Airbnb's impact in Puebla
Airbnb's Economic Impact in Mexico
Hosting on Airbnb creates an additional income stream for hosts, fuels visitor spending in communities, supports jobs across multiple industries and contributes substantial tax revenue for local governments.
MXN 160B+
in total economic contribution to GDP1
MXN 18B+
in total tax revenue1
300,000+
Total jobs supported1
Estimated economic impact figures listed are for Mexico. Learn more about the economic impact methodology.
Host community snapshot
Understanding the motivations and demographics of hosts on Airbnb
73%
of hosts confirm hosting on Airbnb is not their primary occupation2
64%
of hosts say hosting on Airbnb allows them to meet the rising cost of living2
63%
of hosts confirm hosting on Airbnb has helped them stay in their home2
88%
of hosts self-report having a total monthly household income below MXN 100K2
47%
of hosts self-identify as women3
11%
of hosts self-report being over 60 years of age3
MXN 44,000+
Typical annual earnings for hosts4
Guest community snapshot
Understanding why guests travelling to Puebla choose Airbnb.
15%
of guests travelling with children: Trips with at least one child or infant on the reservation3
22%
of guests who say their trip could not have been accommodated by hotels2
77%
Guests whose trip originated within 300 kilometres of their destination5
Guest origins5
- Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico
- Puebla, Puebla, Mexico
- Xalapa-Enríquez, Veracruz, Mexico
- Tehuacán, Puebla, Mexico
- Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico
1 as of 31 December 2025
2 Self reported through a survey to the Airbnb community from July 2025 through June 2026
3 Self reported on Airbnb Platform as of 30 June 2026
4 Airbnb data for 2025, 'typical' means median
5 Airbnb trip data for 12 month period ending 30 June 2026