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Popular car types in Panama

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Panama and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 18 May 2026.
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Economy

Economy

AED 49+

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Compact

Compact

AED 67+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 87+

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People carrier

People carrier

AED 123+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 140+

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Mini

Mini

AED 48+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

AED 196+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 69+

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Cheapflights insights for Panama car rentals

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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 40/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 130% 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 October, with an average daily rate of just AED 31. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging AED 93 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 October, with an average daily rate of just AED 31. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging AED 93 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 72

February

AED 78

March

AED 93

April

AED 79

May

AED 60

June

AED 47

July

AED 77

August

AED 44

September

AED 49

October

AED 31

November

AED 48

December

AED 66

Which car hire company has the most locations in Panama?

Dollar has 37 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Thrifty has the second-highest number of locations in Panama at 24.

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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 May 2026.

Thrifty

5.8
Fair
30 reviews•24 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

5.6

Budget

8.4
Very Good
27 reviews•14 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.1

Dollar

6.6
Okay
5 reviews•37 locations
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.4

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

Alamo

5.9
Fair
13 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.5

Avis

5.8
Fair
14 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.8

Hertz

4.5
Mediocre
10 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

3.6
Poor
6 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

3.9

Comfort

4.1

Overall

3.6

Pick-up/drop-off

3.6

Value

3.6

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 May 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 83/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.

Car rentals by fuel type in Panama

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Panama. Deals were last updated on 18 May 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Panama. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 24+

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