

Using Uber and other transportation apps is a safe, simple, and affordable way to get from the airport to Panama City. This “taxi hack” will require some bargaining power and you can expect to pay $10-$15 depending on how good your Spanish and negotiating skills are. It’s a little confusing how to get to the main road from the airport as a pedestrian, but you can follow the steps I have listed in this article.

You can save at least half the cost of the official taxi rate by simply walking to the main road and hailing a cab off the street from there. Tipping the taxi drivers at the end of your ride is also not necessary. Walk to the taxi stand located outside yourself to grab a cab for $30 to a destination within Panama City ( other rates can be found here). Don’t bother with these guys because all they will do is carry your bags 5 feet over to the taxi pickup area and then rudely ask for a tip. The most traditional way people get from the airport to Panama City is by taxi, and this costs $30 for 1-2 people and a bit more for 3-4. After you get your luggage off the baggage claim and exit the doors to the pickup area, there will be a few guys yelling if you need a taxi. Here are five easy ways to get from the Tocumen airport to your hotel in Panama City… Taxi ($30) It is located about 20 km from the center Panama City, and there are a few options available for easily getting to the city, taking approximately 25 minutes. The Tocumen International Airport is the main airport in Panama, and you most likely will be flying into this one. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Pinterest Email
