Car Rental at Tocumen International Airport
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Cheapest car rental rates
Economy
Kia Picanto or similar
$13.83 per day
Compact
Hyundai Solaris or similar
$15.92 per day
Intermediate
Toyota Yaris Sedan or similar
$18.13 per day
Standard
Toyota Yaris Sedan or similar
$19.79 per day
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Mini
Kia Picanto or similar
$20.99 per day
Full-size
Toyota Corolla or similar
$22.13 per day
Premium
Kia Optima or similar
$47.29 per day
Luxury
Kia Optima or similar
$56.39 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:23 PM on 5/21/25. 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
$27 per day
Average car rental length
10 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
$0.91 per liter or $3.44 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.87 per liter or $3.29 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.05 per liter or $3.97 per gallon
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
- Cancun
- Havana
- Sao 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.
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
- Large cars - from $18 per day
- Medium cars - from $16 per day
- Vans - from $62 per day
- Premium cars - from $24 per day
- Small cars - from $14 per day
- SUVs - from $26 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 (84 km/52 miles)
Fact checked by
Linda from As We Saw It
This article was reviewed and updated by Linda, a seasoned traveler. She is the founder of As We Saw It, a travel blog full of itineraries, travel tips, and cultural experiences to enjoy all over the world. With over 50 countries under her belt, Linda has lived in Panama and has first-hand experience driving around the country.
Airport info
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
- IATA: PTY
- ICAO: MPTO
- Name: Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
- Distance from city: 13 miles / 21 km
Top 2 locations near Tocumen International Airport
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28.1 km / 17.5 miles away
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341.8 km / 212.4 miles away
Map of car rental locations
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.
Average rental costs per day at Tocumen International Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Tocumen International Airport is November — when rental costs average $20.92 per day. This is 19% cheaper than the yearly average and 37% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $33.36 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.
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 at Tocumen International Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in July the average rental period is 12 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 7 days.
Average number of rental days at Tocumen International Airport
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 September.
Monthly searches at Tocumen International Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Automarket Rent a Car, Thrifty, National, Alamo, Hertz |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, Large cars |
| Lowest price | $14 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automarket Rent a Car | Hyundai Venue | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Alamo | Kia Picanto | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Automarket Rent a Car | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Automarket Rent a Car | Toyota Hilux | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
| Automarket Rent a Car | Hyundai Grand i10 | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Thrifty | Kia Carnival | 4 | 3 | Vans |
| Automarket Rent a Car | Hyundai Solaris | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Automarket Rent a Car | Nissan Juke | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Automarket Rent a Car | Hyundai Tucson | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| National | Kia Picanto | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
LB
Panama
Kia Picanto
1/27/24
Panama is amazing and easy to drive with a car! Use the app waze for the routing and police notificationa
MO
Netherlands
Kia Rio
12/18/23
The trip was fine, but we were in traffic jam in panama for 2 hours. And you have to stay focused and never keep your eyes from the pavement because there are big holes here and there
VV
Netherlands
Hyundai i10
12/2/23
Love Panama. Considering the natural areas, cost of living, food, gas prices, prices for activities, I prefer this much much much more over Costa Rica. People are a bit nicer, less pushy.
AE
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai Venue
5/19/23
Had a great time at the beach.
LG
United States of America (USA)
Kia Carnival
3/17/23
Nice family reunion and beach trip. Once we obtained the Kia carnival, we went to the beach. Nice resort.
Unfortunately, the day before returning the car, the car was hit on the side while parked on a park and we never knew who did it.
MD
Czech Republic
Hyundai i10
1/27/22
Over the course of two days, we visited places on the Caribbean coast, the Panama Canal and the Pacific coast.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Hertz
8.5 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Ace Rent a car
5.1 / 10
Total number of reviews
23
Total rental companies
16
Average daily price
$26.80
Lowest daily price
$13.83
Total cars available
274
Top 16 suppliers at Tocumen International Airport in 2025
Hertz
+5072600000
Aeropuerto Internacional De Tocumen
$18 - $77
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 23:59
Tue:
00:00 - 23:59
Wed:
00:00 - 23:59
Thu:
00:00 - 23:59
Fri:
00:00 - 23:59
Sat:
00:00 - 23:59
Sun:
00:00 - 23:59
Automarket Rent a Car
+5072795735 / +5072795736
Aeropuerto, Avenida Domingo Díaz, Panamá
$16 - $88
Working hours
Mon:
05:00 - 23:30
Tue:
05:00 - 23:30
Wed:
05:00 - 23:30
Thu:
05:00 - 23:30
Fri:
05:00 - 23:30
Sat:
05:00 - 23:30
Sun:
05:00 - 23:30
Thrifty
+5072049555
Tocumen Int'l Airport
$17 - $71
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 23:59
Tue:
00:00 - 23:59
Wed:
00:00 - 23:59
Thu:
00:00 - 23:59
Fri:
00:00 - 23:59
Sat:
00:00 - 23:59
Sun:
00:00 - 23:59
Enterprise
2384142
Tocumen International Airport, Airport Counter- Terminal 1
$28 - $296
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 23:59
Tue:
00:00 - 23:59
Wed:
00:00 - 23:59
Thu:
00:00 - 23:59
Fri:
00:00 - 23:59
Sat:
00:00 - 23:59
Sun:
00:00 - 23:59
Flexways
+5491152599877
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
$28 - $296
National
+5072757222
Tocumen International Airport, Airport Counter-Terminal 1
$26 - $136
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 23:59
Tue:
00:00 - 23:59
Wed:
00:00 - 23:59
Thu:
00:00 - 23:59
Fri:
00:00 - 23:59
Sat:
00:00 - 23:59
Sun:
00:00 - 23:59
NUCarrentals
+50762827456
Global Bsiness Terminal
Panama City
$30 - $70
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 18:00
Wed:
08:00 - 18:00
Thu:
08:00 - 18:00
Fri:
08:00 - 18:00
Sat:
08:00 - 18:00
Sun:
08:00 - 16:00
Budget
+5072384069
Aeropuerto Internacional, Avenida Domingo Díaz, Panamá
$40 - $94
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:00
Tue:
06:00 - 23:00
Wed:
06:00 - 23:00
Thu:
06:00 - 23:00
Fri:
06:00 - 23:00
Sat:
06:00 - 23:00
Sun:
06:00 - 23:00
Firefly
+50768151628
Av. Domingo Díaz, Panamá, Panama
$17 - $34
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 17:00
Tue:
07:00 - 17:00
Wed:
07:00 - 17:00
Thu:
07:00 - 17:00
Fri:
07:00 - 17:00
Sat:
07:00 - 17:00
Sun:
08:00 - 17:00
Routes Car Rental
+50769831916 / +50762827456
Tocumen, Between Pan American Highway and Av. Domingo Diaz, 0819-09190, Panamá
$38 - $83
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 20:00
Tue:
06:00 - 20:00
Wed:
06:00 - 20:00
Thu:
06:00 - 20:00
Fri:
06:00 - 20:00
Sat:
06:00 - 20:00
Sun:
07:00 - 19:00
+5072365777
Tocumen International Airport, Airport Counter-Terminal 1
$26 - $274
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 23:59
Tue:
00:00 - 23:59
Wed:
00:00 - 23:59
Thu:
00:00 - 23:59
Fri:
00:00 - 23:59
Sat:
00:00 - 23:59
Sun:
00:00 - 23:59
Avis
+5072384056
Tocumen Intl Airport
Panama
$14 - $154
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
+50778000080
Tocumen Airport Via Tocumen 1, Panama
$24 - $25
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 22:00
Tue:
07:00 - 22:00
Wed:
07:00 - 22:00
Thu:
07:00 - 22:00
Fri:
07:00 - 22:00
Sat:
07:00 - 22:00
Sun:
07:00 - 22:00
MEX RENT A CAR
+50762827456
Aeropuerto Internacional Tocumen, Panama City
$21 - $127
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 19:00
Tue:
07:00 - 19:00
Wed:
07:00 - 19:00
Thu:
07:00 - 19:00
Fri:
07:00 - 19:00
Sat:
07:00 - 19:00
Sun:
08:00 - 18:00
SIXT
+5073216350
Tocumen Airport Via Tocumen 1,Panamá
$22 - $76
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 23:00
Tue:
07:00 - 23:00
Wed:
07:00 - 23:00
Thu:
07:00 - 23:00
Fri:
07:00 - 23:00
Sat:
07:00 - 23:00
Sun:
07:00 - 23:00
+5072383200
Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen Panamá, Panamá, Panama
$19 - $76
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 23:59
Tue:
00:00 - 23:59
Wed:
00:00 - 23:59
Thu:
00:00 - 23:59
Fri:
00:00 - 23:59
Sat:
00:00 - 23:59
Sun:
00:00 - 23:59
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