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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 151,796/day – about 1,190,457% 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 rental company in Panama City is Budget (rated 8.5/10 with 13 reviews). Dollar (rated 6.5/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
8.5
Dollar
Dollar
6.5
National
National
6.2
Thrifty
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 151,796. Conversely, January is the priciest month, averaging Rp 269,860 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 151,796. Conversely, January is the priciest month, averaging Rp 269,860 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 269,860

February

Rp 269,860

March

Rp 236,128

April

Rp 219,261

May

Rp 185,529

June

Rp 185,529

July

Rp 202,395

August

Rp 202,395

September

Rp 151,796

October

Rp 185,529

November

Rp 202,395

December

Rp 269,860

What car do most people hire in Panama City?

Intermediate cars (Kia Sportage, for example) are the most popular in Panama City. SUV (Hyundai Santa Fe) 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.

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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 12 March 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

6.5
Okay
4 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.8

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•9 locations
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.3

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.9

Avis

5.7
Fair
11 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.7

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

Hertz

4.2
Mediocre
6 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

5.4

Comfort

5.0

Overall

4.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

4.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

3.3
Poor
3 reviews•4 locations
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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 12 March 2026.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Panama City?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Panama City for a month is certainly possible.

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