Airalo eSIM review: prices across 73 destinations
Prices checked 3 October 2026.
As of 3 October 2026, we track 73 destinations where Airalo has verified prices among the destinations we compare. Its best value on fixed-data plans is $0.55 per GB in Thailand. The cheapest 7-day unlimited plan we found is $21.00 in Thailand. We rank on price only; this is not a measure of network quality or speed.
Airalo prices by destination, best price per GB
| Destination | Best price / GB | From | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $0.55/GB | $4.00 | Compare Thailand |
| Austria | $0.58/GB | $4.00 | Compare Austria |
| Turkey | $0.69/GB | $4.00 | Compare Turkey |
| Italy | $0.70/GB | $4.00 | Compare Italy |
| France | $0.70/GB | $4.00 | Compare France |
| Portugal | $0.70/GB | $4.00 | Compare Portugal |
| Croatia | $0.70/GB | $4.00 | Compare Croatia |
| Denmark | $0.70/GB | $4.00 | Compare Denmark |
| Poland | $0.70/GB | $4.00 | Compare Poland |
| Germany | $0.72/GB | $4.00 | Compare Germany |
| Norway | $0.72/GB | $4.00 | Compare Norway |
| Cyprus | $0.72/GB | $4.00 | Compare Cyprus |
See all destinations.
What Airalo states
From Airalo's own pages; every value links to its source. Where we could not verify a fact, the table says so.
| Founded | 2019source |
|---|---|
| Legal entity | AirGSM Pte Ltdsource |
| Registered in | Singaporesource |
| Destinations (provider's claim) | 200+ countries and regionssource |
| Fixed-data plans | Yessource |
| Unlimited plans | Yessource |
| Unlimited fair-use limit | Airalo blog: 'If you exceed 3 GB of data usage, your speeds drop to 1 Mbps and resets every 24 hours from the moment of activation'; connection stays active. Help center: unlimited packages 'may ... experience slower connection speeds on days you use more than a specified amount of data'.source |
| Hotspot / tethering | YessourceAllowed 'as long as it is supported by your device and the network'. For Unlimited eSIMs, tethering allowed with no stated cap, but the daily data allowance applies to hotspot usage too. |
| Top-up of an existing eSIM | YessourceOnly rechargeable eSIMs can be topped up; check the 'Additional information' tab before purchase. Top up via My eSIMs > Top up. Whether top-ups extend validity is not stated in the article. |
| Calls / SMS included | NosourceStandard plans are data-only. Some plans ('Data, Voice & Text') include calls and SMS; 'Data Only' plans do not. Discover+ Global eSIM includes a US (+1) phone number with calls and SMS; inbound SMS is not deducted from SMS balance. |
| Longest validity (days) | 365source |
| Refund policy | Eligible unused/partly used eSIMs can be refunded via a 'Request Refund' button in the account (reasons: wrong purchase, plans changed, installation issues, eSIM not working); 'wrong purchase'/'plans changed' refunds are Airmoney only, the other two can go to Airmoney or the original payment method; expired or fully used eSIMs are not eligible; EU-style 14-day consumer withdrawal right expires on the earlier of 14 days or eSIM activation.source |
| App required | false, QR-code install through the device's Settings works without the app (QR code also available via confirmation/delivery email). CONTRADICTION: another help article says 'You can purchase an eSIM without the app, but you must download the app to install, activate, and use an eSIM.' The app is required for Discover+ management and top-ups per help flows (top-up via My eSIMs).source |
| Trustpilot | 4.1, 45940, 2026-10-03source |
"Unlimited" plans: what the providers say about limits
Unlimited plans often slow down after a daily amount of data. These are the providers' own statements.
Airalo
Airalo blog: 'If you exceed 3 GB of data usage, your speeds drop to 1 Mbps and resets every 24 hours from the moment of activation'; connection stays active. Help center: unlimited packages 'may ... experience slower connection speeds on days you use more than a specified amount of data'.
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How Airalo compares
Frequently asked questions
- Is Airalo worth it?
- Airalo has verified prices in 73 destinations we compare. Its best price per GB is $0.55 in Thailand. Whether it is the cheapest depends on your destination; the table above and the Airalo alternatives page show how it ranks. We compare on price only, not network quality, speed or support.
- How much does a Airalo eSIM cost?
- Across the destinations we track, Airalo plans start at $4.00. On a per-GB basis the best value is $0.55 per GB. Prices change often, so check the provider's page before you buy.
- Does Airalo offer unlimited data?
- Yes. Airalo sells unlimited plans, which typically slow down after a daily amount of high-speed data. See the limits each provider states below.
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