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Panama City car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

ACE

Price of petrol per litre

AED 4.71

Average price per day

AED 61

Cheapest price per day

AED 33
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Cheapflights insights for Panama City car rentals

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

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

To get the best deal on car hire in Panama City, book about 80 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 40, which is about 186% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in Panama City?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Panama City is Budget (rated 8.7/10 with 13 reviews). Fox (rated 8.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
8.7
Fox
Fox
8.0
National
National
6.7
Thrifty
Thrifty
6.2

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Panama City is September, when you can expect to pay AED 37/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Panama City is March (AED 77/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

AED 59

February

AED 62

March

AED 77

April

AED 55

May

AED 48

June

AED 40

July

AED 44

August

AED 40

September

AED 37

October

AED 44

November

AED 48

December

AED 62

What car do most people hire in Panama City?

SUV cars (Mitsubishi Montero Sport or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Panama City. Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Toyota Camry or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Panama City?

Avis has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Automarket Rent a Car has the second-highest number of locations in Panama City at 13.

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Top rental agencies in Panama City

Budget

8.7
Very Good
13 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.4

Fox

3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

National

6.7
Okay
2 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.5

Thrifty

6.2
Okay
7 reviews•14 locations
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.0

Avis

5.6
Fair
15 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

5.8

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.6

Europcar

4.5
Mediocre
4 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.5

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.3

Value

4.5

Hertz

4.4
Mediocre
5 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

5.6

Comfort

5.2

Overall

4.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

4.4

Ace

3.0
Poor
2 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

4.6

Overall

3.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

4.0

Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Panama City?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 61/day when booking a car hire in Panama City. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 33/day from Ace, booked on Sep. 26.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Panama City for a week from Ace?

    From Ace you can hire a car in Panama City from about AED 204 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Panama City?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Panama City it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

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