HiRoaming
500 MB
1 day$2.67/GB
$1.31$1.45Lowest ever
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Volcán ArenalBest eSIM for Costa Rica
from $0.19/GB3,484 plans36 providersPrices updated Oct 16, 2026
Which plan should you get?
Your trip: ≈7 GB over 7 days
Trip length (days)
Your data use
Our pick for your trip
MobiMatter
10 GB · 30 days
$10.99$1.10/GB
The lowest total price covering 7 days and ≈7 GB.
3 GB spare
Lowest everSee dealBudget option
MobiMatter
5 GB · 30 days
$7.99$1.60/GB
Cheaper if you end up using less data than planned.
Lowest everSee dealStop counting GB
abesteSIM
Unlimited · 7 days1 GB/dayRegional
$16.93$2.42 /day
The cheapest unlimited plan covering 7 days.
+$5.94
Lowest everSee dealWhat the catalogue says
- abesteSIM's unlimited plan gives 1 GB a day at full speed, then slows down.
- Not counting gigabytes costs $5.94 more (54%).
- 20 GB costs only $7.00 more with MobiMatter. Worth it if you're unsure.
Data
Duration
240 plans
Under 1 GB2 plans
from $2.67/GBHiRoaming
$1.31$1.45Lowest ever
500 MB · 1 day
$2.67/GB
Earth Esim
$1.99Lowest ever
500 MB · 1 day
$4.06/GB
1 GB20 plans
from $1.66/GBStellar eSIM
$1.66
1 GB · 7 daysFree VPN
$1.66/GB
Stellar eSIM
$1.89Lowest ever
1 GB · 30 daysFree VPN
$1.89/GB
MicroEsim
$2.14
1 GB · 3 daysGlobal
$2.14/GB
MicroEsim
$2.36
1 GB · 5 daysGlobal
$2.36/GB
Roamify
$2.47Lowest ever
1 GB · 3 days
$2.47/GB
eSIMCard
$2.63Lowest ever
1 GB · 7 daysGlobal
$2.63/GB
2 GB13 plans
from $2.15/GBeSIMCard
$4.30Lowest ever
2 GB · 15 daysGlobal
$2.15/GB
Stellar eSIM
$4.66
2 GB · 30 daysFree VPN
$2.33/GB
Stellar eSIM
$4.66
2 GB · 20 daysFree VPN
$2.33/GB
MobiMatter
$4.99Lowest ever
2 GB · 15 days
$2.50/GB
Roamify
$5.50Lowest ever
2 GB · 15 days
$2.75/GB
EtravelSIM
$6.50Lowest ever
2 GB · 15 days
$3.25/GB
3 GB20 plans
from $1.70/GBStellar eSIM
$5.10
3 GB · 15 daysFree VPN
$1.70/GB
Stellar eSIM
$5.46
3 GB · 30 daysFree VPN
$1.82/GB
Stellar eSIM
$5.46
3 GB · 20 daysFree VPN
$1.82/GB
Stellar eSIM
$5.66Lowest ever
3 GB · 5 daysFree VPN
$1.89/GB
Stellar eSIM
$5.66Lowest ever
3 GB · 1 dayFree VPN
$1.89/GB
eSIMCard
$5.78Lowest ever
3 GB · 30 daysGlobal
$1.93/GB
3.3 GB1 plan
from $3.63/GBNXTL
$11.99Lowest ever
3.3 GB · 365 days
$3.63/GB
4 GB1 plan
from $3.38/GBAirhub
$13.50Lowest ever
4 GB · 30 days
$3.38/GB
5 GB20 plans
from $1.60/GBMobiMatter
$7.99Lowest ever
5 GB · 30 days
$1.60/GB
Roamify
$8.50Lowest ever
5 GB · 15 days
$1.70/GB
Stellar eSIM
$8.75
5 GB · 30 daysFree VPN
$1.75/GB
Stellar eSIM
$8.75
5 GB · 20 daysFree VPN
$1.75/GB
eSIMCard
$8.95Lowest ever
5 GB · 30 daysGlobal
$1.79/GB
Stellar eSIM
$9.44
5 GB · 21 daysFree VPN
$1.89/GB
6 GB4 plans
from $1.56/GBabesteSIM
$9.36Lowest ever
6 GB · 2 days
$1.56/GB
Stellar eSIM
$10.18
6 GB · 30 daysFree VPN
$1.70/GB
Stellar eSIM
$10.18
6 GB · 20 daysFree VPN
$1.70/GB
Earth Esim
$14.99Lowest ever
6 GB · 30 daysGlobal
$2.50/GB
7 GB4 plans
from $1.68/GBStellar eSIM
$11.79
7 GB · 30 daysFree VPN
$1.68/GB
Stellar eSIM
$11.79
7 GB · 20 daysFree VPN
$1.68/GB
MobiMatter
$19.99Lowest ever
7 GB · 30 daysRegional
$2.86/GB
Airhub
$22.00Lowest ever
7 GB · 30 days
$3.14/GB
8 GB2 plans
from $1.58/GBStellar eSIM
$12.67
8 GB · 30 daysFree VPN
$1.58/GB
Stellar eSIM
$12.67
8 GB · 20 daysFree VPN
$1.58/GB
9 GB3 plans
from $1.54/GBabesteSIM
$13.83Lowest ever
9 GB · 3 days
$1.54/GB
Stellar eSIM
$14.21
9 GB · 30 daysFree VPN
$1.58/GB
Stellar eSIM
$14.21
9 GB · 20 daysFree VPN
$1.58/GB
10 GB20 plans
from $1.10/GBMobiMatter
$10.99Lowest ever
10 GB · 30 days
$1.10/GB
Stellar eSIM
$15.36
10 GB · 30 daysFree VPN
$1.54/GB
Stellar eSIM
$15.36
10 GB · 20 daysFree VPN
$1.54/GB
Roamify
$15.50Lowest ever
10 GB · 15 days
$1.55/GB
eSIMCard
$15.75Lowest ever
10 GB · 30 daysGlobal
$1.58/GB
Roamify
$16.50Lowest ever
10 GB · 30 days
$1.65/GB
eSIM prices for Costa Rica
The lowest live price for every data and duration combination, from the 3484 plans we track.
| Data | 7+ days | 15+ days | 30+ days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB+ | $1.66Stellar eSIM | $1.89Stellar eSIM | $1.89Stellar eSIM |
| 3 GB+ | $5.10Stellar eSIM | $5.10Stellar eSIM | $5.46Stellar eSIM |
| 5 GB+ | $7.99MobiMatter | $7.99MobiMatter | $7.99MobiMatter |
| 10 GB+ | $10.99MobiMatter | $10.99MobiMatter | $10.99MobiMatter |
| 20 GB+ | $17.99MobiMatter | $17.99MobiMatter | $17.99MobiMatter |
| Unlimited | $10.59abesteSIM | $19.49Lempart Flex | $32.99Lempart Flex |
Travel guide
Best eSIM for Costa Rica: how to choose
- Currency
- CRC (₡)
- Capital
- San José
- Plugs
- A/B · 120 V
- Emergency
- 911
- Dial code
- +506
- Language
- Spanish
01
The Costa Rica eSIM market right now
We currently track 3484 live plans for Costa Rica from 36 provider(s). The cheapest works out at $0.19 per GB, while the typical plan sits around $3.79 per GB — anything far above that is overpriced for this destination.
1000 of them come with unlimited data, and the longest validity on offer is 365 days.
02
Country plan or regional eSIM?
Besides plans dedicated to Costa Rica, we track 1451 regional and 972 global options that also cover it, from $0.19 per GB. They cost more per GB but save you buying a second eSIM if you cross a border.
Worth checking if your trip also touches Nicaragua, Panama: one regional plan often beats two country plans.
03
How much data do you actually need?
In this destination the 300 GB size gives the best value at $0.19 per GB. Smaller bundles look cheap but cost far more per gigabyte; much larger ones rarely get used up on a short trip.
For a week-long trip, the cheapest option covering at least 5 GB is $7.99 (5 GB, 30 days) from MobiMatter.
- Maps, ride-hailing and translation are the heavy consumers — roughly 1 GB a day covers them comfortably
- Streaming video or uploading clips can double that; pick unlimited if that is your habit
- Check hotspot support before buying if you travel with a laptop or tablet
04
Before you fly to Costa Rica
An eSIM is a QR code, not a physical card: install it at home over Wi-Fi and activate it on arrival. Your usual number stays active for calls and SMS.
- Check your phone supports eSIM (iPhone XS or newer, most flagships since 2019) and is carrier-unlocked
- Buy and install before departure, while you still have reliable Wi-Fi
- Turn on the eSIM for data when you land; leave your home line for calls
- Validity usually starts at first connection in the destination, not at purchase
Weather in Costa Rica: when to go
Live conditions in San José plus the climate normals that decide the best month for your trip.
Right now
San José
18°
Feels like 21°
Humidity 99%Wind 3 km/hUV index 0Low exposureSunrise 05:24Sunset 17:18
Today
26°
18°
100%
Sat
24°
17°
100%
Sun
23°
18°
100%
Mon
23°
17°
100%
Tue
25°
16°
100%
Wed
21°
17°
100%
Thu
22°
16°
100%
Live forecast from Open-Meteo · updated hourly
Best time to visit
Average highs and lows per month; bars show rainy daysBest months
February · March · April
Mild temperatures and least rain
Harder months
October · November
Heaviest rainfall
Wettest month
November
30 rainy days
Driest month
March
15 rainy days
Winter15° – 22°
58 rainy days
Spring15° – 24°
58 rainy days
Summer17° – 23°
91 rainy days
Autumn16° – 22°
91 rainy days
eSIM providers for Costa Rica
eSIM for Costa Rica: common questions
How much does an eSIM for Costa Rica cost?
Plans currently start at $0.54. We compare 3484 live offers and re-check every price daily.
Are there unlimited data plans?
Yes — 1000 of the tracked plans come with unlimited data, from $0.54 per day.
When should I buy and install the eSIM?
Buy it before you travel and install it over Wi-Fi at home; activate it when you land. Validity usually starts with the first connection at the destination.
How does RighteSIM rank these plans?
Purely by live price per GB. Paid placements never change the organic ranking and are always labeled as sponsored. How we evaluate →
