Entire House 25 min from Puerto Vallarta Boardwalk Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.85 - Revenue
- MX$352,683
- Occupancy
- 54.5%
- Daily rate
- MX$1,752
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Ixtapa brought in MX$59,366 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 75% less than the Jalisco average of MX$235,286.
The short answer
Rates and bookings both trail the Jalisco average. Listings averaged MX$1,229 a night and were booked on 27% of available nights, against MX$2,630 and 34% for the Jalisco average.
Timing matters: in December, usually the best month, the average listing earns about twice as much as in September, usually the slowest.
With 77 active listings, Ixtapa is the 29th-largest of 78 Jalisco markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, the number of active listings grew 22%.
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Gross bookings per Ixtapa listing averaged MX$59,366 over the 12 months to September 2026 (Jalisco average: MX$235,286), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Ixtapa listing brings in MX$14,600 in December, its best month, and MX$6,970 in September, its slowest. October runs within 2% of September, so either can be the slowest in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 31% 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 5.1 times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
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 twice 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$10,700. 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.
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
December 2025 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in July 2026.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | MX$6,445 | 22.3% | MX$1,175 | MX$215 | 28 days | 4.5 nights |
| Oct 2025 | MX$7,356 | 24.3% | MX$1,181 | MX$237 | 21 days | 3.4 nights |
| Nov 2025 | MX$11,640 | 29.6% | MX$1,182 | MX$388 | 26 days | 7.5 nights |
| Dec 2025 | MX$15,743 | 37.2% | MX$1,213 | MX$508 | 38 days | 6.6 nights |
| Jan 2026 | MX$12,192 | 30.2% | MX$1,204 | MX$393 | 34 days | 6.5 nights |
| Feb 2026 | MX$11,527 | 26.9% | MX$1,188 | MX$412 | 30 days | 7 nights |
| Mar 2026 | MX$11,625 | 30.3% | MX$1,239 | MX$375 | 24 days | 5.9 nights |
| Apr 2026 | MX$9,621 | 26.7% | MX$1,239 | MX$321 | 23 days | 4 nights |
| May 2026 | MX$11,099 | 29.9% | MX$1,268 | MX$358 | 14 days | 5.1 nights |
| Jun 2026 | MX$12,156 | 30.6% | MX$1,272 | MX$405 | 22 days | 5.8 nights |
| Jul 2026 | MX$15,139 | 34.5% | MX$1,279 | MX$488 | 25 days | 6.4 nights |
| Aug 2026 | MX$11,044 | 26.7% | MX$1,270 | MX$356 | 34 days | 3.5 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.
These are market-wide figures. To see what one particular Ixtapa home could earn, enter its address, bedrooms and guests in the Airbnb estimator; it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Ixtapa Airbnb took in MX$59,366 in the 12 months to September 2026, an average that counts every active listing, including those open only part of the year. A listing in the top quarter took in about MX$119,330, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about MX$7,240 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money.
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.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | MX$55,436 | MX$111,430 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay7% of Ixtapa bookings | MX$3,930 | MX$7,900 |
| Gross bookings | MX$59,366 | MX$119,330 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 10%: 15.5% for the 55% of Ixtapa listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −MX$5,830 | −MX$11,720 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; MX$0 if you clean yourself | −MX$3,930 | −MX$7,900 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −MX$2,970 | −MX$5,970 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −MX$1,190 | −MX$2,390 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −MX$1,780 | −MX$3,580 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −MX$590 | −MX$590 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −MX$300 | −MX$300 |
| ManagementMX$0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | MX$0 | MX$0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | MX$0 | MX$0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | MX$0 | MX$0 |
| Total running costsAbout 21% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −MX$16,590 | −MX$32,450 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | MX$42,776about MX$3,560 a month | MX$86,880about MX$7,240 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Ixtapa'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 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.
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$9,940 a month, against MX$4,950 for the average one.
Occupancy
Ixtapa listings were booked on 27% of the nights they were open over the past year, 7 percentage points below the Jalisco average (34%) and 6 points below the Mexico average (33%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 35% in December and falls to 22% in October.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 6.8 times as often as the bottom quarter.
December is usually the busiest month in Ixtapa, October the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 27% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Ixtapa, known as ADR (average daily rate), was MX$1,229 over the past year, about 53% below the Jalisco and Mexico averages (MX$2,630 and MX$2,565). Averaged month by month over the past two years, rates barely change through the year, staying between about MX$1,160 and MX$1,225.
The top 10% charge about 2.4 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
Average nightly rate by month in Ixtapa
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, MX$1,200.
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 it averaged MX$332 over the past year, from about MX$228 in a typical October to about MX$471 in a typical December.
Per open night, by tier:
December RevPAR is about twice 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$353. The 12-month RevPAR of MX$332 averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Seasonality
Revenue in Ixtapa peaks several times a year, in March, June–July and December, a moderately seasonal pattern. Business is slowest in September and October and slows again in May.
Average revenue by month in Ixtapa
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$10,700.
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Shoulder season | MX$11,100 |
| February | Shoulder season | MX$10,900 |
| March | High season | MX$11,800 |
| April | Shoulder season | MX$11,000 |
| May | Low season | MX$9,530 |
| June | High season | MX$12,100 |
| July | High season | MX$13,000 |
| August | Shoulder season | MX$10,800 |
| September | Low season | MX$6,970 |
| October | Low season | MX$7,070 |
| November | Shoulder season | MX$10,100 |
| December | High season | MX$14,600 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonMarch, June–July, December | MX$12,900 | 34% | MX$1,208 |
| Shoulder seasonJanuary–February, April, August, November | MX$10,800 | 30% | MX$1,191 |
| Low seasonMay, September–October | MX$7,860 | 25% | MX$1,210 |
Guests book Ixtapa stays 28 days ahead on average (about four weeks). December stays are booked furthest out, about 40 days ahead, and June stays closest to arrival, about 16 days. A typical December booking is made in early November.
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 28 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
None of the 77 active listings in Ixtapa 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.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Ixtapa neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Playa Vista Hermosa, Ixtapa Marina and Ciclopista de Ixtapa. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Playa Vista Hermosa | A beautiful beach area known for its calm waters and stunning sunsets. It attracts tourists looking for a relaxed beach vibe and water activities such as snorkeling and paddleboarding. | Playa Vista Hermosa, La Isla Ixtapa, scuba diving, beach clubs, restaurant views |
| Ixtapa Marina | A vibrant area with luxury yachts and restaurants, ideal for guests interested in fishing, sailing, and fine dining by the water. | Marina Ixtapa, fishing tours, yacht charters, seafood restaurants, Ixtapa Golf Course |
| Ciclopista de Ixtapa | A popular cycling path that attracts both tourists and locals, great for hosting fitness enthusiasts and families looking for outdoor activities. | Ciclopista, bike rentals, outdoor exercise stations, family-friendly parks |
| Playa Linda | Known for its picturesque beaches and various water sports, it attracts adventure seekers and families looking for a fun beach day. | Playa Linda, water sports rentals, jet skiing, banana boats, beach soccer |
| Ixtapa's Downtown | The heart of the community, perfect for guests wanting to experience local culture, markets, and a vibrant nightlife scene throughout the week. | local markets, restaurants, nightlife spots, cultural festivals |
| El Palmar Beach | A long stretch of pristine beach ideal for sunbathing and relaxation, known for its surf-friendly waves that cater to a younger crowd. | El Palmar Beach, surfing, sunbathing, beach volleyball, oceanfront dining |
| Zihuatanejo Bay | A charming fishing village with a laid-back atmosphere, perfect for guests wanting a more authentic Mexican experience, rich in culture and tradition. | Zihuatanejo Bay, art galleries, local artisan shops, Zocalo |
| La Chole | An upcoming area with a focus on eco-tourism, attracting visitors who are interested in nature and sustainable travel. | eco-tours, Jungle beaches, wildlife observation, hiking trails |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
More than nine in ten Airbnbs in Ixtapa are entire homes (92%), with private rooms at 8%. Apartments and condos are the most common property type at 66%, about 2.2 times the share of houses (30%).
Nearly all listings rent the whole place
Ixtapa Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 92.2% | 71 |
| Private room | 7.8% | 6 |
Listings by property type
Ixtapa Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment/Condo | 66.2% | 51 |
| House | 29.9% | 23 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 3.9% | 3 |
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Ixtapa (51% of entire homes), and 31% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 71 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Ixtapa entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 1.4% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 16.9% | 12 |
| 2 bedrooms | 50.7% | 36 |
| 3 bedrooms | 28.2% | 20 |
| 4 bedrooms | 2.8% | 2 |
A typical one-bedroom home in Ixtapa earned MX$7,950 over the past year, against MX$86,900 for a three-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 12 | MX$7,950 | MX$12,600 | MX$768 | 19% |
| 2 bedrooms | 36 | MX$47,900 | MX$61,100 | MX$1,134 | 28% |
| 3 bedrooms | 20 | MX$86,900 | MX$96,700 | MX$1,739 | 31% |
The most common capacity in Ixtapa is four guests (31% of listings), and 36% of listings sleep six or more.
Ixtapa listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 12.2% | 9 |
| 3 guests | 5.4% | 4 |
| 4 guests | 31.1% | 23 |
| 5 guests | 14.9% | 11 |
| 6 guests | 24.3% | 18 |
| 7 guests | 2.7% | 2 |
| 8+ guests | 9.5% | 7 |
Ixtapa hosts set up an average of 2.8 beds per listing. Only 43% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Pools are common in Ixtapa: 70% of listings have one, and 91% offer free parking on site.
Share of Ixtapa listings with each common amenity
Guests
Ixtapa draws mostly domestic guests: 85% of those who left reviews live in Mexico. Guadalajara alone accounts for 19% of reviews. Of the 15% from abroad, most come from the United States and Canada. Spanish is spoken by 62% of guests, and English by 30%.
85% of Ixtapa guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Ixtapa guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Guadalajara | 19.1% |
| Mexico City | 12.5% |
| Zapopan | 4.4% |
| Puerto Vallarta | 3.7% |
| Tlaquepaque | 2.9% |
Where Ixtapa guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 85.0% |
| United States | 6.4% |
| Canada | 4.3% |
| Australia | 2.1% |
| New Zealand | 0.7% |
Languages spoken by Ixtapa guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.7% |
| English | 30.4% |
| French | 4.3% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| Russian | 0.9% |
Ixtapa Airbnbs average 4.78 stars, and 19% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on location: it scores 4.66, against 4.89 for host communication.
Communication scores highest in Ixtapa; location is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.84 |
| Cleanliness | 4.77 |
| Communication | 4.89 |
| Location | 4.66 |
| Check-in | 4.81 |
| Value | 4.77 |
Booking patterns
Nearly all Ixtapa listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 3% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 1 to 30 days a year, covering 52% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Ixtapa listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 89.6% | 69 |
| 181-270 days | 7.8% | 6 |
| 91-180 days | 2.6% | 2 |
Days a year Ixtapa listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 2.6% | 2 |
| 91-180 days | 10.4% | 8 |
| 31-90 days | 35.1% | 27 |
| 1-30 days | 51.9% | 40 |
The average Ixtapa booking lasts 5.9 nights, longest in June and shortest in October. Listings took about 8 bookings each over the year. More than 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
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
More than eight in ten listings in Ixtapa accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Ixtapa listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Flexible is the most common cancellation policy in Ixtapa, used by 43% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least a day before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: nearly eight in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 21% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Ixtapa listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
About eight in ten Ixtapa listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is about MX$473. Spread over the average stay of 5.9 nights, that adds roughly MX$80 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 7% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Ixtapa, a three-bedroom home, took in MX$353,000 over the past year, about 5.9 times the city's average of MX$59,400. Three of the six listings below have two bedrooms or fewer, so size alone doesn't explain the top of this market.
Entire House 25 min from Puerto Vallarta Boardwalk Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.85
House with pool and garden - We accept pets! Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.94
Private pool in Puerto Vallarta Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.86
Infinity House with private pool, quiet location Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 5.00
Luxury Loft / Studio in Puerto Vallarta with pool Entire home · 1 bedroom Rated 4.92
red house Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.91 Fewer than 1% of Ixtapa listings are classed as professionally managed, though 32% of listings have a co-host. Superhosts run four in ten listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 55% of listings.
Nearby markets
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 8 km, Nuevo Nayarit (8 km away) earned the most per listing, about 4.8 times as much as Ixtapa.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Mojoneras 3 km | 67 | MX$104,963 | MX$1,526 | 31% |
| Las Juntas 4 km | 103 | MX$135,893 | MX$2,637 | 31% |
| San Vicente 6 km | 43 | MX$64,785 | MX$1,244 | 26% |
| San Clemente de La Lima 6 km | 92 | MX$88,779 | MX$1,456 | 29% |
| Ejido Las Jarretaderas 7 km | 51 | MX$142,128 | MX$2,669 | 33% |
| Las Jarretaderas 7 km | 396 | MX$249,210 | MX$4,977 | 29% |
| Mezcales 8 km | 363 | MX$261,505 | MX$3,135 | 33% |
| Nuevo Nayarit 8 km | 104 | MX$283,853 | MX$3,637 | 35% |
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FAQ
An active Ixtapa Airbnb grossed MX$59,366 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 77 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in MX$16,100 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Ixtapa listings earn between MX$3,130 and MX$16,100 in a typical month, and the top tenth MX$25,200 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Ixtapa were booked on 27% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 34% for the Jalisco average. December is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Ixtapa cost MX$1,229 before fees. Half of listings charge between MX$790 and MX$1,445, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
None of the active Ixtapa 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.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Ixtapa Airbnb grossed MX$59,366 in the 12 months to September 2026, 75% below the Jalisco average of MX$235,286, counting listings open only part of the year. A listing at the top-quarter mark, run by its owner with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, has about MX$7,240 a month left before the mortgage or rent, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
December usually pays best, averaging MX$14,600 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.
Each night a Ixtapa listing was open to book earned MX$332 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$648 or more.
Ixtapa stays were booked 28 days (about four weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Ixtapa Airbnb stay lasted 5.9 nights over the past year. A listing took 8 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Ixtapa Airbnbs 4.78 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and location lowest.
Playa Vista Hermosa, Ixtapa Marina and Ciclopista de Ixtapa draw the most short-term rental interest in Ixtapa. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 77 active Airbnb listings in Ixtapa as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Las Mojoneras, 3 km away.
In Ixtapa, about eight in ten listings add a cleaning fee, and the typical fee is about MX$473.
Method
Figures on this page cover 77 active Airbnb listings in Ixtapa 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.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.