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North America 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.
North America, 7 days, at least 5 GB: cheapest matching plan per provider, followed by more plans.
$4.40 per GB · top-up possible · hotspot yes
$1.83 per GB · top-up possible · hotspot yes
$5.84 per day · no top-up · hotspot 500 MB/day
An eSIM for North America starts at $4.30 (Unlimited / 1 day at Yesim). Below are all 57 plans from Airalo, Holafly and Yesim, sorted by price, with the price per GB.
Which countries are included
All three plans include the same 3 countries: the USA, Canada and Mexico, as the providers list them in October 2026.
When a North America eSIM makes sense
- Trips that combine the USA and Canada, for example New York and Toronto, or Seattle and Vancouver.
- Trips to the USA with a detour to Mexico, for example from San Diego to Tijuana.
- Flights with a stopover in the USA or Canada on the way to Mexico.
For comparison, the cheapest 5 GB for 7 days with an eSIM for a single country: USA $9, Canada $12.50, Mexico $12.
Price by amount of data for North America
| Provider | 1 GB | 3 GB | 5 GB | 10 GB | 20 GB | Unlimited, 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airalo | $5.501 GB / 3 days | $143 GB / 3 days | $225 GB / 7 days | $3310 GB / 7 days | $36.5020 GB / 15 days | $377 days |
| Holafly | - | - | - | - | - | $40.907 days |
| Yesim | $144 GB / 30 days | $144 GB / 30 days | $2212 GB / 30 days | $2212 GB / 30 days | $3224 GB / 30 days | $30.107 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 North America
| Provider | Data | Validity | Price | Price per GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yesim | Unlimited | 1 day | $4.30 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 1 GB | 3 days | $5.50 | $5.50 | |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 2 days | $8.60 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 3 days | $12.90 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 3 days | $14 | $4.67 | |
| Yesim | 4 GB | 30 days | $14 | $3.50 | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 7 days | $15 | $5.00 | |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 3 days | $18.50 | - | |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 3 days | $18.50 | - | |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 5 days | $21.50 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 7 days | $22 | $4.40 | |
| Yesim | 12 GB | 30 days | $22 | $1.83 | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 15 days | $23 | $4.60 | |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 30 days | $24 | $4.80 | |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 5 days | $29 | - | |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 5 days | $29.90 | - | |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 7 days | $30.10 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Yesim | 24 GB | 30 days | $32 | $1.33 | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 7 days | $33 | $3.30 | |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 10 days | $34.56 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 15 days | $35 | $3.50 | |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 15 days | $36.50 | $1.83 | |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 7 days | $37 | - | |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 30 days | $37 | $3.70 | |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 14 days | $40.51 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 7 days | $40.90 | - | |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 15 days | $42 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 10 days | $48 | - | |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 30 days | $49 | $2.45 | |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 10 days | $51.50 | - | |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 20 days | $52 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 15 days | $60.50 | - | |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 15 days | $62.90 | - | |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 30 days | $72 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 50 GB | 30 days | $89 | $1.78 | |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 30 days | $97.50 | - | |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 30 days | $99.90 | - |
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 North America
Yesim
Yesim offers 33 plans for North America, from $4.30 (Unlimited / 1 day). For plans with a fixed data allowance, the price per GB ranges from $1.33 to $3.50. Unlimited data costs from $2.40 per day (Unlimited / 30 days for $72).
Airalo
Airalo offers 18 plans for North America, from $5.50 (1 GB / 3 days). For plans with a fixed data allowance, the price per GB ranges from $1.78 to $5.50. Unlimited data costs from $3.25 per day (Unlimited / 30 days for $97.50).
Holafly
Holafly offers 6 plans for North America, from $18.50 (Unlimited / 3 days). Unlimited data costs from $3.33 per day (Unlimited / 30 days for $99.90).
eSIM for North America: frequently asked questions
How much does an eSIM for North America cost?
The cheapest plan in our comparison costs $4.30 (Unlimited / 1 day at Yesim). One week with 5 GB costs from $22 at Airalo. As of October 30, 2026.
Is there unlimited data for North America?
Yes. One week of unlimited data costs from $30.10 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 North America?
That depends on the amount of data. Yesim: from $4.30 (Unlimited / 1 day). Airalo: from $5.50 (1 GB / 3 days). Holafly: from $18.50 (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 North America?
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.
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