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Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Mexico Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Active Airbnb listings
539
Avg. booking lead time
49 days
Listings showing a permit
0%
Peak revenue month
December
Lowest revenue month
September

The short answer

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Airbnb Market at a Glance

Rates are in line with the Guerrero average, but bookings trail it. Listings averaged MX$3,198 a night and were booked on 24% of available nights, against MX$3,255 and 27% for the Guerrero average.

December, usually the best month, brings in about 79% more per listing than September, usually the slowest.

With 539 active listings, Ixtapa Zihuatanejo is the fourth-largest of 24 Guerrero markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue rose 3% while the number of active listings shrank 3%.

Map of Airbnb listings in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Browse the live Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Airbnb market See Every Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Listing

Revenue

How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo?

Gross bookings per Ixtapa Zihuatanejo listing averaged MX$174,812 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Guerrero average: MX$221,590), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.

In a typical year, the average Ixtapa Zihuatanejo listing brings in MX$35,200 in December, its best month, and MX$19,700 in September, its slowest. October runs within 1% of September, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 30% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.

In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least five times as much as a bottom-quarter one.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn MX$65,100+ a month, about 4.2 times the typical property.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn MX$34,500 or more, roughly MX$19,000 a month above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about MX$15,300 a month.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn MX$6,820 or less, about 45% of the median.

These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.

December earns about 1.8 times what September does

Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, MX$26,400. Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Airbnb Data by Month

Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.

July 2026 led on revenue, nightly rate and bookings alike. Across the past two years, December is usually the strongest month.

Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy, nightly rate, RevPAR, booking lead time and length of stay per active listing in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
Month Avg. Revenue Occupancy Avg. Nightly Rate RevPAR Booking Lead Time Avg. Length of Stay
Sep 2025MX$21,48321.7%MX$2,996MX$71630 days3.2 nights
Oct 2025MX$21,60022.4%MX$3,030MX$69734 days3.6 nights
Nov 2025MX$21,86625.2%MX$3,059MX$72945 days3.8 nights
Dec 2025MX$33,80931.4%MX$3,362MX$1,09183 days5.3 nights
Jan 2026MX$29,57727.7%MX$3,293MX$95470 days7.4 nights
Feb 2026MX$31,97233.5%MX$3,189MX$1,14273 days7 nights
Mar 2026MX$29,15731.1%MX$3,248MX$94145 days5 nights
Apr 2026MX$26,67727.9%MX$3,288MX$88934 days3.7 nights
May 2026MX$25,92826.4%MX$3,387MX$83624 days3.2 nights
Jun 2026MX$30,67325.4%MX$3,431MX$1,02228 days4.2 nights
Jul 2026MX$36,13834.1%MX$3,455MX$1,16630 days4.8 nights
Aug 2026MX$30,52331.5%MX$3,423MX$98524 days3.5 nights

Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.

The typical Ixtapa Zihuatanejo listing earns about MX$15,300 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.

Profit

Is an Airbnb in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Profitable?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Airbnb took in MX$174,812 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about MX$10,700 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about MX$24,400 a month.

Cleaning it yourself keeps the MX$7,800 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about MX$11,400 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about MX$9,300 a month.

These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year

A year of income, running costs and what is left for housing costs for an average and a top-quarter Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Airbnb
Line Average listing Top-quarter listing
Money in
Nightly bookingsMX$167,012MX$376,100
Cleaning fees guests pay4% of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo bookingsMX$7,800MX$17,600
Gross bookingsMX$174,812MX$393,700
Running costs
Airbnb's feeAbout 10%: 15.5% for the 60% of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest−MX$18,300−MX$41,300
Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; MX$0 if you clean yourself−MX$7,800−MX$17,600
Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings−MX$8,700−MX$19,700
Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2%−MX$3,500−MX$7,900
Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3%−MX$5,200−MX$11,800
Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover−MX$1,700−MX$1,700
Permit and registrationWhere one is required−MX$900−MX$900
ManagementMX$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookingsMX$0MX$0
Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are freeMX$0MX$0
Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed onMX$0MX$0
Total running costsAbout 22% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee−MX$46,100−MX$100,900
Left for housing costs, then profitMX$128,712about MX$10,700 a monthMX$292,800about MX$24,400 a month
Housing costs
Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees Depend on the home

Estimate Your Own Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Airbnb Profit

The estimate starts from Ixtapa Zihuatanejo's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.

To work out the profit on one Ixtapa Zihuatanejo home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.

How Ixtapa Zihuatanejo's Top Earners Get There

  • More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo listings are booked on 40% or more of their nights, against 22% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of MX$2,065 adds about MX$20,600 in bookings.
  • Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge MX$3,490 a night or more, against a median of MX$2,065. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about MX$16,700 a year.
  • Open for the busy months. In a typical year, December brings the average listing about MX$35,200, against MX$19,700 in September, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
  • Reviews that stand out. Ixtapa Zihuatanejo listings average 4.67 stars, and 19% carry Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge, which guests can filter for.

What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about MX$32,800 a month, against MX$14,600 for the average one.

Occupancy

What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo?

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo listings were booked on 24% of the nights they were open over the past year, 3 percentage points below the Guerrero average (27%) and 9 points below the Mexico average (33%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 34% in December and falls to 23% in September.

The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 5.8 times as often as the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 62%+ of open nights, 40 points above the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) fill 40% or more, roughly three nights a week.
  • Typical properties (median) fill about 22% of open nights.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 11% or less, less than one night a week.

December is usually the busiest month in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, September the quietest

Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The 12-month rate of 24% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.

Nightly rates

How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo?

The average nightly rate in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, known as ADR (average daily rate), was MX$3,198 over the past year, about the same as the Guerrero average (MX$3,255) and about 25% above the Mexico average of MX$2,565. In a typical year, rates peak in December at about MX$3,335 and bottom out in September and October at about MX$2,920.

Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 4.6 times the rate of the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge MX$6,545+ a night, about 3.2 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) charge MX$3,490 or more, about MX$1,400 above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) charge about MX$2,065 a night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge MX$1,440 or less, about two-thirds of the median.

December rates run 14% above September's

Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, MX$3,110.

What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo?

RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Ixtapa Zihuatanejo it averaged MX$778 over the past year, from about MX$639 in a typical October to about MX$1,140 in a typical December.

A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn MX$1,740+ per open night, about 3.8 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn MX$944 or more, about MX$480 a night above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about MX$462 per open night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn MX$255 or less, about 55% of the median.

December RevPAR is about 1.8 times October's

Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, MX$868. The 12-month RevPAR of MX$778 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.

Seasonality

Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo has two high seasons, July and December–February, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest from September to November and slows again in May.

Average revenue by month in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo

Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years

The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, MX$26,400.

Revenue by month in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo in numbers
Average monthly revenue per active listing in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, by calendar month
Month Season Revenue per listing
JanuaryHigh seasonMX$28,100
FebruaryHigh seasonMX$29,400
MarchShoulder seasonMX$28,200
AprilShoulder seasonMX$26,900
MayLow seasonMX$22,900
JuneShoulder seasonMX$25,500
JulyHigh seasonMX$30,900
AugustShoulder seasonMX$27,900
SeptemberLow seasonMX$19,700
OctoberLow seasonMX$19,800
NovemberLow seasonMX$21,900
DecemberHigh seasonMX$35,200
Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy and nightly rate in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo by season
Season Revenue per month Occupancy Nightly rate
High seasonJuly, December–FebruaryMX$30,90032%MX$3,191
Shoulder seasonMarch–April, June, AugustMX$27,10030%MX$3,155
Low seasonMay, September–NovemberMX$21,10025%MX$2,996

How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo?

Guests book Ixtapa Zihuatanejo stays 49 days ahead on average (about seven weeks). December stays are booked furthest out, about 73 days ahead, and June stays closest to arrival, about 22 days. A typical December booking is made in early October.

December stays are booked furthest ahead

Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026

The 12-month figure of 49 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.

Permits

Airbnb Permits and Registration in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo

None of the 539 active listings in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.

Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo.

Neighborhoods

Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo

AirROI's area guide picks eight Ixtapa Zihuatanejo neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by La Ropa Beach, Ixtapa Island and Ixtapa Marina. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.

Best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
Area Who it suits Landmarks nearby
La Ropa Beach Famous for its beautiful beach and calm waters, La Ropa Beach attracts tourists looking for relaxation and water activities. It is a top spot for beachfront accommodations with stunning views and easy access to dining and shopping.La Ropa Beach, Kayaking and water sports, Restaurant row, Zihuatanejo Bay, Sunset views
Ixtapa Island A small, serene island offering beautiful beaches and secluded spots. Ideal for travelers looking for an escape from the busy resort areas, offering a more intimate experience with nature.Playa Careyes, Snorkeling and diving, Sea turtle sanctuary, Hiking trails, Swimming
Ixtapa Marina A picturesque marina area popular with boaters and fishing enthusiasts. The marina includes upscale dining and shopping options, attracting a mix of tourists and locals.Ixtapa Marina, Water sports shops, Fishing tours, Restaurants with waterfront views
Downtown Zihuatanejo The heart of Zihuatanejo with a charming local vibe. Visitors can enjoy food markets, local shops, and a taste of authentic Mexican culture, making it appealing for Airbnb hosting.Zócalo de Zihuatanejo, Local food markets, Artisan shops, Cultural events, Live music
Playa Linda Known for its tranquil beach and family-friendly atmosphere, Playa Linda is perfect for those looking for a quieter beachfront experience with nearby restaurants and activities.Playa Linda Beach, Family-friendly activities, Restaurants offering beachside dining, Zip-lining and ATV tours
Cerro del Vigía A scenic viewpoint that offers breathtaking views over the entire Zihuatanejo Bay, attracting those seeking nature and beauty along with hiking opportunities.Hiking trails, Panoramic views, Picnic areas, Wildlife viewing
Ixtapa Golf Course An attractive spot for golf enthusiasts, the Ixtapa Golf Course features beautiful landscapes and a fun challenge for golfers. It adds an extra dimension for visitors looking for leisure activities.Ixtapa Golf Club, Golf tournaments, Scenic views of the mountains, Clubhouse dining
Las Gatas Beach Famous for its clear waters and laid-back atmosphere, Las Gatas Beach is known for snorkeling and beach bars. It is a more relaxed beach destination for tourists looking for fun in the sun.Las Gatas Beach, Snorkeling spots, Beach bars, Water taxi to the beach, Lagoon

Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.

Listings

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Airbnb Listings by Type and Size

More than nine in ten Airbnbs in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo are entire homes (94%), with private rooms at 6%. Houses are the most common property type at 52%, ahead of apartments and condos (44%).

Nearly all listings rent the whole place

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Airbnb listings by room type

  • Entire home 94%
  • Private room 6%
Room types in numbers
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Airbnb listings by room type
Room type Share of listings Listings
Entire home94.4%509
Private room5.6%30

Listings by property type

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Airbnb listings by property type

  • House 52%
  • Apartment/Condo 44%
  • Hotel/Boutique 2%
  • Cabin/Outdoor <1%
  • Others <1%
  • Unique stay <1%
Property types in numbers
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Airbnb listings by property type
Property type Share of listings Listings
House51.8%279
Apartment/Condo44.2%238
Hotel/Boutique2.4%13
Cabin/Outdoor0.9%5
Others0.6%3
Unique stay0.2%1

How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Have?

Most Ixtapa Zihuatanejo homes are built for groups: 58% of entire homes have three or more bedrooms, and three-bedroom homes are the most common size (40%). Shares are of the 504 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo entire homes by number of bedrooms

Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file

Bedroom counts in numbers
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo entire homes by number of bedrooms
Bedrooms Share of entire homes with a bedroom count Entire homes
Studio0.2%1
1 bedroom5.4%27
2 bedrooms36.5%184
3 bedrooms39.9%201
4 bedrooms10.5%53
5+ bedrooms7.5%38

What Each Home Size Earns in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo

A typical one-bedroom home in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo earned MX$56,700 over the past year, against MX$327,000 for a home with five or more bedrooms.

What each home size earns in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
Home size Listings Typical annual revenue (median) Average annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
1 bedroom27MX$56,700MX$127,000MX$1,82728%
2 bedrooms184MX$47,000MX$103,000MX$1,83624%
3 bedrooms201MX$87,700MX$137,000MX$2,77224%
4 bedrooms53MX$253,000MX$439,000MX$6,25125%
5+ bedrooms38MX$327,000MX$518,000MX$10,08722%

How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Sleep?

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo is a group-trip market: 38% of listings sleep eight or more guests, more than the share of the next most common size, six guests (31%).

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo listings by guest capacity

Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep

Guest capacity in numbers
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo listings by guest capacity
Guest capacity Share of listings Listings
1 guest0.2%1
2 guests3.3%17
3 guests0.8%4
4 guests11.7%61
5 guests9.6%50
6 guests31.4%164
7 guests5.4%28
8+ guests37.9%198

How Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Airbnb Listings Are Set Up

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo hosts set up an average of 4.6 beds per listing. Only 36% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.

Photos per listing
16
Beds per listing
4.6
Show exact location
36%

What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Offer?

Pools are close to standard in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo: 98% of listings have one, and 96% offer free parking on site.

Share of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo listings with each common amenity

  • Air conditioning Nearly all
  • Pool 98%
  • TV 96%
  • Free parking on premises 96%
  • Wifi 96%
  • Kitchen 96%
  • Dishes and silverware 77%
  • Refrigerator 76%
  • Cooking basics 73%
  • Essentials 69%

Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo

Listings in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo with a doorman earned about 3.1 times as much a year, on average, as those without: MX$510,000 against MX$167,000. The gap is smaller for a gym (about 3.0 times as much) and an ocean view (about 2.7 times as much). Bigger, professionally run homes tend to carry more amenities, so these gaps reflect the kind of listing as much as the feature itself.

Revenue gap for Ixtapa Zihuatanejo listings with each amenity

How much more listings with the amenity earned in a year than those without, and the share of listings that have it

  • Doorman +206% on 2% of listings
  • Gym +198% on 10% of listings
  • Ocean view +167% on 6% of listings
  • Sun loungers +104% on 17% of listings
  • Smart lock +102% on 4% of listings
  • Elevator +90% on 10% of listings
  • Fire pit +90% on 3% of listings
  • Beach access +89% on 22% of listings
  • BBQ grill +84% on 29% of listings
  • Waterfront +83% on 11% of listings
Revenue by amenity in numbers
Average annual revenue of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo listings with and without each amenity
Amenity Listings with it Avg. revenue with Avg. revenue without Revenue gap
Doorman2%MX$510,000MX$167,000+206%
Gym10%MX$436,000MX$146,000+198%
Ocean view6%MX$422,000MX$158,000+167%
Sun loungers17%MX$303,000MX$149,000+104%
Smart lock4%MX$338,000MX$167,000+102%
Elevator10%MX$305,000MX$160,000+90%
Fire pit3%MX$322,000MX$170,000+90%
Beach access22%MX$276,000MX$146,000+89%
BBQ grill29%MX$259,000MX$141,000+84%
Waterfront11%MX$292,000MX$160,000+83%

Guests

Who Books Airbnbs in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo?

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo draws mostly domestic guests: 86% of those who left reviews live in Mexico. Mexico City alone accounts for 13% of reviews. Of the 14% from abroad, most come from the United States and Canada. Guests speak a mix of languages: Spanish leads at 60%, followed by English and French.

86% of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo guests are domestic

Where guests who left reviews live

  • Domestic 86%
  • International 14%

Where Ixtapa Zihuatanejo guests come from: top cities

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Mexico City 13%
  • Morelia 13%
  • Santiago de Querétaro 10%
  • Uruapan 4%
  • Celaya 3%
Top origin cities in numbers
Where Ixtapa Zihuatanejo guests come from: top cities
Origin city Share of guests
Mexico City12.8%
Morelia12.6%
Santiago de Querétaro9.8%
Uruapan3.7%
Celaya3.2%

Where Ixtapa Zihuatanejo guests come from: top countries

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Mexico 86%
  • United States 7%
  • Canada 4%
  • Spain 0%
  • Italy 0%
Top origin countries in numbers
Where Ixtapa Zihuatanejo guests come from: top countries
Origin country Share of guests
Mexico86.0%
United States7.3%
Canada4.2%
Spain0.3%
Italy0.3%

Languages spoken by Ixtapa Zihuatanejo guests

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Spanish 60%
  • English 33%
  • French 3%
  • Italian 1%
  • Portuguese 1%
Top languages in numbers
Languages spoken by Ixtapa Zihuatanejo guests
Language Share of guests
Spanish59.7%
English33.1%
French2.8%
Italian1.4%
Portuguese0.8%

What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo?

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Airbnbs average 4.67 stars, and 19% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on cleanliness: it scores 4.62, against 4.81 for host communication.

Communication scores highest in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo; cleanliness is lowest

Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0

  • Accuracy 4.71
  • Cleanliness 4.62
  • Communication 4.81
  • Location 4.78
  • Check-in 4.77
  • Value 4.65
Category scores in numbers
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo guest ratings by category
Category Average rating (out of 5)
Accuracy4.71
Cleanliness4.62
Communication4.81
Location4.78
Check-in4.77
Value4.65

Booking patterns

How Guests Book in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo: Stays, Rules and Fees

Nearly all Ixtapa Zihuatanejo listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 4% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 1 to 30 days a year, covering 49% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.

Days a year Ixtapa Zihuatanejo listings are open to guests

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 80%
  • 181-270 days 16%
  • 91-180 days 3%
  • 31-90 days <1%
Open days in numbers
Days a year Ixtapa Zihuatanejo listings are open to guests
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days79.6%429
181-270 days16.3%88
91-180 days3.3%18
31-90 days0.7%4

Days a year Ixtapa Zihuatanejo listings are booked or blocked

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days <1%
  • 181-270 days 4%
  • 91-180 days 17%
  • 31-90 days 30%
  • 1-30 days 49%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
Days a year Ixtapa Zihuatanejo listings are booked or blocked
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days0.7%4
181-270 days3.7%20
91-180 days16.9%91
31-90 days29.9%161
1-30 days48.8%263

What Is the Average Length of Stay for Airbnb in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo?

The average Ixtapa Zihuatanejo booking lasts 5 nights, longest in January and shortest in September. Listings took about 11 bookings each over the year, some 5,730 in all. About six in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at noon.

Average length of stay by month in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo

Average nights per booking, by month of stay

Two-year average by calendar month.

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements

About eight in ten listings in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo accept stays of one or two nights.

Minimum stay set by Ixtapa Zihuatanejo listings

Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more

  • 1 Night 26% 140 listings
  • 2 Nights 53% 286 listings
  • 3 Nights 14% 76 listings
  • 4-6 Nights 5% 29 listings
  • 7-29 Nights 1% 8 listings

What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo?

Flexible is the most common cancellation policy in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, used by 33% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least a day before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: about six in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 36% on Firm or stricter ones.

Cancellation policies of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo listings, from most to least flexible

Share of listings by the policy they use

  • Flexible 33% 180 listings
  • Moderate 26% 140 listings
  • Limited 4% 24 listings
  • Firm 29% 155 listings
  • Strict 7% 40 listings

How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo?

About seven in ten Ixtapa Zihuatanejo listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is MX$438, and some higher fees lift the average to MX$602. Spread over the average stay of 5 nights, that adds roughly MX$85 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 4% of gross revenue.

Median cleaning fee
MX$438
Average cleaning fee
MX$602
Listings charging a fee
71.1%
Share of gross revenue
4.5%

Top earners

Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo

The top-grossing Airbnb in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, a five-bedroom home, took in MX$3,600,000 over the past year, about 21 times the city's average of MX$175,000. Three of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other three have two and four bedrooms.

Casa Marivent - Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo. Casa Marivent - Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo. Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.74
Revenue
MX$3.6M
Occupancy
56.0%
Daily rate
MX$18,028
Casa Sirena in Ixtapa 400 meters from the beach Casa Sirena in Ixtapa 400 meters from the beach Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.86
Revenue
MX$2.4M
Occupancy
69.6%
Daily rate
MX$8,852
Casa Jaguar Casa Jaguar Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.70
Revenue
MX$1.9M
Occupancy
34.3%
Daily rate
MX$19,698
Casa aMar el Mar Casa aMar el Mar Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.84
Revenue
MX$1.8M
Occupancy
31.7%
Daily rate
MX$19,018
Very large house with a pool and air conditioning Very large house with a pool and air conditioning Entire home · 5 bedrooms Rated 4.74
Revenue
MX$1.2M
Occupancy
47.6%
Daily rate
MX$6,852
Faces the beach, jacuzzi and beautiful sea view Faces the beach, jacuzzi and beautiful sea view Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.89
Revenue
MX$1.1M
Occupancy
52.9%
Daily rate
MX$5,588

Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo?

Pablo is the top-grossing host in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, with MX$4.35 million in bookings across 2 listings over the past year. Hosting here is fragmented: the ten top-grossing hosts run just 6% of the market's 539 listings.

Top Airbnb hosts in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo by revenue
# Host Listings Gross revenue Per listing Avg. rating
Pablo 2MX$4,348,268MX$2,174,1344.82/5
Natalia 3MX$3,019,255MX$1,006,4184.80/5
Aldo 4MX$1,951,012MX$487,7534.83/5
4 Georgina 1MX$1,907,927MX$1,907,9274.70/5
5 Yesenia 3MX$1,875,876MX$625,2924.86/5
6 Francisco 1MX$1,820,268MX$1,820,2684.84/5
7 Javier 2MX$1,598,346MX$799,1735.00/5
8 Eduardo Barrera 7MX$1,466,552MX$209,5074.69/5
9 Perla 4MX$1,352,236MX$338,0594.22/5
10 Martin 4MX$1,221,756MX$305,4394.13/5

Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo?

Fewer than 1% of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo listings are classed as professionally managed. Only 23% of listings are run by Superhosts. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 60% of listings.

Superhosts
23.4%
Professional management
0.9%
Cohosted listings
23.0%
Instant Book enabled
36.0%
Simplified Pricing
59.9%

Nearby markets

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets

Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 27 km, Colonia Aeropuerto (17 km away, 81 listings) earned the most per listing, about 2.8 times as much as Ixtapa Zihuatanejo. Ixtapa and La Saladita were the busiest, each booked on 32% of nights against 24% in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo.

Airbnb markets near Ixtapa Zihuatanejo: distance, revenue, nightly rate and occupancy
Market Listings Avg. annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
Ixtapa 1 km 342MX$349,636MX$4,55932%
Zihuatanejo 4 km 929MX$230,102MX$3,34831%
Colonia Aeropuerto 17 km 81MX$482,341MX$5,90128%
Playa Blanca 19 km 36MX$400,812MX$5,75730%
Troncones 20 km 201MX$365,767MX$5,43428%
Barra de Potosí 21 km 43MX$206,195MX$3,10626%
Los Llanos de Temalhuacán 27 km 68MX$150,955MX$2,00630%
La Saladita 27 km 40MX$311,998MX$3,03532%

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FAQ

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Airbnb FAQ

How much do Airbnb hosts make in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo?

An active Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Airbnb grossed MX$174,812 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 539 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in MX$34,500 or more in a typical month.

How much can I make on Airbnb in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo?

It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo listings earn between MX$6,820 and MX$34,500 in a typical month, and the top tenth MX$65,100 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.

What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo?

Listings in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo were booked on 24% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 27% for the Guerrero average. December is usually the busiest month.

How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo?

The average booked night in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo cost MX$3,198 before fees. Half of listings charge between MX$1,440 and MX$3,490, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.

Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo?

None of the active Ixtapa Zihuatanejo listings display a registration, permit or license number. That doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.

Is Airbnb profitable in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Airbnb grossed MX$174,812 in the 12 months to September 2026, 21% below the Guerrero average of MX$221,590. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, MX$128,712 a year (about MX$10,700 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about MX$24,400 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.

When is Airbnb peak season in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo?

December usually pays best, averaging MX$35,200 per active listing over the past two years, and September usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.

What is the Airbnb RevPAR in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo?

Each night a Ixtapa Zihuatanejo listing was open to book earned MX$778 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made MX$1,740 or more.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo?

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo stays were booked 49 days (about seven weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.

How long do guests stay at Airbnbs in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo?

The average Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Airbnb stay lasted 5 nights over the past year. A listing took 11 reservations over the year on average.

How are Airbnbs in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo rated?

Guests rate Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Airbnbs 4.67 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and cleanliness lowest.

What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo?

La Ropa Beach, Ixtapa Island and Ixtapa Marina draw the most short-term rental interest in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.

How many Airbnbs are there in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo?

AirROI counted 539 active Airbnb listings in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Ixtapa, 1 km away.

How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo?

In Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, about seven in ten listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is MX$438, and some higher fees lift the average to MX$602.

Method

About This Data

Figures on this page cover 539 active Airbnb listings in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo from October 2025 to September 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in Mexican pesos at MX$17.5 per US$, the typical rate from October 2025 to September 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.

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