eSIM plans / India
Best eSIM for India
For a typical week in India (6 GB), the cheapest plan on file is Nomad's 10 GB / 30 days at $21. The best value per gigabyte is Nomad's 20 GB for 30 days at $1.65 per GB. 16 plans from Airalo, Holafly, Saily and Nomad, prices as shown on each provider's India page on 2026-10-19.
Where India sits on price
India is one of the more expensive destinations for data on this site: rank 23 of 25 by best price per GB ($1.7 here, $0.8 to $2.3 across all countries, median $1.2). Its cheapest unlimited plan works out to $3.3 a day, rank 25 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 India
| Provider | Data | Days | Price | Per GB | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saily | 1 GB | 7 | $3.99 | $3.99 | $0.6 |
| Nomad | 5 GB | 30 | $13 | $2.60 | $0.4 |
| Saily | 5 GB | 30 | $13.99 | $2.80 | $0.5 |
| Nomad | 10 GB | 30 | $21 | $2.10 | $0.7 |
| Saily | 10 GB | 30 | $23.99 | $2.40 | $0.8 |
| Nomad | 20 GB | 30 | $33 | $1.65 | $1.1 |
| Saily | 20 GB | 30 | $38.99 | $1.95 | $1.3 |
The spread is wide: from $3.99 to $1.95 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 India
| Provider | Days | Price | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airalo | 3 | $20.50 | $6.8 |
| Nomad | 5 | $18 | $3.6 |
| Holafly | 5 | $30.90 | $6.2 |
| Airalo | 7 | $39.50 | $5.6 |
| Holafly | 7 | $39.50 | $5.6 |
| Airalo | 15 | $62 | $4.1 |
| Holafly | 15 | $63.50 | $4.2 |
| Airalo | 30 | $99 | $3.3 |
| Holafly | 30 | $111.90 | $3.7 |
The cheapest unlimited plan that covers a week is Nomad at $18 for 5 days, about $3.6 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 India?
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 India.
Frequently asked questions
Which eSIM is cheapest for India?
Nomad's 20 GB plan at $33 was the lowest price per GB ($1.65) 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 India?
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 India?
Usually. Verizon TravelPass and AT&T International Day Pass are $12 a day each, which is $84 for a week. The cheapest India plan covering a typical week on file costs $21. T-Mobile's higher plans include some high-speed data abroad at no extra cost.
Plan prices: each provider's India 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.