How to rent a car in Santa Catalina, Panama?

If you have Santa Catalina on your radar you probably want to check out Coiba National Park.  Also there are several great surfing spots, fine dining and many points of interest to see. The easiest way to get around the area of Santa Catalina is with a private car. 

The short answer to the car rental question is that no business in Santa Catalina rents cars.  The closest agency is in Santiago, the capital of Veraguas. Santiago is almost 2 hours from the town center of Santa Catalina. But read on to discover a smarter alternative — and how you can get a compact car included for free during your Santa Catalina trip.

Rent a Car in Santa Catalina

How to Get a Free Car During Your Santa Catalina Trip

Forget the hassle of renting. When you fly to Lago Bay and book your stay through the Coiba Tour Pack, you get a compact car included for free during your visit. No need to drive to Santiago or deal with rental paperwork.

🛬 Fly in. 🏡 Stay in comfort. 🚗 Drive freely.

👉 Visit this page to learn how the system works and reserve your spot.

Santa Catalina is a long drive from Panama City. (6+ hours in a car rental).  

If you're looking into logistics for your trip to Coiba National Park, you've probably also encountered the option to fly to the Lago Bay Airstrip.  If that is the case, you may want a car for the area but obviously you don't want to backtrack to Santiago just for that. No worries... Lago Bay has you covered with a compact car included with your vacation home accommodations. The simple and classic formula of flying in to your doorstep with your keys waiting for you to get around. Your Coiba tour boat is moored just 15 minutes away.   

Lago Bay can also help facilitate a supply run. Pricemart (Costco) and other major supermarkets in Santiago have select items like cheeses, olives, single malt whisky etc etc etc...that you just can't find near Santa Catalina.  No worries.  Lago Bay can have a list of select items waiting in your vacation home.  This service has just a 10% surcharge added to the grocery bill.  You're all set.

Fly in to Lago Bay for your luxury accommodation.  Have your snacks, drinks and supplies waiting for you.  Move around with a compact car or...if you're with a larger group...our Lago Bay private shuttle.  

Fly in with a charter – Tour Coiba – Visit Santa Catalina (no worries about a car rental).

The flight from Panama City to the Lago Bay Airstrip is 45 minutes as opposed to a full day's drive.  Skip the highway and arrive fresh to your vacation home.  The Coiba adventure tour is a full day of exploration. Relax with the assurance that you have all of the supplies and logistics needed to enjoy your vacation time both before and after your tour to the Coiba Island National Park.

The Lago Bay option for your visit to Coiba and Santa Catalina

1.  Rental Cars in Santa Catalina are not available.

2.  The best way to get to Santa Catalina is to Fly

3.  Combine your flight with a Lago Bay vacation home equipped with a compact car.

4.  Enjoy your time at Coiba and Santa Catalina in the comfort of Lago Bay.  

Learn more about our Coiba Tour Pack and how to get your free car here.