Take your pick from a range of premium vehicles and even specify if you would feel more comfortable with an automatic, as we have those too. For your peace of mind we can offer road side assistance, navigation systems and additional driver cover where necessary. Just click through to the bookings area to take your pick from our useful add-ons.
Which Type of Car is Best for Me?
When you book car hire in Panama, we will always give you plenty of choice when it comes to choosing a class of vehicle.
- If you will be driving in the city for most of your trip, then compact cars will get you from A to B fast.
- For excursions into the incredible Panamanian countryside, 4x4s are the ideal choice, there's plenty of leg room and space for huge amounts of luggage.
- When your stay is all about eating up the miles, a saloon will keep you comfortable on those long city to city journeys.
- Groups of 7 or 9 people can go for a minibus to travel together in style.
What are the Driving Licence Requirements?
To hire a car in Panama, both the driver and the person arranging the rental must have a current driving license. If your license is printed in any language other than the Roman alphabet, for example, Cyrillic, Arabic or Japanese, you'll also need to present a valid international driving license. When you pick up your car, please remember to also bring a passport and another form of ID.
Are There any Age Restrictions?
The minimum age for drivers in Panama is 21, for some classes of vehicle you will need to have held the license for a year, for others it's two years. You can check these requirements in the booking area of our website, where we have also created a menu showing models of car and the age requirements for each. If you are unsure, please feel free to give us a call for up to date information on restrictions. People under 25 are considered young drivers, and a daily surcharge will apply if they will be using a rental vehicle.
Credit Card Payment
You can pay for car hire deals in Panama using most major international credit cards, these are: MasterCard, Visa, Eurocard and American Express. You can also pay using cash, or a Sixt Car Express Service card, along with a credit card. For each of these payment options, the driver must be a named account holder and the card should be brought to the vehicle pick-up location.
Accidents
Sometimes accidents happen, and if you are involved in any kind of collision during your car hire in Panama, it's important to inform the tourist police, on 511 9260. You can also give our team a ring on 507 269-7498 for further support and assistance.