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Popular car types in Panama

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Panama and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 10 April 2026.
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Economy

Economy

₹ 1,327+

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Compact

Compact

₹ 3,769+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

₹ 1,885+

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Minivan

Minivan

₹ 4,447+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₹ 5,047+

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Mini

Mini

₹ 1,289+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

₹ 7,750+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

₹ 5,528+

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Cheapflights insights for Panama car rentals

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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 ₹ 1,000/day – about 5,923% less than the yearly average.

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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 ₹ 780 per day. In contrast, March is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₹ 2,150. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₹ 1,806

February

₹ 1,965

March

₹ 2,150

April

₹ 2,031

May

₹ 1,368

June

₹ 1,009

July

₹ 1,839

August

₹ 1,260

September

₹ 1,299

October

₹ 780

November

₹ 1,198

December

₹ 1,661

Which car hire company has the most locations in Panama?

Dollar has 26 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 113 pickup locations in Panama to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 10 April 2026.
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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 10 April 2026.

Thrifty

5.7
Fair
30 reviews•18 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

5.6

Budget

8.4
Very Good
27 reviews•14 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.1

National

6.5
Okay
3 reviews•11 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.3

Dollar

6.5
Okay
4 reviews•26 locations
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.3

Alamo

5.9
Fair
13 reviews•11 locations
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.5

Avis

5.7
Fair
13 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.7

Hertz

4.5
Mediocre
10 reviews•18 locations
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Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

5.8

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

4.0

Europcar

3.6
Poor
6 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

3.9

Comfort

4.1

Overall

3.6

Pick-up/drop-off

3.6

Value

3.6

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Panama, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 April 2026.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Panama?

    At ₹ 601/day, the cheapest car rental price in Panama was found in David. On average, Panama City has the cheapest daily rental car price (₹ 1,323/day), which is 21% 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.

Car rentals by fuel type in Panama

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Panama. Deals were last updated on 10 April 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Panama. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

₹ 30+

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