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

To get the best deal on a rental car in Panama City, book about 80 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $19, which is about 36% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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 8.6/10 with 13 reviews). Fox (rated 8.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
8.6
Fox
Fox
8.0
National
National
6.2
Thrifty
Thrifty
6.2

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

At Panama City, the best time to rent a car is at September, with an average daily rate of just $18. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging $37 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 City, the best time to rent a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just $18. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging $37 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$28

February

$30

March

$37

April

$26

May

$23

June

$19

July

$21

August

$19

September

$18

October

$21

November

$23

December

$30

What car do most people hire in Panama City?

SUV cars (Mitsubishi Montero Sport or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Panama City. Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Pick-up truck cars (Class Standard Truck or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Panama City?

Avis has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Automarket Rent a Car has the second-highest number of locations in Panama City at 13.

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Top rental agencies in Panama City

Budget

8.6
Very Good
13 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.3

Fox

3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

National

6.2
Okay
2 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.3

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.1

Thrifty

6.2
Okay
7 reviews•14 locations
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.0

Avis

5.6
Fair
15 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

5.8

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.6

Europcar

4.5
Mediocre
4 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.5

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.3

Value

4.5

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

Ace

3.0
Poor
2 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

4.6

Overall

3.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

4.0

Car rental FAQs

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

    Economy Rent a Car is one of the most popular car hire companies in Panama City, offering car hire for around $87 per 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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