Car Rental at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport

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Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport, Ixtapa, Mexico
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Cheapest car rental rates

Mini
Chevrolet Beat or similar
Chevrolet Beat
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
$16.01 per day
Compact
Chevrolet Beat Sedan or similar
Chevrolet Beat Sedan
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Firefly
$21.16 per day
Economy
Chevrolet Beat or similar
Chevrolet Beat
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Thrifty
$24.25 per day
Intermediate
Chevrolet Aveo or similar
Chevrolet Aveo
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Dollar
$25.62 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Standard
Volkswagen Virtus or similar
Volkswagen Virtus
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$35.13 per day
Full-size
Chevrolet Cavalier or similar
Chevrolet Cavalier
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
$43.91 per day
Economy Elite
Chevrolet Onix or similar
Chevrolet Onix
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
$20.25 per day
Compact
VW Gol or similar
VW Gol
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
$17.05 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 6:21 AM on 1/31/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
Spanish, Mayan
Currency
MXN
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+52
Average car rental price
$25 per day
Average car rental length
8 days
Speed limit within town
30 - 50 km/h or 19 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 120 km/h or 50 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Rating
9.7 / 10
Average gas price
$1.18 per liter or $4.49 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.11 per liter or $4.21 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.26 per liter or $4.78 per gallon

Airport info

Rating
7.0
  • Getting to the airport 8.3
  • Check-in and departures 8.5
  • Terminal facilities 7.1
  • Wi-Fi 5.8
  • Restaurants and car rental services 6.2
  • Lounge 6.2

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)

  • IATA: ZIH
  • ICAO: MMZH
  • Name: Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)
  • Distance from city: 7.5 miles / 12 km

Top 20 locations near Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport

  1. Acapulco Airport from $17.24 per day
    203.9 km / 126.7 miles away
  2. Colima Airport from $15.36 per day
    290.6 km / 180.6 miles away
  3. Mexico City International Airport from $10.41 per day
    324 km / 201.3 miles away
  4. Felipe Angeles International Airport(NLU) from $10.14 per day
    351.8 km / 218.6 miles away
  5. Queretaro Airport from $11.02 per day
    361 km / 224.3 miles away
  6. Manzanillo Airport from $33.21 per day
    369 km / 229.3 miles away
  7. Puebla International Airport from $15.89 per day
    369.2 km / 229.4 miles away
  8. Guadalajara Airport from $6.86 per day
    378.2 km / 235 miles away
  9. Aguascalientes Airport from $14.85 per day
    464 km / 288.3 miles away
  10. Puerto Escondido Airport from $13.64 per day
    503.7 km / 313 miles away
  11. San Luis Potosi International Airport from $15.24 per day
    520.2 km / 323.2 miles away
  12. Puerto Vallarta Airport from $8.74 per day
    524.3 km / 325.8 miles away
  13. Veracruz Airport from $16.11 per day
    582.6 km / 362 miles away
  14. Bahias de Huatulco International Airport from $14.33 per day
    590.4 km / 366.9 miles away
  15. Zacatecas International Airport from $14.85 per day
    602.4 km / 374.3 miles away
  16. Monterrey Airport from $8.68 per day
    919.4 km / 571.3 miles away
  17. Culiacan Airport from $9.83 per day
    1,010.6 km / 628 miles away
  18. Los Cabos Int. Airport from $9.73 per day
    1,057.7 km / 657.2 miles away
  19. La Paz Airport from $11.08 per day
    1,171.2 km / 727.7 miles away
  20. Merida Airport from $10.31 per day
    1,292.3 km / 803 miles away

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When are car rental prices the lowest at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport
$36.26
January
$20.58
February
$24.39
March
$23.39
April
$32.39
May
$24.34
June
$17.41
July
$24.89
August
$24.50
September
$20.58
October
$21.08
November
$82.16
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is July — when rental costs average $17.41 per day. This is 41% cheaper than the yearly average and 79% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $82.16 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in December the average rental period is 24 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 5 days.
Average number of rental days at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport
5
January
9
February
7
March
8
April
7
May
6
June
8
July
5
August
6
September
9
October
9
November
24
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport?

Based on how many users search for a car in at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in February, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
35%
January
300%
February
242%
March
162%
April
35%
May
58%
June
104%
July
35%
August
35%
September
35%
October
104%
November
58%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Keddy, Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz, Dollar
Popular car categories Large cars, Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs
Lowest price $16 per day
Cheapest supplier Keddy

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Keddy Chevrolet Beat 5 1 Small cars
Keddy VW Gol 4 2 Medium cars
Europcar Chevrolet Aveo 4 2 Large cars
Keddy Chevrolet Aveo 5 2 Large cars
Thrifty Volkswagen Vento 4 3 Large cars
Europcar Chevrolet Beat Sedan 5 1 Medium cars
Europcar Volkswagen Vento 4 3 Large cars
Thrifty Renault Kwid 5 2 Large cars
Europcar Volkswagen Vento 5 2 Large cars
Hertz Nissan Kicks 5 2 SUVs

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

Canada
Chevrolet Beat
4/29/24
We stayed in Troncones in April. It was nice and quiet. The beaches were empty and it was nice just to walk undisturbed along the quiet beaches and streets.

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
U-Save
7.6 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Thrifty
4.7 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
3
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
$25.42
Lowest daily price
$16.01
Total cars available
139

Top 9 suppliers at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport in 2025

U-Save
U-Save
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
527555537312
Zihuatanejo International Airport
Working hours
Mon:
05:00 - 23:59
Tue:
05:00 - 23:59
Wed:
05:00 - 23:59
Thu:
05:00 - 23:59
Fri:
05:00 - 23:59
Sat:
05:00 - 23:59
Sun:
05:00 - 23:59
Alamo
Alamo
Average 7.4 / 0 reviews
7555537147
NATIONAL AND INTL ARRIVAL, MODULE 35
$168 - $227
Working hours
Mon:
09:00 - 19:00
Tue:
09:00 - 19:00
Wed:
09:00 - 19:00
Thu:
09:00 - 19:00
Fri:
09:00 - 19:00
Sat:
09:00 - 19:00
Sun:
09:00 - 19:00
FOX
FOX
Average 7.2 / 0 reviews
+527555537158
Desviacion Al Aeropuerto S/N Lote 30 Col Aeropuerto Internacional
$168 - $227
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 19:00
Tue:
07:00 - 19:00
Wed:
07:00 - 19:00
Thu:
07:00 - 19:00
Fri:
07:00 - 19:00
Sat:
07:00 - 19:00
Sun:
07:00 - 19:00
Hertz
Hertz
Below average 6.4 / 5 reviews
+52018709095010
Ixtapa Aeropuerto, Boulevard De las Naciones S/N, 39300 Plan de Los Amates, Gro., Mexico
$38 - $349
Working hours
Mon:
00:01 - 23:59
Tue:
00:01 - 23:59
Wed:
00:01 - 23:59
Thu:
00:01 - 23:59
Fri:
00:01 - 23:59
Sat:
00:01 - 23:59
Sun:
00:01 - 23:59
Europcar
Europcar
Below average 6.3 / 9 reviews
+527555537158
Desviación Al Aeropuerto S/N, Lote 30 Col. Aeropuerto Internacional (Llegadas Nacionales), Cp 40880, Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo, Guerrero.
$30 - $40
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 20:30
Tue:
07:00 - 20:30
Wed:
07:00 - 20:30
Thu:
07:00 - 20:30
Fri:
07:00 - 20:30
Sat:
07:00 - 20:30
Sun:
07:00 - 20:30
Dollar
Dollar
Below average 6.2 / 8 reviews
+5218007095027
Aeropuerto Internacional de Zihuatanejo, Desviación al Aeropuerto s/n, 40880, Ixtapa
$26 - $171
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 23:59
Tue:
00:00 - 23:59
Wed:
00:00 - 23:59
Thu:
00:00 - 23:59
Fri:
00:00 - 23:59
Sat:
00:00 - 23:59
Sun:
00:00 - 23:59
Firefly
Firefly
Below average 6 / 2 reviews
018007095010
CARRETERA NACIONAL A ACAPULCO DESVIACION AL AEROPUERTO S/N
$21 - $77
Working hours
Mon:
08:30 - 18:30
Tue:
08:30 - 18:30
Wed:
08:30 - 18:30
Thu:
08:30 - 18:30
Fri:
08:30 - 18:30
Sat:
08:30 - 18:30
Sun:
08:30 - 18:30
Keddy
Keddy
Poor 5.6 / 19 reviews
+527555537158
DESVIACION AL AEROPUERTO S/N LOTE 30 COL AEROPUERTO INTERNACIONAL 40880 IXTAPA ZIHUATANEJO
$16 - $21
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 19:00
Tue:
07:00 - 19:00
Wed:
07:00 - 19:00
Thu:
07:00 - 19:00
Fri:
07:00 - 19:00
Sat:
07:00 - 19:00
Sun:
07:00 - 19:00
Thrifty
Thrifty
Poor 4.7 / 17 reviews
+52018007095027 / +525591289000
Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport,40880 Zihuatanejo, Guerrero
$24 - $182
Working hours
Mon:
00:01 - 23:59
Tue:
00:01 - 23:59
Wed:
00:01 - 23:59
Thu:
00:01 - 23:59
Fri:
00:01 - 23:59
Sat:
00:01 - 23:59
Sun:
00:01 - 23:59

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