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Cheapflights insights for Panama City car rentals

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Panama City?

To get the best deal on car hire in Panama City, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ₹ 685, which is about 5,815% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Panama City?

Looking to hire a car in Panama City? Hertz had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only ₹ 673/day. Avis also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at ₹ 789/day.

What is the best car rental company in Panama City?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Panama City is Budget (rated 8.7/10 with 12 reviews). Dollar (rated 6.8/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Panama City?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Panama City is October, when you can expect to pay ₹ 685/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Panama City is February (₹ 1,200/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

₹ 1,114

February

₹ 1,200

March

₹ 1,028

April

₹ 1,028

May

₹ 943

June

₹ 943

July

₹ 1,114

August

₹ 1,028

September

₹ 771

October

₹ 685

November

₹ 943

December

₹ 1,114

What car do most people rent in Panama City?

Compact cars (Kia Sportage, for example) are the most popular in Panama City. Full-size (Toyota Corolla) and SUV (Kia Sportage) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Panama City.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Panama City?

Automarket Rent a Car has 13 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Thrifty has the second-highest number of locations in Panama City at 10.

Top rental agencies in Panama City

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Panama City known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Panama City. Reviews were last updated on 15 June 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Panama City, such as Budget, Dollar and National. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Budget

8.7
Very Good
12 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.3

Dollar

6.8
Okay
5 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

National

6.2
Okay
3 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.3

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Thrifty

6.0
Okay
7 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.3

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.9

Avis

5.8
Fair
7 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.1

Alamo

5.2
Fair
12 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

5.9

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

4.9

Value

5.0

Hertz

4.6
Mediocre
6 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

5.5

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

4.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

3.3
Poor
3 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

4.6

Overall

3.3

Pick-up/drop-off

3.9

Value

4.6

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Panama City, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 June 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Panama City for a week from Avis?

    Avis offers hire cars in Panama City for about ₹ 8,313 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Panama City?

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Panama City however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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