Best eSIM for a week in Costa Rica: 6 providers compared (November 2026)
Updated 12 November 2026
For 7 days in Costa Rica with about 1 GB a day, the cheapest eSIM that lasts the whole trip is $25.17 with GigSky, unlimited data for 7 days, 3.5 GB a day at full speed. We compared 81 plans from 6 providers on 12 November 2026.
Every provider for a week in Costa Rica
The cheapest plan of each provider that lasts 7 days and carries enough data for the day's use. Prices read 12 November 2026.
| Provider | Light (0.5 GB/day) | Medium (1 GB/day) | Heavy (2 GB/day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GigSky | $20.89 5 GB, valid 30 days | $25.17 unlimited data for 7 days, 3.5 GB a day at full speed | $25.17 unlimited data for 7 days, 3.5 GB a day at full speed |
| Wigoo | $20.49 5 GB, valid 30 days | $29.99 10 GB, valid 30 days | $39.49 20 GB, valid 30 days |
| Airalo | $25.50 5 GB, valid 7 days | $32.00 10 GB, valid 7 days | $36.50 unlimited data for 7 days |
| Yapsim | $22.49 5 GB, valid 30 days | $32.99 10 GB, valid 30 days | $42.99 20 GB, valid 30 days |
| Olalatrip | $23.99 5 GB, valid 30 days | $34.99 10 GB, valid 30 days | $45.99 20 GB, valid 30 days |
| Fizztrip | $24.99 5 GB, valid 30 days | $35.99 10 GB, valid 30 days | $47.49 20 GB, valid 30 days |
How much data you need
- Light use, maps, messages: about 4 GB for 7 days. Cheapest: $20.49 with Wigoo, 5 GB, valid 30 days.
- Medium use, social, photos: about 7 GB for 7 days. Cheapest: $25.17 with GigSky, unlimited data for 7 days, 3.5 GB a day at full speed.
- Heavy use, video, hotspot: about 14 GB for 7 days. Cheapest: $25.17 with GigSky, unlimited data for 7 days, 3.5 GB a day at full speed.
Unlimited data for a week
The cheapest unlimited plan that covers 7 days is $25.17 with GigSky, unlimited data for 7 days, 3.5 GB a day at full speed, with 3.5 GB a day at full speed. Past that amount the speed drops for the rest of the day.
It costs no more than the cheapest plan with a fixed amount of data, so it is the easy pick.
How to buy it
- 1Open the GigSky plan for Costa Rica: GigSky's page opens on that plan.
- 2Pay there. The eSIM arrives by email and in the provider's app, with a QR code.
- 3Install it before you leave, while you still have Wi-Fi. On the plan's page, check when it starts counting days.
Prices change: we read them every day. The Costa Rica page recomputes the answer for any number of days and any daily use.
Questions
What is the cheapest eSIM for a week in Costa Rica?
$25.17 with GigSky, unlimited data for 7 days, 3.5 GB a day at full speed, for 7 days with about 1 GB a day. It is the cheapest of 43 plans that last the whole trip, read on 12 November 2026.
How much data do I need for a week in Costa Rica?
About 4 GB for maps and messages, 7 GB for social media and photos, and 14 GB for video or a hotspot.
Is there an unlimited eSIM for a week in Costa Rica?
Yes. The cheapest is $25.17 with GigSky, unlimited data for 7 days, 3.5 GB a day at full speed, with 3.5 GB a day at full speed.
Which networks does it use?
GigSky uses Claro, Liberty in Costa Rica.
Also as Markdown: /blog/esim-for-a-week-in-costa-rica.md. How the ranking works: How we rank.