Short-term vehicle lease?

[JOHN PARANIUK]

Is there any such thing as a short term vehicle lease in Panama? It would seem like a viable business for people who have residence only part-time or are planning a research trip of a few months and for whom buying a vehicle wouldn’t make sense.

[COUNTRY EXPERT- JESSICA RAMESCH]

Dear John, leasing is very rare here, I don’t know of any company offering short term leasing right now. I don’t know whether or not this would work, but one expat says he placed a “car wanted” ad on craigslist and found someone in Panama willing to take $400 for 18 days. Probably a bit risky.

The easiest way to get around is via taxi (in the city…or buses, planes, ferries to other parts of the country).

I have a little car but I never take it outside the city, I usually hire someone to drive me or fly (or take a ferry if going to Contadora Island).

IL Panama editor Jessica Ramesch

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