Car hire in Panama City, Panama

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The most popular car rental companies in Panama City

Hiring a car in Panama City: Fast facts

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Most popular car hire companySixt
Most popular carEconomy, 4-5 doors
Average daily price$69
Best time to book 2 weeks before

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Panama City will set you back around $69 per day or $346 per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Panama City is an economy SUV. The most popular is Economy, 4-5 doors.
Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Panama City is currently March.
On average, around $346. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Panama City is $131.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Panama City for a whole month is $1,215. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Panama City, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Panama City that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Panama City.
Most places – Panama City included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is $23 per day. The average price per day is around $69.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Sixt, MEX and NU Car Rentals offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travellers rated Budget as the best overall in terms of experience.
We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Panama City.