Car hire in Panama City, Panama

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The most popular car rental companies in Panama City

Hiring a car in Panama City: Fast facts

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Most popular car hire companyHertz
Most popular carCompact, 4-5 doors
Average daily price27 €
Best time to book4 weeks before

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Panama City will set you back around 27 € per day or 184 € per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Panama City is an economy SUV. The most popular is Compact, 4-5 doors.
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 June.
On average, around 184 €. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Panama City is 13 €.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Panama City for a whole month is 710 €. 

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
Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Panama City.
Most places – Panama City included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 9 € per day. The average price per day is around 32 €.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Hertz, Automarket Rent a Car and Avis offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Yes – van hire is available in Panama City.