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Panama car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Panama. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 4 July 2026.

Most popular company

Avis

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

AED 103

Cheapest price per day

AED 38
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Cheapflights insights for Panama car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Panama, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Panama?

Book your car hire in Panama 2 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around AED 37/day on average when booked 2 days ahead, which saves you 162% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Panama?

At Panama, the best time to rent a car is at September, with an average daily rate of just AED 33. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging AED 73 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, the best time to rent a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just AED 33. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging AED 73 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

AED 59

February

AED 62

March

AED 73

April

AED 55

May

AED 48

June

AED 40

July

AED 48

August

AED 40

September

AED 33

October

AED 40

November

AED 44

December

AED 62

What car do most people hire in Panama?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Panama are the following: Economy cars (Hyundai Accent or similar), Intermediate cars (Kia Sportage or similar), and Standard cars (Kia Sportage or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Panama?

Avis has 8 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Automarket Rent a Car has the second-highest number of locations in Panama at 23.

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Top rental agencies in Panama

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Panama known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Panama. Reviews were last updated on 4 July 2026.

Budget

8.4
Very Good
26 reviews•14 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.1

Fox

6.6
Okay
1 review•6 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

6.0

National

6.5
Okay
3 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.3

Avis

6.0
Okay
15 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.3

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.0

Thrifty

5.8
Fair
29 reviews•25 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

5.6

Hertz

4.5
Mediocre
9 reviews•18 locations
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Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

5.8

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

4.0

Europcar

3.8
Poor
5 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

4.1

Comfort

4.2

Overall

3.8

Pick-up/drop-off

3.8

Value

3.8

Ace

3.3
Poor
2 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

4.6

Comfort

4.5

Overall

3.3

Pick-up/drop-off

3.8

Value

4.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Panama, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 4 July 2026.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Panama?

    At AED 50/day, the cheapest car rental price in Panama was found in Panama City. On average, Panama City has the cheapest daily rental car price (AED 97/day), which is 0% below average price for cities in Panama.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Panama?

    Cars travel on the right side of the road in Panama.

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