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

Book your car hire in Panama City 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around RM 36/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 164% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Panama City?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Panama City is Budget (rated 8.5/10 with 13 reviews). Dollar (rated 6.6/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
8.5
Dollar
Dollar
6.6
National
National
6.2
Thrifty
Thrifty
6.0

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

Planning to hire a car in Panama City? September is the cheapest month, costing about RM 36 per day. In contrast, March is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 75. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

RM 63

February

RM 63

March

RM 75

April

RM 51

May

RM 47

June

RM 43

July

RM 47

August

RM 47

September

RM 36

October

RM 43

November

RM 47

December

RM 63

What car do most people hire in Panama City?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Panama City are the following: SUV cars (Nissan Pathfinder or similar), Intermediate cars (Kia Sportage or similar), and Economy cars (Hyundai Accent or similar).

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.

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Top rental agencies in Panama City

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Panama City known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Panama City. Reviews were last updated on 20 April 2026.

Budget

8.5
Very Good
13 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.2

Dollar

6.6
Okay
5 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.9

National

6.2
Okay
3 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.3

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Thrifty

6.0
Okay
8 reviews•11 locations
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.3

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

5.9

Alamo

5.7
Fair
11 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.4

Avis

5.4
Fair
11 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

5.9

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.5

Hertz

4.4
Mediocre
5 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

5.6

Comfort

5.2

Overall

4.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

4.4

Europcar

3.9
Poor
6 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

4.3

Comfort

4.4

Overall

3.9

Pick-up/drop-off

3.9

Value

3.9

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Panama City, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 April 2026.

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

    Hiring a car in Panama City for a week can be a great option for travel. Automarket Rent a Car, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around RM 402/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Panama City?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Panama City for a month is certainly possible.

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