Panama City car rentals from C$ 7/day

Fortunately for travelers, all sizes of vehicles will be comfortable to drive on the roads of Panama City. SUVs, coupes, compacts, and sedans can all be found on the road here so travelers really have their pick. However, if you plan on exploring the older parts of the city by car, it may be worth renting a smaller vehicle as the streets can become a bit narrow at times.

The speed limit in built-up areas and urban zones in Panama City typically ranges from 30 km/h (19 mph) to 50 km/h (31 mph). In towns and on local roads the speed limit goes up to 60 km/h (37 mph), while on highways the speed limit goes from 100 km/h (62 mph) to 120 km/h (75 mph).

Private parking garages and lots are reliable options for drivers who are sticking to the busier parts of town. In calmer areas such as residential districts, streetside parking is a more popular option. Drivers should note, though, that many businesses will have private parking lots and garages for their customers to use.

On average a rental car in Panama City costs C$ 17 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at NU Car (C$ 7/day), Economy Rent a Car (C$ 7/day) and Fox (C$ 7/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Economy Rent a Car Hotel Riande Airport, Ave. Domingo Diaz, Tocumen null (17 kilometers from city center).

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Panama City. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Panama City is C$ 4.85 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 58 and C$ 78, depending on the car size.

Intermediate (Hyundai Tucson or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Panama City.

Car rental companies onsite at Tocumen Intl airport include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Ace, Thrifty, Alamo, Dollar, Economy Rent a Car, Sixt and Firefly.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Tocumen Intl airport to off-airport locations include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Ace, Thrifty, Alamo, Dollar, Economy Rent a Car and Sixt.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

An Intermediate car rental in Panama City costs C$ 33 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Panama City costs C$ 23 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Panama City costs C$ 15 per day, on average.

In Panama City, cars are most frequently rented at Fox Europcar, La Alborada Sector Sur (18 km from city centre ).

On average a rental car in Panama City costs C$ 122 per week (C$ 17 per day).

On average a rental car in Panama City costs C$ 524 per month (C$ 17 per day).

Major rental car companies like Budget, Enterprise, and Avis have offices in several locations within Panama City where you can rent your car of choice. Car rental offices located at Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) are highly rated compared to those in any other location. Among travelers looking for cheap car rentals in Panama City, PTY is an ideal place for them to rent their preferred car.

Panama City Beach Scottish Festival, which happens annually in March, causes notable disruptions to the city’s traffic. Unless it is necessary to come to the city and rent your car during this period, you can consider utilizing the cheap car rental in Panama before or after this festival.