Car rental in Panama

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Panama car rental at a glance

Most popular providerAutomarket Rent a Car
Most popular carCompact, 4-5 doors
Pick-up points
Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentSeptember
Best time to bookLess than 1 week before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Panama could cost, we've pulled prices from Panama City.

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Cities in Panama

Take a look at the different cities in Panama you can set off from. You could find a great price somewhere less traveled.

Find the cheapest time to rent a car in Panama

The cheapest month to rent a car in Panama is September, when the average cost per day is $575. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is June, when the average cost per day is $640. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Panama is July.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Panama could cost, we've pulled prices from Panama City.

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Car rental in Panama: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Panama, but you won't necessarily need "extra" insurance. Different car rental companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.

To rent a car with most companies in Panama, you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.

Our travelers' best-rated car rental company in Panama is Avis. You can rent a car with them for $840 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Avis, you can dig deeper here.

The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Panama depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid driver's license, ID, and passport. Once you’ve booked a car rental in Panama, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.

It’s easy to rent a car in Panama. First, you need to decide where in Panama you want to pick up your car.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.

You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.

You may need a credit card to rent a car in Panama. It all depends on which car rental company you choose.

It depends where in Panama you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Panama City. On average, it costs $762 per day to rent a car there. The lowest price we could find is $102 per day.