Costa Rica Calling Rates
Calling Costa Rica costs $0.14/min to landlines and $0.38/min to mobiles via Kinvo, plus a one-time $0.05 connection fee per answered call. No subscription, no minimums, credits never expire.
For dialing instructions, see how to call Costa Rica. For number-format and code reference, see the Costa Rica country code page.
About Calling Costa Rica
At $0.14/min to landlines and $0.38/min to mobiles, calling Costa Rica is priced in line with most North America destinations. Mobile rates run more than 2× landline — typical where mobile termination rates from local carriers stay elevated. Add the one-time $0.05 connection fee — charged only when the call is answered — and you have the full cost. No subscription, no monthly minimum, credits never expire.
Cross-border calls within North America are dominated by family ties across the Mexican border, Caribbean diaspora communities in Florida and New York, and US-Canada business and government calls. Time zones align directly with US zones, so calling windows match standard work hours.
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Costa Rica Calling Rates
| Type | Per Minute | Connection Fee | 10 min call | 30 min call | 60 min call |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Landline Fixed-line phone numbers | $0.14 | $0.05 | $1.45 | $4.25 | $8.45 |
Mobile Cell / mobile phone numbers | $0.38 | $0.05 | $3.85 | $11.45 | $22.85 |
Rates are per minute. Connection fee is charged once per call, only when the call is answered. Rates are in USD.
Connection Fee Explained
Kinvo charges a flat $0.05 connection fee per call to Costa Rica. This fee is charged only when the call is answered by the recipient. You are never charged for:
- -Calls that are not answered (no pickup)
- -Calls that reach a busy signal
- -Calls that fail to connect due to network issues
- -Calls you cancel before the recipient answers
For example, a 10-minute call to a Costa Rica landline costs: $0.05 + (10 x $0.14) = $1.45. A 10-minute call to a Costa Rica mobile costs: $0.05 + (10 x $0.38) = $3.85.
How Much Does It Cost to Call Costa Rica?
Pre-computed costs for typical call durations to a Costa Rica landline at $0.14/min and a Costa Rica mobile at $0.38/min, including the $0.05 connection fee.
| Call duration | Landline cost | Mobile cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 minute | $0.19 | $0.43 |
| 5 minutes | $0.75 | $1.95 |
| 15 minutes | $2.15 | $5.75 |
| 30 minutes | $4.25 | $11.45 |
| 60 minutes | $8.45 | $22.85 |
Need a custom estimate? Use the call cost calculator to compare any duration and rate.
Cheaper than Costa Rica Calling Cards
International calling cards advertise low per-minute rates to Costa Rica but pad costs with connection fees ($0.09–$0.99 per call), maintenance fees ($0.50–$2 per week), and per-minute rounding that can double the effective rate. A $10 calling card to Costa Rica typically delivers 60–70% of the advertised minutes after fees.
Cheaper than Your Carrier's Costa Rica Rates
US mobile carriers (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile) charge $1.00–$3.00 per minute for direct-dialed calls to Costa Rica. Their international add-on plans run $10–$15/month and often exclude mobile numbers — meaning a 30-minute call to a Costa Rica mobile on a carrier plan can still cost $30+. The same call on Kinvo costs $11.45.
A common trap: assuming WiFi calling makes international calls cheap. It does not — WiFi calling still bills at carrier international rates. See WiFi calling vs VoIP for international calls for the full breakdown.
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Costa Rica Pricing — Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 30-minute call to Costa Rica cost?
A 30-minute call to a Costa Rica landline costs $4.25 and a 30-minute mobile call costs $11.45. That's $0.14/min × 30 plus the one-time $0.05 connection fee. Shorter and longer durations are in the cost ladder above.
Why is calling Costa Rica more expensive on mobile than landline?
Mobile carriers in Costa Rica charge interconnect fees (mobile termination rates) that exceed fixed-line operators. Kinvo passes the difference through transparently: $0.14/min for landlines vs $0.38/min for mobiles — no surcharge on premium carriers within the same category.
Is Kinvo cheaper than calling Costa Rica with my US phone plan?
In most cases, yes. US carriers charge $1–$3 per minute pay-per-use to Costa Rica. Kinvo starts at $0.14/min with no monthly subscription — a 30-minute call costs $4.25 on Kinvo vs $30+ on a typical US carrier pay-per-use plan.
Are there any hidden fees when calling Costa Rica?
No. The only charges are the per-minute rate and a $0.05 connection fee, billed only when the call is answered. No subscription, no minimums, no surcharges for premium carriers, and credits never expire.
Do Kinvo credits expire?
No. Credits stay in your account indefinitely. No hidden fees, no expiration dates — only what you actually spend on calls is deducted.