Our Service
With our services on offer for car rental in Panama, we provide a diverse selection of car categories and our fleet of rental vehicles can accommodate a variety of travel needs. We also offer numerous add-ons to help you customize your rental vehicle. Take a look at our recommended extras such as additional drivers, child seats, and GPS. Please note that Third Party Insurance (TI) is mandatory in Panama. If you do not want to purchase TI you will have to provide written proof at time of pick up that your credit card car rental insurance is valid in Panama for the type of vehicle being rented.
Which vehicle class is right for me?
- Sedans and compact cars can be the right choice for those staying in mostly urban areas.
- SUVs are better suited to a range of roads, and for family travels we suggest a minivan or station wagon.
- Some of our rent a car in Panama branches even offer 12-15 seater passenger vans.
Driver's license
Renters and drivers must have a valid driving license. If your license contains letters from a non-Roman alphabet (i.e. Japanese, Arabic or Cyrillic), you must also present an international driving license. Upon collection a valid ID card or passport will also need to be presented.
Age restrictions
To rent a car in Panama with Sixt the driver must be 21 years of age or older and have had a driver's license for at least one year. For certain larger-sized vehicles, the minimum age may be 25 years or older. Those under 25 incur a a young driver surcharge of $5.00 per day with our car rental in Panama.
Payment Methods
It is possible to pay using all major international credit cards, including Eurocard/Mastercard, American Express, and Visa. Cash payments are also accepted. Diners Club cards as well as prepaid and debit cards are not accepted. The renter must be the owner of the card in use.
Accidents
Please note the following emergency numbers for Panama, should your rental car be involved in an accident: Directory Assistance (102), Ambulance (103), Fire (103), Police (104) and Emergencies (911). If any damage to the rental car occurs please notify Sixt immediately and during the rental period. You will also need to fill out the accident report form that is enclosed with your vehicle's documents.