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Cheap Car Rentals in Panama from $12

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 25/5 and drop-off date of 27/5. 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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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Panama?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Panama and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 30 April 2025.

January

$21

February

$23

March

$20

April

$20

May

$18

June

$20

July

$23

August

$20

September

$15

October

$13

November

$18

December

$21

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Panama is October. The most expensive time to rent a car is February. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 30 April 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

8.4
Very Good
25 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.2

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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Overview

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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Overview

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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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 hires in Panama, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 30 April 2025.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Panama?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Fox (10.0 rating), Budget (8.4 rating) and Dollar (7.1 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Panama.

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

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

Van rentals in Panama

Find van hire deals in Panama from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van hires in Panama cost an average of $12 per day. Price data was last updated on 30 April 2025.
Volkswagen Sharan$12/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen Sharan
Found 04/28/25

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