How much does a trip to Panama cost?
Typical prices for one traveller, from a hostel bed to a 4-star room. Every line has its source and the date we last checked it.
- Bed$490 35%
- Food$490 35%
- Transport$140 10%
- Sights$280 20%
What a day costs in Panama
Per person, in USD
A mid-range day in Panama costs about $100 per person: $35 for a bed, $35 for food, $10 for local transport and $20 for sights. On a budget the same day is about $33; in comfort, about $270.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightDorm or basic stay / 3-star / 4-star in Panama City · Source | $15 | $35 | $70 |
| Food a dayThree meals in Panama City · Source | $15 | $35 | $70 |
| Transport a dayLocal transport in Panama City · Source | $3 | $10 | $30 |
| Sights a dayOne free sight / Canal visit / guided tour · Source | Free | $20 | $100 |
| A day in total | $33 | $100 | $270 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Tomás Herrera against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
Panama trip cost by length of stay
Per person, before flights
The day rate times the days you stay. Two people sharing a room for a week at mid-range comes to $1,400.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $99 | $300 | $810 |
| 7 days | $231 | $700 | $1,890 |
| 14 days | $462 | $1,400 | $3,780 |
| 30 days | $990 | $3,000 | $8,100 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
Trip cost FAQ
How much does Panama cost per day?
For one person, about $33 on a budget, $100 mid-range or $270 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in Panama?
For one person, about $231 on a budget, $700 mid-range or $1,890 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in Panama?
About $924 on a budget, $2,800 mid-range or $7,560 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is Panama expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in Panama costs about $100. Of the 112 destinations we price, 29 are cheaper and 82 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to Panama?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: $35 of the $100 a day, about 35%.
What do budget, mid-range and comfort mean?
Budget: hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights. Mid-range: a 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day. Comfort: a 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.
What does the calculator leave out?
Flights, shopping, travel insurance, visas and one-off costs such as a rail pass. Prices are for one person in the main city.
Which currency are the prices in?
The local currency of the destination, as we checked it. The calculator can show the total in your own currency at today’s exchange rate.