Car rental in Panama City, Panama

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Find cheap car rentals in Panama City

These are the cheapest Panama City car rental prices we found over the next 30 days and are subject to change.

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There are 40 car rental locations in Panama City. Choose the cheapest or easiest now.

The most popular car rental companies in Panama City

Renting a car in Panama City: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car rental companyHertz
Most popular carEconomy, 4-5 doors
Average daily price305 SEK
Best time to book1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Panama City

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Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van rental options in Panama City that have free cancellation. This way, you can score the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Panama City for a whole month

Want to rent a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Panama City avoid costly admin in between pickups by renting out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car rental is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days. Try it now.

Book 1 week in advance

We crunched some numbers and found that most travelers score the lowest daily rate when they book 1 week in advance. The cheapest month to rent a car in Panama City is January.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Panama City, look out for deals with a "full to full" fuel policy, as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

Skip the lines

We call out keyless pickup when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up means no lines. Just show up at your preferred Panama City car rental location, hop in, and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, renting a car in Panama City will set you back around 305 SEK per day or 1.889 SEK per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Panama City is a compact SUV. The most popular is Economy, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car rental companies in Panama City are currently Automarket Rent a Car and Hertz.
Scoring the best car rental deal depends on when you book – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. However, according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Panama City is currently January.
On average, around 1.889 SEK. But the best price we found for a car rental for a week in Panama City is 115 SEK.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to rent a car in Panama City for a whole month is 3.571 SEK. 

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 rental deals with a "full to full" fuel policy as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

We also clearly highlight car and van rental options in Panama City that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car rental 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 transportation 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, and for as long as you want. You'll also be able to discover more outside of Panama City.
Most places – Panama City included – allow people under the age of 25 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 deductible for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 123 SEK per day. The average price per day is around 305 SEK.
Of course. Most major car rental companies like Hertz, Ace Rent a Car and Sixt offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travelers rated Budget as the best overall in terms of experience.
Yes – van rental is available in Panama City.