City break in Costa Rica
Four or five days of maps, metro rides and restaurant hunting. Hotel and cafe Wi-Fi fill the gaps, so 3 GB is usually enough.
Roamic · 3 GB15 days€5.99Best eSIM for Costa Rica in 2026
We compared 1,248 plans from 20 providers on price, data and how long they last. Here's what to buy for a trip to Costa Rica.
In short
- From €2.99: Roamic's 1 GB for 7 days is the cheapest plan we list.
- €0.73 per GB is the best value, with Orange Travel's 100 GB for 30 days.
- Data only: no plan here includes a phone number. Use WhatsApp or similar apps for calls.
- Install before you fly. Set the eSIM up at home on Wi-Fi and switch it on when you land.
Prices checked 3 hours ago
- Cheapest 5 GB plan
- €8.06
- Typical price per GB
- €2.28
- Mobile networks
- 6
- Providers compared
- 20
Our picks for Costa Rica
Ranked from today's prices. They change when providers change theirs.
Most data for your money(Best value)
100 GB for 30 days
Enough for video calls and a hotspot every day.
- Claro
- I.C.E. Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad
- Liberty Telecomunicaciones de Costa Rica
€72.99€0.73 / GB · best rate
Provider: Orange TravelOur rating: 3.8 out of 5
View deal: Orange Travel Costa Rica 100 GB 30 daysJust getting connected(Cheapest)
1 GB a day for 1 day
Slows down after 1 GB a day.
€1.99Lowest total price
Provider: mysim24Our rating: 3.6 out of 5
View deal: mysim24 Costa Rica · Unlimited · 1 day
What eSIM data costs in Costa Rica
Data gets cheaper as plans get bigger: a typical 1 GB plan in Costa Rica costs €2.99 per GB, a 50 GB plan €1.05. If you're unsure, size up rather than top up later.
Which eSIM for which trip
Three common ways people travel in Costa Rica, and the plan that suits each.
A week at the beach
Hotel Wi-Fi covers most of the day. You need data for the beach, day trips and transfers: 5 GB covers a week for most people.
TripoSIM · 5 GB30 days€8.06
Two weeks on the road
Navigation, bookings on the go and photos sent home every day. Go for 10 GB or more, and check the plan lasts the whole trip.
TripoSIM · 10 GB30 days€12.12Compare all plans
100 plans, prices in euros.
| Provider | Our rating | Data | Days | Network | Hotspot | Per GB | Price | Deal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange TravelCosta Rica 100 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.8 out of 5 · 100 GB · 30 days · Claro, I.C.E. Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad and Liberty Telecomunicaciones de Costa Rica | Our rating: 3.8 out of 5 | 100 GB | 30 | Claro, I.C.E. Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad and Liberty Telecomunicaciones de Costa Rica | Not stated | €0.73 / GB | €72.99 | View deal: Orange Travel Costa Rica 100 GB 30 days |
| Lempart FlexCosta Rica · up to 5 Mbps · IP UK/EU · no top-upNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 30 GB · 7 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 30 GB | 7 | Not stated | Yes | €0.73 / GB | €21.88 | View deal: Lempart Flex Costa Rica · up to 5 Mbps · IP UK/EU · no top-up |
| Lempart FlexCosta Rica · up to 5 Mbps · IP UK/EU · no top-upNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 45 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 45 GB | 15 | Not stated | Yes | €0.76 / GB | €34.39 | View deal: Lempart Flex Costa Rica · up to 5 Mbps · IP UK/EU · no top-up |
| mysim24Costa Rica · 50 GB · 30 daysOur rating: 3.6 out of 5 · 50 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.6 out of 5 | 50 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €0.96 / GB | €47.99 | View deal: mysim24 Costa Rica · 50 GB · 30 days |
| Lempart FlexCosta RicaNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 50 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 50 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €0.97 / GB | €48.68 | View deal: Lempart Flex Costa Rica |
| Orange TravelCosta Rica 100 GB 45 daysOur rating: 3.8 out of 5 · 100 GB · 45 days · Claro, I.C.E. Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad and Liberty Telecomunicaciones de Costa Rica | Our rating: 3.8 out of 5 | 100 GB | 45 | Claro, I.C.E. Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad and Liberty Telecomunicaciones de Costa Rica | Not stated | €1.05 / GB | €104.99 | View deal: Orange Travel Costa Rica 100 GB 45 days |
| TripoSIM20GB eSIM Data for 30 Days for Costa RicaNew · online since Feb 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.8 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.8 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €0.98 / GB | €19.53 | View deal: TripoSIM 20GB eSIM Data for 30 Days for Costa Rica |
| GigapandaCosta RicaOur rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 50 GB · 31 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 50 GB | 31 | Not stated | No | €1.03 / GB | €51.73 | View deal: Gigapanda Costa Rica |
| RoamicCosta Rica 50 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 50 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 50 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.12 / GB | €55.99 | View deal: Roamic Costa Rica 50 GB 30 days |
| NomadoCosta Rica - 100GB for 30 daysOur rating: 2.4 out of 5 · 100 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.4 out of 5 | 100 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.05 / GB | €105.41 | View deal: Nomado Costa Rica - 100GB for 30 days |
| Lempart FlexCosta RicaNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.14 / GB | €22.77 | View deal: Lempart Flex Costa Rica |
| Orange TravelCosta Rica 50 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.8 out of 5 · 50 GB · 30 days · Claro, I.C.E. Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad and Liberty Telecomunicaciones de Costa Rica | Our rating: 3.8 out of 5 | 50 GB | 30 | Claro, I.C.E. Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad and Liberty Telecomunicaciones de Costa Rica | Not stated | €1.24 / GB | €61.99 | View deal: Orange Travel Costa Rica 50 GB 30 days |
| Orange TravelCosta Rica 20 GB 14 daysOur rating: 3.8 out of 5 · 20 GB · 14 days · Claro, I.C.E. Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad and Liberty Telecomunicaciones de Costa Rica | Our rating: 3.8 out of 5 | 20 GB | 14 | Claro, I.C.E. Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad and Liberty Telecomunicaciones de Costa Rica | Not stated | €1.30 / GB | €25.99 | View deal: Orange Travel Costa Rica 20 GB 14 days |
| TripoSIM10GB eSIM Data for 30 Days for Costa RicaNew · online since Feb 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.8 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.8 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.21 / GB | €12.12 | View deal: TripoSIM 10GB eSIM Data for 30 Days for Costa Rica |
| mysim24Costa Rica · 20 GB · 30 daysOur rating: 3.6 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.6 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.30 / GB | €25.99 | View deal: mysim24 Costa Rica · 20 GB · 30 days |
| NomadoCosta Rica - 50GB for 30 daysOur rating: 2.4 out of 5 · 50 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.4 out of 5 | 50 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.20 / GB | €59.85 | View deal: Nomado Costa Rica - 50GB for 30 days |
| NomadCosta Rica 20 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days · Liberty | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Liberty | Yes | €1.39 / GB | €27.71 | View deal: Nomad Costa Rica 20 GB 30 days |
| Orange TravelCosta Rica 20 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.8 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days · Claro, I.C.E. Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad and Liberty Telecomunicaciones de Costa Rica | Our rating: 3.8 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Claro, I.C.E. Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad and Liberty Telecomunicaciones de Costa Rica | Not stated | €1.40 / GB | €27.99 | View deal: Orange Travel Costa Rica 20 GB 30 days |
| Lempart FlexCosta RicaNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.47 / GB | €14.73 | View deal: Lempart Flex Costa Rica |
| NomadoCosta Rica - 20GB for 30 daysOur rating: 2.4 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.4 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.38 / GB | €27.69 | View deal: Nomado Costa Rica - 20GB for 30 days |
| eSIMzioCosta Rica 20 GB — 30 daysNew · online since Jun 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.2 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.2 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.37 / GB | €27.47 | View deal: eSIMzio Costa Rica 20 GB — 30 days |
| RoamicCosta Rica 20 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.60 / GB | €31.99 | View deal: Roamic Costa Rica 20 GB 30 days |
| YesimCosta Rica 20 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.6 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days · Claro and Telefonica | Our rating: 3.6 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Claro and Telefonica | Yes | €1.58 / GB | €31.50 | View deal: Yesim Costa Rica 20 GB 30 days |
| Airalo20 GB Costa Rica travel eSIM valid for 15 daysOur rating: 4.2 out of 5 · 20 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 4.2 out of 5 | 20 GB | 15 | Not stated | Yes | €1.72 / GB | €34.40 | View deal: Airalo 20 GB Costa Rica travel eSIM valid for 15 days |
| RoamtellCosta Rica 20 GB - 30 daysNew · online since Dec 2025. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.51 / GB | €30.29 | View deal: Roamtell Costa Rica 20 GB - 30 days |
| mysim24Costa Rica · 10 GB · 30 daysOur rating: 3.6 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.6 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.70 / GB | €16.99 | View deal: mysim24 Costa Rica · 10 GB · 30 days |
| Airalo20 GB Costa Rica travel eSIM valid for 30 daysOur rating: 4.2 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 4.2 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.81 / GB | €36.18 | View deal: Airalo 20 GB Costa Rica travel eSIM valid for 30 days |
| TripoSIMCosta Rica 5 GBNew · online since Feb 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.8 out of 5 · 5 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.8 out of 5 | 5 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.61 / GB | €8.06 | View deal: TripoSIM Costa Rica 5 GB |
| Lempart FlexCosta Rica · IP UK/EU · no top-upNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 30 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 30 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.68 / GB | €50.47 | View deal: Lempart Flex Costa Rica · IP UK/EU · no top-up |
| RoamicCosta Rica 10 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.80 / GB | €17.99 | View deal: Roamic Costa Rica 10 GB 30 days |
| AiraloCosta Rica travel eSIM | 20 GB, 200 mins of local calls, 200 SMS valid for 15 daysOur rating: 4.2 out of 5 · 20 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 4.2 out of 5 | 20 GB | 15 | Not stated | Yes | €1.85 / GB | €37.08 | View deal: Airalo Costa Rica travel eSIM | 20 GB, 200 mins of local calls, 200 SMS valid for 15 days |
| Lempart FlexCosta Rica · IP UK/EU · no top-upNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.71 / GB | €34.12 | View deal: Lempart Flex Costa Rica · IP UK/EU · no top-up |
| PRIeSIMCosta Rica 20 GB · 30 daysNew · online since Jun 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.3 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.3 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.62 / GB | €32.49 | View deal: PRIeSIM Costa Rica 20 GB · 30 days |
| Lempart FlexCosta Rica · IP UK/EU · no top-upNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 15 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 15 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.76 / GB | €26.35 | View deal: Lempart Flex Costa Rica · IP UK/EU · no top-up |
| GigapandaCosta RicaOur rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 20 GB · 31 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 20 GB | 31 | Not stated | No | €1.78 / GB | €35.65 | View deal: Gigapanda Costa Rica |
| AiraloCosta Rica travel eSIM | 20 GB, 200 mins of local calls, 200 SMS valid for 30 daysOur rating: 4.2 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 4.2 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.97 / GB | €39.31 | View deal: Airalo Costa Rica travel eSIM | 20 GB, 200 mins of local calls, 200 SMS valid for 30 days |
| NomadoCosta Rica - 10GB for 30 daysOur rating: 2.4 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.4 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €1.70 / GB | €16.97 | View deal: Nomado Costa Rica - 10GB for 30 days |
| RoamicCosta Rica 3 GB 15 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 3 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 3 GB | 15 | Not stated | Yes | €2.00 / GB | €5.99 | View deal: Roamic Costa Rica 3 GB 15 days |
| RoamicCosta Rica 5 GB 21 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 5 GB · 21 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 5 GB | 21 | Not stated | Yes | €2.00 / GB | €9.99 | View deal: Roamic Costa Rica 5 GB 21 days |
| Lempart FlexCosta Rica · IP UK/EU · no top-upNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €1.97 / GB | €19.65 | View deal: Lempart Flex Costa Rica · IP UK/EU · no top-up |
| Wanderly eSIMCosta Rica 20GB 30DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €2.19 / GB | €43.77 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM Costa Rica 20GB 30Days |
| YesimCosta Rica 10 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.6 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days · Claro and Telefonica | Our rating: 3.6 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | Claro and Telefonica | Yes | €2.10 / GB | €21.00 | View deal: Yesim Costa Rica 10 GB 30 days |
| Lempart FlexCosta RicaNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 5 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 5 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €2.05 / GB | €10.27 | View deal: Lempart Flex Costa Rica |
| NomadCosta Rica 10 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days · Liberty | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | Liberty | Yes | €2.24 / GB | €22.35 | View deal: Nomad Costa Rica 10 GB 30 days |
| mysim24Costa Rica · 5 GB · 30 daysOur rating: 3.6 out of 5 · 5 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.6 out of 5 | 5 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €2.20 / GB | €10.99 | View deal: mysim24 Costa Rica · 5 GB · 30 days |
| RoamtellCosta Rica 10 GB - 30 daysNew · online since Dec 2025. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €2.05 / GB | €20.46 | View deal: Roamtell Costa Rica 10 GB - 30 days |
| Inbox eSIMCosta Rica 20 GB / 30 daysNew · online since Aug 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.5 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.5 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €2.05 / GB | €41.01 | View deal: Inbox eSIM Costa Rica 20 GB / 30 days |
| NomadGlobal-EX 50 GB 365 daysMulti-countryOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 50 GB · 365 days · Liberty | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 50 GB | 365 | Liberty | Yes | €2.31 / GB | €115.70 | View deal: Nomad Global-EX 50 GB 365 days |
| NomadGlobal-EX 30 GB 365 daysMulti-countryOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 30 GB · 365 days · Liberty | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 30 GB | 365 | Liberty | Yes | €2.36 / GB | €70.85 | View deal: Nomad Global-EX 30 GB 365 days |
| Wanderly eSIMCosta Rica 10GB 30DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €2.41 / GB | €24.11 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM Costa Rica 10GB 30Days |
| Lempart FlexCosta Rica · IP UK/EU · no top-upNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 5 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 5 GB | 15 | Not stated | Yes | €2.24 / GB | €11.22 | View deal: Lempart Flex Costa Rica · IP UK/EU · no top-up |
| eSIMzioCosta Rica 10 GB — 30 daysNew · online since Jun 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.2 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.2 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €2.09 / GB | €20.90 | View deal: eSIMzio Costa Rica 10 GB — 30 days |
| GigapandaCosta RicaOur rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | Not stated | No | €2.31 / GB | €23.14 | View deal: Gigapanda Costa Rica |
| PRIeSIMCosta Rica 10 GB · 30 daysNew · online since Jun 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.3 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.3 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €2.15 / GB | €21.49 | View deal: PRIeSIM Costa Rica 10 GB · 30 days |
| Lempart FlexCosta Rica · IP UK/EU · no top-upNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 3 GB · 7 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 3 GB | 7 | Not stated | Yes | €2.38 / GB | €7.14 | View deal: Lempart Flex Costa Rica · IP UK/EU · no top-up |
| NomadoCosta Rica - 5GB for 30 daysOur rating: 2.4 out of 5 · 5 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.4 out of 5 | 5 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €2.32 / GB | €11.61 | View deal: Nomado Costa Rica - 5GB for 30 days |
| NomadGlobal-EX 20 GB 365 daysMulti-countryOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 20 GB · 365 days · Liberty | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 20 GB | 365 | Liberty | Yes | €2.65 / GB | €52.91 | View deal: Nomad Global-EX 20 GB 365 days |
| YesimCosta Rica 3 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.6 out of 5 · 3 GB · 30 days · Claro and Telefonica | Our rating: 3.6 out of 5 | 3 GB | 30 | Claro and Telefonica | Yes | €2.60 / GB | €7.80 | View deal: Yesim Costa Rica 3 GB 30 days |
| YesimCosta Rica 5 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.6 out of 5 · 5 GB · 30 days · Claro and Telefonica | Our rating: 3.6 out of 5 | 5 GB | 30 | Claro and Telefonica | Yes | €2.60 / GB | €13.00 | View deal: Yesim Costa Rica 5 GB 30 days |
| Lempart FlexCosta RicaNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 3 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 3 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €2.53 / GB | €7.59 | View deal: Lempart Flex Costa Rica |
| Inbox eSIMCosta Rica 10 GB / 30 daysNew · online since Aug 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.5 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.5 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €2.40 / GB | €24.03 | View deal: Inbox eSIM Costa Rica 10 GB / 30 days |
| RoamtellCosta Rica 20GB 30DaysNew · online since Dec 2025. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €2.45 / GB | €49.05 | View deal: Roamtell Costa Rica 20GB 30Days |
| TripoSIMCosta Rica 2 GBNew · online since Feb 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.8 out of 5 · 2 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 2.8 out of 5 | 2 GB | 15 | Not stated | Yes | €2.51 / GB | €5.01 | View deal: TripoSIM Costa Rica 2 GB |
| Airalo10 GB Costa Rica travel eSIM valid for 7 daysOur rating: 4.2 out of 5 · 10 GB · 7 days | Our rating: 4.2 out of 5 | 10 GB | 7 | Not stated | Yes | €2.86 / GB | €28.59 | View deal: Airalo 10 GB Costa Rica travel eSIM valid for 7 days |
| YesimGlobal Plus Package 40 GB 365 daysMulti-countryOur rating: 3.6 out of 5 · 40 GB · 365 days · Claro and Telefonica | Our rating: 3.6 out of 5 | 40 GB | 365 | Claro and Telefonica | Yes | €2.73 / GB | €109.00 | View deal: Yesim Global Plus Package 40 GB 365 days |
| GigapandaCosta RicaOur rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 3 GB · 31 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 3 GB | 31 | Not stated | No | €2.65 / GB | €7.95 | View deal: Gigapanda Costa Rica |
| Airalo10 GB Costa Rica travel eSIM valid for 15 daysOur rating: 4.2 out of 5 · 10 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 4.2 out of 5 | 10 GB | 15 | Not stated | Yes | €2.90 / GB | €29.04 | View deal: Airalo 10 GB Costa Rica travel eSIM valid for 15 days |
| Orange TravelCosta Rica 10 GB 7 daysOur rating: 3.8 out of 5 · 10 GB · 7 days · Claro, I.C.E. Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad and Liberty Telecomunicaciones de Costa Rica | Our rating: 3.8 out of 5 | 10 GB | 7 | Claro, I.C.E. Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad and Liberty Telecomunicaciones de Costa Rica | Not stated | €2.90 / GB | €28.99 | View deal: Orange Travel Costa Rica 10 GB 7 days |
| Wanderly eSIMCosta Rica 3GB 30DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 3 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 3 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €2.98 / GB | €8.93 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM Costa Rica 3GB 30Days |
| Wanderly eSIMCosta Rica 3GB 15DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 3 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 3 GB | 15 | Not stated | Not stated | €2.98 / GB | €8.93 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM Costa Rica 3GB 15Days |
| AiraloCosta Rica travel eSIM | 10 GB, 100 mins of local calls, 100 SMS valid for 7 daysOur rating: 4.2 out of 5 · 10 GB · 7 days | Our rating: 4.2 out of 5 | 10 GB | 7 | Not stated | Yes | €3.04 / GB | €30.38 | View deal: Airalo Costa Rica travel eSIM | 10 GB, 100 mins of local calls, 100 SMS valid for 7 days |
| Airalo10 GB Costa Rica travel eSIM valid for 30 daysOur rating: 4.2 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 4.2 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €3.04 / GB | €30.38 | View deal: Airalo 10 GB Costa Rica travel eSIM valid for 30 days |
| RoamtellCosta Rica 3GB 30DaysNew · online since Dec 2025. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 · 3 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 | 3 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €2.65 / GB | €7.95 | View deal: Roamtell Costa Rica 3GB 30Days |
| RoamtellCosta Rica 3GB 15DaysNew · online since Dec 2025. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 · 3 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 | 3 GB | 15 | Not stated | Not stated | €2.65 / GB | €7.95 | View deal: Roamtell Costa Rica 3GB 15Days |
| RoamtellCosta Rica 3 GB - 30 daysNew · online since Dec 2025. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 · 3 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 | 3 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €2.65 / GB | €7.95 | View deal: Roamtell Costa Rica 3 GB - 30 days |
| RoamtellCosta Rica 10GB 30DaysNew · online since Dec 2025. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €2.67 / GB | €26.71 | View deal: Roamtell Costa Rica 10GB 30Days |
| RoamicCosta Rica 1 GB 7 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 1 GB · 7 days | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 1 GB | 7 | Not stated | Yes | €2.99 / GB | €2.99 | View deal: Roamic Costa Rica 1 GB 7 days |
| AiraloCosta Rica travel eSIM | 10 GB, 100 mins of local calls, 100 SMS valid for 15 daysOur rating: 4.2 out of 5 · 10 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 4.2 out of 5 | 10 GB | 15 | Not stated | Yes | €3.08 / GB | €30.82 | View deal: Airalo Costa Rica travel eSIM | 10 GB, 100 mins of local calls, 100 SMS valid for 15 days |
| BidaiesimCosta Rica 20 GB · 30 daysNew · online since Jul 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.1 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.1 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €2.58 / GB | €51.50 | View deal: Bidaiesim Costa Rica 20 GB · 30 days |
| YesimGlobal Plus Package 20 GB 180 daysMulti-countryOur rating: 3.6 out of 5 · 20 GB · 180 days · Claro and Telefonica | Our rating: 3.6 out of 5 | 20 GB | 180 | Claro and Telefonica | Yes | €2.95 / GB | €59.00 | View deal: Yesim Global Plus Package 20 GB 180 days |
| NomadoCosta Rica - 3GB for 30 daysOur rating: 2.4 out of 5 · 3 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.4 out of 5 | 3 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €2.68 / GB | €8.03 | View deal: Nomado Costa Rica - 3GB for 30 days |
| mysim24Costa Rica · 3 GB · 30 daysOur rating: 3.6 out of 5 · 3 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 3.6 out of 5 | 3 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €3.00 / GB | €8.99 | View deal: mysim24 Costa Rica · 3 GB · 30 days |
| Orange TravelCosta Rica 10 GB 14 daysOur rating: 3.8 out of 5 · 10 GB · 14 days · Claro, I.C.E. Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad and Liberty Telecomunicaciones de Costa Rica | Our rating: 3.8 out of 5 | 10 GB | 14 | Claro, I.C.E. Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad and Liberty Telecomunicaciones de Costa Rica | Not stated | €3.10 / GB | €30.99 | View deal: Orange Travel Costa Rica 10 GB 14 days |
| Wanderly eSIMCosta Rica 5GB 30DaysOur rating: 4.1 out of 5 · 5 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 4.1 out of 5 | 5 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €3.21 / GB | €16.07 | View deal: Wanderly eSIM Costa Rica 5GB 30Days |
| AiraloCosta Rica travel eSIM | 10 GB, 100 mins of local calls, 100 SMS valid for 30 daysOur rating: 4.2 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 4.2 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €3.26 / GB | €32.61 | View deal: Airalo Costa Rica travel eSIM | 10 GB, 100 mins of local calls, 100 SMS valid for 30 days |
| Lempart FlexCosta RicaNew · online since Sept 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 · 2 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 | 2 GB | 15 | Not stated | Yes | €3.12 / GB | €6.24 | View deal: Lempart Flex Costa Rica |
| EsoimCosta Rica eSIM 20 GB (30 Days)Our rating: 2.9 out of 5 · 20 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.9 out of 5 | 20 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €3.05 / GB | €60.99 | View deal: Esoim Costa Rica eSIM 20 GB (30 Days) |
| RoamtellCosta Rica 5 GB - 30 daysNew · online since Dec 2025. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 · 5 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 | 5 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €3.02 / GB | €15.10 | View deal: Roamtell Costa Rica 5 GB - 30 days |
| NomadCosta Rica 5 GB 30 daysOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 5 GB · 30 days · Liberty | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 5 GB | 30 | Liberty | Yes | €3.40 / GB | €16.98 | View deal: Nomad Costa Rica 5 GB 30 days |
| PRIeSIMCosta Rica 1 GB · 7 daysNew · online since Jun 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.3 out of 5 · 1 GB · 7 days | Our rating: 2.3 out of 5 | 1 GB | 7 | Not stated | Not stated | €2.99 / GB | €2.99 | View deal: PRIeSIM Costa Rica 1 GB · 7 days |
| BidaiesimCosta Rica 10 GB · 30 daysNew · online since Jul 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.1 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.1 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €2.95 / GB | €29.50 | View deal: Bidaiesim Costa Rica 10 GB · 30 days |
| NomadGlobal-EX 10 GB 180 daysMulti-countryOur rating: 3.9 out of 5 · 10 GB · 180 days · Liberty | Our rating: 3.9 out of 5 | 10 GB | 180 | Liberty | Yes | €3.50 / GB | €34.98 | View deal: Nomad Global-EX 10 GB 180 days |
| NomadoCosta Rica - 2GB for 15 daysOur rating: 2.4 out of 5 · 2 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 2.4 out of 5 | 2 GB | 15 | Not stated | Not stated | €3.12 / GB | €6.24 | View deal: Nomado Costa Rica - 2GB for 15 days |
| EsoimCosta Rica eSIM 3 GB (15 Days)Our rating: 2.9 out of 5 · 3 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 2.9 out of 5 | 3 GB | 15 | Not stated | Yes | €3.33 / GB | €9.99 | View deal: Esoim Costa Rica eSIM 3 GB (15 Days) |
| EsoimCosta Rica eSIM 3 GB (30 Days)Our rating: 2.9 out of 5 · 3 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.9 out of 5 | 3 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €3.33 / GB | €9.99 | View deal: Esoim Costa Rica eSIM 3 GB (30 Days) |
| EsoimCosta Rica eSIM 10 GB (30 Days)Our rating: 2.9 out of 5 · 10 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.9 out of 5 | 10 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €3.35 / GB | €33.49 | View deal: Esoim Costa Rica eSIM 10 GB (30 Days) |
| Inbox eSIMCosta Rica 3 GB / 30 daysNew · online since Aug 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.5 out of 5 · 3 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.5 out of 5 | 3 GB | 30 | Not stated | Yes | €3.25 / GB | €9.74 | View deal: Inbox eSIM Costa Rica 3 GB / 30 days |
| eSIMzioCosta Rica 5 GB — 30 daysNew · online since Jun 2026. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.2 out of 5 · 5 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.2 out of 5 | 5 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €3.22 / GB | €16.12 | View deal: eSIMzio Costa Rica 5 GB — 30 days |
| mysim24Costa Rica · 3 GB · 15 daysOur rating: 3.6 out of 5 · 3 GB · 15 days | Our rating: 3.6 out of 5 | 3 GB | 15 | Not stated | Not stated | €3.66 / GB | €10.99 | View deal: mysim24 Costa Rica · 3 GB · 15 days |
| RoamtellCosta Rica 5GB 30DaysNew · online since Dec 2025. This company went online recently, so it has little track record. We take 1 point off our rating until it has been online for a year.Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 · 5 GB · 30 days | Our rating: 2.6 out of 5 | 5 GB | 30 | Not stated | Not stated | €3.38 / GB | €16.89 | View deal: Roamtell Costa Rica 5GB 30Days |
eSIM, local SIM or roaming?
What 10 days of data costs you three different ways.
- Best for most
Travel eSIM
€12.12for 10 GB
- Set up at home in 5 minutes
- Keep your own number for WhatsApp
- No passport registration
- Long stays
Local tourist SIM
- Needs your passport at a shop
- Local number for calls
- Queues on arrival
- Most expensive
Your home roaming
- Costa Rica isn't in EU free roaming
- Zero setup
- Easy to overspend
Before you fly to Costa Rica
Do these at home. Most eSIM problems in Costa Rica come from skipping step one.
- Install at homeScan the QR code over Wi-Fi before you leave, so you are online the moment you land.
- Check your phone is unlockedA phone locked to your carrier won't accept another eSIM.
- Turn on roaming for the eSIM onlyLeave your home line on for calls and texts, with its data off.
- Save the network tipIf evenings get slow, pick another network by hand in your phone settings.
Questions people ask
What travellers ask about eSIMs in Costa Rica.
How do I install an eSIM for Costa Rica?
After you buy a plan, the provider sends you a QR code by email or in their app. On an iPhone, open Settings, then Mobile Service, then Add eSIM. On Android, open Settings, then Network and internet, then SIMs. Scan the code while you are still at home on Wi-Fi, then switch the eSIM on for mobile data when you land.
Will an eSIM work in Costa Rica?
Yes, as long as your phone supports eSIM and is not locked to your home carrier. The plans we list for Costa Rica connect to local networks there. Coverage in cities is usually good; if you are heading somewhere remote, check which network the plan uses before you buy.
Can I use the eSIM as a hotspot?
Most travel eSIMs let you share data with a laptop or a friend's phone through a hotspot. A few providers block or limit it, so read the plan details if you need it. Anything you use over the hotspot comes out of the same data allowance.
Will I get a phone number?
Most travel eSIMs are data only: you get mobile internet but no local number. You can still call and message through WhatsApp, FaceTime or similar apps. If you need a number, tick Phone number in the plan filters to see the plans that include one. Your home SIM can stay on for texts such as bank codes.
How we compare eSIMs
Prices come straight from each provider's own feed, converted to euros. The table sorts plans by price per GB unless you pick another order, and our picks come from those same prices. Providers can't pay to rank higher.
- providers compared here
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€72.99· Orange Travel
Best value, 100 GB