Punta Ixtapa
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Overview
Annual Rev
MX$464.1k
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
MX$4,294
12 mo avg
↑11%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
30 days
12 mo avg
↓7 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
MX$968
12 mo avg
↓16%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Punta Ixtapa market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gym | — | +$596,685 | — | — |
| Pool | 🔒 5•• (••%) | 🔒 +$5••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 $8••••• | 🔒 $3••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$3••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $1•••••• | 🔒 $6••••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 8• (••%) | 🔒 +$1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 $8••••• | 🔒 $7••••• |
| Sauna | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +$6•••• (+•%) | 🔒 $8••••• | 🔒 $7••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +$1•••• (+•%) | 🔒 $7••••• | 🔒 $7••••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
1 bedroom (7.1 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.1 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.0 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (MX$68)
2 bedrooms (MX$36)
3 bedrooms (MX$35)
1 bedroom (MX$24)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (59%)
Independent hosts (41%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Punta Ixtapa market averaged 2,407 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 1% from a year earlier and up 88% over two years.
An average Punta Ixtapa listing earns $288K/year. High-performing listings earn $1.2M, while low-performing listings earn $101K.
Average occupancy in Punta Ixtapa is 19%, producing RevPAR of $651 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Punta Ixtapa, at $741K.
Rules vary across Punta Ixtapa. Ixtapa: Lenient. No specific short-term rental regulations or permits required at municipal level. Federal tax registration (RFC) needed. Minimal enforcement of existing rules. Zihuatanejo: Lenient. No dedicated STR licensing system. Basic business permits and federal tax ID recommended but rarely verified. Enforcement virtually non-existent; most hosts operate informally. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Punta Ixtapa Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 9%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in December and April; it is lowest in October and September.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (97%), Internet (97%), Kitchen (96%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+161%), Gym (+88%), Bbq (+57%).
Average daily rate in Punta Ixtapa is $4K, up 19% year-over-year. Rates peak in March and are lowest in August.
Guests in Punta Ixtapa book an average of 29 days in advance, down 14% from last year. Booking windows range from 27 days for 2-bedroom listings to 38 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Wednesday and are lowest on Sunday. Weekend occupancy is 25% higher than weekday occupancy.