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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 132,692/day – about 1,145,764% 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 September, with an average daily rate of just Rp 149,278. Conversely, February is the priciest month, averaging Rp 232,211 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 September, with an average daily rate of just Rp 149,278. Conversely, February is the priciest month, averaging Rp 232,211 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 215,624
February
Rp 232,211
March
Rp 199,038
April
Rp 199,038
May
Rp 182,451
June
Rp 182,451
July
Rp 199,038
August
Rp 199,038
September
Rp 149,278
October
Rp 149,278
November
Rp 182,451
December
Rp 215,624
What car do most people hire in Panama City?
Intermediate cars (Kia Sportage, for example) are the most popular in Panama City. SUV (Kia Sportage) and Economy (Hyundai Accent) 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 12.
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 16 October 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•12 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•9 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.9
Comfort
6.4
Overall
6.0
Pick-up/drop-off
6.2
Value
5.9
Avis
8 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.4
Overall
5.9
Pick-up/drop-off
5.7
Value
6.0
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 16 October 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.