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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Panama City Beach

  • Nestled along the Florida panhandle, Panama City Beach is a long, narrow strip that stretches over 13 miles along the Gulf of Mexico. Having a vehicle during your visit gives you greater access to key areas, autonomy, and reduced commuting time. While the city does operate the Bay Town Trolley, the trolley has either limited or no service on holidays and doesn’t operate on Sundays or late at night. Panama City Beach car rentals ensure that you’re not restricted by public transportation and that you have the flexibility to travel on your schedule.
  • If you’ve secured a car rental in Panama City Beach, you can collect it at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (PFN). At the airport, there are several rental car companies present, including Alamo, Budget, Hertz, Enterprise, and Avis, to name a few. Desks for the rental companies can be found on the right and left of the terminal as you exit the building. The parking garage is directly outside across the West Bay Parkway.
  • When heeding navigation guidance in Panama City Beach from your rental car’s GPS, you’ll want to have a clear sense of the major expressways. Two primary roads run along the coast of Panama City Beach: Old State Route 30, which is also known as Front Beach Road, and US Highway 98, which is also known as the Panama City Beach Parkway and sometimes referred to as State Road 30-A. Both Front Beach Road and the Panama City Beach Parkway run east and west across the island area and both connect Panama City Beach with Panama City. Take care to yield to pedestrians along the Front Beach Road, as it’s an active crossing for beachgoers.
  • Since car rentals in Panama City Beach are a great way to access various parts of the beach-side town, rentals tend to be a popular option. There are only two major roadways and the streets can become quite congested, particularly around rush hours, between 6:30 am and 8:30 am, and 4 pm and 6pm. During peak vacation times, like holidays and Spring Break, if you’re visiting spots in Panama City Beach, you may want to aim to get to your destination earlier in the day, before the traffic gets too heavy and parking spots fill up. During off-peak seasons, like mid-autumn, you’ll find less crowding.
  • Book your car hire in Panama City Beach at least 3 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price

FAQs about car hire in Panama City Beach

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Panama City Beach?

    Since Panama City Beach is tailor-designed for outdoor adventure and sun, you may find that SUVs are suitable for your trip, since they tend to offer additional cargo space and legroom. However, if a convertible is an available option, you may want to rent one to soak up some more sun along with your drives.

  • What’s the speed limit in Panama City Beach?

    Across the United States, drivers can expect residential areas to have speed limits anywhere around 25mph to 35mph, and the same is true in Panama City Beach. You can expect Front Beach Road to have an average speed limit of about 40mph and, because Panama City Beach Parkway is a highway, you can expect the speed limit to be between about 55mph and 65mph.

  • Where are the best places to park in Panama City Beach?

    There are several parking lots along Front Beach Road that provide direct access to the beaches. The variant lots offer various levels of accommodations—on the far east of Panama City Beach, you’ll find smaller lots that have free parking, but no restrooms. For more amenities, try close to Shalimar Beach, where you’ll find larger parking lots with well-maintained restrooms, or by public beach access #64, where you’ll find wooden steps and walkways available to improve accessibility. These spots are also free.

  • How much is the price of fuel in Panama City Beach?

    The average price of fuel in Panama City Beach is £2.86 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £34 and £46, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Panama City Beach?

    Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Panama City Beach.

  • Which car hire agencies are at NW Florida Beaches airport (ECP)?

    Car hire companies onsite at NW Florida Beaches airport include Avis and Budget.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at NW Florida Beaches airport (ECP)?

    Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from NW Florida Beaches airport to off-airport locations include Dollar, Avis and Budget.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Panama City Beach?

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

  • How much does a Mini car hire cost in Panama City Beach?

    A Mini car hire in Panama City Beach costs £46 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Panama City Beach?

    An Intermediate car hire in Panama City Beach costs £32 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in Panama City Beach?

    A Standard car hire in Panama City Beach costs £47 per day, on average.

  • Should I get insurance when hiring a car in Panama City Beach?

    Most car hire providers in Panama City Beach offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Panama City Beach, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

Panama City Beach car hire reviews and directory 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car hire booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Thrifty

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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Panama City Beach

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Locations in Panama City Beach

6300 West Bay Parkway

+1 877 283 0898

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes and Yes

1 out of 1

Dollar

8.3

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.1

Value for money

8.2

One location in Panama City Beach

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6300 West Bay Parkway

+1 866 434 2226

Monday08:00 - 22:30
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

They charged me for smoking in the car when I did not. Charge was $400. Very unhappy.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Returned a day earlier and no refund for that day.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

They could not fulfill your booking.

8.8 Very Good

Alan, Feb 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Easy access to counter. staff was very helpful.

Cons:

Seats in the Buick Encore were uncomfortable. Adjustments were not adequate.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, May 2022

KAYAK
Long wait at rental counter to pick up car. Fast easy return in parking lot.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2021

KAYAK
My car was ready upon arrival and the staff were very friendly and helpful.

1 out of 3

Budget

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.3

Value for money

6.5

2 locations in Panama City Beach

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731 North Highway 231

+1 850 769 2449

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8027 Front Beach Road

+1 850 234 3551

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10.0 Wonderful

susan, Jan 2024

Economy

KAYAK
The Budget location employees went over and above to make the car rental experience a good one. We added a second driver with no problem and dropping the car off was expeditious. I received an email receipt immediately after bringing the car back. All and all a very positive experience.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff are hard to reach, not very knowledgable, and not very professional. They like to argue and leave you feeling like they have no intention of helping you. They need to be re-trained, other rental companies have much better staff. By a long shot.

Cons:

Your computer system is horrible for keeping track of reservation information. Your staff needs a huge attitude adjustment, they are rude! Your reservations are too inflexible to allow me to make necessary changes. Your reservations does not keep track of the request to drop off at a different location. Your phone system is inadequately staffed, and the staff in my pick up location never answers their phone. They do not like to work.

2.0 Poor

Katie, Jul 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

The car we reserved was not available. We were told it would arrive the next day and it didn’t. This delayed our trip and ultimately forced us to make a reservation with a different company at a much higher cost.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2022

KAYAK
No cars available, AFTER I already booked it on line. How are you going to be in a resort town on an event weekend and not have e ough cars. You know demand is going to be high. Why not bring in some cars from other areas?

10.0 Wonderful

Nancy, Nov 2021

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Fast and easy pickup and drop off. Friendly staff.

1 out of 2

Avis

Cleanliness

5.7

Comfort

5.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.3

Value for money

5.5

2 locations in Panama City Beach

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731 North Highway 231

+1 850 914 3090

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8027 Front Beach Road

+1 850 235 6945

Monday07:30 - 17:30
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9.2 Wonderful

Edna, Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff great...drop off easy.

Cons:

I forgot to ask for a nonsmokers car .It was a great car.

2.0 Poor

Peter, Sept 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Terrible

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The office did not accept my interim license despite the website saying such licenses were accepted. I was stranded in a strange city with no where to go. In my hour of need, I was betrayed and staff were not helpful, if not rude. They take a reservation, but they do not hold a reservation. Seinfeld got it right. These rental companies will be shadows of their former selves because they do not understand something so simple as do not betray your customer. Do not lie to your customer. Do not strand your customer in a strange city with no options

1.9 Poor

Melinda, Sept 2021

KAYAK
After making a reservation, they didn't have a car. I explained I had a family emergency I needed to get back home to. I was just told them not having a car was due to an internet communication issue. When searching for another rental,, their location came up as having several cars available, so I went back in to ask, just to make sure. Not once did they look at the computer to see if there was availability, and, as I was walking out, I heard the two employees laughing. Very inconsiderate, unprofessional staff.

10.0 Wonderful

Alyssa, Jul 2021

KAYAK
The car they gave me was very comfortable, gas was filled and when I dropped it off, the receipt was exactly what I signed up to pay. No hidden fees that I noticed. Great experience overall.

6.0 Okay

sue, Jul 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Car was clean, drop off was very quick.

Cons:

Pick up was terrible. Waited in line for over an hour and with only one customer service rep. Easily took 10 minutes on average with each customer.

1 out of 2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

2.0

4 locations in Panama City Beach

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1104 W 15th St

+1 850 872 9206

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2024 W 23rd St

+1 850 747 1110

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557 Richard Jackson Blvd

+1 850 234 5796

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6300 West Bay Pkwy

+1 833 740 1725

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2.0 Poor

Courtney, Sept 2024

Intermediate

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I had made a last-minute rental reservation the evening before I needed a car. The next morning, I was in an Uber 5 minutes away from the Enterprise when I got a call from the staff saying they actually don't have any cars available. The staff did everything they could for us - gave us advice and tried calling another nearby location to see if they had cars - so this is not on them at all. The system simply shows there are cars available when there aren't, and that should be rectified immediately. Thankfully we were able to find a Hertz that had literally one single car left, because the entirety of Panama City was sold out of cars and we would have been stranded, unable to get home.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
I like how enterprise location at the airport was still able to accommodate me even though I had picked a location near the airport.

6.0 Okay

Jimmy, May 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
The staff was very friendly and prompt but the car was very dated, smelled and pulled right when driving.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Full-size

KAYAK
Checking and checking out was a breeze! I would use Enterprise again.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2023

People carrier

KAYAK
Excellent and efficient drop-off.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Fast and friendly

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Price

1 out of 6

Hertz

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2 locations in Panama City Beach

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2106 W 15th Street

+1 850 913 9112

Monday08:00 - 22:30
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9998 Hutchison Blvd

+1 850 235 0833

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2024

People carrier

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Hertz operates different businesses under the same name. I accidentally made the reservation at a hertz location not at the airport. At the airport counter the hertz rep could find my reservation but said it was with a different hertz organization and he couldn’t transfer it or help to rent me a minivan. It was 8:30 at night, and the other store was closed. I have my family of 7 (5kids) at an airport with no transportation. I will never rent from hertz again. Period.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Always great with Star!! She takes such great care of us

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Nov 2022

KAYAK
Having to pay a one way fee when the company has offices in both locations

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2021

KAYAK
Customer service was outstanding! They made renting a car enjoyable. Great price, great car, great service. I was very happy with the experience.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Car was really nice.

Cons:

When I rented I could have sworn it said I was renting from the Panama City Airport but not so. We had to take a cab to the Hertz location somewhere in the middle of town. Airport Hertz said there was no way to change it. It was logistically challenging. Kayak or Hertz should do a better job of clarifying that the rental is not at the airport.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

The sales rep came thru when airlines delays prevented pickup at the scheduled time.

1 out of 7

95 travellers who hired a car in Panama City Beach gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.9

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Good to know

Most popular car type

Mini

When to book a car hire in Panama City Beach

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Car hire insurance in Panama City Beach

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver

Some Panama City Beach car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Panama City Beach.

Deductible

Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a non-deductible option to your Panama City Beach car hire.

Panama City Beach car hire information

Pick-up locationPanama City Beach
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Airport locations2