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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 13 May 2026.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of petrol per litre

R20,97

Average price per day

R370

Cheapest price per day

R132
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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 26 days before pickup. The average price then is just R165/day – about 1 115% 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 8.5/10 with 13 reviews). Dollar (rated 6.6/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
8.5
Dollar
Dollar
6.6
National
National
6.2
Thrifty
Thrifty
6.0

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 R314 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 R314 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

R264

March

R314

April

R248

May

R215

June

R182

July

R215

August

R198

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: Economy cars (Hyundai Accent or similar), Intermediate cars (Kia Sportage or similar), and Premium cars (Toyota Corolla or similar).

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

Dollar has 21 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Thrifty has the second-highest number of locations in Panama City at 14.

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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 13 May 2026.

Budget

8,5
Very Good
13 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

8,2

Dollar

6,6
Okay
5 reviews•21 locations
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Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

6,8

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,9

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

Thrifty

6,0
Okay
8 reviews•14 locations
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Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

6,4

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

5,9

Alamo

5,7
Fair
11 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,2

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,6

Value

5,4

Avis

5,6
Fair
12 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6,3

Comfort

6,0

Overall

5,6

Pick-up/drop-off

5,4

Value

5,6

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

Europcar

3,9
Poor
6 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

4,3

Comfort

4,4

Overall

3,9

Pick-up/drop-off

3,9

Value

3,9

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 May 2026.

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R370/day when booking a car hire in Panama City. The absolute best deal a user found was for R132/day from Hertz, booked on May 10.

  • 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 R2 589/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 R11 097. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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