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

The average Airbnb in Zihuatanejo brought in MX$230,109 over the 12 months through September 2026, in line with the Guerrero average of MX$221,590.

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Active Airbnb listings
929
Avg. booking lead time
55 days
Listings showing a permit
0%
Peak revenue month
February
Lowest revenue month
September

The short answer

Zihuatanejo Airbnb Market at a Glance

Bookings in Zihuatanejo run ahead of the Guerrero average at similar prices. Listings averaged MX$3,348 a night and were booked on 31% of available nights, against MX$3,255 and 27% for the Guerrero average.

Timing matters: in February, usually the best month, the average listing earns about 2.3 times as much as in September, usually the slowest.

With 929 active listings, Zihuatanejo is the third-largest of 24 Guerrero markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, average revenue fell 9% while the number of active listings grew 50%.

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Revenue

How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Zihuatanejo?

Gross bookings per Zihuatanejo listing averaged MX$230,109 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 Zihuatanejo listing brings in MX$49,300 in February, its best month, and MX$21,600 in September, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 34% 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 5.5 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn MX$80,600+ a month, about 4.8 times the typical property.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn MX$38,200 or more, roughly MX$22,000 a month above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about MX$16,700 a month.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn MX$6,870 or less, about 41% 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.

February earns about 2.3 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$33,900. 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.

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.

February 2026 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in December 2025.

Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy, nightly rate, RevPAR, booking lead time and length of stay per active listing in Zihuatanejo, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
Month Avg. Revenue Occupancy Avg. Nightly Rate RevPAR Booking Lead Time Avg. Length of Stay
Sep 2025MX$18,28322.1%MX$2,903MX$60938 days3.5 nights
Oct 2025MX$24,25324.0%MX$2,966MX$78254 days4.5 nights
Nov 2025MX$35,35532.3%MX$3,094MX$1,17876 days5.8 nights
Dec 2025MX$41,11838.2%MX$3,331MX$1,32673 days6 nights
Jan 2026MX$44,45639.7%MX$3,293MX$1,43483 days8.9 nights
Feb 2026MX$51,12051.0%MX$3,232MX$1,82695 days8.5 nights
Mar 2026MX$40,58837.7%MX$3,247MX$1,30964 days5.4 nights
Apr 2026MX$29,34429.8%MX$3,184MX$97844 days4 nights
May 2026MX$31,15627.7%MX$3,177MX$1,00533 days4.3 nights
Jun 2026MX$27,19927.8%MX$3,148MX$90725 days4.6 nights
Jul 2026MX$36,27433.3%MX$3,183MX$1,17030 days5.1 nights
Aug 2026MX$25,10628.8%MX$3,184MX$81030 days3.3 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.

These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Zihuatanejo home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb estimator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.

Profit

Is an Airbnb in Zihuatanejo Profitable?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Zihuatanejo Airbnb took in MX$230,109 in the 12 months to September 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about MX$14,100 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$32,700 a month.

Cleaning it yourself keeps the MX$8,000 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about MX$14,800 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about MX$12,200 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.

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 Zihuatanejo Airbnb
Line Average listing Top-quarter listing
Money in
Nightly bookingsMX$222,109MX$509,200
Cleaning fees guests pay3% of Zihuatanejo bookingsMX$8,000MX$18,300
Gross bookingsMX$230,109MX$527,500
Running costs
Airbnb's feeAbout 12%: 15.5% for the 68% of Zihuatanejo listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest−MX$26,500−MX$60,700
Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; MX$0 if you clean yourself−MX$8,000−MX$18,300
Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings−MX$11,500−MX$26,400
Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2%−MX$4,600−MX$10,600
Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3%−MX$6,900−MX$15,800
Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover−MX$2,300−MX$2,300
Permit and registrationWhere one is required−MX$1,200−MX$1,200
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 23% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee−MX$61,000−MX$135,300
Left for housing costs, then profitMX$169,109about MX$14,100 a monthMX$392,200about MX$32,700 a month
Housing costs
Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees Depend on the home

Estimate Your Own Zihuatanejo Airbnb Profit

The estimate starts from 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 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 Zihuatanejo's Top Earners Get There

  • More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Zihuatanejo listings are booked on 49% or more of their nights, against 27% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of MX$1,910 adds about MX$19,100 in bookings.
  • Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge MX$3,365 a night or more, against a median of MX$1,910. 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$22,200 a year.
  • Open for the busy months. In a typical year, February brings the average listing about MX$49,300, against MX$21,600 in September, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
  • Reviews that stand out. Zihuatanejo listings average 4.76 stars, and 30% 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$44,000 a month, against MX$19,200 for the average one.

Occupancy

What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Zihuatanejo?

Zihuatanejo listings were booked on 31% of the nights they were open over the past year, 4 percentage points above the Guerrero average (27%) and 2 points below the Mexico average (33%). In a typical year, occupancy swings from 24% in September to 51% in February.

The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 5.4 times as often as the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 69%+ of open nights, 42 points above the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) fill 49% or more, roughly three nights a week.
  • Typical properties (median) fill about 27% of open nights.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 13% or less, less than one night a week.

February is usually the busiest month in Zihuatanejo, September the quietest

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

The 12-month rate of 31% 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 Zihuatanejo?

The average nightly rate in Zihuatanejo, known as ADR (average daily rate), was MX$3,348 over the past year, about the same as the Guerrero average (MX$3,255) and about 31% above the Mexico average of MX$2,565. Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates peak in January and December at about MX$3,220 and bottom out in September and October at about MX$2,765.

Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 5.5 times the rate of the bottom quarter.

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge MX$6,385+ a night, about 3.3 times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) charge MX$3,365 or more, about MX$1,500 above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) charge about MX$1,910 a night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge MX$1,155 or less, about 61% of the median.

December rates run 16% 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$3,030. The 12-month ADR of MX$3,348 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.

What Is the RevPAR for Airbnb in 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 Zihuatanejo it averaged MX$1,040 over the past year, from about MX$720 in a typical September to about MX$1,760 in a typical February.

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

  • Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn MX$2,310+ per open night, about four times the median.
  • Strong performers (top 25%) earn MX$1,210 or more, about MX$640 a night above the median.
  • Typical properties (median) earn about MX$571 per open night.
  • Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn MX$290 or less, about half of the median.

February RevPAR is about 2.4 times September's

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

The dashed line is the average of the months shown, MX$1,120. The 12-month RevPAR of MX$1,040 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 Zihuatanejo

Zihuatanejo has one high season, December through March, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. Business is slowest from August to October and slows again in May and June. A listing earns about 62% more a month in December through February than in June through August.

Average revenue by month in 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$33,900.

Revenue by month in Zihuatanejo in numbers
Average monthly revenue per active listing in Zihuatanejo, by calendar month
Month Season Revenue per listing
JanuaryHigh seasonMX$45,900
FebruaryHigh seasonMX$49,300
MarchHigh seasonMX$42,700
AprilShoulder seasonMX$31,400
MayLow seasonMX$29,200
JuneLow seasonMX$25,800
JulyShoulder seasonMX$34,500
AugustLow seasonMX$24,100
SeptemberLow seasonMX$21,600
OctoberLow seasonMX$25,400
NovemberShoulder seasonMX$35,400
DecemberHigh seasonMX$42,000
Average monthly Airbnb revenue, occupancy and nightly rate in Zihuatanejo by season
Season Revenue per month Occupancy Nightly rate
High seasonDecember–MarchMX$45,00043%MX$3,155
Shoulder seasonApril, July, NovemberMX$33,80033%MX$3,011
Low seasonMay–June, August–OctoberMX$25,20026%MX$2,937

How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Zihuatanejo?

Guests book Zihuatanejo stays 55 days ahead on average (about eight weeks). February stays are booked furthest out, about 99 days ahead, and June stays closest to arrival, about 27 days. A typical February booking is made in early November.

February stays are booked furthest ahead

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

Permits

Airbnb Permits and Registration in Zihuatanejo

None of the 929 active listings in 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 Zihuatanejo.

Neighborhoods

Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Zihuatanejo

AirROI's area guide picks seven Zihuatanejo neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by La Ropa Beach, Downtown Zihuatanejo and Playa Las Gatas. 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 Zihuatanejo
Area Who it suits Landmarks nearby
La Ropa Beach One of the most popular beaches in Zihuatanejo, known for its beautiful sunsets, calm waters, and vibrant atmosphere. Ideal for tourists looking for relaxation and water activities.Zihuatanejo Bay, La Ropa Beach restaurants, Water sports activities, Sunset views
Downtown Zihuatanejo A charming area with local markets, shops, and restaurants that offer an authentic Mexican experience. Great for visitors who want to immerse themselves in the local culture.Zocalo, Cultural center, Local food markets, Artisan shops
Playa Las Gatas A secluded beach famous for its tranquil waters and scenic beauty, perfect for family vacations and snorkeling enthusiasts.Snorkeling spots, Beach clubs, Fresh seafood dining
Cerro del Vigia A hillside area offering panoramic views of the bay and ocean. Popular for vacation rentals that provide a more private and exclusive experience.Viewpoints, Hiking trails, Luxury villas
Playa Larga A quieter, less crowded beach option that appeals to those looking for peace and tranquility while still being close to Zihuatanejo's attractions.Beautiful scenery, Relaxed atmosphere, Fishing opportunities
Las Salinas A beautiful beachfront area with a mix of local culture and tourist amenities. It’s known for its beautiful beach and access to local attractions.Local eateries, Water sports, Scenic beach walks
Pueblo Nuevo An up-and-coming neighborhood with affordable lodging and a taste of local life. Ideal for budget travelers who want to explore Zihuatanejo without overspending.Local markets, Authentic food stalls, Community events

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

Listings

Zihuatanejo Airbnb Listings by Type and Size

Entire homes make up 74% of listings in Zihuatanejo, but private rooms are a real segment: about one listing in four (25%) rents out a single room. Apartments and condos are the most common property type at 50%, about 1.6 times the share of houses (31%).

Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment

Zihuatanejo Airbnb listings by room type

  • Entire home 74%
  • Private room 25%
  • Hotel room 2%
Room types in numbers
Zihuatanejo Airbnb listings by room type
Room type Share of listings Listings
Entire home74.0%687
Private room24.5%228
Hotel room1.5%14

Listings by property type

Zihuatanejo Airbnb listings by property type

  • Apartment/Condo 50%
  • House 31%
  • Hotel/Boutique 15%
  • Others 2%
  • Cabin/Outdoor <1%
  • Unique stay <1%
Property types in numbers
Zihuatanejo Airbnb listings by property type
Property type Share of listings Listings
Apartment/Condo50.4%468
House31.3%291
Hotel/Boutique15.1%140
Others1.9%18
Cabin/Outdoor0.9%8
Unique stay0.4%4

How Many Bedrooms Do Airbnb Listings in Zihuatanejo Have?

One- and two-bedroom homes are equally common in Zihuatanejo (34% of entire homes each), followed by three-bedroom homes (16%). Shares are of the 667 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.

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
Zihuatanejo entire homes by number of bedrooms
Bedrooms Share of entire homes with a bedroom count Entire homes
Studio3.6%24
1 bedroom33.7%225
2 bedrooms34.3%229
3 bedrooms16.3%109
4 bedrooms6.4%43
5+ bedrooms5.5%37

What Each Home Size Earns in Zihuatanejo

A typical studio in Zihuatanejo earned MX$117,000 over the past year, against MX$643,000 for a home with five or more bedrooms.

What each home size earns in Zihuatanejo
Home size Listings Typical annual revenue (median) Average annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
Studio24MX$117,000MX$110,000MX$3,32031%
1 bedroom225MX$99,800MX$141,000MX$1,96335%
2 bedrooms229MX$149,000MX$226,000MX$2,71533%
3 bedrooms109MX$179,000MX$342,000MX$4,49529%
4 bedrooms43MX$423,000MX$576,000MX$9,36925%
5+ bedrooms37MX$643,000MX$1,010,000MX$15,19528%

How Many Guests Do Airbnbs in Zihuatanejo Sleep?

The most common capacity in Zihuatanejo is two guests (27% of listings), and 35% of listings sleep six or more. Shares are of the 821 listings with a guest capacity on file (88% of the market).

Zihuatanejo listings by guest capacity

Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file

Guest capacity in numbers
Zihuatanejo listings by guest capacity
Guest capacity Share of listings with a capacity on file Listings
2 guests26.7%219
3 guests5.8%48
4 guests24.4%200
5 guests7.9%65
6 guests14.3%117
7 guests2.7%22
8+ guests18.3%150

How Zihuatanejo Airbnb Listings Are Set Up

Zihuatanejo hosts set up an average of 2.9 beds per listing. Only 44% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.

Photos per listing
14
Beds per listing
2.9
Show exact location
44%

What Amenities Do Airbnb Listings in Zihuatanejo Offer?

Pools are common in Zihuatanejo: 70% of listings have one, and 71% offer free parking on site.

Share of Zihuatanejo listings with each common amenity

  • Wifi Nearly all
  • Air conditioning Nearly all
  • TV 97%
  • Kitchen 86%
  • Carbon monoxide alarm 72%
  • Free parking on premises 71%
  • Refrigerator 70%
  • Pool 70%
  • Hangers 69%
  • Dishes and silverware 68%

Airbnb Amenities Linked to Higher Revenue in Zihuatanejo

Listings in Zihuatanejo with a pool earned about 4.9 times as much a year, on average, as those without: MX$304,000 against MX$62,500. The gap is smaller for resort access (about 3.0 times as much) and exercise equipment (about 2.8 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 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

  • Pool +385% on 70% of listings
  • Resort access +196% on 6% of listings
  • Exercise equipment +179% on 3% of listings
  • Ocean view +177% on 11% of listings
  • Beach access +136% on 39% of listings
  • Patio or balcony +131% on 54% of listings
  • Sound system +129% on 4% of listings
  • Gym +125% on 9% of listings
  • Sun loungers +118% on 20% of listings
  • Beach essentials +109% on 10% of listings
Revenue by amenity in numbers
Average annual revenue of Zihuatanejo listings with and without each amenity
Amenity Listings with it Avg. revenue with Avg. revenue without Revenue gap
Pool70%MX$304,000MX$62,500+385%
Resort access6%MX$609,000MX$206,000+196%
Exercise equipment3%MX$608,000MX$218,000+179%
Ocean view11%MX$538,000MX$194,000+177%
Beach access39%MX$356,000MX$151,000+136%
Patio or balcony54%MX$311,000MX$135,000+131%
Sound system4%MX$503,000MX$219,000+129%
Gym9%MX$464,000MX$206,000+125%
Sun loungers20%MX$407,000MX$187,000+118%
Beach essentials10%MX$433,000MX$207,000+109%

Guests

Who Books Airbnbs in Zihuatanejo?

Zihuatanejo splits its demand between home and abroad: 41% of guests who left reviews live outside Mexico, led by visitors from the United States and Canada. Guests speak a mix of languages: Spanish leads at 47%, followed by English and French.

59% of Zihuatanejo guests are domestic

Where guests who left reviews live

  • Domestic 59%
  • International 41%

Where Zihuatanejo guests come from: top cities

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Mexico City 12%
  • Morelia 7%
  • Santiago de Querétaro 6%
  • Vancouver 2%
  • Leon 2%
Top origin cities in numbers
Where Zihuatanejo guests come from: top cities
Origin city Share of guests
Mexico City12.0%
Morelia6.7%
Santiago de Querétaro6.4%
Vancouver1.8%
Leon1.5%

Where Zihuatanejo guests come from: top countries

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Mexico 59%
  • United States 24%
  • Canada 14%
  • France 0%
  • Germany 0%
Top origin countries in numbers
Where Zihuatanejo guests come from: top countries
Origin country Share of guests
Mexico58.7%
United States24.3%
Canada13.6%
France0.4%
Germany0.4%

Languages spoken by Zihuatanejo guests

Share of guests who left reviews

  • Spanish 47%
  • English 40%
  • French 6%
  • Italian 2%
  • German 2%
Top languages in numbers
Languages spoken by Zihuatanejo guests
Language Share of guests
Spanish47.1%
English40.0%
French5.9%
Italian2.1%
German1.5%

What Are Airbnb Guest Ratings in Zihuatanejo?

Zihuatanejo Airbnbs average 4.76 stars, and 30% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and value for money is the lowest, at 4.71.

Communication scores highest in Zihuatanejo; value is lowest

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

  • Accuracy 4.77
  • Cleanliness 4.75
  • Communication 4.83
  • Location 4.82
  • Check-in 4.80
  • Value 4.71
Category scores in numbers
Zihuatanejo guest ratings by category
Category Average rating (out of 5)
Accuracy4.77
Cleanliness4.75
Communication4.83
Location4.82
Check-in4.80
Value4.71

Booking patterns

How Guests Book in Zihuatanejo: Stays, Rules and Fees

94% of Zihuatanejo listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 7% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 36% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.

Days a year Zihuatanejo listings are open to guests

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days 72%
  • 181-270 days 22%
  • 91-180 days 6%
  • 31-90 days <1%
Open days in numbers
Days a year Zihuatanejo listings are open to guests
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days72.0%669
181-270 days21.5%200
91-180 days5.9%55
31-90 days0.5%5

Days a year Zihuatanejo listings are booked or blocked

Share of listings by days a year

  • 271-366 days <1%
  • 181-270 days 6%
  • 91-180 days 23%
  • 31-90 days 36%
  • 1-30 days 34%
Booked or blocked days in numbers
Days a year Zihuatanejo listings are booked or blocked
Days a year Share of listings Listings
271-366 days0.6%6
181-270 days6.2%58
91-180 days22.6%210
31-90 days36.1%335
1-30 days34.4%320

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

The average Zihuatanejo booking lasts 5.9 nights, longest in January and shortest in September. Listings took about 12 bookings each over the year, some 11,100 in all. Nearly seven in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m.; check-out is split almost evenly between 11 a.m. and noon.

Average length of stay by month in Zihuatanejo

Average nights per booking, by month of stay

Two-year average by calendar month.

Zihuatanejo Airbnb Minimum Stay Requirements

About three-quarters of listings in Zihuatanejo accept stays of one or two nights.

Minimum stay set by Zihuatanejo listings

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

  • 1 Night 33% 310 listings
  • 2 Nights 41% 382 listings
  • 3 Nights 15% 141 listings
  • 4-6 Nights 8% 77 listings
  • 7-29 Nights 2% 19 listings

What Cancellation Policies Do Airbnb Hosts Use in Zihuatanejo?

Firm is the most common cancellation policy in Zihuatanejo, used by 34% of listings; it refunds guests in full only if they cancel at least 30 days before check-in. More than half of listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms and 45% use Firm or stricter ones, so neither camp dominates.

Cancellation policies of Zihuatanejo listings, from most to least flexible

Share of listings by the policy they use

  • Flexible 30% 278 listings
  • Moderate 22% 205 listings
  • Limited 3% 27 listings
  • Firm 34% 314 listings
  • Strict 9% 86 listings
  • Super Strict 30 Days 1% 12 listings
  • Super Strict 60 Days 1% 7 listings

How Much Are Airbnb Cleaning Fees in Zihuatanejo?

56% of Zihuatanejo listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is MX$350, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to MX$704, so the median is the better guide. Spread over the average stay of 5.9 nights, that adds roughly MX$60 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 3% of gross revenue.

Median cleaning fee
MX$350
Average cleaning fee
MX$704
Listings charging a fee
55.9%
Share of gross revenue
3.5%

Top earners

Top-Earning Airbnbs and Hosts in Zihuatanejo

The top-grossing Airbnb in Zihuatanejo, a six-bedroom home, took in MX$4,200,000 over the past year, about 18 times the city's average of MX$230,000. Four of the six listings below have five or more bedrooms; the other two have three and four bedrooms.

Casa Yuri Luxury Cliffside Villa Casa Yuri Luxury Cliffside Villa Entire home · 6 bedrooms
Revenue
MX$4.2M
Occupancy
29.2%
Daily rate
MX$60,433
Casa Angelina: 5 Pools, Big Views & Walk to Beach Casa Angelina: 5 Pools, Big Views & Walk to Beach Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Revenue
MX$4.1M
Occupancy
19.7%
Daily rate
MX$62,513
Casa del Cielo La Ropa Mexico Casa del Cielo La Ropa Mexico Entire home · 7 bedrooms Rated 4.90
Revenue
MX$3.9M
Occupancy
54.8%
Daily rate
MX$17,580
Casa Garrobo: Staffed Oceanfront Estate, 3 Pools Casa Garrobo: Staffed Oceanfront Estate, 3 Pools Entire home · 7 bedrooms
Revenue
MX$2.9M
Occupancy
18.6%
Daily rate
MX$75,481
Exclusive Penthouse in Punta Garrobo Zihuatanejo. Exclusive Penthouse in Punta Garrobo Zihuatanejo. Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.86
Revenue
MX$2.7M
Occupancy
69.9%
Daily rate
MX$9,892
Beachfront Home in La Ropa with Pickleball Court! Beachfront Home in La Ropa with Pickleball Court! Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.92
Revenue
MX$2.6M
Occupancy
36.6%
Daily rate
MX$21,890

Who Are the Top Airbnb Hosts in Zihuatanejo?

Property Rental Club is the top-grossing host in Zihuatanejo, with MX$14.8 million in bookings across 28 listings over the past year. Hosting here is fragmented: the ten top-grossing hosts run just 7% of the market's 929 listings. Per listing, a smaller operator earns more: Aharon grossed MX$975,000 per listing, 84% more than Property Rental Club's MX$529,000.

Top Airbnb hosts in Zihuatanejo by revenue
# Host Listings Gross revenue Per listing Avg. rating
Property Rental Club 28MX$14,801,285MX$528,6174.72/5
Eric 2MX$7,005,662MX$3,502,8315.00/5
Maru & Joaquín Caraza 7MX$5,831,546MX$833,0784.94/5
4 Marea Beachfront Villas 11MX$4,958,918MX$450,8115.00/5
5 Mauricio 2MX$4,785,125MX$2,392,562–
6 J A B Properties 2MX$4,763,897MX$2,381,9494.89/5
7 Aharon 3MX$2,924,644MX$974,8815.00/5
8 Gil 1MX$2,554,656MX$2,554,6564.92/5
9 Casa Zih 4MX$2,488,925MX$622,2314.82/5
10 Derek 6MX$2,481,640MX$413,6074.92/5

Who Are the Airbnb Hosts in Zihuatanejo?

Only 7% of Zihuatanejo listings are classed as professionally managed. Superhosts run 35% of listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 68% of listings.

Superhosts
35.0%
Professional management
6.7%
Cohosted listings
23.7%
Instant Book enabled
45.7%
Simplified Pricing
68.0%

Nearby markets

Zihuatanejo vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets

Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 31 km, Colonia Aeropuerto (13 km away, 81 listings) earned the most per listing, about twice as much as Zihuatanejo.

Airbnb markets near Zihuatanejo: distance, revenue, nightly rate and occupancy
Market Listings Avg. annual revenue Avg. nightly rate Occupancy
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo 4 km 539MX$174,809MX$3,19824%
Ixtapa 5 km 342MX$349,636MX$4,55932%
Colonia Aeropuerto 13 km 81MX$482,341MX$5,90128%
Playa Blanca 15 km 36MX$400,812MX$5,75730%
Barra de Potosí 17 km 43MX$206,195MX$3,10626%
Troncones 23 km 201MX$365,767MX$5,43428%
Los Llanos de Temalhuacán 31 km 68MX$150,955MX$2,00630%
La Saladita 31 km 40MX$311,998MX$3,03532%

Other Airbnb Markets in Guerrero

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FAQ

Zihuatanejo Airbnb FAQ

How much do Airbnb hosts make in Zihuatanejo?

An active Zihuatanejo Airbnb grossed MX$230,109 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 929 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in MX$38,200 or more in a typical month.

How much can I make on Airbnb in Zihuatanejo?

It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Zihuatanejo listings earn between MX$6,870 and MX$38,200 in a typical month, and the top tenth MX$80,600 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 Zihuatanejo?

Listings in Zihuatanejo were booked on 31% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 27% for the Guerrero average. February is usually the busiest month.

How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Zihuatanejo?

The average booked night in Zihuatanejo cost MX$3,348 before fees. Half of listings charge between MX$1,155 and MX$3,365, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.

Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Zihuatanejo?

None of the active 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 Zihuatanejo?

Yes, when it's run well. The average Zihuatanejo Airbnb grossed MX$230,109 in the 12 months to September 2026, in line with the Guerrero average. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, MX$169,109 a year (about MX$14,100 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$32,700 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.

When is Airbnb peak season in Zihuatanejo?

February usually pays best, averaging MX$49,300 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 Zihuatanejo?

Each night a Zihuatanejo listing was open to book earned MX$1,040 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$2,310 or more.

How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Zihuatanejo?

Zihuatanejo stays were booked 55 days (about eight 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 Zihuatanejo?

The average Zihuatanejo Airbnb stay lasted 5.9 nights over the past year. A listing took 12 reservations over the year on average.

How are Airbnbs in Zihuatanejo rated?

Guests rate Zihuatanejo Airbnbs 4.76 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.

What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Zihuatanejo?

La Ropa Beach, Downtown Zihuatanejo and Playa Las Gatas draw the most short-term rental interest in Zihuatanejo. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.

How many Airbnbs are there in Zihuatanejo?

AirROI counted 929 active Airbnb listings in Zihuatanejo as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, 4 km away.

How much are Airbnb cleaning fees in Zihuatanejo?

In Zihuatanejo, 56% of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is MX$350, but a minority of much higher fees lifts the average to MX$704, so the median is the better guide.

Method

About This Data

Figures on this page cover 929 active Airbnb listings in 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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