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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 ₹ 1,013/day – about 5,503% 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? June is the cheapest month, costing about ₹ 1,047 per day. In contrast, January is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₹ 1,889. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₹ 1,889

February

₹ 1,869

March

₹ 1,564

April

₹ 1,841

May

₹ 1,423

June

₹ 1,047

July

₹ 1,748

August

₹ 1,144

September

₹ 1,511

October

₹ 1,455

November

₹ 1,736

December

₹ 1,635

Which car hire company has the most locations in Panama?

Dollar has 25 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Automarket Rent a Car has the second-highest number of locations in Panama at 23.

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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 20 August 2025.

Thrifty

5.7
Fair
31 reviews•16 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.6

Budget

8.5
Very Good
26 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.3

Dollar

6.8
Okay
6 reviews•25 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.6

National

6.1
Okay
3 reviews•11 locations
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Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.3

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.8

Avis

6.1
Okay
10 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.2

Alamo

5.8
Fair
14 reviews•11 locations
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.4

Hertz

4.6
Mediocre
11 reviews•17 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.0

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

3.9

Ace

3.7
Poor
3 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.3

Overall

3.7

Pick-up/drop-off

4.4

Value

4.6

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Panama, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 August 2025.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Panama?

    The most popular car hire company at Panama is Ace. With prices on ECONOMY starting at ₹ 1,394/day about 82% more people book with Ace than other companies in the country.

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

    At ₹ 1,394/day, the cheapest car rental price in Panama was found in Panama City. On average, Panama City has the cheapest daily rental car price (₹ 1,394/day), which is 0% 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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