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Airbnb in Mexico City: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 301 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

Mexico City short-term rental market data, neighbourhood breakdown, and regulation summary.

At a glance
Median occupancy
36%
Median daily rate
$60.03
Active listings
20,153
27,051 total
Revenue per available night
$14.85

When Mexico City Airbnbs perform best

Monthly occupancy data shows the seasonal rhythm of the Mexico City short-term rental market. Use this to plan dynamic pricing, target peak demand, and avoid lulls.

Mexico City — monthly occupancy 29% 28% 26% 30% 30% 39% 46% 43% 45% 49% 38% 32% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

What kind of Airbnbs are in Mexico City?

Of the 20,153 active operating listings, 70.8% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 45.4% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
Studio: 1.8%1 BR: 60.4%2 BR: 27.4%3 BR: 7.3%4+ BR: 3%

Top neighborhoods in Mexico City

The 16 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Cuauhtémoc9,90236%$19.66
Miguel Hidalgo3,39936%$17.45
Cuajimalpa de Morelos26736%$13.82
Venustiano Carranza73536%$11.68
Iztacalco39536%$10.85

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Mexico City?
Active Airbnb listings in Mexico City run at ~36% occupancy. Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Mexico City?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Mexico City is approximately $60.03. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Mexico City?
There are approximately 20,153 active short-term rental listings in Mexico City (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
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Methodology. Market metrics are derived from Inside Airbnb's 2025-09 snapshot, filtered to active listings (those with at least one booking in the last 12 months). Year-over-year deltas compare against the closest archived snapshot ~12 months prior. Sample sizes: occupancy n=10,601, ADR n=18,831.