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Cheap Car Hire in Panama from $8
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 with a pick-up date of 1/9 and drop-off date of 30/9. 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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Panama car hires in 2025
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 18 July 2025.
Most common car type | Intermediate |
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Popular car types in Panama
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Panama and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 18 July 2025.
There are, in total, 209 car hire locations in Panama that are operated by 26 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $8/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Panama hire providers:
Economy
$8+
Intermediate
$22+
Full-size SUV
$70+
Mini
$31+
Passenger van
$96+
Luxury
$21+
Premium SUV
$106+
Compact SUV
$47+
Compare car hire deals in Panama by type
Here are the best Panama small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Panama SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Holden Barina$8/day
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Hyundai Accent$12/day
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Nissan March$31/day
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Best car hire deals found in Panama
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Panama. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Panama with an average daily rate of $52. Data was last updated on 18 July 2025.
Holden Barina$8/day
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Hyundai Accent$12/day
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A/C
Toyota Camry$22/day
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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 $12, which is about 4% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Panama?
At Panama, the best time to hire a car is in October, with an average daily rate of just $12. Conversely, February is the priciest month, averaging $22 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 October, with an average daily rate of just $12. Conversely, February is the priciest month, averaging $22 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
$20
February
$22
March
$19
April
$19
May
$17
June
$17
July
$19
August
$20
September
$14
October
$12
November
$17
December
$20
Which car hire company has the most locations in Panama?
Automarket Rent a Car has 23 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Dollar has the second-highest number of locations in Panama at 19.
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 18 July 2025.
Thrifty
31 reviews•17 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.5
Comfort
6.1
Overall
5.6
Pick-up/drop-off
6.1
Value
5.6
Budget
26 reviews•12 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Overall
8.5
Pick-up/drop-off
8.6
Value
8.3
Dollar
6 reviews•19 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.2
Overall
7.1
Pick-up/drop-off
6.7
Value
6.9
Avis
9 reviews•8 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
6.8
Overall
6.3
Pick-up/drop-off
6.0
Value
6.4
National
3 reviews•11 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.2
Comfort
6.3
Overall
6.1
Pick-up/drop-off
5.8
Value
5.8
Alamo
15 reviews•11 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.8
Comfort
6.4
Overall
5.9
Pick-up/drop-off
5.9
Value
5.5
Hertz
11 reviews•17 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.6
Comfort
6.0
Overall
4.6
Pick-up/drop-off
5.3
Value
3.9
Ace
3 reviews•8 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
5.5
Comfort
5.3
Overall
3.7
Pick-up/drop-off
4.4
Value
4.6
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Panama, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 July 2025.
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.