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Compare the Best Travel eSIMs for Global
Prepaid data eSIMs for visitors to Global, every plan ranked by real price per GB. This is not a Global contract or a local SIM. Updated daily.
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Sim LocalOrange Holiday World 100 GBData
100 GB
Valid
31 days
Speed
4G/5G
$93.50
$0.94/GB
10% off with code
All plans 170
🌐 170 plans available · Ranked by real price per GB. We may earn a commission, it never changes the order.
60 GB global (international) travel eSIM valid for 125 days in 142 countries
✓ Instant activation
Data
60 GB
Valid
125 days
Speed
4G/5G
$149
$2.48/GB
20 GB global (international) travel eSIM valid for 365 days in 170 countries
✓ Instant activation
Data
20 GB
Valid
365 days
Speed
4G/5G
$66
$3.30/GB
20 GB global (international) travel eSIM valid for 365 days in 201 countries
✓ Instant activation
Data
20 GB
Valid
365 days
Speed
4G/5G
$66
$3.30/GB
20 GB global (international) travel eSIM valid for 30 days in 201 countries
✓ Instant activation
Data
20 GB
Valid
30 days
Speed
4G/5G
$66
$3.30/GB
300 MB global (international) travel eSIM valid for 3 days in 202 countries
✓ Instant activation
Data
0.29296875 GB
Valid
3 days
Speed
4G/5G
$1
$3.41/GB
Global (international) travel eSIM | 20 GB, 200 mins of local calls, 200 SMS valid for 365 days in 168 countries
✓ Instant activation
Data
20 GB
Valid
365 days
Speed
4G/5G
$89
$4.45/GB
10 GB global (international) travel eSIM valid for 30 days in 202 countries
✓ Instant activation
Data
10 GB
Valid
30 days
Speed
4G/5G
$57
$5.70/GB
10 GB global (international) travel eSIM valid for 180 days in 202 countries
✓ Instant activation
Data
10 GB
Valid
180 days
Speed
4G/5G
$57
$5.70/GB
10 GB global (international) travel eSIM valid for 180 days in 170 countries
✓ Instant activation
Data
10 GB
Valid
180 days
Speed
4G/5G
$57
$5.70/GB
500 MB global (international) travel eSIM valid for 30 days in 80 countries
✓ Instant activation
Data
0.48828125 GB
Valid
30 days
Speed
4G/5G
$3
$6.14/GB
5 GB global (international) travel eSIM valid for 30 days in 201 countries
✓ Instant activation
Data
5 GB
Valid
30 days
Speed
4G/5G
$34
$6.80/GB
5 GB global (international) travel eSIM valid for 60 days in 168 countries
✓ Instant activation
Data
5 GB
Valid
60 days
Speed
4G/5G
$35
$7.00/GB
5 GB global (international) travel eSIM valid for 60 days in 202 countries
✓ Instant activation
Data
5 GB
Valid
60 days
Speed
4G/5G
$35
$7.00/GB
Global (international) travel eSIM | 10 GB, 100 mins of local calls, 100 SMS valid for 180 days in 168 countries
✓ Instant activation
Data
10 GB
Valid
180 days
Speed
4G/5G
$79
$7.90/GB
Global (international) travel eSIM | 10 GB, 100 mins of local calls, 100 SMS valid for 180 days in 168 countries
✓ Instant activation
Data
10 GB
Valid
180 days
Speed
4G/5G
$79
$7.90/GB
3 GB global (international) travel eSIM valid for 30 days in 202 countries
✓ Instant activation
Data
3 GB
Valid
30 days
Speed
4G/5G
$24
$8.00/GB
3 GB global (international) travel eSIM valid for 30 days in 170 countries
✓ Instant activation
Data
3 GB
Valid
30 days
Speed
4G/5G
$24
$8.00/GB
2 GB global (international) travel eSIM valid for 15 days in 202 countries
✓ Instant activation
Data
2 GB
Valid
15 days
Speed
4G/5G
$16.50
$8.25/GB
2 GB global (international) travel eSIM valid for 15 days in 170 countries
✓ Instant activation
Data
2 GB
Valid
15 days
Speed
4G/5G
$16.50
$8.25/GB
Global (international) travel eSIM | 2 GB, 20 mins of local calls, 20 SMS valid for 15 days in 168 countries
✓ Instant activation
Data
2 GB
Valid
15 days
Speed
4G/5G
$17
$8.50/GB
Global (international) travel eSIM | 2 GB, 20 mins of local calls, 20 SMS valid for 15 days in 173 countries
✓ Instant activation
Data
2 GB
Valid
15 days
Speed
4G/5G
$17
$8.50/GB
Global (international) travel eSIM | 1 GB, 10 mins of local calls, 10 SMS valid for 7 days in 168 countries
✓ Instant activation
Data
1 GB
Valid
7 days
Speed
4G/5G
$9
$9.00/GB
Global (international) travel eSIM | 5 GB, 50 mins of local calls, 50 SMS valid for 60 days in 168 countries
✓ Instant activation
Data
5 GB
Valid
60 days
Speed
4G/5G
$50
$10.00/GB
Global (international) travel eSIM | 5 GB, 50 mins of local calls, 50 SMS valid for 60 days in 168 countries
✓ Instant activation
Data
5 GB
Valid
60 days
Speed
4G/5G
$50
$10.00/GB
200 MB global (international) travel eSIM valid for 30 days in 202 countries
✓ Instant activation
Data
0.1953125 GB
Valid
30 days
Speed
4G/5G
$2.34
$11.98/GB
Global (international) travel eSIM | 3 GB, 30 mins of local calls, 30 SMS valid for 30 days in 168 countries
✓ Instant activation
Data
3 GB
Valid
30 days
Speed
4G/5G
$36
$12.00/GB
Global (international) travel eSIM | 3 GB, 30 mins of local calls, 30 SMS valid for 30 days in 168 countries
✓ Instant activation
Data
3 GB
Valid
30 days
Speed
4G/5G
$36
$12.00/GB
Global (international) travel eSIM | 1 GB, 10 mins of local calls, 10 SMS valid for 7 days in 173 countries
✓ Instant activation
Data
1 GB
Valid
7 days
Speed
4G/5G
$15
$15.00/GB
Unlimited GB global (international) travel eSIM valid for 30 days in 170 countries
✓ Instant activation
Data
Unlimited
Valid
30 days
Speed
4G/5G
$159
Unlimited
Unlimited GB global (international) travel eSIM valid for 5 days in 170 countries
✓ Instant activation
Data
Unlimited
Valid
5 days
Speed
4G/5G
$35
Unlimited
Unlimited GB global (international) travel eSIM valid for 3 days in 170 countries
✓ Instant activation
Data
Unlimited
Valid
3 days
Speed
4G/5G
$24
Unlimited
Unlimited GB global (international) travel eSIM valid for 10 days in 170 countries
✓ Instant activation
Data
Unlimited
Valid
10 days
Speed
4G/5G
$64
Unlimited
Unlimited GB global (international) travel eSIM valid for 7 days in 170 countries
✓ Instant activation
Data
Unlimited
Valid
7 days
Speed
4G/5G
$45
Unlimited
Unlimited GB global (international) travel eSIM valid for 15 days in 170 countries
✓ Instant activation
Data
Unlimited
Valid
15 days
Speed
4G/5G
$96
Unlimited
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eSIM Guide: Global
Everything you need to know
Network Quality
● ExcellentTypical Price Range
$1 to $179.99
Network Partners
AiraloGigSkySim LocalNomadMayaSaily
Best For
General travelHeavy data users
Travel Tips
• Verify your device supports eSIM before purchase
• Install the eSIM at home over WiFi before you fly
• Keep your physical SIM in for calls & SMS
What it actually costs
What Global data actually costs
Global travel eSIM prices look random until you convert every plan to one number: the real cost per gigabyte. Here is what that reveals right now.
The cheapest plan at each size, 30 days
| Data | Cheapest provider | Total | Price per GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 GB | Sim Local | $70.25 | $1.41/GB | Get plan ↗🏷 10% off with code ATESIM |
| 20 GB | Airalo | $66 | $3.30/GB | Get plan ↗ |
| 10 GB | Yesim | $33.69 | $3.37/GB | Get plan ↗🏷 15% off with code TRAVELCITY |
| 5 GB | Yesim | $27.88 | $5.58/GB | Get plan ↗🏷 15% off with code TRAVELCITY |
| 1 GB | Airalo | $4.80 | $4.80/GB | Get plan ↗ |
Cost per GB rises from $1.41/GB at 50 GB to $4.80/GB at 1 GB. Buying a little more data than you expect to use is almost always cheaper per gigabyte than buying exactly what you need.
The "unlimited" trap
The same words, unlimited for 30 days, cover a wide price range, and most plans slow down after a daily threshold that the label hides.
| Provider | Unlimited, 30 days | Fair-use cap | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maya | $49.99 | 3 GB/day, then 10 Mbps source | Get plan ↗🏷 10% off with code ATESIM |
| Saily | $59.99 | 5 GB/day, then 1 Mbps source | Get plan ↗ |
| Yesim | $91.77 | Not published | Get plan ↗🏷 15% off with code TRAVELCITY |
| Airalo | $159 | 3 GB/day, then 1 Mbps source | Get plan ↗ |
Unlimited 30 day plans run from $49.99 to $159, a spread of about 218 percent, for a label that means the same thing on paper. Check the daily cap before you buy, especially if you plan to tether a laptop.
How it works
How a Global travel eSIM works
A travel eSIM replaces expensive roaming with a cheap local data plan you activate in seconds. There is no plastic SIM and no airport queue. Roaming with your home carrier can run 6 to 12 dollars a day, so a week easily tops 50 to 80 dollars for service you already pay for at home.
Three things to get right:
- Check your phone supports eSIM before you buy.
- Install the eSIM at home over WiFi, but wait to activate it until you land, because the validity period usually starts on activation.
- Keep your physical SIM in the phone for calls and texts on your normal number.
Methodology
How we rank Global eSIMs
Every plan on this page is sorted by real price per GB (total price divided by included data, normalised to USD), so a cheap-looking 1 GB plan cannot outrank a better-value 10 GB one. We refresh prices daily and only list providers with a track record of activating on arrival. We earn a small affiliate commission when you buy through our links. It funds the price tracking and never changes the order you see.
Frequently asked questions about Global eSIMs
We currently track 170 Global eSIM plans from 7 providers, ranging from $1 to $179.99. All are ranked by real price per GB, so the best value sits at the top.
