Best eSIM for New Zealand: 461 plans from 30 providers compared7 days with at least 3 GB
$3.88 from Yatelo. Includes 3 GB, valid 30 days.
Plan snapshot: 20 Oct 2026.
Compare matching plansCheapest matching plan
2 GB · valid 15 days
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Data plans
Fixed-data plans matching your trip. Select Data, Price or Per GB to sort all matching plans.
| Provider | Data | Valid | Price | Per GB | Network | Buy |
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Yatelo
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2 GB | 15 days | $2.29 | $1.15/GB | Not supplied | View deal |
 Yesim
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1 GB | 30 days | $2.50 | $2.50/GB | Not supplied | View deal |
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Yatelo
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3 GB | 30 days | $3.88 | $1.29/GB | Not supplied | View deal |
 Roamless
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1 GB | 30 days | $3.95 | $3.95/GB | Spark LTE | View deal |
 Kolet
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1 GB | 30 days | $4.48 | $4.48/GB | Not supplied | View deal |
 eSIMCard
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3 GB | 30 days | $4.91 | $1.64/GB | Not supplied 5G | View deal |
 Instabridge
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3 GB | 15 days | $5.00 | $1.67/GB | Not supplied | View deal |
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Yatelo
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5 GB | 30 days | $5.13 | $1.03/GB | Not supplied | View deal |
 eSimGlobe
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3 GB | 15 days | $5.50 | $1.83/GB | Not supplied | View deal |
 eSIM2Fly
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3 GB | 15 days | $5.50 | $1.83/GB | Not supplied | View deal |
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eSIMCard
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3 GB | 30 days | $5.51 | $1.84/GB | Not supplied 5G | View deal |
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eSimGlobe
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3 GB | 30 days | $5.60 | $1.87/GB | Not supplied | View deal |
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eSIM2Fly
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3 GB | 30 days | $5.60 | $1.87/GB | Not supplied | View deal |
 Global YO
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3 GB | 15 days | $5.99 | $2.00/GB | Not supplied 4G / LTE | View deal |
 TravSim
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1 GB | 15 days | $6.00 | $6.00/GB | Not supplied | View deal |
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Yatelo
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10 GB | 30 days | $6.99 | $0.70/GB | Not supplied | View deal |
 eTravelSim
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2 GB | 15 days | $6.99 | $3.50/GB | Not supplied | View deal |
 eSIMatic
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3 GB | 30 days | $6.99 | $2.33/GB | Not supplied | View deal |
 Ubigi
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3 GB | 30 days | $7.00 | $2.33/GB | Not supplied | View deal |
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eSIMCard
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5 GB | 15 days | $7.26 | $1.45/GB | Not supplied 5G | View deal |
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Unlimited data plans
Unlimited plans matching your trip. Select Price or Per day to sort all matching plans. Check the provider’s fair-use policy before buying.
| Provider | Data | Valid | Price | Per day | Network | Buy |
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Yesim
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Unlimited | 19 days | $43.80 | $2.31/day | Not supplied | View deal |
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Ubigi
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Unlimited | 15 days | $44.00 | $2.93/day | Not supplied | View deal |
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eSIMCard
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Unlimited | 15 days | $44.17 | $2.94/day | Not supplied 5G | View deal |
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Yesim
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Unlimited | 20 days | $45.00 | $2.25/day | Not supplied | View deal |
 Eskimo
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Unlimited | 15 days | $45.00 | $3.00/day | Not supplied | View deal |
 Quibity
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Unlimited | 13 days | $45.20 | $3.48/day | Not supplied | View deal |
 Holafly
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Unlimited | 12 days | $45.43 | $3.79/day | Not supplied 5G | View deal |
 Airhub
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Unlimited | 30 days | $45.90 | $1.53/day | Not supplied | View deal |
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Yesim
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Unlimited | 21 days | $46.20 | $2.20/day | Not supplied | View deal |
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Yesim
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Unlimited | 22 days | $47.40 | $2.15/day | Not supplied | View deal |
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Quibity
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Unlimited | 14 days | $47.40 | $3.39/day | Not supplied | View deal |
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Holafly
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Unlimited | 13 days | $48.12 | $3.70/day | Not supplied 5G | View deal |
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Yesim
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Unlimited | 23 days | $48.60 | $2.11/day | Not supplied | View deal |
 aloSIM
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Unlimited | 15 days | $49.00 | $3.27/day | Not supplied | View deal |
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Quibity
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Unlimited | 15 days | $49.40 | $3.29/day | Not supplied | View deal |
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Yesim
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Unlimited | 24 days | $49.80 | $2.08/day | Not supplied | View deal |
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Airhub
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Unlimited | 15 days | $50.00 | $3.33/day | Not supplied | View deal |
 Breeze
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Unlimited | 10 days | $50.42 | $5.04/day | Not supplied | View deal |
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Yesim
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Unlimited | 25 days | $51.00 | $2.04/day | Not supplied | View deal |
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Holafly
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Unlimited | 14 days | $51.04 | $3.65/day | Not supplied 5G | View deal |
The short answer
Across all plans for this destination, ignoring your filters.
As of 20 October 2026, the cheapest listed travel eSIM for New Zealand is Yatelo at $1.53 for 1 GB valid 7 days, out of 461 plans we compare. Among listed unlimited plans, eSIMCard is cheapest at $2.60 for 1 day ($2.60 per day).
By the numbers
Key price facts for this destination.
Across 211 plans with a fixed amount of data for New Zealand, the price per GB goes from $0.11 to $17.41, so the most expensive costs 154.1 times as much as the cheapest. The typical (median) price is $1.91. Checked 20 October 2026.
Common questions (all plans, ignoring your filters)
What is the cheapest eSIM for New Zealand?
The cheapest listed travel eSIM for New Zealand is Yatelo at $1.53 for 1 GB over 7 days. Prices were last checked on 20 October 2026.
Which New Zealand eSIM has the lowest cost per GB?
Airhub has the lowest listed cost per gigabyte for New Zealand at $0.11 per GB (300 GB for $33.90 over 10 days).
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for New Zealand?
Yes. The cheapest listed unlimited-data eSIM for New Zealand is eSIMCard at $2.60 for 1 day, which works out at $2.60 per day.
How many eSIM providers cover New Zealand?
This page compares 461 plans from 30 providers for New Zealand: Yatelo, eSIM2Fly, Instabridge, Yesim, eSIMCard, eSimGlobe, Airhub, Global YO, eSIMatic, Saily, Roamless, Airalo, Sim Local, Holafly, GoMoWorld, Kolet, Orange Travel, eTravelSim, aloSIM, GigSky, Eskimo, SimAbove, Quibity, Breeze, TravSim, Ubigi, Voye Global, GIGAGO, Simify, SimCorner.
Is eSIM available in New Zealand?
Yes. 461 travel eSIM plans from 30 providers are sold for New Zealand, starting at $1.53. You need a phone that supports eSIM and is not locked to your carrier; install the plan before you travel and turn on data roaming for it when you arrive. Prices checked 20 Oct 2026.
Can I get an eSIM with calls or a phone number for New Zealand?
6 of the 461 New Zealand plans we track include calls or SMS, from Airhub; the cheapest is 20 GB - 30 days with calls from Airhub at $30.00. Most travel eSIMs are data-only and come without a local number, so check the plan before you buy. You can also call over WhatsApp, FaceTime or Wi-Fi calling, or keep your own SIM on for calls at your carrier's roaming rates.
Can I use a New Zealand eSIM as a mobile hotspot?
220 of the 461 New Zealand plans we track allow hotspot (sharing data with a laptop or another phone), according to the provider; 35 do not; 206 do not say. If you need to tether, choose a plan that states hotspot is allowed and check whether it has a separate hotspot limit.
Compare New Zealand eSIMs by trip length
These examples find the lowest listed total price for a fixed data allowance and minimum validity. They are comparison starting points, not estimates of how much data you will use. Prices are in USD.
14 days with at least 5 GB
$5.13 from Yatelo. Includes 5 GB, valid 30 days.
Plan snapshot: 20 Oct 2026.
Compare matching plans30 days with at least 10 GB
$6.99 from Yatelo. Includes 10 GB, valid 30 days.
Plan snapshot: 20 Oct 2026.
Compare matching plansNetwork information for New Zealand: 17 of 461 listed plans name a local network in our saved data. Missing network information does not mean there is no coverage. Confirm the network and hotspot terms on the exact provider plan before buying.
Before buying an eSIM for New Zealand
- Check that your exact phone model supports eSIM and accepts another carrier.
- Check when validity starts: installing a profile and starting its plan can be different events.
- Confirm the local network, hotspot policy, and any full-speed allowance with the provider. A low price does not measure signal quality or support.
- Confirm whether voice calls and SMS are included. A data allowance alone does not establish this.
Regional alternatives that list New Zealand
At least one plan in these catalogues lists this destination. Compare total cost for your route and check every stop against the individual plan’s coverage.
What the terms mean
Plain explanations of the words used on this page.
- eSIM
- An eSIM is a digital SIM profile installed on a compatible device. A travel plan can provide mobile data abroad; keeping your usual number active depends on your device, home SIM and carrier settings. Calls and SMS may cost extra.
- Throttled unlimited
- A plan whose data never runs out, but which slows down after you use a set amount at full speed. That is not the same as unlimited full-speed data.
- Price per gigabyte
- The plan price divided by the number of GB it includes. It lets you compare fixed-data plans of different sizes. Unlimited plans do not have one.
- Price per day
- The plan price divided by the number of days the plan lasts. It is how unlimited plans are compared, since they have no price per GB.
- ID check (KYC)
- Some providers ask you to prove who you are, usually with a photo of your passport, before the plan works.
- Top-up
- Adding more data to an eSIM you already installed, instead of buying a new one.
How these prices were collected
This page compares 461 plans from 30 providers for New Zealand. Prices are collected automatically from each provider and were last checked on 20 October 2026. Prices are shown in USD so you can compare them; you pay in the provider’s own currency. Links to providers are affiliate links.
For the rules behind these figures, read how we compare plans. Our 10 GB price research compares a fixed allowance in a dated snapshot; its findings are not a guarantee of today's checkout prices.
Compare providers for New Zealand
Head-to-head comparisons price two providers in every destination both sell. Their cheapest plans in New Zealand:
- Airalo vs Ubigi — Airalo from $4.00, Ubigi from $7.00
- Airalo vs Holafly — Airalo from $4.00, Holafly from $4.37
- Airalo vs Saily — Airalo from $4.00, Saily from $3.91
- Holafly vs Ubigi — Holafly from $4.37, Ubigi from $7.00
- Holafly vs Saily — Holafly from $4.37, Saily from $3.91
- Saily vs Ubigi — Saily from $3.91, Ubigi from $7.00
- Airalo vs Roamless — Airalo from $4.00, Roamless from $3.95
- Airalo vs Orange Travel — Airalo from $4.00, Orange Travel from $4.48
Explore your options for New Zealand
Providers with listed plans
Check each provider’s wider catalogue and published features before choosing a plan.
- Yatelo eSIM plans and prices
- eSIM2Fly eSIM plans and prices
- Instabridge eSIM plans and prices
- Yesim eSIM plans and prices
- eSIMCard eSIM plans and prices
- eSimGlobe eSIM plans and prices
- Airhub eSIM plans and prices
- Global YO eSIM plans and prices
- eSIMatic eSIM plans and prices
- Saily eSIM plans and prices
- Roamless eSIM plans and prices
- Airalo eSIM plans and prices
- Sim Local eSIM plans and prices
- Holafly eSIM plans and prices
- GoMoWorld eSIM plans and prices
- Kolet eSIM plans and prices
- Orange Travel eSIM plans and prices
- eTravelSim eSIM plans and prices
- aloSIM eSIM plans and prices
- GigSky eSIM plans and prices
- Eskimo eSIM plans and prices
- SimAbove eSIM plans and prices
- Quibity eSIM plans and prices
- Breeze eSIM plans and prices
- TravSim eSIM plans and prices
- Ubigi eSIM plans and prices
- Voye Global eSIM plans and prices
- GIGAGO eSIM plans and prices
- Simify eSIM plans and prices
- SimCorner eSIM plans and prices
Travelling to more than one country?
Compare regional and worldwide eSIM plans with separate destination plans. Check the country list of each plan; a region name does not guarantee coverage for your itinerary.
Understand the comparison
Read how we rank eSIM prices and compare published unlimited-data speed limits.
Not sure how much to buy? Estimate how much eSIM data you need, then check your phone with the travel eSIM setup checklist before you pay. More in our travel eSIM guides.