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Cheap Car Rentals in Panama City

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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Panama City?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Panama City and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 30 November 2024.

January

฿377

February

฿411

March

฿445

April

฿377

May

฿377

June

฿377

July

฿445

August

฿411

September

฿308

October

฿274

November

฿342

December

฿377

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Panama City is October. The most expensive time to rent a car is March. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 30 November 2024.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Panama City, such as Budget, Dollar and National. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Budget

8.4
Very Good
12 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.0

Dollar

6.4
Okay
5 reviews•8 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.6

National

6.0
Okay
4 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.6

Thrifty

5.7
Fair
10 reviews•7 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.6

Ace

5.7
Fair
3 reviews•3 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

5.6

Alamo

5.5
Fair
10 reviews•6 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.3

Avis

4.6
Mediocre
7 reviews•4 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.4

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.4

Value

4.7

Hertz

4.5
Mediocre
8 reviews•6 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

5.2

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

3.4

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 30 November 2024.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Panama City?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Budget (8.3 rating), Dollar (6.6 rating) and Ace (6.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Panama City.

  • What are petrol prices like in Panama City?

    The average price of petrol in Panama City is ฿30.17/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,357 and ฿1,960 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Panama City for the best price?

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 69% to make it a great deal in Panama City. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the average.

  • 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.

  • What car do most people hire in Panama City?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Panama City is Standard (Suzuki Grand Vitara) based on our Cheapflights data.

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