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

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

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Panama car hires in 2025

Most common car type	Economy

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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 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R137, which is about 1 058% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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 R154 per day. In contrast, February is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R240. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R223

February

R240

March

R206

April

R206

May

R188

June

R188

July

R206

August

R206

September

R154

October

R188

November

R188

December

R240

What car do most people hire in Panama?

SUV cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Panama. Luxury cars (Kia Optima or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar).

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.

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Top rental agencies in Panama

Thrifty

5,8

Fair

31 reviews•18 locations

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Budget

8,5

Very Good

26 reviews•14 locations

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Recent reviews

2,0

Poor|Jul 2023

The worse. They didn’t have my car because they gave it to one’s before I got there. I had to wait 45 minutes for a car to get picked up from another location.

10,0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

The Budget agent got us into the vehicle quickly.

10,0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

The Budget agents at the David airport in Panama got us into the vehicle quickly and we were on our way faster than I thought it would take to get the paperwork done.

10,0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

Great customer service

6,0

Okay|Mar 2023

Thé insurance are very expensive

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