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Paramaribo Johan Adolf Pengel Airport (PBM), Paramaribo, Suriname
Wed 04 Nov
Thu 12 Nov
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Honda Fit

or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
Honda Fit
£41.77
per day
Meet & Greet
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Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Allion

or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
Toyota Allion
£68.78
per day
In terminal
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Unlimited mileage
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Honda City

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
Honda City
£44.09
per day
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Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Ford Kuga

or similar Intermediate Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
Ford Kuga
£61.49
per day
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Travel information

Languages
Dutch, English, Hindi
Currency
SRD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+597
Average car hire price
£61 per day
Average car hire length
13 days
Speed limit within city centre
40 km/h or 25 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
60–90 km/h or 37–56 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average petrol price
£0.83 per litre or £3.14 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.78 per litre or £2.95 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£0.97 per litre or £3.67 per gallon
Score
9.6 / 10

Airport information

Name
Paramaribo Johan Adolf Pengel Airport (PBM)
IATA
PBM
ICAO
SMJP
Distance from the city centre
28 miles / 45 km
Overall rating
5.3 / 10
Getting to the airport
5.5
Check-in and departures
6.4
Facilities and services
4.7
Wi-Fi
5.1
Dining and car hire services
5.1
Lounge
5.1

Map of top car rental locations

A
Europcar
JOHAN ADOLF PENGEL INT AIRPORT
B
Ross Rental Cars
Johan Adolf Pengel Airport, Luchthavenlaan 1, Paramaribo
C
Finalrentals
Luchthavenlaan 1, Paramaribo, Suriname
D
Hertz
1 Luchthavenlaan Zanderij
E
Enterprise
Suriname Intl Airport, Luchthavenlaan 1

When to book at Paramaribo Johan Adolf Pengel Airport and for how long?

In which month is car hire at Paramaribo Johan Adolf Pengel Airport the most affordable?

Prices for hiring a car at Paramaribo Johan Adolf Pengel Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthSeptember Most expensive month August
Average price £33 A good deal £54 Cheapest supplier Europcar Cheapest car type Small cars
Average price for hiring a car per day at Paramaribo Johan Adolf Pengel Airport
£51
£25
£0

£36

in January

Jan

£39

in February

Feb

£36

in March

Mar

£32

in April

Apr

£31

in May

May

£35

in June

Jun

£35

in July

Jul

£46

in August

Aug

£24

in September

Sep

£42

in October

Oct

£32

in November

Nov

£38

in December

Dec

The best month to hire a car at Paramaribo Johan Adolf Pengel Airport is September — when the average price for a hire is £24.41 per day. This is 25% less than the yearly average and 47% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is £45.96 per day).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your 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 type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.

What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Paramaribo Johan Adolf Pengel Airport?

Given the number of users searching for a car at Paramaribo Johan Adolf Pengel Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in November in comparison to hiring a car in in January.

Monthly Car Hire Searches at Paramaribo Johan Adolf Pengel Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
2.2
1.1
0

0.4 times in January

Jan

0.6 times in February

Feb

0.7 times in March

Mar

1.3 times in April

Apr

0.7 times in May

May

0.7 times in June

Jun

1.7 times in July

Jul

0.5 times in August

Aug

0.7 times in September

Sep

1.1 times in October

Oct

2 times in November

Nov

1.7 times in December

Dec

For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Paramaribo Johan Adolf Pengel Airport?

How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in September the average hire period is 18 days, while in January, the average hire period is only 9 days.

Average number of hire days at Paramaribo Johan Adolf Pengel Airport
20
10
0

9 days in January

Jan

16 days in February

Feb

13 days in March

Mar

16 days in April

Apr

13 days in May

May

14 days in June

Jun

12 days in July

Jul

12 days in August

Aug

18 days in September

Sep

11 days in October

Oct

16 days in November

Nov

13 days in December

Dec

Car hire information

🔥 Popular suppliersRoss Rental Cars, Europcar, Finalrentals
🚗 Popular car typesSmall cars, SUVs, people Carriers, large cars
🤑 Lowest price£42 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierEuropcar

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 1 Nov 2026)

Prices are lowest during September, starting at £24 for an Economy car and highest in August, when economy cars start at £46. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month at Paramaribo Johan Adolf Pengel Airport is November, while the least popular month is January.
Paramaribo Johan Adolf Pengel Airport hosts: Europcar, Ross Rental Cars, Finalrentals, Hertz, Alamo, Enterprise, National, NUCarrentals. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Yes, most companies at Paramaribo Johan Adolf Pengel Airport support after-hours returns. Park in the designated return area, lock the car, and drop the keys in the secure drop box. Take timestamped photos of the car's condition after parking to protect yourself.
Usually, yes, if the desk is open. You may be charged for extra hours if you pick up significantly earlier. Rental desks at Paramaribo Johan Adolf Pengel Airport typically operate from 00:00-23:59.

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Europcar (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
NUCarrentals (rated 8.0 / 10)
Total number of reviews
5
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
£61
Lowest daily price
£42
Total cars available
9

Top 8 suppliers at Paramaribo Johan Adolf Pengel Airport in 2026

Europcar
Europcar
8.6
Very Good
14 ratings
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
9.0
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.7
Drop-off speed
9.1
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.2
£42–£82
per day
JOHAN ADOLF PENGEL INT AIRPORT
+5978154066
Show 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
Ross Rental Cars
Ross Rental Cars
8.5
Very Good
38 ratings
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.5
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.8
Drop-off speed
8.5
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.0
Johan Adolf Pengel Airport, Luchthavenlaan 1, Paramaribo
+5978568668 / +597465900
Show 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
Finalrentals
Finalrentals
8.4
Good
5 ratings
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.3
Drop-off speed
8.5
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.3
Luchthavenlaan 1, Paramaribo, Suriname
+5977135691
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-16:30
Tue
08:30-16:30
Wed
08:30-16:30
Thu
08:30-16:30
Fri
08:30-16:30
Sat
08:30-13:00
Hertz
Hertz
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.4
1 Luchthavenlaan Zanderij
5978999925
Show 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
Alamo
Alamo
8.2
Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.4
Suriname Intl Airport, Luchthavenlaan 1
8550890
Show 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
Enterprise
8.2
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.3
Suriname Intl Airport, Luchthavenlaan 1
8550890
Show 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
National
National
8.2
Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.4
Suriname Intl Airport, Luchthavenlaan 1
8550890
Show 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
NUCarrentals
8.0
Good
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
8.1
£64–£69
per day
Luchthavenlaan 1
+597465900
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-23:59
Tue
08:00-23:59
Wed
08:00-23:59
Thu
08:00-23:59
Fri
08:00-23:59
Sat
08:00-23:59
Sun
08:00-23:59

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Our clients highly recommend us

Easy access
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AMPetcu,
1 Nov 2026
It was easy to make the reservation and…
It was easy to make the reservation and choose the car I wanted. Unfortunately I had...
Philippe Serge Tremblay,
1 Nov 2026
very good
closest location
Sailesh Sookna,
1 Nov 2026
Really sound and efficient team
Really sound and efficient team. Decent price but an extension was more expensive so...
FIONNUALA C.,
1 Nov 2026
Everything was good as expected and as…
Everything was good as expected and as showed in the website.
klant,
1 Nov 2026
It was all amazing..expect the pick up…
It was all amazing..expect the pick up speed. By the way, it was a fantastic experie...
ARISTOTELIS TSOKRIS,
1 Nov 2026
Professional
Professional, prompt service! Resolved the issue quickly! The agent was courteous, v...
Tracey Ottaviano,
1 Nov 2026
I got better car than expected
I got better car than expected
Grzegorz,
1 Nov 2026
Easy to book.
Easy to book.
angeleque akin-little,
1 Nov 2026
happy to visit
quick and fast
Sanjoy Augustine,
1 Nov 2026
Great service
Great service
Ronaldas Jurkaitis,
1 Nov 2026
Easy and good price
Easy and good price.
Ron Montenarie,
1 Nov 2026
Very good rental experience
Not my first time with them, everything went smooth as always.
Victor,
1 Nov 2026
Very comfortable
Very comfortable
Klajd Balla,
1 Nov 2026
Great
All was great
Dimitris Gakos,
1 Nov 2026
Very good price and booking process!
Very good price and booking process!
Razvan Costea,
1 Nov 2026
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