Travel to Costa Rica
A trip to Costa Rica is excellent for Sun, Bathing, Beachcombing and Enjoying Local Food. Through our services, we help make your trip to Costa Rica both memorable and worry-free.
The price in Costa Rica for a cup of
cappuccino
25-79 SEK
One hour trip with
taxi
74-124 SEK
Largest airports in Costa Rica
San José Santamaria Airport (SJO)
Daniel Oduber Quiros Liberia Airport (LIR)
Quepos Managua Airport (XQP)
Currency information
In Costa Rica, you pay with Costa Rican colón, CRC. Accepted means of payment are both cash and card.
Most used payment method
Cash
Primary currency in Costa Rica
Alternative currency
Plan your trip to Costa Rica
With FOREX, you can prepare and plan your trip to Costa Rica through currency exchange services, booking experiences and activities, and finding flights and travel insurance. Costa Rica offers a rich mix of culture, nature and history. Discover lush rainforests, impressive ruins of ancient civilisations and vibrant cities full of colour and life. Enjoy warm weather, beautiful beaches and blue seas to swim in. The local food culture offers a wide range of flavours, from traditional street markets to sophisticated restaurants.
Things to do in Costa Rica
Experience Costa Rica's scenic beauty through adventures in its national parks, exploring coastlines with pristine beaches or diving in crystal clear waters. Cultural excursions to museums and historical sites reveal the country's rich heritage. Enjoy evenings of live music and dancing that reflect Costa Rica's vibrant city life. Relax and enjoy your holiday in the wonderful warmth and environment that Costa Rica has to offer. Some of the most popular cities and areas to visit in Costa Rica are San José, Guanacaste, Manuel Antonio and Arenal Volcano National Park. The capital of Costa Rica is San Jose. We wish you a fantastic trip to Costa Rica with many happy moments. Have a nice trip!
Book experiences in Costa Rica
FOREX index for Costa Rica
The FOREX Index compares average prices for things like mid-range or three-star hotels, restaurants and taxis.
Time Zone: UTC-6
Average tip in a
restaurant
10 %
FOREX Credit Card
Effective interest rate is 17.19% when paying by e-invoice (20.84% with paper invoice) for a used credit of 20,000 SEK repaid over 1 year (9DEC2024). Creditor: Entercard Group AB (organisation number 556673-0585), 105 34 Stockholm.
No currency exchange fees
Skip the markups and fees on your vacation.
No withdrawal fee outside the EU/EEA
Withdraw cash at no extra cost.
Supplementary travel insurance
90 days of protection for you and your family.