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Cheap Car Rentals in Panama

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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 $18, which is about 5% cheaper than the typical rate.

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

Planning to hire a car in Panama? September is the cheapest month, costing about $28 per day. In contrast, April is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $38. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$36

February

$34

March

$32

April

$38

May

$32

June

$28

July

$31

August

$36

September

$28

October

$28

November

$30

December

$33

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.

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Top rental 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 15 June 2025.

Thrifty

5.6
Fair
31 reviews•17 locations
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Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.6

Budget

8.5
Very Good
26 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.3

Dollar

7.1
Good
6 reviews•17 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.9

Avis

6.3
Okay
9 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.4

National

6.1
Okay
3 reviews•11 locations
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Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.3

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.8

Alamo

5.7
Fair
15 reviews•11 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.3

Hertz

4.6
Mediocre
11 reviews•17 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.0

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

3.9

Ace

3.7
Poor
3 reviews•8 locations
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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 hires in Panama, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 June 2025.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Panama?

    Cars travel on the right side of the road in Panama.

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