Car Rental in Panama City, United States

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

Our data shows that September is the cheapest month to rent a car in Panama City. It’s around $70 per day in September, compared to the yearly average of $96 per day.
Cheapest month avgSeptember • $70
Yearly avg price$96

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There are 41 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

Hertz
National
Avis
Alamo
Thrifty
Turo

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

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Volkswagen Jetta is the most popular car to hire in Panama City, with prices starting from $60 per day. The Toyota Corolla and similar models are also popular drives in Panama City.
Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Jetta25% chose this
Toyota Corolla
Toyota Corolla14% chose this
Hyundai Venue
Hyundai Venue12% chose this
Mazda CX-50
Mazda CX-507% chose this
Most popular carVolkswagen Jetta
Why?Comfortable, practical, good value

Panama City's cheapest car hire providers

Hertz has the cheapest car hire in Panama City right now, with prices from $60 per day. You'll save an average of $34 per day when you book with them.
Hertzfrom $60 per day
Dollarfrom $67 per day
Thriftyfrom $107 per day
Turofrom $108 per day
Cheapest providerHertz
Book with them to save around$34 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 companyHertz
Most popular carCompact, Open Air All Terrain
Average daily price$130
Best time to bookLess than 1 week before

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Panama City will set you back around $130 per day or $826 per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Panama City is a compact SUV. The most popular is Compact, Open Air All Terrain.

The cheapest car hire companies in Panama City are currently Turo and Alamo.

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 September.

On average, around $826. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Panama City is $419.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Panama City for a whole month is $2,651. 

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 $64 per day. The average price per day is around $116.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Hertz, National and Avis offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated Dollar as the best overall in terms of experience.

We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Panama City.