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 R143/day – about 1 135% 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 6.8/10 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 R143. Conversely, February is the priciest month, averaging R251 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 R143. Conversely, February is the priciest month, averaging R251 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
R233
February
R251
March
R215
April
R215
May
R197
June
R197
July
R233
August
R215
September
R161
October
R143
November
R197
December
R233
What car do most people hire in Panama City?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Panama City are the following: Compact cars (Kia Sportage or similar), Full-size cars (Toyota Corolla or similar), and SUV cars (Kia Sportage 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. Thrifty has the second-highest number of locations in Panama City at 10.
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 15 June 2025.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the Panama City area such as Budget, Dollar and National. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.
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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 15 June 2025.
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 R1 004/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.