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

Book your car hire in Panama 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around AED 43/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 133% 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 June, with an average daily rate of just AED 44. Conversely, January is the priciest month, averaging AED 80 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 June, with an average daily rate of just AED 44. Conversely, January is the priciest month, averaging AED 80 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 80

February

AED 79

March

AED 66

April

AED 78

May

AED 60

June

AED 44

July

AED 74

August

AED 48

September

AED 64

October

AED 61

November

AED 73

December

AED 69

Which car hire company has the most locations in Panama?

Automarket Rent a Car has 23 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Dollar has the second-highest number of locations in Panama at 19.

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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 18 August 2025.

Thrifty

5.7
Fair
31 reviews•16 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.6

Budget

8.5
Very Good
26 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.3

Dollar

6.8
Okay
6 reviews•19 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.6

National

6.1
Okay
3 reviews•11 locations
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Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.3

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.8

Avis

6.1
Okay
10 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.2

Alamo

5.8
Fair
14 reviews•11 locations
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.4

Hertz

4.6
Mediocre
11 reviews•17 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.0

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

3.9

Ace

3.7
Poor
3 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.3

Overall

3.7

Pick-up/drop-off

4.4

Value

4.6

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Panama, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 August 2025.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Panama?

    The most popular car hire company at Panama is Avis. With prices on FULLSIZE starting at AED 112/day about 69% more people book with Avis than other companies in the country.

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

    At AED 71/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 112/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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