Car hire in Panamá, Costa Rica

On average, hiring a car in Panamá will set you back around $100 per day or $711 per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Panamá is an economy crossover (similar to SUVs). The most popular is Fullsize, 4-5 doors.

On average, around $711. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Panamá is $604.

If you're looking for freedom to explore Panamá, 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 Panamá 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 Panamá.

Most places – Panamá 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 $84 per day. The average price per day is around $89.

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

Other travellers rated U-Save 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 Panamá.