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Panama City car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

AUTOMARKET

Price of petrol per litre

HK$10.04

Average price per day

HK$169

Cheapest price per day

HK$139
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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?

For the best savings on car rentals in Panama City, make your reservation 2 days before pickup. The average price then is just HK$78/day – about 471% less than the yearly average.

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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 8.6/10 with 13 reviews). Fox (rated 8.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
8.6
Fox
Fox
8.0
National
National
6.2
Thrifty
Thrifty
6.2

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

Planning to hire a car in Panama City? September is the cheapest month, costing about HK$71 per day. In contrast, March is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of HK$157. 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$126

February

HK$133

March

HK$157

April

HK$118

May

HK$102

June

HK$86

July

HK$102

August

HK$86

September

HK$71

October

HK$86

November

HK$94

December

HK$126

What car do most people rent 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 Pick-up truck cars (Class Standard Truck 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

8.6
Very Good
13 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.3

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

6.2
Okay
2 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.3

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.1

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 HK$169/day when booking a car hire in Panama City. The absolute best deal a user found was for HK$139/day from Automarket Rent a Car, booked on Sep. 19.

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

    Automarket Rent a Car is one of the top picks in Panama City. They can have you in a hire car for about HK$1,184 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Panama City for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Automarket Rent a Car can potentially be 19% below the average car hire price in Panama City. Check prices and availability for Automarket Rent a Car and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Panama City is on average HK$5,075 a month or HK$169 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Panama City car hire.

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