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Car rental in Panama

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Car rental companies in Panama

Alamo
Hertz
Budget
Thrifty
Avis
Europcar
Fox
Sixt
National

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Top rated car rental companies in Panama

Based on genuine ratings and reviews from travelers

Thrifty
Panama
8.5, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Excellent, How previous travelers rated Thrifty, 983 reviews
Customer ratings
  • Value for money
  • Helpfulness
  • Pick-up speed
Hertz
Panama
8.3, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Very good, How previous travelers rated Hertz, 196 reviews
Customer ratings
  • Value for money
  • Helpfulness
  • Pick-up speed
Alamo
Panama
8.2, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Very good, How previous travelers rated Alamo, 565 reviews
Customer ratings
  • Value for money
  • Helpfulness
  • Pick-up speed
Sixt
Panama
8.1, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Very good, How previous travelers rated Sixt, 601 reviews
Customer ratings
  • Value for money
  • Helpfulness
  • Pick-up speed
Budget
Panama
8.0, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Very good, How previous travelers rated Budget, 503 reviews
Customer ratings
  • Value for money
  • Helpfulness
  • Pick-up speed
Avis
Panama
7.3, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Good, How previous travelers rated Avis, 588 reviews
Customer ratings
  • Value for money
  • Helpfulness
  • Pick-up speed
National
Panama
7.0, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Good, How previous travelers rated National, 40 reviews
Customer ratings
  • Value for money
  • Helpfulness
  • Pick-up speed
Europcar
Panama
6.6, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Okay, How previous travelers rated Europcar, 184 reviews
Customer ratings
  • Value for money
  • Helpfulness
  • Pick-up speed
Fox
Panama
6.5, Scored out of 10, guest rating
Okay, How previous travelers rated Fox, 79 reviews
Customer ratings
  • Value for money
  • Helpfulness
  • Pick-up speed
Ratings indicate the average score across the country. Service may vary by location.

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Car rental in Panama: things to know

Frequently asked questions

Based on the average daily cost of $33, a week will cost about $234.
Based on the average daily cost of $33, a month will cost about $1,004.
Premium is the most popular car group to rent in Panama, followed by SUV and medium.
On average, renting a premium car in Panama costs $39 a day.
On average, renting a SUV in Panama costs $39 a day.
On average, renting a medium car in Panama costs $24 a day.
Based on our bookings, there are at least 14 car rental companies available in Panama, including these:
In the past 6 months, 14 rental companies were offering the cheapest rates for premium car on our site:
  • Routes for an average daily price of $24
  • National for an average daily price of $26
  • Ace Rent a Car for an average daily price of $28
Our users often pick up their car in these locations:
It's usually possible to return rental cars to a different location, but it depends on each company’s policy and might cost extra. The most popular brands in Panama that allow one-way rentals are Thrifty, Alamo, and Hertz.
20% of our customers usually book a car last minute for an average price of $36 a day, but the cheapest time to book is 7 months in advance for an average price of $30 a day.
We make it easy to find a rental that’ll fit your needs. Here’s what we offer:
  • Huge selection of cars – from compact vehicles to SUVs
  • Support in 30+ languages
  • Free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up time on most bookings.

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