Panama car rentals

edd

Feb 10, 2005
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Hey, lookin for some advice on renting an suv or van in panama city. I found some for $450-500 for 10 days for a small suv but hoping to do better. Does anyone have experience renting from a local independet rental agency? If so do have contact info?

Any other general advice about panama is also appreciated

thanks
 
Nov 18, 2004
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San Diego
I was down there around 8 yrs ago and there were plenty of car rental agencies around the airport. They are all about the same. If you can help it, make sure you land early or mid-morning and get the fuuuk out of panama city. when your driving long distances you pass through many check points. Keep some small bills ($10s & $20s) close by. The local cops at the check points will stop you and say you were speeding or something. A $20 will get you out and back on the road. It takes about 5 hours to get Santiago and from there you can get to Santa Catalina. Good luck... <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />