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Top Tips for Renting a Van in Panama City Beach
- Reserving Panama City Beach van rentals will give you several advantages. They’re easy to travel with, especially when you’re traveling with a large group of friends or family members. Van rentals are spacious enough to bring along any hiking gear, camping gear, bicycles, and all the luggage you may need. Additionally, Panama City Beach van rentals will allow you to travel anywhere you’d like. You can quickly drive to the Shipwreck Island water park, the Conservation Park, and Camp Hellen State Park at your own pace without worrying about transportation fares and bus schedules.
- When you arrive in Panama City Beach, FL, you might arrive on a flight to Panama City Bay County International Airport. This airport has a car-rental center on site. Upon arrival, you can find car-rental counters near the baggage-claim area in the main terminal. The airport offers several car-rental agencies on site, including Alamo, Hertz, Budget, National, and Enterprise. These agencies feature an impressive fleet, so you can carefully choose your perfect van rental. The airport car-rental center is a busy facility, and we recommend making early bookings to avoid waiting in line.
- Driving a rental van in Panama City Beach is easy. Roads have signs and traffic signals whenever necessary, so you’ll be safe if you follow these. All passengers on board the van must have seat belts on while on the road. All kids under four must be seated in car safety seats. Always yield to emergency and police vehicles. Drunk driving is illegal, and vehicles always keep on the right side of the road, while overtaking is better achieved on the left when legal. Always yield to the car with the right of way and pedestrians at stop signs. The speed limit is mostly 30 mph (50 kph) within city limits and averages 50 mph (80 kph) on major roads and highways.
- There is a lot of traffic on principal roads and near the beach in Panama City Beach. Not driving during rush hour on working days will help you avoid traffic jams and other stressful conditions. However, if you must go during rush hour, avoid driving on Highway 79, 231, 331, and 71.
- Book your van rental in Panama City Beach at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- November is typically the cheapest month to rent a van in Panama City Beach, with prices around $85 per day. The most expensive month is March, with average prices of $167 per day.
FAQs About Renting a Van in Panama City Beach
What is the best location to rent van rentals in Panama City Beach?
The best location to book van rentals is the airport for several reasons. First, from the airport, it’s more convenient to rent vans as soon as you arrive. Second, the car-rental center at the airport has several car-rental agencies for travelers to choose from. Additionally, these offer an impressive selection of rental vans. Regardless of where you travel from, these car-rental agencies operate 24/7 for easy pick-ups and drop-offs. Car-rental agencies in the airport that do not have 24/7 services usually provide self-service drop boxes.
What are the best places to park van rentals in Panama City Beach?
Panama City Beach offers several parking options, including street parking and off-street parking options. Off-street parking includes parking lots, hotel parking, and mall parking. The best place to park Panama City Beach van rentals is the city’s parking garages. The city has several parking garages you can utilize, including Sterling Breeze Parking Deck, The Home Depot parking lot, and Shalimar Beach Parking. These parking lots offer plenty of space for your rental van, and you won't have to worry about your van not fitting in the parking lot. Another perk is you shouldn’t have to worry about minor scratches, like you would with street parking.
Which are the best van rental brands to use in Panama City Beach?
Chrysler is the best brand for rental vans in Panama City Beach. Chrysler offers practical, comfortable, graceful models, such as the Chrysler Pacifica. This model comes in a regular V-6 or plug-in hybrid powertrain that can be equipped with optional all-wheel drive. It boasts a spacious cargo capacity, with three rows that fold flat into built-in alcoves. The van is ideal for road trips as well as short drives.
How does KAYAK find such low van rental prices?
KAYAK compares van rental prices from all major car rental companies such as Thrifty, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, Payless and more to find you the best deal.
Panama City Beach Van Rental Company Reviews All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Thrifty
10.0
Wonderful
Read 1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in Panama City Beach
Dollar
8.3
Very good
Read 7 reviewsCleanliness
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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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2021
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They charged me for smoking in the car when I did not. Charge was $400. Very unhappy.8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Mar 2021
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Returned a day earlier and no refund for that day.2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2020
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They could not fulfill your booking.8.8 Very good
Alan, Feb 2020
Pros:
Easy access to counter. staff was very helpful.Cons:
Seats in the Buick Encore were uncomfortable. Adjustments were not adequate.Budget
6.2
Okay
Read 5 reviewsCleanliness
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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10.0 Wonderful
susan, Jan 2024
Economy
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Mar 2021
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
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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.Avis
5.6
Fair
Read 5 reviewsCleanliness
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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9.2 Wonderful
Edna, Oct 2020
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Staff great...drop off easy.Cons:
I forgot to ask for a nonsmokers car .It was a great car.2.0 Poor
Peter, Sep 2020
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TerribleCons:
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 optionsEnterprise Rent-A-Car
2.0
Poor
Read 18 reviewsCleanliness
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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2.0 Poor
Courtney, Sep 2024
Intermediate
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Standard SUV
6.0 Okay
Jimmy, May 2024
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Full-size
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Minivan
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2021
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Fast and friendlyCons:
PriceHertz
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2 locations in Panama City Beach
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Apr 2024
Minivan
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Intermediate SUV
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Nov 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Dec 2021
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2021
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
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The sales rep came thru when airlines delays prevented pickup at the scheduled time.Car rental locations in or near Panama City Beach
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Panama City Beach Van Rental Information
| Pick-up location | Panama City Beach |
|---|---|
| Car types | Minivan |
| Rental locations | 6 |
| Airport locations | 3 |
| Popular agencies | Avis, Hertz, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car |