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 R122/day – about 952% less than the yearly average.
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). Dollar (rated 6.5/10 with 5 reviews) 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 October, with an average daily rate of just R139. Conversely, February is the priciest month, averaging R243 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 October, with an average daily rate of just R139. Conversely, February is the priciest month, averaging R243 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
R226
February
R243
March
R208
April
R208
May
R191
June
R191
July
R208
August
R208
September
R156
October
R139
November
R191
December
R226
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.
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 13 September 2025.
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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 13 September 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.