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Popular car types in Panama

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Economy

Economy

₱1,514+

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Compact

Compact

₱1,405+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

₱2,250+

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Full-size

Full-size

₱1,622+

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SUV

SUV

₱2,144+

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Minivan

Minivan

₱4,466+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₱4,112+

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Mini

Mini

₱1,419+

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Cheapflights insights for Panama car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Panama, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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

Book your rental car in Panama 6 days before your pickup date to maximize your savings. Car rental prices are around ₱709/day on average when booked 6 days ahead, which saves you 4,001% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest rental car company in Panama?

Ace is currently the cheapest rental car company in Panama with deals as low as ₱6.70/day found in the past two weeks. Routes Car & Truck Rentals is another inexpensive option with rates as low as ₱6.74/day.

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

Planning a car rental in Panama? October is the cheapest month, costing about ₱628 per day. In contrast, March is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₱1,514. Monthly average rental prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₱1,416

February

₱1,413

March

₱1,514

April

₱1,265

May

₱925

June

₱925

July

₱1,234

August

₱737

September

₱938

October

₱628

November

₱785

December

₱1,068

What car do most people rent in Panama?

The most popular types of cars to rent in Panama are the following: SUV rentals (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar), Economy rentals (Hyundai Accent or similar), and Intermediate rentals (Hyundai Elantra or similar).

Which car rental 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

8.4
Very good
27 reviews•14 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.2

National

6.7
Okay
2 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.5

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

6.4

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.7

Hertz

4.5
Mediocre
9 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

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

3.3
Poor
2 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

4.6

Comfort

4.5

Overall

3.3

Pick-up/drop-off

3.8

Value

4.0

Automarket Rent a Car

23 locations
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Car rental FAQs

  • 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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