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India eSIM: prices from Airalo, Holafly and Yesim compared
Prices checked on October 30, 2026. Prices in US dollars, as the providers show them to English-speaking customers.
India, 7 days, at least 5 GB: cheapest matching plan per provider, followed by more plans.
$2.20 per GB · top-up possible · hotspot yes
$2.60 per GB · top-up possible · hotspot yes
$5.64 per day · no top-up · hotspot 500 MB/day
An eSIM for India starts at $3.10 (1 GB / 30 days at Yesim). Below are all 59 plans from Airalo, Holafly and Yesim, sorted by price, with the price per GB.
Price by amount of data for India
| Provider | 1 GB | 3 GB | 5 GB | 10 GB | 20 GB | Unlimited, 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airalo | $41 GB / 3 days | $8.503 GB / 3 days | $135 GB / 7 days | $22.5010 GB / 7 days | $36.5020 GB / 15 days | $39.507 days |
| Holafly | - | - | - | - | - | $39.507 days |
| Yesim | $3.101 GB / 30 days | $6.603 GB / 30 days | $115 GB / 30 days | $1810 GB / 30 days | $30.8020 GB / 30 days | $287 days |
For each provider, the cheapest plan with at least this amount of data, regardless of validity; unlimited = 7 days. Highlighted in yellow is the lowest price in the column.
All plans for India
| Provider | Data | Validity | Price | Price per GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yesim | 1 GB | 30 days | $3.10 | $3.10 | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 1 GB | 3 days | $4 | $4.00 | Go to Airalo |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 1 day | $4 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Yesim | 3 GB | 30 days | $6.60 | $2.20 | Go to Yesim |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 2 days | $8 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 3 days | $8.50 | $2.83 | Go to Airalo |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 7 days | $9.50 | $3.17 | Go to Airalo |
| Yesim | 5 GB | 30 days | $11 | $2.20 | Go to Yesim |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 3 days | $12 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 7 days | $13 | $2.60 | Go to Airalo |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 15 days | $13.50 | $2.70 | Go to Airalo |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 30 days | $14 | $2.80 | Go to Airalo |
| Yesim | 10 GB | 30 days | $18 | $1.80 | Go to Yesim |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 3 days | $19.90 | - | Go to Holafly |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 5 days | $20 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 3 days | $20.50 | - | Go to Airalo |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 7 days | $22.50 | $2.25 | Go to Airalo |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 15 days | $23 | $2.30 | Go to Airalo |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 30 days | $24 | $2.40 | Go to Airalo |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 7 days | $28 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Yesim | 20 GB | 30 days | $30.80 | $1.54 | Go to Yesim |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 5 days | $30.90 | - | Go to Holafly |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 5 days | $31.50 | - | Go to Airalo |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 10 days | $36.06 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 15 days | $36.50 | $1.83 | Go to Airalo |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 30 days | $38 | $1.90 | Go to Airalo |
| Yesim | 30 GB | 30 days | $38.50 | $1.28 | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 7 days | $39.50 | - | Go to Airalo |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 7 days | $39.50 | - | Go to Holafly |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 10 days | $46 | - | Go to Airalo |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 14 days | $46.81 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 10 days | $46.90 | - | Go to Holafly |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 15 days | $49.50 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 20 days | $57.17 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 15 days | $62 | - | Go to Airalo |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 15 days | $63.50 | - | Go to Holafly |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 30 days | $72.50 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 30 days | $99 | - | Go to Airalo |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 30 days | $111.90 | - | Go to Holafly |
We show unlimited plans for the usual lengths; Yesim sells them for any number of days between 1 and 30.
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The providers in India
Yesim
Yesim offers 36 plans for India, from $3.10 (1 GB / 30 days). For plans with a fixed data allowance, the price per GB ranges from $1.28 to $3.10. Unlimited data costs from $2.42 per day (Unlimited / 30 days for $72.50).
Airalo
Airalo offers 17 plans for India, from $4 (1 GB / 3 days). For plans with a fixed data allowance, the price per GB ranges from $1.83 to $4.00. Unlimited data costs from $3.30 per day (Unlimited / 30 days for $99).
Holafly
Holafly offers 6 plans for India, from $19.90 (Unlimited / 3 days). Unlimited data costs from $3.73 per day (Unlimited / 30 days for $111.90).
eSIM for India: frequently asked questions
How much does an eSIM for India cost?
The cheapest plan in our comparison costs $3.10 (1 GB / 30 days at Yesim). One week with 5 GB costs from $11 at Yesim. As of October 30, 2026.
Is there unlimited data for India?
Yes. One week of unlimited data costs from $28 at Yesim. Unlimited plans are offered by Airalo, Holafly and Yesim. Note that providers may slow down unlimited plans after heavy use; the conditions are listed with each plan.
Which provider is cheapest in India?
That depends on the amount of data. Yesim: from $3.10 (1 GB / 30 days). Airalo: from $4 (1 GB / 3 days). Holafly: from $19.90 (Unlimited / 3 days). The full table above is sorted by price; the price per GB makes plans with different amounts of data comparable.
When should I buy and set up the eSIM for India?
Buy and install the eSIM before you leave, on Wi-Fi. With the providers compared here, validity starts when the eSIM connects to a network at your destination, not at purchase. You install it with a QR code or directly in the provider's app.
Do I keep my phone number?
Yes. A travel eSIM provides data only. Your regular SIM stays active alongside it, you can be reached on your number, and you make calls over WhatsApp, Signal or similar apps using the eSIM data. Turn off data roaming on your home SIM to avoid roaming charges.