Yesim
500 MB
1 day$1.02/GB
$0.50Lowest ever
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Milford SoundBest eSIM for New Zealand
from $0.11/GB4,717 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
Stellar eSIM
7 GB · 30 days
$4.11$0.59/GB
The lowest total price covering 7 days and ≈7 GB.
See dealBudget option
Stellar eSIM
5 GB · 15 days
$3.06$0.61/GB
Cheaper if you end up using less data than planned.
See dealStop counting GB
abesteSIM
Unlimited · 7 days1 GB/dayRegional
$4.85$0.69 /day
The cheapest unlimited plan covering 7 days.
+$0.74
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 $0.74 more (18%).
- The cheapest option lasts 30 days for a 7-day trip.
Data
Duration
240 plans
Under 1 GB7 plans
from $1.02/GBYesim
$0.50Lowest ever
500 MB · 1 day
$1.02/GB
Stellar eSIM
$0.76
500 MB · 7 daysFree VPN
$1.52/GB
HiRoaming
$0.84$0.93
500 MB · 7 days
$1.71/GB
HiRoaming
$0.88$0.98Lowest ever
500 MB · 1 day
$1.80/GB
Earth Esim
$0.99Lowest ever
500 MB · 1 day
$2.02/GB
1 GB13 plans
from $0.72/GBStellar eSIM
$0.72
1 GB · 7 daysFree VPN
$0.72/GB
Stellar eSIM
$0.77Lowest ever
1 GB · 30 daysFree VPN
$0.77/GB
HiRoaming
$1.39$1.54Lowest ever
1 GB · 7 days
$1.39/GB
SimSmash
$1.56Lowest ever
1 GB · 7 days
$1.56/GB
HiRoaming
$1.62$1.80
1 GB · 1 day
$1.62/GB
RedteaGO
$1.80Lowest ever
1 GB · 30 days
$1.80/GB
2 GB11 plans
from $0.66/GBStellar eSIM
$1.32Lowest ever
2 GB · 15 daysFree VPN
$0.66/GB
Stellar eSIM
$1.37
2 GB · 30 daysFree VPN
$0.69/GB
HiRoaming
$3.07$3.41
2 GB · 1 day
$1.54/GB
MobiMatter
$3.49Lowest ever
2 GB · 15 daysRegional
$1.75/GB
Earth Esim
$3.49Lowest ever
2 GB · 1 day
$1.75/GB
Roamify
$3.89Lowest ever
2 GB · 15 days
$1.95/GB
3 GB20 plans
from $0.40/GBStellar eSIM
$1.20Lowest ever
3 GB · 1 dayFree VPN
$0.40/GB
Stellar eSIM
$1.60Lowest ever
3 GB · 15 daysFree VPN
$0.53/GB
Stellar eSIM
$1.60Lowest ever
3 GB · 5 daysFree VPN
$0.53/GB
Stellar eSIM
$1.68Lowest ever
3 GB · 20 daysFree VPN
$0.56/GB
Stellar eSIM
$2.35
3 GB · 30 daysFree VPN
$0.78/GB
abesteSIM
$2.95Lowest ever
3 GB · 3 daysRegional
$0.98/GB
4 GB4 plans
from $0.67/GBStellar eSIM
$2.68
4 GB · 30 daysFree VPN
$0.67/GB
Stellar eSIM
$3.12Lowest ever
4 GB · 20 daysFree VPN
$0.78/GB
5 GB20 plans
from $0.61/GBStellar eSIM
$3.06
5 GB · 15 daysFree VPN
$0.61/GB
Stellar eSIM
$3.20
5 GB · 30 daysFree VPN
$0.64/GB
Stellar eSIM
$3.20Lowest ever
5 GB · 21 daysFree VPN
$0.64/GB
Stellar eSIM
$3.20Lowest ever
5 GB · 20 daysFree VPN
$0.64/GB
Stellar eSIM
$4.04
5 GB · 10 daysFree VPN
$0.81/GB
abesteSIM
$4.13Lowest ever
5 GB · 3 daysRegional
$0.83/GB
6 GB2 plans
from $0.61/GBStellar eSIM
$3.65
6 GB · 30 daysFree VPN
$0.61/GB
Stellar eSIM
$5.02
6 GB · 20 daysFree VPN
$0.84/GB
7 GB5 plans
from $0.59/GBStellar eSIM
$4.11
7 GB · 30 daysFree VPN
$0.59/GB
MobiMatter
$8.99
7 GB · 30 daysRegional
$1.28/GB
Stellar eSIM
$9.33
7 GB · 20 daysFree VPN
$1.33/GB
Airhub
$14.50Lowest ever
7 GB · 30 days
$2.07/GB
8 GB2 plans
from $0.57/GBStellar eSIM
$4.57
8 GB · 30 daysFree VPN
$0.57/GB
Stellar eSIM
$4.57
8 GB · 20 daysFree VPN
$0.57/GB
8.5 GB1 plan
from $1.41/GBNXTL
$11.99Lowest ever
8.5 GB · 365 days
$1.41/GB
9 GB2 plans
from $0.55/GBStellar eSIM
$4.91
9 GB · 30 daysFree VPN
$0.55/GB
Stellar eSIM
$9.55
9 GB · 20 daysFree VPN
$1.06/GB
10 GB20 plans
from $0.49/GBStellar eSIM
$4.91Lowest ever
10 GB · 30 daysFree VPN
$0.49/GB
Stellar eSIM
$4.91Lowest ever
10 GB · 20 daysFree VPN
$0.49/GB
abesteSIM
$6.81Lowest ever
10 GB · 3 daysRegional
$0.68/GB
abesteSIM
$7.17Lowest ever
10 GB · 5 daysRegional
$0.72/GB
abesteSIM
$7.79Lowest ever
10 GB · 7 daysRegional
$0.78/GB
Wanderly
$7.99Lowest ever
10 GB · 7 days
$0.80/GB
eSIM prices for New Zealand
The lowest live price for every data and duration combination, from the 4717 plans we track.
| Data | 7+ days | 15+ days | 30+ days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB+ | $0.72Stellar eSIM | $0.77Stellar eSIM | $0.77Stellar eSIM |
| 3 GB+ | $1.60Stellar eSIM | $1.60Stellar eSIM | $2.35Stellar eSIM |
| 5 GB+ | $3.06Stellar eSIM | $3.06Stellar eSIM | $3.20Stellar eSIM |
| 10 GB+ | $4.91Stellar eSIM | $4.91Stellar eSIM | $4.91Stellar eSIM |
| 20 GB+ | $8.46Stellar eSIM | $8.46Stellar eSIM | $8.46Stellar eSIM |
| Unlimited | $3.92abesteSIM | $7.79abesteSIM | $13.83abesteSIM |
Travel guide
Best eSIM for New Zealand: how to choose
- Currency
- NZD ($)
- Capital
- Wellington
- Plugs
- I · 230 V
- Emergency
- 111
- Dial code
- +64
- Language
- English · Māori
01
The New Zealand eSIM market right now
We currently track 4717 live plans for New Zealand from 36 provider(s). The cheapest works out at $0.11 per GB, while the typical plan sits around $2.13 per GB — anything far above that is overpriced for this destination.
1499 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 New Zealand, we track 2270 regional and 1231 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.
As New Zealand has no land borders, a country-specific plan is usually the better value unless you are flying on somewhere else.
03
How much data do you actually need?
In this destination the 300 GB size gives the best value at $0.11 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 $3.06 (5 GB, 15 days) from Stellar eSIM.
- 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 New Zealand
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 New Zealand: when to go
Live conditions in Wellington plus the climate normals that decide the best month for your trip.
Right now
Wellington
12°
Feels like 12°
Humidity 57%Wind 1 km/hUV index 6High — use sunscreenSunrise 06:32Sunset 19:46
Today
12°
5°
Sun
13°
7°
Mon
15°
8°
Tue
15°
9°
Wed
16°
8°
Thu
18°
9°
Fri
15°
10°
Live forecast from Open-Meteo · updated hourly
Best time to visit
Average highs and lows per month; bars show rainy daysBest months
January · February · March
Mild temperatures and least rain
Harder months
July · August
Heaviest rainfall
Wettest month
October
16 rainy days
Driest month
February
4 rainy days
Winter6° – 11°
38 rainy days
Spring9° – 13°
44 rainy days
Summer13° – 19°
24 rainy days
Autumn9° – 15°
24 rainy days
eSIM providers for New Zealand
eSIM for New Zealand: common questions
How much does an eSIM for New Zealand cost?
Plans currently start at $0.41. We compare 4717 live offers and re-check every price daily.
Are there unlimited data plans?
Yes — 1499 of the tracked plans come with unlimited data, from $0.41 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 →
