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

To get the best deal on a rental car in Panama, book about 2 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $18, which is about 24% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Panama?

Thrifty is currently the cheapest car hire company in Panama with deals as low as $5.07/day found in the past two weeks. Automarket Rent a Car is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $5.09/day.

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 $16 per day. In contrast, March is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $35. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$28

February

$30

March

$35

April

$26

May

$23

June

$19

July

$23

August

$19

September

$16

October

$19

November

$21

December

$28

What car do most people hire in Panama?

SUV cars (Mitsubishi Montero Sport, for example) are the most popular in Panama. Economy (Hyundai Accent) and Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Panama.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Panama?

Avis has 8 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Automarket Rent a Car has the second-highest number of locations in Panama at 23.

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Top rental agencies in Panama

Budget

8.4
Very Good
26 reviews•15 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.2

National

6.6
Okay
2 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.4

Thrifty

5.9
Fair
26 reviews•25 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

5.7

Avis

5.7
Fair
17 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.7

Hertz

4.4
Mediocre
10 reviews•18 locations
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Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.0

Overall

4.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

4.0

Europcar

4.1
Mediocre
4 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

4.9

Comfort

4.9

Overall

4.1

Pick-up/drop-off

3.9

Value

4.1

Ace

3.8
Poor
2 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

4.9

Overall

3.8

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

4.4

Automarket Rent a Car

23 locations
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Car rental FAQs

  • 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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