Panama City car rentals

Some car rental companies in Panama City which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Thrifty, Alamo and Avis

On average a hire car in Panama City costs C$ 11 per day.

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company in Panama City is Alamo (6.1, 50 reviews).

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$ 4.09 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 49 and C$ 65, depending on the car size.

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

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

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

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

A Compact car rental in Panama City costs C$ 11 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Panama City costs C$ 8 per day, on average.

A Economy car rental in Panama City costs C$ 44 per day, on average.

In Panama City, cars are most frequently rented at Thrifty Tocumen Intl Apt, Panama (2 km from city centre ).

On average a rental car in Panama City costs C$ 74 per week (C$ 11 per day).

On average a rental car in Panama City costs C$ 319 per month (C$ 11 per 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).

Gas in Panama City costs on average 0.78 PAB ($0.78) per liter of gas, which comes out to about 2.95 PAB ($2.95) per gallon of gas in Panama City.

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.