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What is the cheapest rental car agency in Panama?
The most affordable rental car agency in Panama is Fox. Travellers have found Fox rental cars for as little as C$ 7/day at some locations, which is a cheaper deal compared to the national average price of C$ 19/day. Keep in mind that prices tend to vary depending on your rental car needs.
What is the most popular rental car agency in Panama?
According to our data, Economy Rent a Car is the most popular rental car company in Panama. In the past month, 31% of users selected Economy Rent a Car for their rental car needs. 3 of our users have reviewed their experience with Economy Rent a Car during their stay in Panama, giving the agency an average review of 2.6 out of 10.
What car rental company in Panama has the most locations?
The car rental company with the most locations in Panama is Dollar. They currently have 25 locations that can be found within airports and cities across the country. Not sure what city you want to visit but know that you want to rent a car from Dollar? Panama City is the most popular city to visit in Panama, with 12 Dollar car rental locations.
What is the most popular type of rental car in Panama?
A SUV is the most popular type of rental car for those travelling to Panama. According to our data, 41% of our users preferred a SUV over any other car type. This may be due to the activities they have planned and what the weather conditions are like in their destination city. When renting a SUV in Panama, you can expect to pay C$ 24 per day on average.
Panama car rental deals found on momondo
Find the rental car in Panama that's right for you
Small cars
C$ 11 - C$ 27
All Car Types
C$ 25 - C$ 37
The average price of a small car rental in Panama is C$ 16. The cheapest time to rent a small car in Panama is in February. The price is 32% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 11 per day. A small car rental is typically 50% less expensive than the average rental car in Panama. The average price of a vehicle rental in Panama can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Panama small car rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a medium car rental in Panama is C$ 25. The cheapest time to rent a medium car in Panama is in April. The price is 27% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 19 per day. A medium car rental is typically 19% less expensive than the average rental car in Panama. The average price of a vehicle rental in Panama can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Panama medium car rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a large car rental in Panama is C$ 44. The cheapest time to rent a large car in Panama is in June. The price is 32% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 30 per day. A large car rental is typically 28% more expensive than the average rental car in Panama. The average price of a vehicle rental in Panama can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.
The average price of a SUV rental in Panama is C$ 30. The cheapest time to rent a SUV in Panama is in May. The price is 30% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 21 per day. A SUV rental is typically 7% less expensive than the average rental car in Panama. The average price of a vehicle rental in Panama can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Panama SUV rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a van rental in Panama is C$ 83. The cheapest time to rent a van in Panama is in September. The price is 35% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 55 per day. A van rental is typically 62% more expensive than the average rental car in Panama. The average price of a vehicle rental in Panama can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Panama van rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a pick-up truck rental in Panama is C$ 28. The cheapest time to rent a pick-up truck in Panama is in February. The price is 34% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 39 per day. A pick-up truck rental is typically 10% less expensive than the average rental car in Panama. The average price of a vehicle rental in Panama can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Panama pick-up truck rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a luxury car rental in Panama is C$ 69. The cheapest time to rent a luxury car in Panama is in February. The price is 54% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 32 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 54% more expensive than the average rental car in Panama. The average price of a vehicle rental in Panama can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Panama luxury car rentals found on momondo in the past week.
There was nobody at the counter. I had to Take a taxi from airport to the hotel.
10.0
Wonderful|Jul 2023
Excellent service, great location (Panama City, Via España) comfortable vehicle. I recommend it.
2.0
Poor|Jul 2023
My initial quote for the rental was $155 for a week. Once I arrived at the Thrifty Office in David, Panama and got my bill it was $555.00 They came out wihh all kinds of rules regarding how much yhey would gave to hold on my credit card if didn’t take the “full coverage insurance.” None of g the his was divulged to me at time of reservation. I felt as though I was extorted out of $400 dollars since they knew I was in small towns with my family with very few choices at the time. WILL NEVER USE THRIFTY OR THIS BOOKING AGAIN. Deceitful. If you (KAYAK) wants prove (documentation) which supports my claim, I will gladly send you copies. Olin
2.0
Poor|Feb 2023
I arrived to the Thrifty office showing my email confirmation and there was no car. Their argument was that internet is not reliable. I needed the car so just went to another provider nearby but had to pay double. Don’t book from one day to the other and don’t use Kayak.
10.0
Wonderful|Feb 2023
Great experience
2.0
Poor|Jan 2023
They refused to honor the booking. They insisted they would not rent the car without the CDW, even though this kind of insurance is already provided on my credit card. They pretended the cdw was obligatory by law in Panama but it's not. Liability insurance is, but it was already provided in the quote. I rented a car successfully from Express, who do not try to scam tourists with hidden fees that triple the price of the rental.
Me gustó que fue muy rápida y sencilla la entrega, para mejorar sería la inclusión de la calculadora con el valor del auto con el valor mínimo incluido el seguro obligatorio contra terceros para no tener que llegar a revisar el tema y que salgan valores no estimados
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2023
The vehicle we reserved was a practically new model SUV that met our expectations. Proximity to the airport and helpful staff made the pickup and drop off a pleasant experience.
10.0
Wonderful|Apr 2023
Everything was fantastic!
8.0
Very good|Apr 2023
Overall ok . Would use again
10.0
Wonderful|Apr 2023
Decameron Budget staff are first rate. Small tourist business works well. Fluent in English.
I was astonished with how much the insurance that they require you to have is. It was just about more than the actual rental. This is something that should be told to us when we rent. Knowing beforehand would be very very helpful
2.0
Poor|Jan 2022
worst service ever
1.9
Poor|Jul 2021
Please provide more information regarding what is need to rent the car because for us it was impossible
Be aware of waiting time. Could take a lot longer than in the States. They still have old printers and computers.
2.0
Poor|Feb 2023
The reservation was supposed to be a pick up from airport but the car was not there. I had to take taxi to the city and pick it up from another location. Staff at airport was rude. The vehicle had a broken trunk latch, I had to crawl through the back seats to open it from inside everytime, which was a pain in the a** with all the luggage.
Mandatory insurance costs are not included in the totals displayed online, so the price was ultimately much higher than anticipated. Also, they required renters to make the vehicle spotless inside and out or else pay a cleaning fee. Please also note the rental office is not inside Albrook airport as advertised - it’s not far away, but a bit confusing upon arrival.
2.0
Poor|Mar 2023
When I went to pick up the car they wanted twice the price quoted on Kayak. Something to do with Insurance which I rejected. They insisted there was no choice for me...Panamian law. This should be quoted in the total price by Kayak. Very misleading. I had to pay a $1050 bond, taken from my credit card. Worst of all, when I returned the car, they deducted the rental cost from the bond and promised to refund the rest within 5 days. Instead they charged the amount to my credit card as a debit, not as a credit. I am still fighting for the refund some $US860. Never again.
4.0
Mediocre|Feb 2023
The car was clean. They forced us to buy insurance even though I had it on my credit card. We had to upgrade the car because they didnt have the class car we ordered and they didn't have a car seat for my child.
4.0
Mediocre|Feb 2023
I was giving back the car at the airport on February 19. They never told me the car place would be closed. I showed up with limited time to spare for my flight only to find no one there and no number to call. Rather there was a number, but every time I called nobody picked up Finally, I found somebody back in Chandler at the airport who understood who to call you called spoke Spanish to a number I didn’t know but he had a number and they told me to leave the car and leave the keys in the box in front of the office and have the camera take a picture that’s what I did and I assume and hope that will be no damages because there is no damages. I had no other choice because I had to get a plane. This is not a level of service expected from your company.
10.0
Wonderful|May 2022
It was driven by National Team not Alamo. The car and service were great.
I reserved for one month for Panama for 940 and I my flight was delayed they wanted 2000)!
2.0
Poor|Jan 2023
All ok apart from pricing. Booked one way ride and I was charged extra 200$ just for this. No indication during booking that the price can be so high. I've rented many times with different companies around the globe and always booking price was the one you pay. Minor adjustments such as insurance ok but not 5x more. Knowing this before booking would make me book Avis which had better drop-off location.
2.0
Poor|Feb 2022
Hidden fees! The insurance was much more than any other country ($37 per day) and even though my quote said nothing about a one way fee it was.mandatory and $190. A total rip off!!!
8.0
Very good|Feb 2022
They really push you to get all insurance through them. Even tho we had insurance with our credit card, their deposit went from $1,000.00 to $100.00 if we insured with the car rental company and they said we would not get our deposit back for 2-3 weeks.
Learn everything there is to know about renting a car in Panama so you can be properly prepared for your next trip
What side of the road do people in Panama drive on?
People drive on the right in Panama. If you are travelling to Panama from a country that drives on the opposite side of the road, then this may take some getting used to, especially if you intend to rent a car during your stay.
How good are the roads in Panama?
Panama has a road quality score of 4.6 on a scale of 1 to 7, where 1 is the lowest rated score. This puts Panama at 45 out of 137 countries for road conditions. You may find that depending on where you travel within Panama that the road quality will vary.
What is the drinking and driving limit in Panama?
0.00% is the maximum Blood Alcohol Concentration you can have to legally drive a car in Panama. Both residents and visitors of Panama can face legal penalties for having a BAC higher than this amount. Keep in mind that you must also be at least 18 years of age to consume alcoholic beverages, and it is not recommended to operate a motor vehicle under the influence.
How much does gasoline cost in Panama?
As of last week, the average price of gasoline in Panama was C$ 1.29 per liter. If you’re looking to rent a car on a budget, consider a country with lower fuel prices such as Kuwait which has an average price of C$ 0.48 per liter. Hong Kong is another great country to visit if you aren’t worried about gas prices, which tend to be around C$ 5.06 per liter as of last week.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in Panama?
Prices for cars in Panama are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in Panama?
As of September 2025, there are 216 operators available to choose from for cars in Panama.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in Panama?
Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including Panama. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to rent a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred rental company before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Panama?
To rent a car in Panama, all drivers must have a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.
Why use momondo?
Why should I use momondo to book a car rental in Panama?
Choosing momondo to search for rental cars in Panama makes sense because it is quick and free of charge. We find all the rental car prices and policies, you simply choose what works best for you and your trip.
How does momondo help me find the best car rental deal in Panama?
Once you have performed a search for a car rental in Panama, momondo will show the results and enable you to find the best deal by using our filters; here you can narrow your search down by vehicle type, price, agencies and a multitude of policies that can apply.
Does momondo show car rental deals in Panama with free cancellation?
Yes you can filter specifically for car rental companies in Panama offering free cancellation on momondo.
Can I rent a car with a fair fuel policy in Panama on momondo?
Absolutely! momondo offers this feature when searching for a rental car in Panama.
Can I find a car rental in Panama which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?
You certainly can. momondo has a dedicated filter for enhanced cleaning services for all car rental locations including Panama.
Can I search for rental cars in Panama with unlimited mileage on momondo?
Unlimited mileage is indeed an option momondo offers on rental cars in Panama.
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