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Cheapflights insights for Panama City car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Panama City, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Panama City?
To get the best deal on car hire in Panama City, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ฿261, which is about 2,137% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the best car rental company in Panama City?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Panama City is Budget (rated 8.7/10 with 12 reviews). Dollar (rated 6.5/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Budget
8.7
Dollar
6.5
National
6.2
Thrifty
6.0
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Panama City?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Panama City is September, when you can expect to pay ฿294/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Panama City is February (฿457/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
฿425
February
฿457
March
฿392
April
฿392
May
฿359
June
฿359
July
฿392
August
฿392
September
฿294
October
฿327
November
฿359
December
฿425
What car do most people hire in Panama City?
SUV cars (Ford Explorer or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Panama City. Intermediate cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Kia Sportage or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Panama City?
Automarket Rent a Car has 13 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Dollar has the second-highest number of locations in Panama City at 12.
Top rental agencies in Panama City
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Panama City known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Panama City. Reviews were last updated on 27 October 2025.
Budget
12 reviews•6 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.8
Overall
8.7
Pick-up/drop-off
8.6
Value
8.3
Dollar
5 reviews•12 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
6.8
Overall
6.5
Pick-up/drop-off
6.7
Value
6.7
National
3 reviews•6 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.3
Comfort
6.3
Overall
6.2
Pick-up/drop-off
6.0
Value
6.0
Thrifty
7 reviews•9 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.9
Comfort
6.4
Overall
6.0
Pick-up/drop-off
6.2
Value
5.9
Avis
8 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.4
Overall
5.9
Pick-up/drop-off
5.7
Value
6.0
Alamo
11 reviews•6 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.3
Comfort
5.9
Overall
5.3
Pick-up/drop-off
5.2
Value
5.1
Hertz
6 reviews•6 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.0
Comfort
5.5
Overall
4.6
Pick-up/drop-off
5.3
Value
4.3
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
3 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
5.9
Comfort
4.6
Overall
3.3
Pick-up/drop-off
3.9
Value
4.6
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Panama City, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 October 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Panama City?
The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Panama City it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.