Panama City

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Panama City car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Panama City. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 26 June 2026.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of petrol per litre

R20,15

Average price per day

R582

Cheapest price per day

R135

Cheapflights insights for Panama City car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Panama City, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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

For the best savings on car hire in Panama City, make your reservation 2 days before pickup. The average price then is just R165/day – about 1 107% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Panama City?

Looking to hire a car in Panama City? Automarket Rent a Car had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R5,42/day. Budget also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R5,44/day.

What is the best car rental company in Panama City?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Panama City is Budget (rated 8.5/10 with 12 reviews). Fox (rated 8.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

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

At Panama City, the best time to hire a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just R149. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging R330 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Panama City, the best time to hire a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just R149. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging R330 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R264

February

R281

March

R330

April

R248

May

R215

June

R182

July

R215

August

R182

September

R149

October

R182

November

R198

December

R264

What car do most people hire in Panama City?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Panama City are the following: Intermediate cars (Toyota Camry or similar), Compact cars (Hyundai Accent or similar), and Economy cars (Hyundai Accent or similar).

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

Avis has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Automarket Rent a Car has the second-highest number of locations in Panama City at 13.

Top rental agencies in Panama City

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Panama City known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Panama City. Reviews were last updated on 26 June 2026.

Budget

8,5
Very Good
12 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

8,2

Fox

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

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
8 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

6,4

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

5,9

Avis

5,8
Fair
13 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

6,1

Overall

5,8

Pick-up/drop-off

5,6

Value

5,8

Hertz

4,4
Mediocre
5 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,6

Comfort

5,2

Overall

4,4

Pick-up/drop-off

5,3

Value

4,4

Europcar

4,1
Mediocre
5 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,5

Comfort

4,7

Overall

4,1

Pick-up/drop-off

4,1

Value

4,1

Ace

3,0
Poor
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,0

Comfort

4,6

Overall

3,0

Pick-up/drop-off

4,0

Value

4,0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Panama City, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 26 June 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Panama City?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R582/day when booking a car hire in Panama City. The absolute best deal a user found was for R135/day from Hertz, booked on Jun. 20.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Panama City for a week from Hertz?

    Hiring a car in Panama City for a week can be a great option for travel. Hertz, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R4 075/week on average.

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

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Panama City it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Panama City for a month?

    The average cost of a car hire in Panama City for a month is R17 465. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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