Panama City Beach travel guide
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You're Going to Love Panama City Beach
With a population of 12,018, Panama City Beach is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Panama City Beach has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Panama City Beach
Activities
Nature & Outdoor Activities
Other activities
Where to Eat in Panama City Beach
If you’re looking for affordable options, Saltwater Grill - Panama City (11040 Hutchinson Blvd) and Runaway Island (14521 Front Beach Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Panama City Beach
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Panama City Beach in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 44.6 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 7.9″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Panama City Beach, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
How to Get to Panama City Beach
Plane
When flying to Panama City Beach, you’ll arrive at Panama City NW Florida Beaches (ECP), which is located 20 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Panama City Beach include American Airlines, Qatar Airways and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Panama City Beach departs from Killeen and takes around 5h.
Car
Another option to get to Panama City Beach is to pick up a car rental from Pensacola, which is about 138 km from Panama City Beach. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in Pensacola.
Airports near Panama City Beach
Airlines serving Panama City Beach
Where to stay in Panama City Beach
Average rates range from around $267 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $358 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Osprey on the Gulf and Candlewood Suites Panama City Beach Pier.
Where to stay in popular areas of Panama City Beach
Most booked hotels in Panama City Beach
Renting a car in Panama City Beach
Renting a car in Panama City Beach costs $71 per day, on average, or $213 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Dollar, Budget and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Panama City Beach is the Dollar branch at 6300 West Bay Parkway, which is 20 km from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Panama City Beach.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Panama City Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Panama City Beach is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Panama City Beach
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$42/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$44/day