Car Hire in Panama City
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Panama Pacifico International Airport
Compact
Hyundai Solaris or comparable


€12.53 per day
Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert Airport
Economy
Kia Rio or comparable


€12.75 per day
Tocumen International Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Yaris Sedan or comparable


€16.96 per day
Hotel Continental
Standard
Hyundai Accent or comparable


€19.94 per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert Airport
Full-size
Hyundai Elantra or comparable


€32.21 per day
City Centre
Premium
Toyota Corolla or comparable


€39.85 per day
City Centre
Luxury
Kia Optima or comparable


€45.26 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 05:04 on 03/07/2025. 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
Dialing code
+507
Average car hire price
€26 per day
Average car hire length
10 days
Speed limit within city centre
40 - 60 km/h or 25 - 37 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
100 km/h or 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average petrol price
€0.77 per litre or €2.92 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
€0.74 per litre or €2.80 per gallon
Highest petrol price
€0.89 per litre or €3.37 per gallon
One-way Car Hire in Panama City
The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in Panama City and drop off in another city include:
- From Panama City to David - 138 offers from €42.30 per day
- From Panama City to Colon - 66 offers from €40.35 per day
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Panama City the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Panama City fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Panama City
The best month to hire a car in Panama City is June (when the average price is €17.39 per day). This is 26% less than the yearly average and 43% less than hiring in December (when the average price is €30.56).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Panama City?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in February, the average hirer keeps their car for 12 days, and in May, they keep their car for 8 days.
Average number of hire days in Panama City
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Panama City?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Panama City is April, and the least popular is September.
Popularity of Car Hire in Panama City by Monthly Searches
Car hire information
Car hire locations | 14 |
Airport locations | 3 |
Popular suppliers | Automarket Rent a Car, Thrifty, National, Alamo, Hertz |
Popular car categories | SUVs, Small cars, Large cars, Medium cars |
Lowest price | €13 per day |
Cheapest supplier | Automarket Rent a Car |
Most popular car models of suppliers
Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Automarket Rent a Car | Hyundai Venue | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Automarket Rent a Car | Hyundai Grand i10 | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
Automarket Rent a Car | Hyundai Solaris | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
Automarket Rent a Car | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Automarket Rent a Car | Toyota Hilux | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
Alamo | Kia Picanto | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
Thrifty | Kia Carnival | 4 | 3 | People Carriers |
National | Kia Picanto | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
Thrifty | Kia Picanto | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
Thrifty | Kia Rio | 4 | 2 | Large 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.
BO
United Kingdom
Hyundai Venue
28/02/2025
Lovely trip round Panama focusing on birdwatching. The SUV was a good choice as there are plenty of unexpected potholes and the larger wheels and higher chassis made these easier to negotiate.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Hertz
8.6 / 10
Lowest-rated company
SIXT
5.7 / 10
Total number of reviews
22
Total rental companies
17
Average daily price
€25.51
Lowest daily price
€12.53
Total cars available
748
Top 17 suppliers in Panama City in 2025

Hertz
6 locations
€20 - €53

Flexways
2 locations
€20 - €53

Automarket Rent a Car
7 locations
€13 - €75

Enterprise
4 locations
€29 - €196

Thrifty
6 locations
€17 - €40

FOX
3 locations
€17 - €40

NUCarrentals
2 locations
€25 - €62

National
5 locations
€29 - €192

Budget
4 locations
€34 - €88

Routes Car Rental
1 location
€29 - €55

Firefly
2 locations
€16 - €32

Alamo
7 locations
€28 - €186

Avis
4 locations
€19 - €161

Europcar
4 locations
€19 - €81

MEX RENT A CAR
1 location
€33 - €76

Ace Rent a car
3 locations
€13 - €130

SIXT
4 locations
€25 - €145
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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023

World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023

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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020

Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Hire Agencies
SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Hire Websites
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