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Panama Car Rental Mini Guide

Hiring a car and driving within Panama City is little different from many other south and central american cities. Expect congestion and busy roads and it's no less safe than anywhere else in the region. If you need to drive outside of Panama City, road conditions deteriorate quickly and hiring a 4x4 might be wise. You should also try to avoid driving at night or during the hours of darkness where possible to minimise the risk.

Car hire in Panama is the quickest and cheapest way to get around this Central American country at your liberty. Rhino car hire is constantly on the look out for the best bargains offered by car hire companies such as Sixt, Hertz and Avis and we pass those savings directly on to the customer.

an you drive a hire car from Panama to Costa Rica?

Whilst you can drive from Panama into Costa Rica (subject to border controls), none of the car hire companies in Panama permit international / cross border travel.

Panama Factfile

  • The Panama Canal generates a significant proportion of the countries GDP
  • Is the fastest growing economy in Central America largely thanks to revenue from the Canal
  • Panama City is the capital city

Cheapest car hire in Panama

Suzuki Jimny

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 32.17 EUR/day
Suzuki Jimny

7 Days rental at 225.22 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Jimny

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 32.17 EUR/day
Suzuki Jimny

7 Days rental at 225.22 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Jimny

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 32.17 EUR/day
Suzuki Jimny

7 Days rental at 225.22 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Jimny

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 32.17 EUR/day
Suzuki Jimny

7 Days rental at 225.22 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Jimny

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 32.17 EUR/day
Suzuki Jimny

7 Days rental at 225.22 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Jimny

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 32.17 EUR/day
Suzuki Jimny

7 Days rental at 225.22 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Jimny

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 32.17 EUR/day
Suzuki Jimny

7 Days rental at 225.22 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Jimny

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 32.17 EUR/day
Suzuki Jimny

7 Days rental at 225.22 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Suzuki Jimny

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 32.17 EUR/day
Suzuki Jimny

7 Days rental at 225.22 EUR from 24/07/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai Accent

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 21.74 EUR/day
Hyundai Accent

7 Days rental at 152.19 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Accent

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 21.74 EUR/day
Hyundai Accent

7 Days rental at 152.19 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Accent

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 21.74 EUR/day
Hyundai Accent

7 Days rental at 152.19 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Rio

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 23.49 EUR/day
Kia Rio

7 Days rental at 164.49 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Rio

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 23.49 EUR/day
Kia Rio

7 Days rental at 164.49 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Rio

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 23.49 EUR/day
Kia Rio

7 Days rental at 164.49 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Rio

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 23.49 EUR/day
Kia Rio

7 Days rental at 164.49 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Rio

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 23.49 EUR/day
Kia Rio

7 Days rental at 164.49 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Rio

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 23.49 EUR/day
Kia Rio

7 Days rental at 164.49 EUR from 24/07/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Grand i10

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 22.64 EUR/day
Hyundai Grand i10

7 Days rental at 158.48 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Grand i10

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 22.64 EUR/day
Hyundai Grand i10

7 Days rental at 158.48 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Grand i10

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 22.64 EUR/day
Hyundai Grand i10

7 Days rental at 158.48 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Grand i10

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 22.64 EUR/day
Hyundai Grand i10

7 Days rental at 158.48 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Grand i10

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 22.64 EUR/day
Hyundai Grand i10

7 Days rental at 158.48 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Grand i10

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 22.64 EUR/day
Hyundai Grand i10

7 Days rental at 158.48 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Grand i10

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 22.64 EUR/day
Hyundai Grand i10

7 Days rental at 158.48 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Grand i10

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 22.64 EUR/day
Hyundai Grand i10

7 Days rental at 158.48 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Grand i10

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 22.64 EUR/day
Hyundai Grand i10

7 Days rental at 158.48 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Carnival

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 57.20 EUR/day
Kia Carnival

7 Days rental at 400.46 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Carnival

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 57.20 EUR/day
Kia Carnival

7 Days rental at 400.46 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Carnival

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 57.20 EUR/day
Kia Carnival

7 Days rental at 400.46 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Carnival

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 57.20 EUR/day
Kia Carnival

7 Days rental at 400.46 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Carnival

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 57.20 EUR/day
Kia Carnival

7 Days rental at 400.46 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Carnival

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 57.20 EUR/day
Kia Carnival

7 Days rental at 400.46 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Carnival

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 57.20 EUR/day
Kia Carnival

7 Days rental at 400.46 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Carnival

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 57.20 EUR/day
Kia Carnival

7 Days rental at 400.46 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Carnival

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 57.20 EUR/day
Kia Carnival

7 Days rental at 400.46 EUR from 24/07/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Elantra

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 28.08 EUR/day
Hyundai Elantra

7 Days rental at 196.56 EUR from 24/07/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Elantra

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 28.08 EUR/day
Hyundai Elantra

7 Days rental at 196.56 EUR from 24/07/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Elantra

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 28.08 EUR/day
Hyundai Elantra

7 Days rental at 196.56 EUR from 24/07/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Elantra

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 28.08 EUR/day
Hyundai Elantra

7 Days rental at 196.56 EUR from 24/07/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Elantra

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 28.08 EUR/day
Hyundai Elantra

7 Days rental at 196.56 EUR from 24/07/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Elantra

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 28.08 EUR/day
Hyundai Elantra

7 Days rental at 196.56 EUR from 24/07/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Elantra

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 28.08 EUR/day
Hyundai Elantra

7 Days rental at 196.56 EUR from 24/07/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Elantra

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 28.08 EUR/day
Hyundai Elantra

7 Days rental at 196.56 EUR from 24/07/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Elantra

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 28.08 EUR/day
Hyundai Elantra

7 Days rental at 196.56 EUR from 24/07/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Top tips when hiring a car in Panama

  • Drive on the right-hand side of the road in Panama
  • There are no motorways in Panama, the maximum speed limit if 80km/h
  • Fuel is cheap in Panama, expect to pay around $30 USD to refill an average rental car
  • Mex Rent a Car are the highest ranked car hire company in Panama offering low prices and a wide range of cars
 

Popular car hire destinations in Panama

Laws and rules of the road when driving in Panama

  •  

    R

    Road Driving Side

  •  

    50kph

    Urban speed Limit

  •  

    80kph

    Rural Speed Limit

  •  

    n/akph

    Motorway Speed Limit

  •  

    USD  1.20/Ltr

    Current Petrol Price

  •  

    0mg

    Drink Drive Limit

  •  

    PAB/USD $

    Currency

  •  

    YES

    Tolls

  •  

    21

    Min Rental Age

    16

    Min Driving Age

  •  

    Front and Rear

    Seatbelts

  •  

    Fixed and Mobile

    Speed Cameras

  •  

    Hands Free Only

    Mobile Phones

Compare car rental agents in Panama

Rental Agent
Locations
Rating (/10)
Customer Reviews
Mini (€/day)
Compact (€/day)
Intermediate (€/day)
Standard (€/day)
 Thrifty
9
7.3/10
63
€ 32.17
€ 32.66
€ 42.48
€ 29.04
 Dollar
12
6.0/10
166
€
€ 23.49
€ 28.08
€ 97.64
 National
5
4.9/10
151
€
€ 36.37
€ 37.59
€

Car rental agent statistics in Panama

  • 7.3/10
    Highest rated agent:
    THRIFTY
  • 4.9/10
    Lowest rated agent:
    NATIONAL
  • 380
    Total number of reviews in
    Panama
  • 12
    Most Locations in Panama:
    DOLLAR
  • 7
    Average wait time
    (Min.)
  • 10
    Total rental companies
     

Average prices per day for car hire in Panama

ItemPercent
January€ 43
February€ 45
March€ 40
April€ 40
May€ 41
June€ 46
July€ 42
August€ 43
September€ 45
October€ 51
November€ 52
December€ 48
ItemPercent
January€ 35
February€ 34
March€ 33
April€ 33
May€ 33
June€ 39
July€ 36
August€ 35
September€ 35
October€ 37
November€ 40
December€ 38
ItemPercent
January€ 77
February€ 75
March€ 71
April€ 67
May€ 60
June€ 72
July€ 76
August€ 71
September€ 65
October€ 67
November€ 90
December€ 91
ItemPercent
January€ 59
February€ 63
March€ 55
April€ 54
May€ 54
June€ 60
July€ 54
August€ 51
September€ 58
October€ 70
November€ 75
December€ 68
ItemPercent
January€ 121
February€ 109
March€ 104
April€ 100
May€ 112
June€ 114
July€ 106
August€ 104
September€ 106
October€ 106
November€ 129
December€ 121
ItemPercent
January€ 29
February€ 29
March€ 27
April€ 27
May€ 28
June€ 32
July€ 32
August€ 33
September€ 32
October€ 32
November€ 36
December€ 30
ItemPercent
January€ 71
February€ 67
March€ 64
April€ 63
May€ 64
June€ 74
July€ 72
August€ 66
September€ 69
October€ 72
November€ 79
December€ 78
ItemPercent
January€ 46
February€ 48
March€ 40
April€ 40
May€ 42
June€ 48
July€ 43
August€ 44
September€ 48
October€ 55
November€ 56
December€ 51

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*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices.

Fuel prices in Panama

DieselUnleaded
Jun , 2022

€ 1.15

€ 1.36

Jul , 2022

€ 1.35

€ 1.46

Aug , 2022

€ 1.22

€ 1.35

Sep , 2022

€ 1.16

€ 1.15

Oct , 2022

€ 1.14

€ 1.08

Nov , 2022

€ 1.21

€ 1.13

Dec , 2022

€ 1.04

€ 0.96

Jan , 2023

€ 0.98

€ 0.89

Feb , 2023

€ 1.03

€ 1.01

Mar , 2023

€ 0.93

€ 1.01

Apr , 2023

€ 0.86

€ 0.96

May , 2023

€ 0.79

€ 0.98

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
May , 2023 0.79 0.98
Apr , 2023 0.86 0.96
Mar , 2023 0.93 1.01
Feb , 2023 1.03 1.01
Jan , 2023 0.98 0.89
Dec , 2022 1.04 0.96
Nov , 2022 1.21 1.13
Oct , 2022 1.14 1.08
Sep , 2022 1.16 1.15
Aug , 2022 1.22 1.35
Jul , 2022 1.35 1.46
Jun , 2022 1.15 1.36

Car rental price statistics in Panama

  • € 152.18
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • € 309.12
    Highest daily price:
    Hyundai Santa Fe
  • 447
    Total cars available
     
  • 47
    Most popular model:
    Kia Rio
  • 58
    Location with most cars:
    Panama City - Tocumen Intl. Airport
  • € 21.7 per day
    Cheapest daily price:
    FIREFLY - David - Enrique Malek Intl. Airport
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Car Hire Tocumen Airport
Tocumen Airport
€16.9
 
 
Mini 3 4 1 from €16.9 per day
Compact 5 5 2 from €24.9 per day
Economy 3 5 2 from €23.9 per day