Cheap Car Hire in Panama from $8
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Panama with a pick-up date of 22/3 and drop-off date of 31/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Panama car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Panama. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 February 2025.
Most common car type | Standard |
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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 21 February 2025.
January
$20
February
$20
March
$20
April
$17
May
$17
June
$18
July
$20
August
$18
September
$14
October
$12
November
$17
December
$20
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Panama is October. The most expensive time to rent a car is January. 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 hire in Panama and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 21 February 2025.
There are, in total, 176 car hire locations in Panama that are operated by 25 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $8/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from Panama hire providers:
Economy
$8+
Compact
$10+
Intermediate
$17+
Full-size
$48+
People mover
$86+
Full-size SUV
$60+
Mini
$8+
Passenger van
$105+
Compare available car types for hire in Panama
Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire 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 21 February 2025.
Small cars | $7 - $35 | |
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All Car Types | $14 - $55 |
To hire a small car in Panama, you would pay an average price of $19/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Panama (~$7/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$35/day). In fact, February is about 65% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Panama. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Panama, hiring a small car saves you 42% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a medium car in Panama, you would pay an average price of $32/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Panama (~$26/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$136/day). In fact, July is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Panama. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Panama, hiring a medium car saves you 6% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a SUV in Panama, you would pay an average price of $24/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Panama (~$25/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$55/day). In fact, July is about 4% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Panama. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Panama, hiring a SUV saves you 30% 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Top hire agencies in Panama
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Panama known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Panama. Reviews were last updated on 21 February 2025.
Dollar
Hertz
Thrifty
Firefly
Budget
Alamo
National
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Best Panama car hire deals found
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Panama. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Panama with an average daily rate of $35. Data was last updated on 21 February 2025.
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Panama, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 February 2025.
Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Panama?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Fox (10.0 rating), Budget (8.4 rating) and Dollar (7.1 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Panama.
What is the most popular car hire provider in Panama?
The most popular car hire company at Panama is Economy Rent a Car. With prices on MINI starting at $4/day about 50% more people book with Economy Rent a Car than other companies in the country.
What side of the road do you drive on in Panama?
Cars in Panama are to be driven on the right side of the road.