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Panama car rentals in 2025
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 26 August 2025.
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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?
To get the best deal on a rental car in Panama, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around HK$55, which is about 422% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Panama?
Planning to hire a car in Panama? June is the cheapest month, costing about HK$62 per day. In contrast, February is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of HK$109. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
HK$102
February
HK$109
March
HK$86
April
HK$82
May
HK$66
June
HK$62
July
HK$70
August
HK$74
September
HK$70
October
HK$66
November
HK$82
December
HK$98
What car do most people rent in Panama?
SUV cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Panama. Full-size cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Luxury cars (Kia Optima or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Panama?
Dollar has 25 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Automarket Rent a Car has the second-highest number of locations in Panama at 23.
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 26 August 2025.
Thrifty
31 reviews•16 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.6
Comfort
6.0
Overall
5.7
Pick-up/drop-off
6.1
Value
5.6
Budget
26 reviews•12 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Overall
8.5
Pick-up/drop-off
8.6
Value
8.3
Dollar
6 reviews•25 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.0
Overall
6.8
Pick-up/drop-off
6.4
Value
6.6
National
3 reviews•11 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.2
Comfort
6.3
Overall
6.1
Pick-up/drop-off
5.8
Value
5.8
Avis
10 reviews•8 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.9
Comfort
6.6
Overall
6.1
Pick-up/drop-off
5.9
Value
6.2
Alamo
14 reviews•11 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.8
Comfort
6.3
Overall
5.8
Pick-up/drop-off
6.0
Value
5.4
Hertz
11 reviews•17 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.6
Comfort
6.0
Overall
4.6
Pick-up/drop-off
5.3
Value
3.9
Ace
3 reviews•8 locations
Overview
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 26 August 2025.
What side of the road do you drive on in Panama?
In Panama, drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road.