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Cheap Car Hire in Panama from R150

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Panama car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

R580

Cheapest price per day

R150
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Popular car types in Panama

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There are 31 hire agencies servicing Panama. These agencies, altogether, have 271 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Panama with prices from R150 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Panama:

Economy

Economy

R451+

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Compact

Compact

R150+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R159+

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Full-size

Full-size

R171+

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SUV

SUV

R691+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 174+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 386+

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Mini

Mini

R150+

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Best car hire deals found in Panama

Hyundai i10R150/day
Hyundai i10
Found 10/20/26
Volkswagen PoloR150/day
Volkswagen Polo
Found 10/20/26
Toyota CorollaR159/day
Toyota Corolla
Found 10/20/26

Cheapflights insights for Panama car hires

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

To get the best deal on car hire in Panama, book about 2 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R181, which is about 1 178% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Panama?

In Panama, the most affordable car hire company right now is Automarket Rent a Car, offering prices from just R4,37/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Thrifty, with rates starting at R4,83/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Panama?

Planning to hire a car in Panama? September is the cheapest month, costing about R164 per day. In contrast, March is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R345. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R279

February

R279

March

R345

April

R247

May

R214

June

R181

July

R214

August

R181

September

R164

October

R181

November

R214

December

R279

What car do most people hire in Panama?

SUV cars (Nissan Pathfinder or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Panama. Economy cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Toyota Corolla or similar).

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.

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Top rental agencies in Panama

Budget

8,5
Very Good
26 reviews•14 locations
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Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,6

Value

8,3

National

7,0
Good
2 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

7,2

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,8

Thrifty

5,9
Fair
26 reviews•25 locations
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Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,2

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

5,7

Avis

5,7
Fair
17 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

6,3

Comfort

6,0

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,5

Value

5,7

Hertz

4,4
Mediocre
10 reviews•18 locations
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Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

6,0

Overall

4,4

Pick-up/drop-off

5,5

Value

4,0

Europcar

4,3
Mediocre
4 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

5,2

Comfort

5,2

Overall

4,3

Pick-up/drop-off

4,1

Value

4,3

Ace

3,8
Poor
2 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

5,0

Comfort

4,9

Overall

3,8

Pick-up/drop-off

4,0

Value

4,4

Automarket Rent a Car

23 locations
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Car hire FAQs

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

    At R580/day, it is 0% cheaper on average to rent a car in Panama City than any other city in Panama. The cheapest price found in Panama was for R134/day in Panama City.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Panama?

    Cars travel on the right side of the road in Panama.

Car hires by fuel type in Panama

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R29+

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