How much is an eSIM for Costa Rica? Plans compared
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How much is an eSIM for Costa Rica? On 27 October 2026 Airalo listed 28 plans for Costa Rica, from $7.50 (1 GB for 3 days), while Holafly unlimited plans started at $6.90 for one day.
The lowest price per GB on Airalo for Costa Rica was the 20 GB for 15 days plan at $38.50, about $1.93 per GB. Networks named on the Airalo page: Liberty (4G).
Which plan fits your trip length?
| Trip length | Cheapest Airalo plan covering it | Airalo unlimited | Holafly unlimited |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days in Costa Rica | 1 GB for 3 days: $7.50 | Unlimited for 3 days: $19.50 | 3 days: $19.90 |
| 7 days in Costa Rica | 3 GB for 7 days: $19 | Unlimited for 7 days: $36.50 | 7 days: $37.90 |
| 15 days in Costa Rica | 5 GB for 15 days: $26 | Unlimited for 15 days: $49 | 15 days: $51.50 |
| 30 days in Costa Rica | 5 GB for 30 days: $26.50 | Unlimited for 30 days: $89 | 30 days: $99.90 |
Prices in a chart
Before you ask
- How much is an eSIM for Costa Rica?
- Costa Rica: Airalo from $7.50 (1 GB for 3 days) to $89; Holafly unlimited from $6.90 for one day, per both sites on 27 October 2026.
- Which network does the Airalo eSIM use in Costa Rica?
- Costa Rica: The Airalo page lists: Liberty (4G).
- Is there an unlimited eSIM for Costa Rica?
- Costa Rica: Yes: Holafly lists unlimited plans from 1 to 30 days, and Airalo has 6 unlimited plans from $19.50.
- Which is cheaper per GB in Costa Rica?
- Costa Rica: Airalo's lowest is $1.93/GB on the 20 GB for 15 days plan. Holafly plans are unlimited, so there is no per-GB price; they only pay off with heavy use.
See Airalo plans for Costa Rica Holafly official site
Setup: on iPhone and on Android. To compare price per GB use the eSIM price-per-GB calculator.
Before you buy
Buy and install the eSIM at home over Wi-Fi, then switch it on when you land in Costa Rica. A normal week fits 3 GB for 7 days at $19; remote workers and video streamers should weigh it against Holafly 7 days at $37.90.
Specs
| Item | Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airalo | Network | Liberty (4G) | www.airalo.com/costa-rica-esim |
| Airalo | Lowest price per GB | $1.93 (20 GB for 15 days) | www.airalo.com/costa-rica-esim |
Holafly unlimited data in Costa Rica
| Days | USD | SAR | AED | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day in Costa Rica | 6.90 | 29 | 29 | holafly.com |
| 7 days in Costa Rica | 37.90 | 147 | 144 | holafly.com |
| 15 days in Costa Rica | 51.50 | 197 | 194 | holafly.com |
| 30 days in Costa Rica | 99.90 | 384 | 374 | holafly.com |
In Costa Rica, Holafly starts at $6.90 for a single day, but the long 30-day plan ($99.90) brings the daily cost to about $3.33. For comparison, a week of unlimited data costs $37.90 with Holafly versus $36.50 with Airalo (Unlimited for 7 days).
Prices as we saw them
| Item | Price | Checked on | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Telecom V15 · 1 GB for 3 days · Costa Rica | 7.50 USD | 2026-10-27 | www.airalo.com/costa-rica-esim |
| Hot Telecom Plus V15 · 1 GB for 3 days · Costa Rica | 8.50 USD | 2026-10-27 | www.airalo.com/costa-rica-esim |
| Hot Telecom V15 · 3 GB for 3 days · Costa Rica | 17 USD | 2026-10-27 | www.airalo.com/costa-rica-esim |
| Hot Telecom Plus V15 · 3 GB for 3 days · Costa Rica | 18 USD | 2026-10-27 | www.airalo.com/costa-rica-esim |
| Hot Telecom V15 · 3 GB for 7 days · Costa Rica | 19 USD | 2026-10-27 | www.airalo.com/costa-rica-esim |
| Hot Telecom Plus V15 · 3 GB for 7 days · Costa Rica | 20.50 USD | 2026-10-27 | www.airalo.com/costa-rica-esim |
| Hot Telecom V15 · 5 GB for 7 days · Costa Rica | 25.50 USD | 2026-10-27 | www.airalo.com/costa-rica-esim |
| Hot Telecom Plus V15 · 5 GB for 7 days · Costa Rica | 27 USD | 2026-10-27 | www.airalo.com/costa-rica-esim |
| Hot Telecom V15 · 10 GB for 7 days · Costa Rica | 32 USD | 2026-10-27 | www.airalo.com/costa-rica-esim |
| Hot Telecom Plus V15 · 10 GB for 7 days · Costa Rica | 34 USD | 2026-10-27 | www.airalo.com/costa-rica-esim |
| Hot Telecom V15 · 5 GB for 15 days · Costa Rica | 26 USD | 2026-10-27 | www.airalo.com/costa-rica-esim |
| Hot Telecom Plus V15 · 5 GB for 15 days · Costa Rica | 27.50 USD | 2026-10-27 | www.airalo.com/costa-rica-esim |
| Hot Telecom V15 · 10 GB for 15 days · Costa Rica | 32.50 USD | 2026-10-27 | www.airalo.com/costa-rica-esim |
| Hot Telecom Plus V15 · 10 GB for 15 days · Costa Rica | 34.50 USD | 2026-10-27 | www.airalo.com/costa-rica-esim |
| Hot Telecom V15 · 20 GB for 15 days · Costa Rica | 38.50 USD | 2026-10-27 | www.airalo.com/costa-rica-esim |
| Hot Telecom Plus V15 · 20 GB for 15 days · Costa Rica | 41.50 USD | 2026-10-27 | www.airalo.com/costa-rica-esim |
| Hot Telecom V15 · 5 GB for 30 days · Costa Rica | 26.50 USD | 2026-10-27 | www.airalo.com/costa-rica-esim |
| Hot Telecom Plus V15 · 5 GB for 30 days · Costa Rica | 28.50 USD | 2026-10-27 | www.airalo.com/costa-rica-esim |
| Hot Telecom V15 · 10 GB for 30 days · Costa Rica | 34 USD | 2026-10-27 | www.airalo.com/costa-rica-esim |
| Hot Telecom Plus V15 · 10 GB for 30 days · Costa Rica | 36.50 USD | 2026-10-27 | www.airalo.com/costa-rica-esim |
| Hot Telecom V15 · 20 GB for 30 days · Costa Rica | 40.50 USD | 2026-10-27 | www.airalo.com/costa-rica-esim |
| Hot Telecom Plus V15 · 20 GB for 30 days · Costa Rica | 44 USD | 2026-10-27 | www.airalo.com/costa-rica-esim |
| Hot Telecom · Unlimited for 3 days · Costa Rica | 19.50 USD | 2026-10-27 | www.airalo.com/costa-rica-esim |
| Hot Telecom · Unlimited for 5 days · Costa Rica | 28.50 USD | 2026-10-27 | www.airalo.com/costa-rica-esim |
| Hot Telecom · Unlimited for 7 days · Costa Rica | 36.50 USD | 2026-10-27 | www.airalo.com/costa-rica-esim |
| Hot Telecom · Unlimited for 10 days · Costa Rica | 38 USD | 2026-10-27 | www.airalo.com/costa-rica-esim |
| Hot Telecom · Unlimited for 15 days · Costa Rica | 49 USD | 2026-10-27 | www.airalo.com/costa-rica-esim |
| Hot Telecom · Unlimited for 30 days · Costa Rica | 89 USD | 2026-10-27 | www.airalo.com/costa-rica-esim |
Prices are from the public Airalo and Holafly pages on 27 October 2026 and may change; the correct price is the one shown at checkout.