eSIM for Australia: plans and prices today
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Before travelling to Australia we compared eSIM prices from two providers: Airalo (18 plans, cheapest $4) and Holafly (unlimited data from $3.90 per day), as shown on both sites on 24 October 2026.
Quick maths: a GB on the smallest Airalo plan for Australia costs $4.00, falling to just $0.90 on 50 GB for 30 days. Listed network: Optus (5G).
Which plan fits your trip length?
| Trip length | Cheapest Airalo plan covering it | Airalo unlimited | Holafly unlimited |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days in Australia | 1 GB for 3 days: $4 | Unlimited for 3 days: $11.50 | 3 days: $11.90 |
| 7 days in Australia | 3 GB for 7 days: $8 | Unlimited for 7 days: $26.50 | 7 days: $27.50 |
| 15 days in Australia | 5 GB for 15 days: $10.50 | Unlimited for 15 days: $45 | 15 days: $51.50 |
| 30 days in Australia | 5 GB for 30 days: $11 | Unlimited for 30 days: $66.50 | 30 days: $76.50 |
Prices in a chart
Specs
| Item | Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airalo | Network | Optus (5G) | www.airalo.com/australia-esim |
| Airalo | Lowest price per GB | $0.90 (50 GB for 30 days) | www.airalo.com/australia-esim |
Before you buy
Estimate your usage first: maps and chat use little, so in Australia 3 GB for 7 days ($8) covers a week. Video and hotspotting to other devices justify looking at Holafly 7 days at $27.50. Make sure your phone is not carrier-locked.
Before you ask
How much is an eSIM for Australia?
Australia: Airalo from $4 (1 GB for 3 days) to $66.50; Holafly unlimited from $3.90 for one day, per both sites on 24 October 2026.
Which network does the Airalo eSIM use in Australia?
Australia: The Airalo page lists: Optus (5G).
Is there an unlimited eSIM for Australia?
Australia: Yes: Holafly lists unlimited plans from 1 to 30 days, and Airalo has 6 unlimited plans from $11.50.
Which is cheaper per GB in Australia?
Australia: Per GB, Airalo wins ($0.90 on 50 GB for 30 days); Holafly suits people who never want to worry about running out.
Holafly unlimited data in Australia
| Days | USD | SAR | AED | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day in Australia | 3.90 | 17 | 17 | holafly.com |
| 7 days in Australia | 27.50 | 109 | 104 | holafly.com |
| 15 days in Australia | 51.50 | 197 | 194 | holafly.com |
| 30 days in Australia | 76.50 | 294 | 284 | holafly.com |
Holafly's 30-day plan for Australia costs $76.50, close to $2.55 a day, while a lone day is $3.90. For comparison, a week of unlimited data costs $27.50 with Holafly versus $26.50 with Airalo (Unlimited for 7 days).
Price table
| Item | Price | Checked on | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes Go In · 1 GB for 3 days · Australia | 4 USD | 2026-10-24 | www.airalo.com/australia-esim |
| Yes Go In · 3 GB for 3 days · Australia | 7.50 USD | 2026-10-24 | www.airalo.com/australia-esim |
| Yes Go In · 3 GB for 7 days · Australia | 8 USD | 2026-10-24 | www.airalo.com/australia-esim |
| Yes Go In · 5 GB for 7 days · Australia | 10 USD | 2026-10-24 | www.airalo.com/australia-esim |
| Yes Go In · 10 GB for 7 days · Australia | 16.50 USD | 2026-10-24 | www.airalo.com/australia-esim |
| Yes Go In · 5 GB for 15 days · Australia | 10.50 USD | 2026-10-24 | www.airalo.com/australia-esim |
| Yes Go In · 10 GB for 15 days · Australia | 17.50 USD | 2026-10-24 | www.airalo.com/australia-esim |
| Yes Go In · 20 GB for 15 days · Australia | 29 USD | 2026-10-24 | www.airalo.com/australia-esim |
| Yes Go In · 5 GB for 30 days · Australia | 11 USD | 2026-10-24 | www.airalo.com/australia-esim |
| Yes Go In · 10 GB for 30 days · Australia | 18 USD | 2026-10-24 | www.airalo.com/australia-esim |
| Yes Go In · 20 GB for 30 days · Australia | 30 USD | 2026-10-24 | www.airalo.com/australia-esim |
| Yes Go In · 50 GB for 30 days · Australia | 45 USD | 2026-10-24 | www.airalo.com/australia-esim |
| Yes Go In · Unlimited for 3 days · Australia | 11.50 USD | 2026-10-24 | www.airalo.com/australia-esim |
| Yes Go In · Unlimited for 5 days · Australia | 18.50 USD | 2026-10-24 | www.airalo.com/australia-esim |
| Yes Go In · Unlimited for 7 days · Australia | 26.50 USD | 2026-10-24 | www.airalo.com/australia-esim |
| Yes Go In · Unlimited for 10 days · Australia | 32 USD | 2026-10-24 | www.airalo.com/australia-esim |
| Yes Go In · Unlimited for 15 days · Australia | 45 USD | 2026-10-24 | www.airalo.com/australia-esim |
| Yes Go In · Unlimited for 30 days · Australia | 66.50 USD | 2026-10-24 | www.airalo.com/australia-esim |
See Airalo plans for Australia Holafly official site
Setup: on iPhone and on Android. To compare price per GB use the eSIM price-per-GB calculator.
Prices are from the public Airalo and Holafly pages on 24 October 2026 and may change; the correct price is the one shown at checkout.