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Cheap Car Hire in Panama from R171

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Panama car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

R574

Cheapest price per day

R171
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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 R171 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 6 car types you can hire in Panama:

Economy

Economy

R203+

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Compact

Compact

R171+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R232+

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Full-size

Full-size

R240+

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SUV

SUV

R297+

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People carrier

People carrier

R508+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R571+

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Mini

Mini

R207+

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Best car hire deals found in Panama

Nissan MicraR171/day
Nissan Micra
Found 09/27/26
Ford FiestaR203/day
Ford Fiesta
Found 09/27/26
Kia PicantoR207/day
Kia Picanto
Found 09/27/26

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 80 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R179, which is about 1 179% 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 Thrifty, offering prices from just R5,07/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Automarket Rent a Car, with rates starting at R5,09/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 R163 per day. In contrast, March is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R342. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R261

February

R277

March

R342

April

R244

May

R212

June

R179

July

R195

August

R179

September

R163

October

R195

November

R212

December

R277

What car do most people hire in Panama?

SUV cars (Mitsubishi Montero Sport or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Panama. Economy cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Hyundai Elantra 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

8,4
Very Good
26 reviews•14 locations
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Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,6

Value

8,2

National

6,6
Okay
2 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,8

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,4

Value

6,4

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

4,1
Mediocre
4 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

4,9

Comfort

4,9

Overall

4,1

Pick-up/drop-off

3,9

Value

4,1

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 R574/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 R133/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

R31+

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