Car Rental in Panama City (Downtown)
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Kia Picanto
or similar
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
€10.46
per day
8.3
Very Good
6 reviews
Kia Rio
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
€12.68
per day
8.5
Excellent
2 reviews
Kia Picanto
or similar
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
€16.59
per day
7.5
Good
1 review
Hyundai Accent
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€22.28
per day
8.2
Very Good
1 review
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Hyundai Accent
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
€23.55
per day
7.4
Average
6 reviews
Hyundai Elantra
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€28.60
per day
7.9
Good
1 review
Kia Optima
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€14.81
per day
8.3
Very Good
6 reviews
Toyota Corolla
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€22.07
per day
7.5
Good
1 review
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 02:47 on 13/11/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 3 locations near Panama City (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Panama City (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 9 suppliers in Panama City (Downtown) in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
Spanish, English
Currency
PAB
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+507
Average car rental price
€19 per day
Average car rental length
9 days
Speed limit within town
40 - 60 km/h
or
25 - 37 mph
Speed limit out of town
100 km/h
or
62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
€0.82 per liter or €3.10 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€0.75 per liter or €2.84 per gallon
Highest gas price
€1.03 per liter or €3.90 per gallon
Top 3 locations near Panama City (Downtown)
- Panama Pacifico International Airportfrom €7.81 per day11.3 km / 7.02 miles away
- Tocumen International Airportfrom €11.38 per day16.8 km / 10.44 miles away
- Enrique Malek Airportfrom €11.12 per day326.4 km / 202.82 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Hertz
Ph Vimayo, Lower Level, Eusebio A. Morales Street
B
Thrifty
Ph Vimayo, Lower Level, Eusebio A. Morales Street.
C
Enterprise
Calle 50 Ph Universal 50, Local 1
D
Flexways
Calle 50 Antes Del Hotel Riu Y El Kfc
E
FOX
Av Eusebio A Morales Edifc Carpaz
When to book in Panama City (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Panama City (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Panama City (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthSeptember | Most expensive month November | ||
| Average price €25 | A good deal €16 | Cheapest supplier Thrifty | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Panama City (Downtown)
€55
€28
€0
€28
in January
Jan
€29
in February
Feb
€21
in March
Mar
€30
in April
Apr
€20
in May
May
€15
in June
Jun
€28
in July
Jul
€33
in August
Aug
€10
in September
Sep
€13
in October
Oct
€50
in November
Nov
€29
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Panama City (Downtown) is September — when rental costs average €10.29 per day. This is 58% cheaper than the yearly average and 79% cheaper than renting a car in November (when prices average €50.01 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.
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 February, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches in Panama City (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
2.8
1.4
0
0.5 times in January
Jan
2.5 times in February
Feb
2 times in March
Mar
0.9 times in April
Apr
0.5 times in May
May
0.8 times in June
Jun
0.7 times in July
Jul
0.8 times in August
Aug
Same as average in September
Sep
0.8 times in October
Oct
0.5 times in November
Nov
Same as average in December
Dec
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 February the average rental period is 25 days, while in August, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Panama City (Downtown)
28
14
0
6 days in January
Jan
25 days in February
Feb
11 days in March
Mar
10 days in April
Apr
7 days in May
May
9 days in June
Jun
5 days in July
Jul
3 days in August
Aug
20 days in September
Sep
11 days in October
Oct
7 days in November
Nov
10 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Thrifty, National, Hertz, Alamo, FOX |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, Large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €10 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty | Hyundai Venue | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Toyota Yaris Sedan | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| Thrifty | Hyundai Creta | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| National | Kia Picanto | 4 | 1 | Small car |
| Thrifty | Kia Picanto | 4 | 1 | Small car |
| Alamo | Kia Soluto | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Hyundai Grand i10 | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| Hertz | Kia Rio | 4 | 3 | Medium car |
| Alamo | Toyota Yaris | 4 | 1 | Large car |
| Thrifty | Kia Optima | 4 | 2 | Premium car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Hertz (rated 8.5 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Europcar (rated 7.4 / 10)
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
€19
Lowest daily price
€10
Total cars available
120
Top 9 suppliers in Panama City (Downtown) in 2025
Hertz
8.5
Excellent
2 reviews
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
9.0
€12 - €51
per day
Ph Vimayo, Lower Level, Eusebio A. Morales Street
+5072049555
Show 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
Thrifty
8.3
Very Good
6 reviews
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
7.9
Pick-up speed
7.8
Drop-off speed
8.7
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.7
€10 - €105
per day
Ph Vimayo, Lower Level, Eusebio A. Morales Street.
+5072049555
Show 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
8.2
Very Good
1 review
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.4
€10 - €105
per day
Calle 50 Antes Del Hotel Riu Y El Kfc
+5491152599877
Enterprise
8.2
Very Good
1 review
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.4
€21 - €89
per day
Calle 50 Ph Universal 50, Local 1
275714647
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-20:00
Tue
07:00-20:00
Wed
07:00-20:00
Thu
07:00-20:00
Fri
07:00-20:00
Sat
07:00-20:00
Sun
07:00-20:00
FOX
8.1
Very Good
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.1
€21 - €89
per day
Av Eusebio A Morales Edifc Carpaz
+50778336993
Show 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
Dollar
8.0
Very Good
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.1
€21 - €89
per day
Vía Israel, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama
+5072366785 / +5072795710
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-16:00
Tue
08:00-16:00
Wed
08:00-16:00
Thu
08:00-16:00
Fri
08:00-16:00
Sat
08:00-16:00
National
7.9
Good
1 review
Value for money
7.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.9
Car condition
8.0
€22 - €85
per day
Calle 50 Ph Universal 50, Local 1
2757222
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-20:00
Tue
07:00-20:00
Wed
07:00-20:00
Thu
07:00-20:00
Fri
07:00-20:00
Sat
07:00-20:00
Sun
07:00-20:00
Alamo
7.5
Good
1 review
Value for money
6.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.6
Car condition
7.4
€17 - €69
per day
VIA RICARDO J ALFARO ENTRADA, A URBANIZACION DOS MARES
2365777
Show 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
7.4
Average
6 reviews
Value for money
7.0
Ease of finding
7.5
Agent helpfulness
6.8
Pick-up speed
8.2
Drop-off speed
7.8
Car cleanliness
7.3
Car condition
7.1
€17 - €46
per day
Calle 52 este Bella Vista, Ph Regente, Area Bancaria,Panama City
+50778000080
Show 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
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