The US Dollar to Costa Rican Colon rate (USD/CRC) matters to anyone sending money, travelling, or trading — the Costa Rican colon is the currency of Costa Rica, a stable Central American economy popular with tourists and expats. The live rate above is the mid-market rate, the real no-markup rate, so you can see exactly what a US Dollar is worth in Costa Rican Colon before you convert or send money.

What moves the USD to CRC rate

The USD/CRC rate is driven by Costa Rica’s central bank policy, tourism and export earnings, remittance inflows, and US dollar strength. Like any exchange rate, it shifts continuously during the trading week and settles over weekends — so the figure you see today may differ tomorrow.

Getting the best USD to CRC rate

• Compare on the amount delivered, not the headline fee.
• For spending abroad, a no-fee travel money card converts near the mid-market rate.
• Understand the mid-market rate and always pay in the local currency to avoid dynamic currency conversion.

Frequently asked questions

What is 1 US Dollar to Costa Rican Colon today?

The live rate is shown at the top of this page and updates daily — the real mid-market rate for USD to CRC, with no markup added.

How much is 100 USD in CRC?

Multiply 100 by the current USD to CRC rate above. The reference table lists common amounts converted at today’s mid-market rate.

What is the best way to convert USD to CRC?

Compare providers on the amount actually delivered. Wise uses the mid-market rate with a transparent fee. A no-fee travel money card is good for spending abroad.