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Cheapflights insights for Panama City car rentals
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 Rp 129,471/day – about 1,133,613% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car rental company in Panama City?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental 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.
Budget
8.7
Dollar
6.5
National
6.2
Thrifty
6.0
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Panama City?
At Panama City, the best time to rent a car is at October, with an average daily rate of just Rp 129,471. Conversely, February is the priciest month, averaging Rp 226,574 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Panama City, the best time to rent a car is in October, with an average daily rate of just Rp 129,471. Conversely, February is the priciest month, averaging Rp 226,574 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
Rp 210,390
February
Rp 226,574
March
Rp 194,206
April
Rp 178,022
May
Rp 178,022
June
Rp 178,022
July
Rp 194,206
August
Rp 194,206
September
Rp 145,655
October
Rp 129,471
November
Rp 178,022
December
Rp 210,390
What car do most people hire in Panama City?
SUV cars (Kia Sportage, for example) are the most popular in Panama City. Compact (Hyundai Accent) and Intermediate (Kia Sportage) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Panama City.
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 10.
Top rental agencies in Panama City
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Panama City known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Panama City. Reviews were last updated on 17 August 2025.
Budget
12 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.8
Overall
8.7
Pick-up/drop-off
8.6
Value
8.3
Dollar
5 reviews•10 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
6.8
Overall
6.5
Pick-up/drop-off
6.7
Value
6.7
National
3 reviews•6 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.3
Comfort
6.3
Overall
6.2
Pick-up/drop-off
6.0
Value
6.0
Thrifty
7 reviews•8 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.9
Comfort
6.3
Overall
6.0
Pick-up/drop-off
6.2
Value
5.9
Avis
8 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.6
Comfort
6.2
Overall
5.6
Pick-up/drop-off
5.4
Value
5.8
Alamo
11 reviews•6 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.3
Comfort
5.9
Overall
5.3
Pick-up/drop-off
5.2
Value
5.1
Hertz
6 reviews•6 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.0
Comfort
5.5
Overall
4.6
Pick-up/drop-off
5.3
Value
4.3
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
3 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
5.9
Comfort
4.6
Overall
3.3
Pick-up/drop-off
3.9
Value
4.6
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Panama City, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 August 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Panama City?
Yes, renting a vehicle in Panama City for a month is certainly possible.