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Cheapflights insights for Panama car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Panama, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Panama?
For the best savings on car hire in Panama, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just ₹ 1,137/day – about 6,257% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Panama?
Planning to hire a car in Panama? October is the cheapest month, costing about ₹ 963 per day. In contrast, March is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₹ 2,420. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
₹ 2,219
February
₹ 2,245
March
₹ 2,420
April
₹ 1,973
May
₹ 1,444
June
₹ 1,444
July
₹ 1,921
August
₹ 1,877
September
₹ 1,560
October
₹ 963
November
₹ 1,234
December
₹ 1,514
What car do most people rent in Panama?
SUV cars (Mitsubishi Montero Sport, for example) are the most popular in Panama. Economy (Hyundai Accent) and Luxury (Toyota Camry) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Panama.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Panama?
Avis has 8 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Automarket Rent a Car has the second-highest number of locations in Panama at 23.
Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Panama, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 116 pickup locations in Panama to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 6 October 2026.
Top rental agencies in Panama
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Panama known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Panama. Reviews were last updated on 6 October 2026.
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Budget
26 reviews•14 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.6
Overall
8.5
Pick-up/drop-off
8.6
Value
8.3
Recent reviews
2.0
|Jul 2023The worse. They didn’t have my car because they gave it to one’s before I got there. I had to wait 45 minutes for a car to get picked up from another location.
10.0
|Jul 2023The Budget agent got us into the vehicle quickly.
10.0
|Jul 2023The Budget agents at the David airport in Panama got us into the vehicle quickly and we were on our way faster than I thought it would take to get the paperwork done.
10.0
|Apr 2023Great customer service
6.0
|Mar 2023Thé insurance are very expensive
1 out of 9
Budget Locations in Panama
Overview
Locations
National
2 reviews•12 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.2
Overall
7.0
Pick-up/drop-off
6.8
Value
6.8
National Locations in Panama
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Thrifty
26 reviews•25 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.2
Overall
5.9
Pick-up/drop-off
6.2
Value
5.7
Recent reviews
2.0
|Apr 2022It would have been better had the held the car for us. Having no car available because our flight was over 1 hour delayed is a stupid policy
2.0
|Mar 2022They did not have a car for me and I had to get a rental at national that was next door. I ask for a full refund. Since I never received a car
1 out of 9
Thrifty Locations in Panama
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Avis
17 reviews•8 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.3
Comfort
6.0
Overall
5.7
Pick-up/drop-off
5.5
Value
5.7
Recent reviews
2.0
|Sept 2023Staff not really friendly, unmentioned and unexpected cost for liability had to be paid at the counter
10.0
|Sept 2023Great 👍🏾
10.0
|Aug 2023Everything was fine.
1 out of 6
Avis Locations in Panama
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Locations
Hertz
10 reviews•18 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.4
Comfort
6.0
Overall
4.4
Pick-up/drop-off
5.5
Value
4.0
Recent reviews
2.0
|Apr 2023It is a fraud. Don't use Hertz in Panama. Go straight to Sixt or other companies.
1 out of 4
Hertz Locations in Panama
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Locations
Europcar
4 reviews•8 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
5.2
Comfort
5.2
Overall
4.3
Pick-up/drop-off
4.1
Value
4.3
Recent reviews
2.0
|Nov 2024They are not in the terminal. I tried calling them three times but no answer. I called Expedia and they also had no luck getting through. I ended up renting from the counter and paid much more.
2.0
|Jul 2024Could not get the car . Nobody answered the phone when I called to be picked-up from the Airport. I rented from another company right at the airport.
2.0
|Jul 2023Terrible. Reserved car was not available. Of erred me two cars.
1 out of 2
Europcar Locations in Panama
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Locations
Ace
2 reviews•8 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.9
Overall
3.8
Pick-up/drop-off
4.0
Value
4.4
Ace Locations in Panama
Overview
Locations
Automarket Rent a Car
23 locations
Automarket Rent a Car Locations in Panama
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Panama, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 6 October 2026.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Panama?
At ₹ 584/day, the cheapest car rental price in Panama was found in Panama City. On average, Panama City has the cheapest daily rental car price (₹ 1,832/day), which is 7% below average price for cities in Panama.
What side of the road do you drive on in Panama?
In Panama, drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road.
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