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Cheapflights insights for Panama City car rentals

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

Book your rental car in Panama City 7 days before your pickup date to maximize your savings. Car rental prices are around ₱448/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 3,730% off the average price.

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 12 reviews). Dollar (rated 6.8/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to rent a car in Panama City is October where you can expect to pay ₱448/day on average. The most expensive month to rent a car in Panama City is February (₱783/day on average). The average daily rental 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 rent.

January

₱727

February

₱783

March

₱672

April

₱672

May

₱616

June

₱616

July

₱727

August

₱727

September

₱504

October

₱448

November

₱616

December

₱727

What car do most people rent in Panama City?

The most popular types of cars to rent in Panama City are the following: SUV rentals (Kia Sportage or similar), Intermediate rentals (Hyundai Elantra or similar), and Compact rentals (Kia Sportage or similar).

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

Automarket Rent a Car has 13 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Thrifty has the second highest number of locations in Panama City at 10.

Top rental agencies in Panama City

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Panama City known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Panama City. Reviews were last updated on July 6, 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Panama City, including Budget, Dollar and National. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Budget

8.7
Very good
12 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.3

Dollar

6.8
Okay
5 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

National

6.2
Okay
3 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.3

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Thrifty

6.0
Okay
7 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.3

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.9

Avis

5.8
Fair
7 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.1

Alamo

5.2
Fair
12 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

5.9

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

4.9

Value

5.0

Hertz

4.6
Mediocre
6 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

5.5

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

4.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

3.3
Poor
3 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

4.6

Overall

3.3

Pick-up/drop-off

3.9

Value

4.6

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Panama City, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on July 6, 2025.
  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Panama City for a week from Hertz?

    Hertz is one of the top picks in Panama City. They can have you in a rental car for about ₱3,400 per week on average.

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

    Typically how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Panama City however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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