Best eSIM for a week in India: 6 providers compared (November 2026)
Updated 12 November 2026
For 7 days in India with about 1 GB a day, the cheapest eSIM that lasts the whole trip is $9.99 with GigSky, 10 GB, valid 30 days. We compared 86 plans from 6 providers on 12 November 2026.
Every provider for a week in India
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 | $6.65 5 GB, valid 30 days | $9.99 10 GB, valid 30 days | $14.50 unlimited data for 7 days, 3.5 GB a day at full speed |
| Wigoo | $9.49 5 GB, valid 30 days | $16.99 10 GB, valid 30 days | $22.49 unlimited data for 7 days, 2 GB a day at full speed |
| Yapsim | $9.99 5 GB, valid 30 days | $18.99 10 GB, valid 30 days | $25.69 unlimited data for 7 days, 2 GB a day at full speed |
| Olalatrip | $10.99 5 GB, valid 30 days | $19.99 10 GB, valid 30 days | $25.69 unlimited data for 7 days, 2 GB a day at full speed |
| Fizztrip | $10.99 5 GB, valid 30 days | $20.99 10 GB, valid 30 days | $25.69 unlimited data for 7 days, 2 GB a day at full speed |
| Airalo | $13.00 5 GB, valid 7 days | $22.50 10 GB, valid 7 days | $36.50 20 GB, valid 15 days |
How much data you need
- Light use, maps, messages: about 4 GB for 7 days. Cheapest: $6.65 with GigSky, 5 GB, valid 30 days.
- Medium use, social, photos: about 7 GB for 7 days. Cheapest: $9.99 with GigSky, 10 GB, valid 30 days.
- Heavy use, video, hotspot: about 14 GB for 7 days. Cheapest: $14.50 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 $14.50 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 $14.50 against $9.99 for the cheapest plan with enough data for normal use. It is worth it if you stream video or share your connection every day.
How to buy it
- 1Open the GigSky plan for India: 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 India page recomputes the answer for any number of days and any daily use.
Questions
What is the cheapest eSIM for a week in India?
$9.99 with GigSky, 10 GB, valid 30 days, for 7 days with about 1 GB a day. It is the cheapest of 48 plans that last the whole trip, read on 12 November 2026.
How much data do I need for a week in India?
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 India?
Yes. The cheapest is $14.50 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 RELIANCE JIO INFOCOMM LIMITED, Reliance Mobile in India.
Also as Markdown: /blog/esim-for-a-week-in-india.md. How the ranking works: How we rank.