Car hire in Panama City, Panama

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These are the lowest Panama City car hire prices we found over the next 30 days and are subject to change.

When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Panama City?

Our data shows that May is the cheapest month to rent a car in Panama City. It’s around $ 53.512 per day in May, compared to the yearly average of $ 67.489 per day.
Cheapest month avgMay • $ 53.512
Yearly avg price$ 67.489

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There are 109 car hire providers in Panama City. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Panama City

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Panama City. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Panama City

Sixt
Routes Car Rental
Hertz
Green Motion
Automarket Rent a Car
Thrifty

What's the most popular car to hire in Panama City?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Kia Picanto is the most popular car to hire in Panama City, with prices starting from $ 8.601 per day. The Hyundai Venue and similar models are also popular drives in Panama City.
Kia Picanto
Kia Picanto13% chose this
Hyundai Venue
Hyundai Venue9% chose this
Hyundai i10
Hyundai i108% chose this
Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai Tucson7% chose this
Most popular carKia Picanto
Why?Small, practical, easy to park

Panama City's cheapest car hire providers

Budget has the cheapest car hire in Panama City right now, with prices from $ 8.601 per day. You'll save an average of $ 212 per day when you book with them.
Budgetfrom $ 8.601 per day
Sixtfrom $ 8.635 per day
Routes Car Rentalfrom $ 8.738 per day
U-Savefrom $ 9.065 per day
Cheapest providerBudget
Book with them to save around$ 212 per day

Hiring a car in Panama City: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companySixt
Most popular carLarge, fullsize
Average daily price$ 148.564
Best time to book1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Panama City

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Panama City car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Panama City that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Panama City for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Panama City avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Panama City, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Panama City car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

The average car hire cost in Panama City is $ 148.564 per day or $ 598.536 for a seven-day rental. If you're looking for a cheap deal, the lowest price we found is $ 8.601 per day for Medium hire from Budget. Need a specific type of car? Here's how prices compare:
Economy
Average price: $ 73.121 per day.
Cheapest price found: $ 8.670 per day.
SUV
Average price: $ 100.918 per day.
Cheapest price found: $ 11.284 per day.
Premium/Luxury
Average price: $ 141.374 per day.
Cheapest price found: $ 11.353 per day.
The cheapest car to rent in Panama City is Medium, compact. The most popular is Large, fullsize.
The cheapest car hire companies in Panama City are currently Thrifty and Dollar.
Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Panama City is currently March.
On average, around $ 598.536. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Panama City is $ 60.203.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Panama City for a whole month is $ 2.995.001. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Panama City, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Panama City that have free cancellation. 
If you've booked car hire with free cancellation, you can usually cancel or change your booking without paying a fee. The deadline depends on the car hire company, but it's typically around 48 hours before pick-up. If you cancel after that, you may be charged. If your booking doesn't include free cancellation, you'll need to check the car hire company's cancellation policy. Depending on when you cancel, you might have to pay a fee or you won't get a refund.
Yes. Most car hire companies in Panama City offer same-day car hire. If you're looking for last-minute car hire in Panama City, search for today's date on Skyscanner to compare what's available.
The best time to book car hire in Panama City is usually as early as you can. Booking ahead often means cheaper prices and more cars to choose from. You can sometimes find a good last-minute deal, but it's never guaranteed and availability is often more limited.