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Panama car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Panama. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 14 February 2026.

Most popular company

Dollar

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

$16

Cheapest price per day

$16
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Cheapflights insights for Panama car hires

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 car hire in Panama, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $11, which is about 12% 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 Ace, offering prices from just $5.45/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Thrifty, with rates starting at $6.85/day.

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

At Panama, the best time to hire a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just $13. Conversely, January is the priciest month, averaging $23 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Panama, the best time to hire a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just $13. Conversely, January is the priciest month, averaging $23 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$23

February

$21

March

$18

April

$17

May

$16

June

$16

July

$17

August

$17

September

$13

October

$16

November

$17

December

$23

Which car hire company has the most locations in Panama?

Dollar has 26 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 hire agencies in Panama

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Panama known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Panama. Reviews were last updated on 14 February 2026.

Thrifty

5.8
Fair
31 reviews•18 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

5.6

Budget

8.5
Very Good
26 reviews•14 locations
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Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.2

National

6.5
Okay
3 reviews•11 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.3

Dollar

6.5
Okay
4 reviews•26 locations
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.3

Avis

6.1
Okay
12 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.1

Fox

6.0
Okay
1 review•6 locations
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

5.0

Alamo

5.9
Fair
13 reviews•11 locations
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.5

Hertz

4.7
Mediocre
11 reviews•18 locations
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Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.0

Overall

4.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

4.1

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Panama, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 February 2026.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Panama?

    The most popular car hire company at Panama is Dollar. With prices on SUV starting at $16/day about 33% more people book with Dollar than other companies in the country.

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

    When visiting Panama, it is typically cheapest to hire your car in Panama City where rental cars typically will cost around $16/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Panama was found in Panama City for just $16/day.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Panama?

    Cars in Panama are to be driven on the right side of the road.

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