Panama City travel guide
Panama City Tourism | Panama City Guide
You're Going to Love Panama City
With a population of 36,484, Panama City is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Panama City has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Panama City
When to visit Panama City
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Panama City in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 44.6 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 7.9″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Panama City, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
How to Get to Panama City
Plane
When flying to Panama City, you’ll arrive at Panama City NW Florida Beaches (ECP), which is located 16 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Panama City include Delta, American Airlines and Southwest. The shortest domestic flight to Panama City departs from Austin and takes around 1h 50m.
Car
Another option to get to Panama City is to pick up a car rental from Pensacola, which is about 95 miles from Panama City. You’ll find branches of Turo and Ace, among others, in Pensacola.
Airports near Panama City
Airlines serving Panama City
Where to stay in Panama City
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn & Suites and Comfort Inn and Suites Panama City North. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Panama City, with prices from $51 to $862 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Panama City are about 6% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Panama City
Most booked hotels in Panama City
Renting a car in Panama City
Renting a car in Panama City costs $67 per day, on average, or $269 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Alamo, Budget and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Panama City is the Hertz branch at 6300 West Bay Parkway, which is 16 miles from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 19% more expensive than at Panama City NW Florida Beaches.
Expect to pay $4.77 per gallon in Panama City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.24 and $76.31. The most frequently booked car type in Panama City is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.