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Panama City car hires in 2026

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of petrol per litre

R20,86

Average price per day

R574

Cheapest price per day

R133
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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 R163/day – about 1 085% 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 8.6/10 with 13 reviews). Fox (rated 8.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
8.6
Fox
Fox
8.0
National
National
6.2
Thrifty
Thrifty
6.2

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 R147. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging R326 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 R147. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging R326 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

R261

February

R277

March

R326

April

R244

May

R212

June

R179

July

R212

August

R179

September

R147

October

R179

November

R196

December

R261

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 (Mitsubishi Montero Sport or similar), Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar), and Pick-up truck cars (Class Standard Truck 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.

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Top rental agencies in Panama City

Budget

8,6
Very Good
13 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,7

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

8,3

Fox

3 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

National

6,2
Okay
2 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

6,3

Comfort

6,3

Overall

6,2

Pick-up/drop-off

6,1

Value

6,1

Thrifty

6,2
Okay
7 reviews•14 locations
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Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

6,4

Overall

6,2

Pick-up/drop-off

6,3

Value

6,0

Avis

5,6
Fair
15 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6,1

Comfort

5,8

Overall

5,6

Pick-up/drop-off

5,4

Value

5,6

Europcar

4,5
Mediocre
4 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

5,5

Comfort

5,5

Overall

4,5

Pick-up/drop-off

4,3

Value

4,5

Hertz

4,4
Mediocre
5 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

5,6

Comfort

5,2

Overall

4,4

Pick-up/drop-off

5,3

Value

4,4

Ace

3,0
Poor
2 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

5,0

Comfort

4,6

Overall

3,0

Pick-up/drop-off

4,0

Value

4,0

Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Panama City?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R574/day when booking a car hire in Panama City. The absolute best deal a user found was for R133/day from Hertz, booked on Sep. 19.

  • 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 020/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 230. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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