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Top tips for hiring a car at Tocumen Airport, Panama
- One of the best things about car rental at Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) are the number of transportation options that are available to get you from the airport to the center of the city. The problem with some of these options is that if you are traveling with a large group that has a lot of luggage it can be somewhat onerous to try to travel by these means of transportation. On top of that, if you're planning a longer visit to this area constantly paying for transportation to get you from place to place can start to add up quickly. That is what makes renting a car here such a convenient and affordable option.
- A nice feature of flying to this airport is that there are no less than about 10 rental car companies that have an operation here offering car rental at Panama City Tocumen International Airport. There are some local companies as well as all the major rental car brands most travelers would be familiar with. All the rental car companies have customer service counters within the terminal buildings in the arrival hall near the baggage claim area. All the cars for rent can sit in the parking lots that are adjacent to the terminal building.
- When you are ready to return your car rental at Panama City Tocumen International Airport the process is quite simple. As you approach the airport on Avenida Domingo Diaz you should keep an eye out for the ample signage directing to the rental car area. Once there, park in an appropriate location for your rental car company, lock your car, and then drop your contract and your keys in the dropbox for a contactless drop-off option. If you do need to speak to somebody about your rental, the staff is generally available from early in the morning until well into the evening to assist you.
- Because this is such a popular tourist destination, you'll often find that Panama City Tocumen International Airport car rental can be difficult during the weekend and holiday periods when people are doing a lot of traveling. This will especially be true on Friday afternoons when a lot of people may be arriving for weekends.
- Book your car hire at Tocumen Airport, Panama at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car at Tocumen Airport, Panama
What is a good choice for a type of car to rent while I'm here?
Because you can expect consistently warm weather in this area and because there's so much to see you do while you're here, renting a convertible is a great option to soak in all this amazing part of the world has to offer. If you've brought the entire family with you for a vacation, a better choice would be a minivan or an SUV to get all of them and all of your stuff around in style and comfort.
What type of documentation is required to rent a car at this airport?
When you rent a car at this airport you need to provide the rental car company with a valid driver's license from your country of origin. When you use this method for a rental you can rent the car for up to 90 days without any additional requirements. If you plan on renting a car for more than 90 days, you will need to obtain a national license. If the license in question is not in English or Spanish, you also need to present an International Driving Permit for your rental.
What kind of amenities will I find in the rental car area at this airport?
One of the great things about having all the rental car customer service counters inside of the terminal building of the airport is that travelers will find all the amenities they would expect to find at any major airport. As such, at this airport travelers should expect to find plenty of restroom facilities, ATMs, currency exchange services, electronic charging stations, restaurants and cafés, retail stores, duty-free shops, as well as pharmacy and luggage storage services.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Tocumen Airport, Panama?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Tocumen Airport, Panama to off-airport locations include Ace, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Economy Rent a Car, Hertz, MEXRENTACAR , National, and Sixt.
Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport car rental reviews and directory All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Budget
8.1
Very Good
Read 7 reviewsCleanliness
8.8
Comfort
9.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.1
Value for money
7.6
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Full-size
10.0 Wonderful
JAIRO, Sep 2023
Economy
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2023
Passenger van
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2023
Mini
8.0 Very Good
Avi, Apr 2023
Intermediate SUV
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Mar 2023
Economy
Dollar
7.0
Good
Read 4 reviewsCleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.0
Value for money
7.3
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10.0 Wonderful
Andries, Nov 2020
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Navigation options10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2024
Compact
6.0 Okay
Maria, Jun 2022
2.0 Poor
Roger, Jan 2022
National
6.4
Okay
Read 2 reviewsCleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.5
Value for money
5.9
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7.2 Good
Marcos, Feb 2020
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The pickup/drop off could not have been any closer to the business, it was great.Cons:
Upfront pricing would have been appreciated. The price you get quoted is GREAT...come to find out it is not the case at all. It is actually 3/4 times more expensive (normal price for US rental). The quote is only for the car BUT you have to get insurance, from Panama (no third party insurance companies outside of country are accepted). So, what started off as a $81 total price for 5 days turned into a $240 price tag AND I had to cancel the third party insurance I purchased (still waiting for my reimbursement).2.0 Poor
Junior, Jan 2022
Avis
5.7
Fair
Read 4 reviewsCleanliness
6.5
Comfort
6.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.7
Value for money
6.0
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2024
Premium
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sep 2023
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Sep 2023
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Afraz, Aug 2023
Compact
Thrifty
5.0
Fair
Read 5 reviewsCleanliness
5.8
Comfort
5.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.2
Value for money
5.0
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4.0 Mediocre
Brad, Jan 2020
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Easy drop-offCons:
The insurance cost was outrageous (125% of the rental cost) and was not listed at the time of booking.2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Dec 2019
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The insurance is a gimmick4.4 Mediocre
Anonymous, Dec 2019
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Not frendly Was Trying to bill me a lot moreCons:
They don't accept American car insurance companys. That what i was told at the counter. By a ver rude woman. Wich wanted to charge me more 4 times the reservation price. Be careful with the tricks they use.2.0 Poor
Javier, Mar 2022
2.0 Poor
Adriana, Jan 2022
Ace
4.6
Mediocre
Read 2 reviewsCleanliness
6.6
Comfort
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.3
Value for money
4.6
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jan 2024
Supplier choice
2.0 Poor
Steve, Dec 2023
Compact
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Tocumen International Airport
+507 236 5777
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jan 2024
Full-size SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jan 2024
Passenger van
2.0 Poor
Elias, Dec 2023
Luxury SUV
7.6 Good
Michael, Aug 2020
Pros:
The staff once in the office were very friendly and efficientCons:
The pick up line was very long. Waited ~60 min outside before seeing an agent The car had sand on the rig like it had just been to a beach.2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Nov 2019
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Staff was friendly but reservation is not available when booked the same day. I was quoted a different price on Kayak and at the counter was 15x higher. Total BS2.0 Poor
Michael, Jan 2022
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Tocumen Intl Airport
+507 270 0355
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Apto. Intl De Tocumen
+507 260 0000
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2.0 Poor
Amilcar, Dec 2019
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They did not have a single car to honor my reservationCons:
Synchronize the Kayak reservations with the internal system. So that they don’t offer for lease what they don’t have5.6 Fair
Sven, Dec 2019
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The mendetory insurance was added at the airport and we not listed when we reserved the car. We ended up paying +100%One location in Panama City Tocumen Intl Airport
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Tocumen International Airport
+507 238 4142
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6.0 Okay
D, May 2021
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Professional Staff. Car was ready on arrival. Easy pick up and drop off. Clean vehicle.Cons:
Mechanical issues with vehicle. For some bizarre reason the outside of the windshield remained fogged up on humid and rainy days. Always had to have the windshield wipers on. Electrical issues with the infotainment center and fuel gage. After fill up gage would show about 85% full, after driving through about a quarter tank of gas the gauge would show full. 25% markup on tolls using the E-pass. Wanted to charge me Collision Insurance, but I declined because I was covered by my credit card, so they applied a different insurance that costs the same.2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2023
Passenger van
1.9 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2021
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2.0 Poor
Lachlan, Jan 2024
Compact SUV
2.0 Poor
Natalie, May 2021
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NothingCons:
They dont have cars at the airport and dont pick up at the location. No buses, no transportation. We had take an Uber to get to the site but by the time we came - our car was not even ready. There is no cancellation policy or any service at all. 0 attention to a client.2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Economy
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2023
Full-size SUV
1.9 Poor
Michael, Aug 2021
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Hotel Riande Airport, Ave. Domingo Diaz, Tocumen
+507 266 1557
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4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Standard SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Mar 2022
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jan 2022
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Via Tocumen 1
+507 321 6350
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Tocumen, Between Pan American Highway and Av. Domingo Diaz, 0819-09190, Panamá
+507 6983 1916
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El Cangrejo Calle D Edf
+507 397 5116
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Frente al Aeropuerto, Av. Domingo Díaz, Tocumen, Panamá. Punto de reunión: Saliendo por la Puerta 3 (P3) y puerta 4 (P4) pasillo hacia los estacionamientos.
+507 833 6993
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Europcar, La Alborada Sector Sur
+1 800 225 4369
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La Alborada Sector Sur
+86 10 6064 1387
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