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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 42/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 146% off the average price.

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

At Panama, the best time to rent a car is at October, with an average daily rate of just RM 33. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging RM 90 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 October, with an average daily rate of just RM 33. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging RM 90 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 76

February

RM 83

March

RM 90

April

RM 84

May

RM 64

June

RM 50

July

RM 79

August

RM 49

September

RM 53

October

RM 33

November

RM 51

December

RM 70

What car do most people hire in Panama?

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

Which car hire company has the most locations in Panama?

Dollar has 37 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Thrifty has the second-highest number of locations in Panama at 24.

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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 10 May 2026.

Thrifty

5.8
Fair
30 reviews•24 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

5.6

Budget

8.4
Very Good
27 reviews•14 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.1

Dollar

6.6
Okay
5 reviews•37 locations
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.4

National

6.5
Okay
3 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.3

Alamo

5.9
Fair
13 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.5

Avis

5.8
Fair
14 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.8

Hertz

4.5
Mediocre
10 reviews•18 locations
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Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

5.8

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

4.0

Europcar

3.6
Poor
6 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

3.9

Comfort

4.1

Overall

3.6

Pick-up/drop-off

3.6

Value

3.6

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Panama, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 May 2026.

  • 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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