Car Rental at Tocumen International Airport

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- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport travel guide
- Top international routes
- Main airlines
- Terminals
- Location
- Most popular types of rental car
- Services and facilities
- Nearest gas station
- Popular one-way rentals
- Airport info
- Top 2 locations near Tocumen International Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Tocumen International Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Tocumen International Airport
- Car rental statistics
- Top 19 suppliers at Tocumen International Airport in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Airport travel guide

Tocumen International Airport (PTY), is Panama’s primary international airport. Located 21 km (13 miles) from Panama City, it serves as a hub for Copa Airlines, the flag carrier of Panama.
PTY is the busiest airport in Central America and welcomes more than 16 million passengers every year. The airport offers direct, nonstop flights to a number of US cities as well as to locations across North America, the Caribbean, South America, Europe, and even Istanbul.
Top international routes
- Bogota
- Miami
- San Jose, Costa Rica
- Medellin
- Punta Cana
- Cancun
- Lima
- Santo Domingo
- Santiago
- São Paulo
Main airlines
More than 20 airlines serve Tocumen International Airport in Panama City. They include Copa, Avianca, LATAM, United, American, Delta, LASER, and Turkish Airlines.
Terminals
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) has two terminals, Terminal 1 (T1) and Terminal 2 (T2). T1 is also known as the Main Terminal. It handles domestic flights and is located on the north side of the airport. T2 is also known as the South Terminal and handles international services. A 170-meter-long pedestrian corridor connects the two terminals.
Car rental desks are in Terminal 1, on level 100.
Location
Tocumen International Airport is about 21 kilometers (13 miles) northeast of the city center. It takes 20-30 minutes to drive between the two, depending on traffic.
Most popular types of rental car
- SUVs - from RON 79 per day
- Large cars - from RON 61 per day
- Premium cars - from RON 83 per day
- Vans - from RON 186 per day
- Small cars - from RON 58 per day
- Medium cars - from RON 60 per day
Services and facilities
Both of the terminals at Tocumen International Airport have lounges, as well as a variety of shops, cafes, and restaurants. You’ll also find a number of ATMs, three currency exchange desks, an information desk, a pharmacy, and a medical center for passengers needing medical assistance. There are also hotels nearby, although none are airside.
Nearest gas station
There is a Puma gas station about 1.2 kilometers (0.7 miles) from the airport. This station is located on the corner of Domingo Diaz and Circunvalacion and is open daily from 08:00–20:00 (09:00–18:00 on Sundays). There are other gas stations between the airport and Panama City as well.
Popular one-way rentals
- Colon (89 km / 54 miles)
- Rio Hato (147 km / 91 miles)
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Airport info
Top 2 locations near Tocumen International Airport
- Panama Pacifico International Airportfrom RON 39.74 per day28.1 km / 17.46 miles away
- Enrique Malek Airportfrom RON 56.58 per day341.8 km / 212.38 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
When to book at Tocumen International Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Tocumen International Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Tocumen International Airport 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 monthJune | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price RON 100 | A good deal RON 66 | Cheapest supplier Firefly | Cheapest car type Small cars |
RON 134
in January
RON 141
in February
RON 110
in March
RON 112
in April
RON 99
in May
RON 91
in June
RON 116
in July
RON 108
in August
RON 95
in September
RON 93
in October
RON 94
in November
RON 150
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Tocumen International Airport is June — when rental costs average RON 91.23 per day. This is 9% cheaper than the yearly average and 39% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average RON 150.45 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 at Tocumen International Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Tocumen International Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in April, while they are least likely to rent in in May.
1.2 times in January
0.8 times in February
1.1 times in March
1.5 times in April
0.6 times in May
0.8 times in June
1.1 times in July
Same as average in August
0.8 times in September
1.2 times in October
0.8 times in November
1.1 times in December
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Tocumen International Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in January the average rental period is 12 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 8 days.
12 days in January
9 days in February
9 days in March
10 days in April
8 days in May
11 days in June
12 days in July
10 days in August
8 days in September
8 days in October
9 days in November
9 days in December
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Automarket Rent a Car, National, Thrifty, Hertz, Alamo |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, Large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | RON 58 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Firefly |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automarket Rent a Car | Hyundai Venue | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Automarket Rent a Car | Toyota Hilux | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| Automarket Rent a Car | Hyundai Grand i10 | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Automarket Rent a Car | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Kia Carnival | 4 | 3 | Van |
| National | Kia Picanto | 4 | 1 | Small car |
| Automarket Rent a Car | Hyundai Solaris | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Automarket Rent a Car | Hyundai Tucson | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| National | Kia Soluto | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Alamo | Kia Picanto | 4 | 1 | Small car |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Tocumen International Airport
Car rental statistics
Top 19 suppliers at Tocumen International Airport in 2025















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