Panama City

Cheap Car Hire in Panama City from $24

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Panama City with a pick-up date of 24/5 and drop-off date of 26/5. 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.
Panama City, Panama
2 May — 9 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Panama City, Panama
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Noon

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Panama City?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Panama City and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 25 April 2024.

January

$15

February

$18

March

$20

April

$18

May

$13

June

$18

July

$18

August

$16

September

$15

October

$15

November

$12

December

$15

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Panama City is November. The most expensive time to rent a car is March. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 25 April 2024.
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In Panama City, there are 87 active hire locations from 23 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Panama City in the past week - currently priced from $24/day. View deals for 3 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

$24+

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Compact

Compact

$54+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$66+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$145+

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Mini

Mini

$36+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

$165+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$55+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$55+

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Compare available car types for hire in Panama City

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Panama City to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 April 2024.

Small cars

$1 - $39

All Car Types

$1 - $70

To hire a small car in Panama City, Panama, you would pay an average price of $20/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Panama City, Panama (~$1/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$39/day). In fact, July is about 95% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Panama City. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Panama City, hiring a small car saves you 32% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Panama City small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Panama City, Panama, you would pay an average price of $24/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Panama City, Panama (~$9/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$95/day). In fact, August is about 63% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Panama City. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Panama City, hiring a medium car saves you 18% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Panama City medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Panama City, Panama, you would pay an average price of $35/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Panama City, Panama (~$31/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$156/day). In fact, September is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Panama City. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Panama City, hiring a SUV is 20% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Panama City SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai Accent Hatch$24/day
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Hyundai Accent Hatch
Found 04/23/24
Nissan March$36/day
2
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A/C
Nissan March
Found 04/23/24
Hyundai i20$54/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai i20
Found 04/23/24

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 25 April 2024.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the Panama City area such as Thrifty, Budget and Dollar. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Thrifty

5.8
Fair
42 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.5

Budget

8.4
Very Good
16 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.0

Dollar

6.8
Okay
15 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

6.2

National

5.8
Fair
7 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.5

Ace

5.7
Fair
17 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

5.6

Alamo

5.5
Fair
22 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.1

Avis

4.7
Mediocre
15 reviews•4 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

5.6

Comfort

5.5

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.4

Value

4.7

Hertz

4.4
Mediocre
9 reviews•6 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

5.6

Comfort

5.2

Overall

3.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

3.2

Best Panama City car hire deals found

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 $74. Data was last updated on 25 April 2024.
These are the best deals we've found on car hires in Panama City. Be sure to confirm the details of the deal, such as car type, daily rate, and pickup location.
Hyundai Accent Hatch$24/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent Hatch
Found 04/23/24
Nissan March$36/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan March
Found 04/23/24
Hyundai i20$54/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Found 04/23/24

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 25 April 2024.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Panama City?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Panama City from the following companies over the past two weeks: Hertz ($24/day), Firefly ($36/day), and Dollar ($55/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Panama City?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Budget (8.3 rating), Dollar (7.5 rating) and Ace (6.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Panama City.

  • What are petrol prices like in Panama City?

    The average price of petrol in Panama City is $1.71/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $77 and $111 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Panama City for a week from Hertz?

    Hertz offers hire cars in Panama City for about $215 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Panama City for the best price?

    Booking early can save you upwards of 71% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Panama City.

  • 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 May to be on average $0 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in Panama City?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Panama City is Economy (Volkswagen Polo) based on our Cheapflights data.

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