Car Rental in Panama City (Downtown)

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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Downtown Car Rental
Economy
Kia Picanto or similar
Kia Picanto
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$16.35 / per day
Downtown Car Rental
Compact
Hyundai Accent or similar
Hyundai Accent
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
$18.94 / per day
Downtown Car Rental
Intermediate
Kia Rio or similar
Kia Rio
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$33.18 / per day
Downtown Car Rental
Mini SUV
Suzuki Jimny or similar
Suzuki Jimny
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Flexways
$52.49 / per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Downtown Car Rental
Standard
Toyota Yaris Sedan or similar
Toyota Yaris Sedan
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$20.74 / per day
Downtown Car Rental
Full-size
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$22.36 / per day
Downtown Car Rental
Luxury
Kia Optima or similar
Kia Optima
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$25.58 / per day
Downtown Car Rental
Premium SUV
Mitsubishi Montero or similar
Mitsubishi Montero
  • 7
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$64.51 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 18:24 on 2023-09-22. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel Information

Language
Spanish,
English
Currency
PAB
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+507
Average car rental price
$31.77 / per day
Average car rental length
10 days
Speed limit within town
40 - 60 km/h
25 - 37 mph
Speed limit out of town
100 km/h
62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%

Top 3 Locations near Panama City (Downtown)

  1. 11.3 km / 7.0 miles away
  2. 16.8 km / 10.4 miles away
  3. 326.4 km / 202.8 miles away

Map of Car Rental Locations

When are car rental prices the lowest in Panama City (Downtown)?

The cost of renting a car in Panama City (Downtown) varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day in Panama City (Downtown)
$35.27
January
$37.95
February
$25.86
March
$27.91
April
$35.23
May
$23.04
June
$29.97
July
$25.96
August
$15.56
September
$53.03
October
$35.21
November
$27.05
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Panama City (Downtown) is September — when rental costs average $15.56 per day. This is 50% cheaper than the yearly average and 71% cheaper than renting a car in October (when prices average $53.03 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Panama City (Downtown)?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in November the average rental period is 21 days, while in October, the average rental period is only 1 days.
Average number of rental days in Panama City (Downtown)
7
January
7
February
11
March
13
April
6
May
9
June
10
July
10
August
15
September
1
October
21
November
13
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Panama City (Downtown)?

Based on how many users search for a car in in Panama City (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in Panama City (Downtown) in January, while they are least likely to rent in in October.
Monthly searches in Panama City (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
171%
January
69%
February
149%
March
114%
April
91%
May
114%
June
137%
July
69%
August
46%
September
11%
October
69%
November
160%
December

Car Rental Information

Popular suppliers SIXT, Thrifty, Europcar, Flexways, Alamo
Popular car categories Large cars, Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs
Lowest price $16 per day
Cheapest supplier Thrifty

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
SIXT Hyundai Solaris (Accent) Aut. 5 2 Large cars
Thrifty Kia Picanto 4 1 Small cars
SIXT Hyundai Accent Aut. 4 1 Medium cars
SIXT Hyundai i10 Grand 4 1 Small cars
Europcar Kia Soluto 5 2 Medium cars
Flexways Suzuki XL7 5 2 SUVs
Thrifty Kia Rio 4 2 Large cars
Thrifty Hyundai Venue 5 2 SUVs
Europcar Hyundai Elantra 4 4 Large cars
Europcar Hyundai i10 4 1 Small cars

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
Hertz
8.6 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
SIXT
8 / 10
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
$31.77
Lowest daily price
$16.35
Total cars available
50

Top 6 Suppliers in Panama City (Downtown) in 2023

Hertz
Hertz
Excellent 8.6
+5072049555
Ph Vimayo, Lower Level, Eusebio A. Morales Street
$18 - $71
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-17:00
Flexways
Flexways
Excellent 8.5
+5491152599877
Calle 50 Antes Del Hotel Riu Y El Kfc
$34 - $60
Thrifty
Thrifty
Excellent 8.5
+5072049555
Ph Vimayo, Lower Level, Eusebio A. Morales Street.
$16 - $78
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-17:00
Alamo
Alamo
Excellent 8.4
2365777
VIA RICARDO J ALFARO ENTRADA, A URBANIZACION DOS MARES
Europcar
Excellent 8.3 / 4 reviews
+50778000080
Calle 52 este Bella Vista, Ph Regente, Area Bancaria,Panama City
$29 - $268
Working hours
Mon:06:00-21:00
Tue:06:00-21:00
Wed:06:00-21:00
Thu:06:00-21:00
Fri:06:00-21:00
Sat:06:00-21:00
Sun:06:00-21:00
SIXT
Excellent 8 / 4 reviews
+5073216303
Calle Eusebio A. Morales
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-17:00
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