In Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo you can do most things by walking; mostly everything is close by or just a relaxing walk away.

For longer distances, taxis or local buses are your best and most economic options. Taxis are plentiful and reliable, and fares are reasonable.

Taxis within Zihuatanejo US$1.75 to US$3.50; within Ixtapa US$2.50 to US$6.00; between Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo US$5.00 (El Palmar area to Downtown). Other places from US$5.00 and up.

Fares are fixed and taxis have no meters. All taxi fares have a surcharge of 50% at night (from midnight to 6 a.m.).

You may hire a local taxi to take you back to the Airport and the fare is about US$12.00 per cab. You may NOT hire them the other way around, they are not allow to do so by law (Airport-Hotel).
Note: For Airport to Hotel transfers you must use the Airport Taxi Services (for additional information, click menu "Transportation to Town", then under subheading "Ground Transportation").

If you take a cab, it's a good idea to write down the company name and cab number in case you forget any belongings. All our taxis are painted in white. Remember that city-cab fares are per taxi, not per person.

You will find taxis parked at the entrance of all large hotels. The small hotels will call one for you without extra charge for the pick-up. Most cabs have air conditioner but they may apply a surcharge of 40% on the fare if you request the driver to turn it on, so it wise to ask before.

Be advised that some drivers may recommend other business than the one your are planning to go; the driver may be doing it because he gets paid a commission, not necessarily because you will get a better deal. Please use your own judgment. Also, report to the authorities and cab companies any abuse on fixed rates or discourtesy by the driver (give cab number and time of service; cab number is on the front doors inside a circle).

Bus service US$0.20 to US$0.35 per person (services from 6 a.m. 'till 11 p.m.). There is a bus service between Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo and to other nearby places. It's by far the cheapest way to move around. The services to and from run about every 20 min.

In Ixtapa the bus stops for Zihuatanejo are located all along the Boulevard, almost in front of every hotel's entrance on the strip. From Zihuatanejo to Ixtapa, they are along Ave. Morelos; look for bus signs that say IXTAPA and IXTAPA BULEVAR or you might go on another direction. Most of the time the drivers are very friendly and they will be glad to help you with their very limited English.

It is a nice experience if you like to socialize with local folks and other tourists.

We also have Peseras (Van-bus) that move the people to our suburban neighborhoods and country towns (prices vary according to the route and distance).

To sightsee or to move around on your own, you can rent Golf-Carts for up to 5 persons (approx. US$15.00 per hour), Scoot-Cars (US$20.00 per hour), motor Scooters (US$10.00 per hour), individual bicycles and quatri-bikes. They also offer extended rental (e.g. 6 hrs., 12 hrs., 24 hrs.) with a considerable discount in relation to the per hour charge.

If you plan to use above motorized transportation between Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo, please do it very carefully and do not allow minors to do the driving.

Ixtapa has a Cycle-Path (exclusive for bicycles and joggers) from near the hotel area to the north in both sides of the boulevard; this path also connects up to the entrance to Zihuatanejo (alongside the boulevard).

We have rent-a-car agencies and their offices are located at the airport, some companies also have offices in Ixtapa and in Zihuatanejo. They offer many types of cars, from beach-jeeps to sedans with automatic transmission and air conditioner.

Take into consideration than car rental in Mexico is more expensive than in U.S.A. and Canada; don't forget to bring your driver's license.