Which travel eSIM has the lowest trip cost?
The lowest price observed for USD checkout on .
Verdict
Jetpac at $16.00 and Nomad at $16.02 and Ubigi at $16.50 are about the same trip cost for 14d/10GB.
Prices checked:
Requires an eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked phone.
STAT | page=/ | scenario=14d/10GB | result=Jetpac | value=$16.00 | checked=2026-08-23
Trip-cost scenarios
7d/5GB
Prices checked:
| Result | Provider | Selected plan | Trip cost | Direct link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tie | Airalo | Standard 5GB/7d | $10.00 | Check current plans select the 5GB plan |
| Tie | Jetpac | 30-day 5GB/30d | $10.00 | Check current plans select the 5GB plan |
| Tie | Nomad | Nomad 5GB/30d | $10.01 | Check current plans select the 5GB plan |
| Compared | aloSIM | Prepaid 5GB/30d | $11.00 | Check current plans select the 5GB plan |
| Compared | Saily | Fixed 5GB/30d | $11.69 | Check current plans select the 5GB plan |
14d/10GB
Prices checked:
| Result | Provider | Selected plan | Trip cost | Direct link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tie | Jetpac | 30-day 10GB/30d | $16.00 | Check current plans select the 10GB plan |
| Tie | Nomad | Nomad 10GB/30d | $16.02 | Check current plans select the 10GB plan |
| Tie | Ubigi | One-off 10GB/30d | $16.50 | Get this plan |
| Tie | Airalo | Standard 10GB/15d | $17.50 | Check current plans select the 10GB plan |
| Tie | aloSIM | Prepaid 10GB/30d | $18.00 | Check current plans select the 10GB plan |
30d/20GB
Prices checked:
| Result | Provider | Selected plan | Trip cost | Direct link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest | Nomad | Nomad 20GB/30d | $23.04 | Check current plans select the 20GB plan |
| Tie | Airalo | Standard 20GB/30d | $25.00 | Check current plans select the 20GB plan |
| Tie | aloSIM | Prepaid 20GB/30d | $25.00 | Check current plans select the 20GB plan |
| Compared | Saily | Fixed 20GB/30d | $25.73 | Check current plans select the 20GB plan |
| Compared | Jetpac | 30-day 30GB/30d | $29.99 | Check current plans select the 20GB plan |
Will it work when I land?
- Airalo — Declared network(s): SoftBank, KDDI, the networks the provider lists · Source checked 2024-05-11 · Mapping scope: destination-wide · Independent route verification: not performed.
- Holafly — Declared network(s): KDDI, SoftBank, the networks the provider lists · Source checked 2024-05-11 · Mapping scope: destination-wide · Independent route verification: not performed.
- Jetpac — Declared network(s): KDDI, Rakuten, the networks the provider lists · Source checked 2024-05-11 · Mapping scope: destination-wide · Independent route verification: not performed.
- Maya Mobile — Declared network(s): KDDI, Rakuten, NTT Docomo, the networks the provider lists · Source checked 2024-05-11 · Mapping scope: destination-wide · Independent route verification: not performed.
- Nomad — Declared network(s): KDDI, SoftBank, the networks the provider lists · Source checked 2024-05-11 · Mapping scope: destination-wide · Independent route verification: not performed.
- Ubigi — Declared network(s): KDDI, NTT Docomo, the networks the provider lists · Source checked 2024-05-11 · Mapping scope: destination-wide · Independent route verification: not performed.
- aloSIM — Declared network(s): KDDI, the networks the provider lists · Source checked 2024-05-11 · Mapping scope: destination-wide · Independent route verification: not performed.
Fair-use truth
FUP source checked:
- Holafly: 2GB of full-speed data per day on Unlimited unlimited/7d. Evidence level: generic. Fair-use not verified
- Maya Mobile: 3GB of full-speed data per day on Global unlimited unlimited/7d. Evidence level: generic. Fair-use not verified
- Ubigi: 2GB of full-speed data per day on One-off unlimited/30d. Evidence level: generic. Fair-use not verified
Promo
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FAQ
What does the default-scenario comparison show?
The verdict and scenario table show the current canonical comparison.
When were these prices checked?
Prices checked: .
What is not compared?
Not compared on:
- hotspot policy
- 5G access
- KYC
- activation start
- refund terms
Methodology and next comparisons
Read the comparison methodology or download the canonical data.
This page answers a practical question: which travel eSIM costs less for the trip you are actually planning? We track the bill required to cover a week, a fortnight, or a month with the stated data need. Pick the scenario that resembles your stay instead of treating the default view as a universal ranking. A small bundle can be sensible for maps and messages, while a longer working trip may require a very different purchase.
How to read the comparison
A qualifying plan is the least-cost combination we found that meets both the scenario duration and its data requirement; an undersized or prematurely expiring product does not qualify. When a seller labels data unlimited, we show the documented daily full-speed allowance where available, because fair-use rules can reduce throughput after that allowance is consumed. “Fair-use not verified” means we could not attach sufficiently specific evidence to that threshold, so the row is excluded from winner eligibility. A page-level link opens a product family rather than a preselected variant. Select the matching plan and recheck the total: checkout currency, tax, regional merchandising, and short-lived promotions can move the amount. Our weekly price snapshot date appears beside every scenario table.
What the evidence can establish
Travel eSIM shops often resell access to the same local mobile networks. Their meaningful differences are therefore commercial and operational: bundle construction, validity, top-up paths, fair-use wording, activation rules, and the price collected. The declared-network lines reproduce networks named by providers; they are not independent confirmation of reception on your route. Install and activate according to the provider’s instructions before departure, while reliable internet and support access are still available. Your handset must support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked. Keep the primary SIM settings under control as well, especially data roaming and cellular-data switching.
Questions readers ask
Which trip scenario should I use?
Choose the shortest scenario that still covers your whole stay and realistic data demand. If your travel dates or expected usage cross a boundary, use the larger case rather than assuming a small plan can be stretched.
Does a lower trip cost mean better reception?
No. The table compares qualifying purchase cost. Network names are provider declarations, and local performance can vary by place, device, congestion, and roaming arrangement.
Should I buy through the web page or an app?
Our snapshot follows the official web checkout context. An app may show different inventory, currency handling, or promotions, so compare its final basket with the recorded web route before paying.
Do these plans include a phone number?
Do not assume so. Many travel products are data-only. Read the selected plan’s current inclusions if ordinary calls or texts matter to your trip.