Panama City: Private car & driver by the hour with pickup

Summary

Move through Panama City your way, with a local driver and flexible hours

You’ll glide through Panama City in comfort with a private car service per hour — no stress about routes or schedules. Your local driver handles traffic while you focus on meetings or exploring hidden corners. Enjoy cold bottled water, easy hotel pickup and drop-off, and those small moments of city life you’d miss otherwise — the kind you’ll remember long after leaving Panama.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was the cool rush of air as I slid into the back seat — honestly, after five minutes outside in Panama City’s midday heat, it felt like stepping into another world. Our driver, José, greeted me with a nod and a bottle of water (which I clutched like treasure). He asked where to first — my Spanish is shaky but he switched to English without missing a beat. There’s something about having someone who knows every shortcut and side street here; you can just relax and watch the city flicker past the window.

I’d booked this private car service per hour because my meetings were all over town, from Punta Paitilla to El Cangrejo. Didn’t expect to catch so many glimpses of daily life along the way — fruit vendors waving at buses, kids in crisp uniforms darting across Avenida Balboa. At one point we got stuck behind a parade (José just laughed and shrugged: “Panamá!”). The car itself was spotless, cold air humming quietly, and I never had to worry about flagging down a taxi or figuring out which bus went where. For three hours it was just me and José weaving through the city’s pulse.

He pointed out places I wouldn’t have noticed — an old bakery his mother loves near Via España, murals tucked between glass towers. When I tried to pronounce “Cinta Costera” he grinned and corrected me gently (I still probably said it wrong). It wasn’t flashy or fancy, but there was this easy rhythm to letting someone else handle the chaos outside while you focus on your own plans. After my last stop he dropped me right at my hotel door; I almost forgot to grab my second water bottle from the seat pocket.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Private Car Service in Panama City

• Choose pick-up location
• Use car service for chosen hours
• Driver knows Panama City
• End service at hotel or preferred place

Top questions

How many people can use the private car service in Panama City?

The private car service allows up to 3 people per booking.

Is hotel pickup included in this Panama City hourly car service?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included for your convenience.

Can I choose how many hours I need for the private car?

You can book from two up to ten hours depending on your needs.

Is this private car service wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the service is wheelchair accessible.

Are bottled waters provided during the ride?

Bottled water is included with your private car booking.

Can I be dropped off somewhere other than my hotel?

Yes, you can choose any drop-off location within Panama City limits.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off anywhere in Panama City, chilled bottled water waiting in the car, flexible hourly options from two to ten hours, and a friendly local driver who knows every corner of town so you can just sit back and enjoy (or get things done) without worrying about logistics.