Panama

Cheap Car Rentals in Panama from C$ 7

Panama City, Panama
5 Apr — 12 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Panama City, Panama
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Panama car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Panama. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 March 2024.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

C$ 16

Cheapest price per day

C$ 7

What are the car hire rental for popular cities in Panama?

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Panama, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 97 pickup locations in Panama to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 March 2024.

Price

C$ 4 - C$ 17

Out of all the popular cities in Panama, David is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just C$ 4/day. Renting a car in David is 76% cheaper than renting one in Colón where the per day rate is around C$ 17. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Panama to get a rental car in are: Panama City (C$ 6/day), Río Hato (C$ 8/day), and Colón (C$ 17/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Panama City should expect to spend around C$ 6/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Panama is Panama City.

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 29 March 2024.

January

C$ 13

February

C$ 16

March

C$ 17

April

C$ 16

May

C$ 12

June

C$ 16

July

C$ 16

August

C$ 14

September

C$ 13

October

C$ 13

November

C$ 10

December

C$ 13

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Panama is November. The most expensive time to rent a car is March. 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.

Popular car types in Panama

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Panama and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 29 March 2024.

In Panama, there are 159 active rental locations from 24 car rental companies. small car is the cheapest car type to rent in Panama in the past week - currently priced from C$ 7/day. View deals for 5 car types available to rent in this destination:

Economy

Economy

C$ 7+

Compact

Compact

C$ 8+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 9+

Full-size

Full-size

C$ 14+

SUV

SUV

C$ 27+

Minivan

Minivan

C$ 63+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 52+

Mini

Mini

C$ 7+

Compare available car types for rental in Panama

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Panama to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 March 2024.

Small cars

C$ 11 - C$ 21

All Car Types

C$ 23 - C$ 39

To rent a small car in Panama, you would pay an average price of C$ 15/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Panama (~C$ 11/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~C$ 21/day). In fact, September is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Panama. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Panama, renting a small car saves you 49% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Panama small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Panama, you would pay an average price of C$ 27/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Panama (~C$ 16/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 39/day). In fact, May is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Panama. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Panama, renting a medium car saves you 4% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Panama medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Panama, you would pay an average price of C$ 56/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Panama (~C$ 28/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~C$ 97/day). In fact, October is about 51% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Panama. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Panama, renting a large car is 50% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Panama large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Panama, you would pay an average price of C$ 32/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Panama (~C$ 19/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~C$ 50/day). In fact, August is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Panama. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Panama, renting a SUV is 13% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Panama SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Panama, you would pay an average price of C$ 60/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a van in Panama (~C$ 54/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 90/day). In fact, November is about 12% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Panama. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Panama, renting a van is 53% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Panama van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in Panama, you would pay an average price of C$ 48/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Panama (~C$ 33/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 90/day). In fact, November is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Panama. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Panama, renting a luxury car is 41% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Honda FitC$ 7/day
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Honda Fit
Honda FitC$ 7/day
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Honda Fit

Top rental agencies in Panama

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Panama known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Panama. Reviews were last updated on 29 March 2024.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Panama, including those that serve Panama City, Río Hato and David. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.

Hertz

15 locations

Dollar

14 locations

Thrifty

14 locations

Budget

12 locations

Firefly

12 locations

Alamo

11 locations

National

11 locations

Avis

8 locations

Best Panama car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Panama. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Panama with an average daily rate of C$ 42. Data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car rentals in Panama, including locations near Panama City, Río Hato and David. If these deals don't match what you're looking for, not to worry -- deals are updated on a regular basis.
Honda FitC$ 7/day
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5
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A/C
Honda Fit
Honda FitC$ 7/day
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5
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Honda Fit
Nissan VersaC$ 8/day
4
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A/C
Nissan Versa

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Panama, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 March 2024.
  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Panama?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Budget (8.1 rating), Dollar (7.6 rating) and National (6.2 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Panama.

  • What is the most popular car rental provider in Panama?

    When renting a car in Panama, the most popular provider of rental cars among Cheapflights users is Dollar, and with prices around C$ 12/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Dollar is COMPACT, which starts as low as C$ 5/day.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Panama?

    At C$ 9/day, the cheapest car rental price in Panama was found in Albrook. On average, Albrook has the cheapest daily rental car price (C$ 12/day), which is 40% below average price for cities in Panama.

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

    In Panama, drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road.

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Car rentals by fuel type in Panama

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Panama. Deals were last updated on 29 March 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Panama. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 25+

Airport car rentals in Panama
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