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Panama car hires in 2026

Most popular company

MEXRENTACAR

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

£19

Cheapest price per day

£5
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Popular car types in Panama

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At £5/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Panama in the past week. Out of 31 car hire agencies operating in Panama, there are, in total, 271 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

£5+

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Compact

Compact

£6+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

£5+

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Full-size

Full-size

£6+

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People carrier

People carrier

£22+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

£18+

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Mini

Mini

£5+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

£30+

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Best car hire deals found in Panama

Fiat Panda£5/day
Fiat Panda
Found 09/28/26
Peugeot 2008£5/day
Peugeot 2008
Found 09/28/26
MG 3£5/day
MG 3
Found 09/29/26

Cheapflights insights for Panama car hires

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

To get the best deal on car hire in Panama, book about 80 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around £8, which is about 43% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Panama?

Looking to hire a car in Panama? GREEN MOTION had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only £6.06/day. Sixt also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at £6.20/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 £8 per day. In contrast, March is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of £16. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

£12

February

£13

March

£16

April

£11

May

£10

June

£8

July

£9

August

£8

September

£8

October

£9

November

£10

December

£13

What car do most people hire in Panama?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Panama are the following: Full-size cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar), Passenger van cars (Class Full-size Van or similar), and Economy cars (Hyundai i10 or similar).

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 hire agencies in Panama

Budget

8.5
Very Good
26 reviews•14 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.3

National

7.0
Good
2 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.8

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 hire FAQs

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

    The most popular car hire company at Panama is Avis. With prices on FULLSIZE starting at £24/day about 174% more people book with Avis than other companies in the country.

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

    At £13/day, the cheapest car hire price in Panama was found in Panama City. On average, Panama City has the cheapest daily rental car price (£22/day), which is 0% 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.

Car hires by fuel type in Panama

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

£7+

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