtapa from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 9h 02m.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ixtapa, including PrimeraPlus, Parhikuni and Futura. From Uruapan, the bus ride to Ixtapa takes 240 miles and will cost you around C$ 106. From Morelia, the ticket costs about C$ 133 for a journey of 280 miles. Ixtapa’s bus station is located 1.1 miles from the downtown.
Average rates range from around C$ 362 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 424 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Ixtapa costs C$ 41 per day, on average, or C$ 289 if you want to rent it for 7 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 C$ 1.95 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$ 23.36 and C$ 31.14. 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 (Nissan March or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.