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Cheap Car Hire in Panama City from R128

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Panama City with a pick-up date of 14/12 and drop-off date of 6/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Panama City

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Panama City and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 9 December 2025.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Panama City this past week from 116 hire locations out of 25 hire agencies. Prices for a Panama City small car hire start from R128/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

R180+

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Compact

Compact

R332+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R438+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 050+

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Mini

Mini

R128+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

R752+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R356+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R384+

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Best car hire deals found in Panama City

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Panama City. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Panama City with an average daily rate of R557. Data was last updated on 9 December 2025.
Hyundai AtosR128/day
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Hyundai Atos
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Volkswagen VentoR180/day
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Volkswagen Vento
Found 12/07/25
Toyota CorollaR332/day
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Toyota Corolla
Found 12/07/25

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 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just R136/day – about 1 033% less than the yearly average.

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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 8.7/10 with 12 reviews). National (rated 6.2/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
8.7
National
National
6.2
Dollar
Dollar
6.2
Avis
Avis
6.1

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 R153. Conversely, February is the priciest month, averaging R238 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 R153. Conversely, February is the priciest month, averaging R238 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

R221

February

R238

March

R204

April

R204

May

R187

June

R187

July

R204

August

R204

September

R153

October

R187

November

R204

December

R238

What car do most people hire in Panama City?

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

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

Automarket Rent a Car has 13 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Dollar has the second-highest number of locations in Panama City at 12.

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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 9 December 2025.

Budget

8,7
Very Good
12 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

8,8

Overall

8,7

Pick-up/drop-off

8,6

Value

8,3

National

6,2
Okay
3 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

6,3

Comfort

6,3

Overall

6,2

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,0

Dollar

6,2
Okay
4 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

6,6

Overall

6,2

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

6,5

Avis

6,1
Okay
8 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

6,6

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

5,9

Value

6,1

Thrifty

6,0
Okay
7 reviews•9 locations
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Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

6,4

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

5,9

Alamo

5,4
Fair
11 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

6,5

Comfort

6,1

Overall

5,4

Pick-up/drop-off

5,3

Value

5,2

Hertz

4,6
Mediocre
6 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

5,5

Overall

4,6

Pick-up/drop-off

5,3

Value

4,3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

3,3
Poor
3 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

5,9

Comfort

4,6

Overall

3,3

Pick-up/drop-off

3,9

Value

4,6

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 9 December 2025.

  • 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.

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