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

Book your car hire in Panama 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around RM 47/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 144% off the average price.

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

At Panama, the best time to rent a car is at June, with an average daily rate of just RM 65. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging RM 100 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Panama, the best time to rent a car is in June, with an average daily rate of just RM 65. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging RM 100 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

RM 91

February

RM 90

March

RM 85

April

RM 100

May

RM 80

June

RM 65

July

RM 83

August

RM 71

September

RM 70

October

RM 73

November

RM 81

December

RM 86

What car do most people hire in Panama?

Compact cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Panama. Economy cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Standard cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar).

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 17.

Top rental agencies in Panama

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Panama known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Panama. Reviews were last updated on 1 July 2025.

Thrifty

5.6
Fair
31 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.6

Budget

8.5
Very Good
26 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.3

Dollar

7.1
Good
6 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.9

Avis

6.3
Okay
9 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.4

National

6.1
Okay
3 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.3

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.8

Alamo

5.7
Fair
15 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.3

Hertz

4.6
Mediocre
11 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.0

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

3.9

Ace

3.7
Poor
3 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.3

Overall

3.7

Pick-up/drop-off

4.4

Value

4.6

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Panama, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 1 July 2025.
  • What side of the road do you drive on in Panama?

    In Panama, drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road.

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