eSIM plans / Canada
Best eSIM for Canada
For a typical week in Canada (6 GB), the cheapest plan on file is Nomad's 10 GB / 30 days at $17. The best value per gigabyte is Nomad's 20 GB for 30 days at $1.55 per GB. 16 plans from Airalo, Holafly, Saily and Nomad, prices as shown on each provider's Canada page on 2026-10-19.
Where Canada sits on price
Canada is one of the more expensive destinations for data on this site: rank 20 of 25 by best price per GB ($1.6 here, $0.8 to $2.3 across all countries, median $1.2). Its cheapest unlimited plan works out to $2.7 a day, rank 21 of 25 countries with an unlimited option.
How the plans are ranked
Fixed-data plans are ranked by price per GB; unlimited plans by price per day. A plan only counts as covering a trip if its validity is at least the trip length. Commission plays no part in the order. Prices move often, so treat the table as a snapshot from 2026-10-19 and confirm on the provider's page before buying.
Fixed-data plans for Canada
| Provider | Data | Days | Price | Per GB | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saily | 1 GB | 7 | $5.29 | $5.29 | $0.8 |
| Nomad | 5 GB | 30 | $13 | $2.60 | $0.4 |
| Nomad | 10 GB | 30 | $17 | $1.70 | $0.6 |
| Saily | 5 GB | 30 | $17.99 | $3.60 | $0.6 |
| Saily | 10 GB | 30 | $30.99 | $3.10 | $1 |
| Nomad | 20 GB | 30 | $31 | $1.55 | $1 |
| Saily | 20 GB | 30 | $43.99 | $2.20 | $1.5 |
The spread is wide: from $5.29 to $2.20 per GB across the fixed plans on file, which is why a bigger plan from one provider can cost less per GB than a small plan from another. A 1 GB plan covers light use; the typical week needs 6 GB; video and calls push past 10 GB.
Unlimited plans for Canada
| Provider | Days | Price | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airalo | 3 | $17.61 | $5.9 |
| Holafly | 5 | $28.90 | $5.8 |
| Airalo | 7 | $28.87 | $4.1 |
| Nomad | 7 | $30 | $4.3 |
| Holafly | 7 | $36.50 | $5.2 |
| Airalo | 15 | $44.01 | $2.9 |
| Holafly | 15 | $50.50 | $3.4 |
| Airalo | 30 | $80.99 | $2.7 |
| Holafly | 30 | $95.90 | $3.2 |
The cheapest unlimited plan that covers a week is Airalo at $17.6 for 3 days, about $5.9 a day. Unlimited makes sense when you stream or hotspot; "unlimited" plans usually throttle after a daily high-speed allowance, so read the provider's fair-use line.
How much data will you use in Canada?
A typical week needs 1.1 GB to 5.8 GB. See the figures by trip length, 3 days, 5 days, 7 days, 10 days, 14 days, or run the calculator for your own habits. And before you go: the plug you need in Canada.
Frequently asked questions
Which eSIM is cheapest for Canada?
Nomad's 20 GB plan at $31 was the lowest price per GB ($1.55) among the plans checked on 2026-10-19. Prices change; confirm on the provider's page.
How much data do I need for a week in Canada?
About 1.1 GB to 5.8 GB for typical use (navigation, social media, browsing). Buy at least 6 GB, or unlimited if you stream video.
Does my phone support eSIM?
iPhone XS, XR and later, Pixel 4 and later, and most Galaxy S20 and newer models do. US iPhones since the iPhone 14 have no SIM tray at all. Check Settings > Cellular (iPhone) or Settings > Connections > SIM manager (Galaxy) for an Add eSIM option; the phone must also be carrier-unlocked.
Is an eSIM cheaper than my US carrier's roaming in Canada?
Usually. Verizon TravelPass and AT&T International Day Pass are $12 a day each, which is $84 for a week. The cheapest Canada plan covering a typical week on file costs $17. T-Mobile's higher plans include some high-speed data abroad at no extra cost.
Plan prices: each provider's Canada page, read 2026-10-19. Carrier prices: Verizon and AT&T plan pages, read 2026-10-19. Affiliate links may earn a commission; ranking ignores it.