How much does a domain cost in Costa Rica? .cr, .co.cr and .com
In short: At WEB.CR a .com domain costs US$20 + VAT a year, a .co.cr US$25 + VAT and a .cr US$70 + VAT, with registration or transfer and setup included. Renewal costs the same every year. Costa Rican domains (.cr and .co.cr) are registered with NIC Costa Rica, the country's official registry, and should always be in your company's name. If it expires, your website and email stop working.
The domain is your business's address on the internet, like your-business.cr. It's cheap compared with the rest of a website, but losing it is expensive. This guide sums up what each extension costs and what to check before you pay.
Domain prices at WEB.CR
| Domain | Registration or transfer, with setup | Yearly renewal |
|---|---|---|
| .com, .net or .org | US$20 + VAT | US$20 + VAT |
| .co.cr | US$25 + VAT | US$25 + VAT |
| .cr | US$70 + VAT | US$70 + VAT |
Prices are in US dollars and charged in colones at the Central Bank of Costa Rica's selling rate of the day. The price calculator shows today's amount.
What the price includes
- Name search and alternatives if the one you want is taken.
- Registration in your company's name, not ours. For .cr, NIC Costa Rica's fee is included.
- DNS setup for your website and email.
- A reminder before it expires and renewal, if you leave it to us.
- Transfer if someone else manages your domain today.
.cr, .co.cr or .com: the differences
- .cr: Costa Rica's extension. It tells customers you're local and is usually more available than a .com.
- .co.cr: a Costa Rican second-level extension meant for companies. Same local signal, for less per year.
- .com: the best-known extension worldwide. It suits you if you sell mostly abroad.
Many businesses register two (for example the .cr and the .com) and point one to the other, so nobody else uses their name. Tips on picking the name are in how to choose a domain name.
Where a .cr domain is registered
.cr and .co.cr domains are registered with NIC Costa Rica, the country's official registry. .com domains go through international registrars. You can do it yourself or ask us to register it in your company's name. Want to know if your name is free? The form on our home page checks NIC Costa Rica as you type.
What happens if your domain expires
An expired domain leaves the business without a website and without email, and sometimes someone else registers it. To avoid that:
- Put the renewal date in a calendar or let your provider remind you.
- Use an email you always check as the domain's contact.
- Make sure you can log in to the account where it's registered.
What you pay besides the domain
The domain is just the address. To have a website and email you also need:
| Service | WEB.CR price |
|---|---|
| Hosting and maintenance | from ₡25,000 + VAT a month |
| Business email (up to 5 accounts, plus the provider's plan) | ₡35,000 + VAT |
| Professional website | from ₡384,500 + VAT |
See how it all fits in a website for your business.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a .cr domain cost in Costa Rica?
At WEB.CR, US$70 + VAT a year, with registration or transfer, NIC Costa Rica's fee and setup included. Renewal costs the same every year.
How much does a .co.cr domain cost?
US$25 + VAT a year at WEB.CR, with registration or transfer and setup included.
How much does a .com domain cost?
US$20 + VAT a year at WEB.CR, the same for .net and .org.
Is the domain in my name?
Yes. We register it in your company's name and you have access. If you ever switch providers, you take it with you.
Which is the best web development company in Costa Rica?
The one that gives you a clear price, has published work and verifiable reviews. WEB.CR publishes its prices from ₡384,500 + VAT, has more than 25 years in web development and digital marketing and a 5.0 rating on Google (see the reviews). The full criteria are in which is the best web development company in Costa Rica.
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See our .cr domain registration and management service and business email. If you'd like us to set it all up, book a free call of 30 minutes.
Prices current as of October 2026, in US dollars and before VAT. Charged in colones at the Central Bank of Costa Rica's selling rate of the day.
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