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Cheap Car Hire in Panama City from $13
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Panama City with a pick-up date of 18/11 and drop-off date of 18/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Panama City
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Panama City and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 16 September 2025.
In Panama City, there are 109 active hire locations from 24 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Panama City in the past week - currently priced from $13/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:
Economy
$13+
Compact
$26+
Intermediate
$20+
SUV
$29+
People mover
$119+
Full-size SUV
$77+
Mini
$46+
Passenger van
$173+
Compare car hire deals in Panama City by type
Here are the best Panama City small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Panama City SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Toyota Yaris$13/day
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Hyundai i20$26/day
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Best car hire deals found in Panama City
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Panama City. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Panama City with an average daily rate of $59. Data was last updated on 16 September 2025.
Toyota Yaris$13/day
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Hyundai Accent$20/day
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Kia Sportage$25/day
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Cheapflights insights for Panama City car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Panama City, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Panama City?
For the best savings on car hire in Panama City, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $11/day – about 13% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Panama City?
In Panama City, the most affordable car hire company right now is Hertz, offering prices from just $9.28/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Europcar, with rates starting at $25.35/day.
What is the best car rental company in Panama City?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Panama City is Budget (rated 8.7/10 with 12 reviews). Dollar (rated 6.5/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Panama City?
Planning to hire a car in Panama City? October is the cheapest month, costing about $12 per day. In contrast, February is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $21. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$20
February
$21
March
$18
April
$18
May
$17
June
$17
July
$18
August
$18
September
$14
October
$12
November
$17
December
$20
Which car hire company has the most locations in Panama City?
Automarket Rent a Car has 13 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Dollar has the second-highest number of locations in Panama City at 12.
Top hire agencies in Panama City
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Panama City known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Panama City. Reviews were last updated on 16 September 2025.
Budget
12 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.8
Overall
8.7
Pick-up/drop-off
8.6
Value
8.3
Dollar
5 reviews•12 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
6.8
Overall
6.5
Pick-up/drop-off
6.7
Value
6.7
National
3 reviews•6 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.3
Comfort
6.3
Overall
6.2
Pick-up/drop-off
6.0
Value
6.0
Thrifty
7 reviews•8 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.9
Comfort
6.4
Overall
6.0
Pick-up/drop-off
6.2
Value
5.9
Avis
8 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.4
Overall
5.9
Pick-up/drop-off
5.7
Value
6.0
Alamo
11 reviews•6 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.3
Comfort
5.9
Overall
5.3
Pick-up/drop-off
5.2
Value
5.1
Hertz
6 reviews•6 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 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
5.9
Comfort
4.6
Overall
3.3
Pick-up/drop-off
3.9
Value
4.6
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Panama City, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 September 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Panama City for a week from Europcar?
Europcar offers hire cars in Panama City for about $231 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Panama City?
Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Panama City.
How much is a car hire in Panama City for a weekend?
Car hire prices in Panama City are typically $0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Economy to save money on your trip to $0. Our users have found prices for Economy car hire in October to be on average $0 per day.