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 7 days before your pickup date to maximize your savings. Car rental prices are around ₱713/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 3,872% off the average price.
What is the cheapest rental car company in Panama?
Automarket Rent a Car is currently the cheapest rental car company in Panama with deals as low as ₱4.63/day found in the past two weeks. Thrifty is another inexpensive option with rates as low as ₱4.83/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 ₱681 per day. In contrast, March is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₱1,568. Monthly average rental prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
₱1,439
February
₱1,465
March
₱1,568
April
₱1,285
May
₱941
June
₱941
July
₱1,251
August
₱1,220
September
₱1,008
October
₱681
November
₱812
December
₱995
What car do most people rent in Panama?
The most popular types of cars to rent in Panama are the following: SUV rentals (Nissan Pathfinder or similar), Economy rentals (Hyundai Accent or similar), and Luxury rentals (Toyota Camry 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.
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 October 8, 2026.
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Reviews
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Budget
26 reviews•14 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.6
Overall
8.5
Pick-up/drop-off
8.6
Value
8.3
Recent reviews
2.0
|Jul 2023The worse. They didn’t have my car because they gave it to one’s before I got there. I had to wait 45 minutes for a car to get picked up from another location.
10.0
|Jul 2023The Budget agent got us into the vehicle quickly.
10.0
|Jul 2023The Budget agents at the David airport in Panama got us into the vehicle quickly and we were on our way faster than I thought it would take to get the paperwork done.
10.0
|Apr 2023Great customer service
6.0
|Mar 2023Thé insurance are very expensive
1 out of 9
Budget Locations in Panama
Overview
Locations
National
2 reviews•12 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.2
Overall
7.0
Pick-up/drop-off
6.8
Value
6.8
National Locations in Panama
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Thrifty
26 reviews•25 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.2
Overall
5.9
Pick-up/drop-off
6.2
Value
5.7
Recent reviews
2.0
|Apr 2022It would have been better had the held the car for us. Having no car available because our flight was over 1 hour delayed is a stupid policy
2.0
|Mar 2022They did not have a car for me and I had to get a rental at national that was next door. I ask for a full refund. Since I never received a car
1 out of 9
Thrifty Locations in Panama
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Avis
17 reviews•8 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.3
Comfort
6.0
Overall
5.7
Pick-up/drop-off
5.5
Value
5.7
Recent reviews
2.0
|Sep 2023Staff not really friendly, unmentioned and unexpected cost for liability had to be paid at the counter
10.0
|Sep 2023Great 👍🏾
10.0
|Aug 2023Everything was fine.
1 out of 6
Avis Locations in Panama
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Reviews
Locations
Hertz
10 reviews•18 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.4
Comfort
6.0
Overall
4.4
Pick-up/drop-off
5.5
Value
4.0
Recent reviews
2.0
|Apr 2023It is a fraud. Don't use Hertz in Panama. Go straight to Sixt or other companies.
1 out of 4
Hertz Locations in Panama
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Locations
Europcar
4 reviews•8 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
5.2
Comfort
5.2
Overall
4.3
Pick-up/drop-off
4.1
Value
4.3
Recent reviews
2.0
|Nov 2024They are not in the terminal. I tried calling them three times but no answer. I called Expedia and they also had no luck getting through. I ended up renting from the counter and paid much more.
2.0
|Jul 2024Could not get the car . Nobody answered the phone when I called to be picked-up from the Airport. I rented from another company right at the airport.
2.0
|Jul 2023Terrible. Reserved car was not available. Of erred me two cars.
1 out of 2
Europcar Locations in Panama
Overview
Locations
Ace
2 reviews•8 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.9
Overall
3.8
Pick-up/drop-off
4.0
Value
4.4
Ace Locations in Panama
Overview
Locations
Automarket Rent a Car
23 locations
Automarket Rent a Car Locations in Panama
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Panama, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on October 8, 2026.
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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