Is Panama City expensive?
An 8-day trip to Panama City costs about $3,145 for 2 people travelling comfortably — roughly $1,572 each, or $393 a day. Done leanly it is nearer $2,100; done well, about $5,176. That includes flights from LAX, lodging, food, getting around and things to do.
Panama · city · beach · history · nature
8 days · 2 adults · October · 3,011 miles each way · Visa-free for US passports (180 days)
October is outside peak season here — lodging is cheaper, but check the weather.
Lean
Hostels and guesthouses, street food, public transport.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $1,062 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $238 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $288 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $112 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $224 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $80 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $2,100 |
| likely $1,680–$2,520 · $1,050 per person · $262 per day · medium confidence | |
Comfortable
Solid 3-star hotels, restaurants, the occasional taxi.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $1,062 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $595 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $608 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $224 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $480 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $80 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $3,145 |
| likely $2,516–$3,774 · $1,572 per person · $393 per day · medium confidence | |
Premium
4-star and up, eating well, taxis and private tours.
| Flightsroundtrip, 2 adults | $1,062 |
| Lodging7 nights, 1 room(s) | $1,250 |
| Food8 days, 2 adults | $1,248 |
| Getting aroundlocal transport | $480 |
| Activitiesentries, tours, a few splurges | $960 |
| Airport transfersboth ends, both ways | $80 |
| Travel insuranceestimate | $96 |
| Total | $5,176 |
| likely $4,140–$6,211 · $2,588 per person · $647 per day · medium confidence | |
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