Car Rental at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport

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Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport, Ixtapa, Mexico
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700+ Trusted Suppliers:

Cheapest car rental rates

Compact
Chevrolet Beat Sedan or similar
Chevrolet Beat Sedan
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Firefly
$19.14 per day
Economy
Chevrolet Beat or similar
Chevrolet Beat
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Dollar
$21.15 per day
Intermediate
Chevrolet Aveo or similar
Chevrolet Aveo
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Thrifty
$24.86 per day
Standard
Volkswagen Vento or similar
Volkswagen Vento
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$30.82 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Full-size
Chevrolet Cavalier or similar
Chevrolet Cavalier
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
$33.19 per day
Mini
Chevrolet Spark or similar
Chevrolet Spark
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Alamo
$170.44 per day
Intermediate SUV
Chevrolet Trax or similar
Chevrolet Trax
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Firefly
$26.37 per day
Standard SUV
Nissan Kicks or similar
Nissan Kicks
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Firefly
$28.79 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 1:01 AM on 3/11/25. 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
$44 per day
Average car rental length
7 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
$1.21 per liter or $4.59 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.14 per liter or $4.32 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.29 per liter or $4.90 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

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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
$38.30
January
$55.80
February
$35.25
March
$24.70
April
$34.22
May
$45.75
June
$18.39
July
$26.29
August
$25.88
September
$21.74
October
$22.27
November
$86.79
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is July — when rental costs average $18.39 per day. This is 49% cheaper than the yearly average and 79% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $86.79 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
6
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 March, 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
44%
January
74%
February
237%
March
207%
April
44%
May
119%
June
133%
July
44%
August
44%
September
44%
October
133%
November
74%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Keddy, Hertz, Europcar, Thrifty, Dollar
Popular car categories Large cars, Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars
Lowest price $19 per day
Cheapest supplier Firefly

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
Hertz Renault Stepway 5 3 SUVs
Keddy Chevrolet Aveo 5 2 Large cars
Thrifty Volkswagen Vento 4 3 Large cars
Hertz Nissan Kicks 5 2 SUVs
Europcar Chevrolet Aveo 4 2 Large cars
Europcar Dodge Attitude 4 3 Large cars
Hertz Mitsubishi Mirage 4 2 Medium cars
Europcar Chevrolet Beat Sedan 5 1 Medium cars

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
7.7 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Thrifty
4.7 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
3
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
$44.35
Lowest daily price
$19.14
Total cars available
162

Top 9 suppliers at Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport in 2025

U-Save
U-Save
Average 7.7 / 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 7.2 / 0 reviews
7555537147
NATIONAL AND INTL ARRIVAL, MODULE 35
$170 - $230
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
$170 - $230
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 6.8 / 6 reviews
+52018709095010
Ixtapa Aeropuerto, Boulevard De las Naciones S/N, 39300 Plan de Los Amates, Gro., Mexico
$32 - $198
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
Dollar
Dollar
Below average 6.5 / 8 reviews
+5218007095027
Aeropuerto Internacional de Zihuatanejo, Desviación al Aeropuerto s/n, 40880, Ixtapa
$21 - $173
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
Europcar
Europcar
Below average 6.4 / 9 reviews
+527555537158
Desviación Al Aeropuerto S/N, Lote 30 Col. Aeropuerto Internacional (Llegadas Nacionales), Cp 40880, Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo, Guerrero.
$30 - $144
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
Firefly
Firefly
Below average 6 / 2 reviews
018007095010
CARRETERA NACIONAL A ACAPULCO DESVIACION AL AEROPUERTO S/N
$19 - $66
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 5.7 / 19 reviews
+527555537158
DESVIACION AL AEROPUERTO S/N LOTE 30 COL AEROPUERTO INTERNACIONAL 40880 IXTAPA ZIHUATANEJO
$19 - $66
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
$25 - $185
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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