The average price of a 7-day trip to Ixtapa is $1,441 for a solo traveler, $2,588 for a couple, and $4,852 for a family of 4. Ixtapa hotels range from $50 to $234 per night with an average of $95, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $560 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to General Juan N Alvarez International Airport (ACA) are between $615 and $1,017 per person for economy flights and $1,930 to $3,191 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $50 to $83 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Ixtapa, MX
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ACA and stay in a Ixtapa hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- May 14th to June 24th (except the weeks of May 21st and June 4th)
- August 20th to December 9th (except the weeks of October 15th and November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Ixtapa is usually early to mid September.
Average Ixtapa Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Ixtapa for a week is $1,036-$2,259($148-$323 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $83 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $356 to $814 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $103 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $118 to $144 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Ixtapa for a week is $2,260-$4,060($323-$580 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $166 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $712 to $1,628 for economy
Lodging: $55 to $103 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $118 to $144 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Ixtapa for a week is $3,484-$6,876($498-$982 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $332 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,424 to $3,256 for economy
Lodging: $110 to $206 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $177 to $216 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Ixtapa
How cheap can you make a vacation to Ixtapa? The cheapest trip to Ixtapa is about $89 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $43.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Ixtapa for a week is $623-$1,468($89-$210 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $42 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $356 to $814 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Ixtapa for a week is $1,126-$2,576($161-$368 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $84 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $712 to $1,628 for economy
Lodging: $43 to $50 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Ixtapa for a week is $2,192-$5,032($313-$719 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $168 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,424 to $3,256 for economy
Lodging: $86 to $100 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Ixtapa cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Ixtapa Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Ixtapa.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Ixtapa for a week is $2,660-$10,895($380-$1,556 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $105 to $183 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,007 to $2,222 for first class
Lodging: $153 to $234 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,232 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Ixtapa for a week is $4,402-$14,398($629-$2,057 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $210 to $366 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,014 to $4,444 for first class
Lodging: $153 to $234 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $560 to $1,232 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Ixtapa for a week is $8,804-$24,362($1,258-$3,480 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $420 to $732 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,028 to $8,888 for first class
Lodging: $306 to $468 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $896 to $1,725 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Ixtapa Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Ixtapa is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Ixtapa due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Ixtapa Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Ixtapa hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Ixtapa.
Flight Costs to Ixtapa
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,017 average in late December to a low of $615 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $619. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Ixtapa our data includes 87 originating airports, and 44 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Ixtapa from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $5,294 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Licenciado Benito Juarez International (MEX) in Mexico City (Mexico) at an average of just $96.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Ixtapa, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $402, so you can easily save about 65% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Ixtapa can easily cost $310 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $629 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.