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Panama car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

R564

Cheapest price per day

R359
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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 R160, which is about 1 078% 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 Ace, offering prices from just R6,70/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Routes Car & Truck Rentals, with rates starting at R6,74/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 R144 per day. In contrast, March is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R320. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R256

February

R272

March

R320

April

R240

May

R208

June

R176

July

R208

August

R160

September

R144

October

R176

November

R192

December

R256

What car do most people hire in Panama?

SUV cars (Hyundai Santa Fe 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
27 reviews•14 locations
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Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

8,2

National

6,7
Okay
2 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

6,9

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

6,5

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

6,4

Comfort

6,0

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,4

Value

5,7

Hertz

4,5
Mediocre
9 reviews•18 locations
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Cleanliness

6,3

Comfort

5,8

Overall

4,5

Pick-up/drop-off

5,3

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

3,3
Poor
2 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

4,6

Comfort

4,5

Overall

3,3

Pick-up/drop-off

3,8

Value

4,0

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 R564/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 R131/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.

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Petrol/Diesel

R45+

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