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Panama car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Ace

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

$13

Cheapest price per day

$7
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Popular car types in Panama

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There are, in total, 272 car hire locations in Panama that are operated by 31 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $7/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from Panama hire providers:

Economy

Economy

$10+

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Compact

Compact

$10+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$7+

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SUV

SUV

$12+

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People mover

People mover

$60+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$25+

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Mini

Mini

$7+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

$91+

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Best car hire deals found in Panama

Fiat Panda$7/day
Fiat Panda
Found 09/11/26
MG MG4$7/day
MG MG4
Found 09/11/26
Hyundai Kona$7/day
Hyundai Kona
Found 09/11/26

Cheapflights insights for Panama car hires

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

To get the best deal on car hire in Panama, book about 80 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $15, which is about 10% 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 Thrifty, offering prices from just $8.02/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Ace, with rates starting at $8.26/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, March is the priciest month, averaging $28 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, March is the priciest month, averaging $28 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

$22

February

$24

March

$28

April

$21

May

$18

June

$15

July

$18

August

$15

September

$13

October

$15

November

$17

December

$22

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 hire agencies in Panama

Budget

8.4
Very Good
27 reviews•15 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

4.4
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 hire FAQs

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

    The most popular car hire company at Panama is Thrifty. With prices on SUV starting at $11/day about 33% more people book with Thrifty 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 $13/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Panama was found in Panama City for just $6/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.

Car hires by fuel type in Panama

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$11+

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