Car Rental in Panama City (Downtown)

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Downtown, Panama City, Panama
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Cheapest car rental rates

Economy
Kia Picanto or similar
Kia Picanto
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
€13.53 per day
Compact
Hyundai Accent or similar
Hyundai Accent
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
€14.80 per day
Mini
Kia Picanto or similar
Kia Picanto
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Alamo
€22.69 per day
Intermediate
Hyundai Accent or similar
Hyundai Accent
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
National
€28.23 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Standard
Toyota Yaris or similar
Toyota Yaris
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
€37.82 per day
Full-size
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
€16.49 per day
Luxury
Kia Optima or similar
Kia Optima
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
€18.78 per day
Premium
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
€40.44 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 7:56 PM on 5/5/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
Spanish, English
Currency
PAB
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+507
Average car rental price
€24 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
€0.81 per liter or €3.07 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€0.77 per liter or €2.93 per gallon
Highest gas price
€0.94 per liter or €3.54 per gallon

Top 3 locations near Downtown

  1. Panama Pacifico International Airport from €12.13 per day
    11.3 km / 7 miles away
  2. Tocumen International Airport from €12.25 per day
    16.8 km / 10.4 miles away
  3. Enrique Malek Airport from €12.24 per day
    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. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day in Panama City (Downtown)
€27.81
January
€28.66
February
€21.94
March
€30.17
April
€22.80
May
€35.47
June
€18.48
July
€27.83
August
€37.62
September
€22.77
October
€44.43
November
€28.90
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Panama City (Downtown) is July — when rental costs average €18.48 per day. This is 36% cheaper than the yearly average and 58% cheaper than renting a car in November (when prices average €44.43 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 February the average rental period is 25 days, while in September, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Panama City (Downtown)
6
January
25
February
11
March
10
April
7
May
3
June
13
July
8
August
2
September
7
October
8
November
10
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 February, while they are least likely to rent in in September.
Monthly searches in Panama City (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
51%
January
243%
February
204%
March
89%
April
51%
May
26%
June
191%
July
115%
August
13%
September
77%
October
38%
November
102%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Thrifty, National, Alamo, Hertz, Enterprise
Popular car categories SUVs, Small cars, Large cars, Medium cars
Lowest price €14 per day
Cheapest supplier Thrifty

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Thrifty Hyundai Grand i10 5 2 Medium cars
Thrifty Hyundai Venue 5 2 SUVs
Thrifty Hyundai Creta 5 2 SUVs
National Toyota RAV4 5 2 SUVs
Thrifty Kia Picanto 4 1 Small cars
National Kia Picanto 4 1 Small cars
Alamo Kia Picanto 4 1 Small cars
Thrifty Toyota Corolla 4 2 Large cars
Thrifty Kia Rio 4 2 Large cars
National Hyundai Creta 4 2 SUVs

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Hertz
8.1 / 10
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Lowest-rated company
Europcar
7.2 / 10
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
€24.10
Lowest daily price
€13.53
Total cars available
131

Top 8 suppliers in Panama City (Downtown) in 2025

Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.1 / 2 reviews
+5072049555
Ph Vimayo, Lower Level, Eusebio A. Morales Street
€14 - €61
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
Thrifty
Average 7.9 / 5 reviews
+5072049555
Ph Vimayo, Lower Level, Eusebio A. Morales Street.
€14 - €56
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
Average 7.8 / 1 review
+5491152599877
Calle 50 Antes Del Hotel Riu Y El Kfc
€14 - €56
Enterprise
Enterprise
Average 7.7 / 1 review
275714647
Calle 50 Ph Universal 50, Local 1
€24 - €129
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
National
National
Average 7.7 / 1 review
2757222
Calle 50 Ph Universal 50, Local 1
€23 - €120
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
FOX
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
+50778336993
Av Eusebio A Morales Edifc Carpaz
€23 - €120
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
Alamo
Alamo
Average 7.2 / 1 review
2365777
VIA RICARDO J ALFARO ENTRADA, A URBANIZACION DOS MARES
€23 - €120
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
Europcar
Europcar
Average 7.2 / 6 reviews
+50778000080
Calle 52 este Bella Vista, Ph Regente, Area Bancaria,Panama City
€23 - €120
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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May 9, 2025
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Jon Stevens
May 9, 2025
Very fast booking
Very fast booking
Georgios Vavouranakis
May 9, 2025
Easy Booking Process.
The overall booking process was good. Easy and straight forward.
Beng Chuan Sim
May 9, 2025
easy to understand my needs and…
easy to understand my needs and reasonable prices. convenient times for return
ccha
May 9, 2025
Fast
Fast, easy and provided all the little details
Naouzat Helwani
May 9, 2025
Ease of operation
Ease of operation, clear details, good info
AnthonCaputo
May 9, 2025
Great information on site!
Great information on site!
Marvin Bradford
May 9, 2025
All ok thank you
All ok thank you
Annick Vanhoutte
May 9, 2025
Great service and value
Great service and value
Glen
May 9, 2025
very fast
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PHILIPPE DUGAY
May 9, 2025
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May 9, 2025
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easy and friendly platform to use, fair price
Adam Lupien
May 9, 2025
Easy to find and book a car
Easy to find and book a car
BART SUTHERIN
May 9, 2025
Quick and easy with low deposit....all…
Quick and easy with low deposit....all good
Neville
May 9, 2025
Everything is great.
Everything is great.
Alp Cenk Pataci
May 9, 2025
Fast
Fast, easy!
John M

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