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Panama car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Automarket Rent a Car

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

HK$169

Cheapest price per day

HK$139
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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 82 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around HK$67, which is about 437% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Panama?

In Panama, the most affordable car hire company right now is Automarket Rent a Car, offering prices from just HK$4.80/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Thrifty, with rates starting at HK$4.83/day.

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

Planning to hire a car in Panama? 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$145. 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$118

February

HK$122

March

HK$145

April

HK$94

May

HK$86

June

HK$75

July

HK$90

August

HK$78

September

HK$71

October

HK$75

November

HK$82

December

HK$122

What car do most people rent in Panama?

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

Which car hire company has the most locations in Panama?

Avis has 8 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Automarket Rent a Car has the second-highest number of locations in Panama at 23.

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Top rental agencies in Panama

Budget

8.5
Very Good
26 reviews•14 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.3

National

7.0
Good
2 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.8

Thrifty

5.9
Fair
26 reviews•25 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

5.7

Avis

5.7
Fair
17 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.7

Hertz

4.4
Mediocre
10 reviews•18 locations
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Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.0

Overall

4.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

4.0

Europcar

4.1
Mediocre
4 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

4.9

Comfort

4.9

Overall

4.1

Pick-up/drop-off

3.9

Value

4.1

Ace

3.8
Poor
2 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

4.9

Overall

3.8

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

4.4

Automarket Rent a Car

23 locations
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Car rental FAQs

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

    When visiting Panama, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Panama City where rental cars typically will cost around HK$169/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Panama was found in Panama City for just HK$139/day.

  • 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.

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