Average cost of trip to Panama

A lot of people want to visit Panama and wonder what the budget would be like. Like with any vacation, the cost depends on where you’re flying from, what kind of accommodations you’re looking for and what you want to see or how you want to spend time. We're colleting all these travel costs from other travellers just like you, so you can make a better estimate of the budget for a trip that matches your own preferences.

✈ Cost of flights to Panama from

How much does it cost to fly to Panama? High season for flights to Panama spans from July to August — prepare to pay $890.00 and more for your return flight to Panama. The period from January to June is considered the low season and the average fares for flights are generally cheaper: you can usually get a return flight for about $679.00 on average. And if you're lucky, you can even find a better deal!

🛏 Average prices for accommodation in Panama

How much do hotels charge per night in Panama? High season in Panama runs from June to October. One night in a mid-range hotel during these months costs around $108.00. Low season spans from November to May. You can get a room for a night for as low as $53.00. Some nice bargains are usually also available, especially at the higher end resorts.

AirBnB. Double rooms in AirBnB cost around $83.00 per night, but prices can go up to 30% higher during high season.

🍲 Average prices for food and eating out in Panama

How much does food in Panama cost? The average cost of food and drinks in Panama is B/.0.00 ($0.00) per day for one person. An average street food meal in Panama would cost you around B/.10.08 ($10.07). A sit-in dinner for two people would cost around B/.18.89 ($18.87). Lunch in a mid-range cafe or restaurant would cost you something between the two.

How much do drinks cost? A bottle of water in Panama is around B/.1.84 ($1.84). A soft drink is around B/.1.12 ($1.12) when you buy it in a supermarket. A beer would cost you around B/.2.38 ($2.38) when you buy it in a bar. Alcoholic cocktails in bars and night clubs are B/.5.51 ($5.50) per cocktail.

🏛 Average prices for entertainment in Panama

What are the prices for entertainment and activities in Panama? Guided group tours are approximately B/.25.01 ($24.98) per person. If you want to go on a guided tour and save some cash, try looking for free walking tours in Panama on Tripadvisor.

🚌 Average prices for transport and car rentals in Panama

How much does airport transfer cost in Panama? The average cost of a 20-minute taxi ride is approximately B/.6.73 ($6.72).

☀ Weather in Panama

The hottest season in Panama runs from April to November. The average temperature is around 30 °C. The rainy season is from June to August with average rainfall of 116mm.