Best eSIM for Australia
89 prepaid data plans from 8 providers, read from their own sites on October 5, 2026. Sorted by price, with the fields that change what you actually get.
Cheapest plan
$3.00
Yesim · 1 GB, 30 days
Best price per GB
$0.64/GB
Nomad · 50 GB, 30 days
Cheapest unlimited
$3.90
Holafly · Unlimited, 1 day
Regional plans that include it
16 of 69
Nomad APAC (14 countries plan)
Cheapest plan by trip length and usage
For a trip only in Australia. Each cell is the cheapest plan that holds enough data and stays valid for the whole stay.
| Trip length | Lightabout 0.35 GB a day | Standardabout 0.8 GB a day | Highabout 1.8 GB a day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $3.00Yesim · 1 GB · 30 days | $7.00Nomad · 3 GB · 30 days | $11.00Nomad · Unlimited · 3 days |
| 7 days | $7.00Nomad · 3 GB · 30 days | $14.00Ubigi · 10 GB · 7 days | $22.00Ubigi · Unlimited · 7 days |
| 10 days | $10.00Nomad · 5 GB · 30 days | $15.00Nomad · 10 GB · 30 days | $24.00Nomad · 20 GB · 30 days |
| 15 days | $15.00Nomad · 10 GB · 30 days | $24.00Nomad · 20 GB · 30 days | $32.00Nomad · 50 GB · 30 days |
| 30 days | $24.00Nomad · 20 GB · 30 days | $32.00Nomad · 50 GB · 30 days | $65.00Ubigi · Unlimited · 30 days |
All eSIM plans for Australia
| Provider | Data | Validity | Price | Price per GB | Hotspot | Validity starts | Top-up | See plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yesim | 1 GB | 30 days | $3.00 | $3.00 | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 1 day | $3.90 | – | Yes | On first connection | No | See plan → |
| Saily | 1 GB | 7 days | $3.99 | $3.99 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Airalo | 1 GB | 3 days | $4.00 | $4.00 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIM | 1 GB | 7 days | $4.00 | $4.00 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Nomad | 1 GB | 7 days | $4.00 | $4.00 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Ubigi | 1 GB | 7 days | $4.00 | $4.00 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| YesimFair-use limit | Unlimited | 1 day | $4.20 | – | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| aloSIM | 2 GB | 15 days | $6.50 | $3.25 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Nomad | 3 GB | 30 days | $7.00 | $2.33 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 3 days | $7.50 | $2.50 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Yesim | 3 GB | 30 days | $7.92 | $2.64 | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| Saily | 3 GB | 30 days | $7.99 | $2.66 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 7 days | $8.00 | $2.67 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIM | 3 GB | 30 days | $8.00 | $2.67 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Ubigi | 3 GB | 15 days | $8.00 | $2.67 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 7 days | $10.00 | $2.00 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Nomad | 5 GB | 30 days | $10.00 | $2.00 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 15 days | $10.50 | $2.10 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Saily | 5 GB | 30 days | $10.99 | $2.20 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 30 days | $11.00 | $2.20 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIM | 5 GB | 30 days | $11.00 | $2.20 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| NomadFair-use limit | Unlimited | 3 days | $11.00 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| AiraloFair-use limit | Unlimited | 3 days | $11.50 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIMFair-use limit | Unlimited | 3 days | $11.50 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Yesim | 5 GB | 30 days | $11.52 | $2.30 | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 3 days | $11.90 | – | Yes | On first connection | No | See plan → |
| Vodafone Travel eSIM | 5 GB | 15 days | $12.00 | $2.40 | Yes | Not stated | Yes | See plan → |
| YesimFair-use limit | Unlimited | 3 days | $12.60 | – | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| Ubigi | 10 GB | 7 days | $14.00 | $1.40 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Nomad | 10 GB | 30 days | $15.00 | $1.50 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Ubigi | 10 GB | 30 days | $16.00 | $1.60 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 7 days | $16.50 | $1.65 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Vodafone Travel eSIM | 10 GB | 30 days | $16.50 | $1.65 | Yes | Not stated | Yes | See plan → |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 15 days | $17.50 | $1.75 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Saily | 10 GB | 30 days | $17.99 | $1.80 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 30 days | $18.00 | $1.80 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIM | 10 GB | 30 days | $18.00 | $1.80 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| NomadFair-use limit | Unlimited | 5 days | $18.00 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| AiraloFair-use limit | Unlimited | 5 days | $18.50 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIMFair-use limit | Unlimited | 5 days | $18.50 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| SailyFair-use limit | Unlimited | 5 days | $18.99 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Yesim | 10 GB | 30 days | $19.20 | $1.92 | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 5 days | $20.50 | – | Yes | On first connection | No | See plan → |
| YesimFair-use limit | Unlimited | 5 days | $21.00 | – | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| UbigiFair-use limit | Unlimited | 7 days | $22.00 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Nomad | 20 GB | 30 days | $24.00 | $1.20 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| NomadFair-use limit | Unlimited | 7 days | $25.00 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Yesim | 20 GB | 30 days | $26.40 | $1.32 | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| AiraloFair-use limit | Unlimited | 7 days | $26.50 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIMFair-use limit | Unlimited | 7 days | $26.50 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| SailyFair-use limit | Unlimited | 7 days | $26.99 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Vodafone Travel eSIM | 20 GB | 30 days | $27.00 | $1.35 | Yes | Not stated | Yes | See plan → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 7 days | $27.50 | – | Yes | On first connection | No | See plan → |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 15 days | $29.00 | $1.45 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| NomadFair-use limit | Unlimited | 10 days | $29.00 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| YesimFair-use limit | Unlimited | 7 days | $29.40 | – | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| Saily | 20 GB | 30 days | $29.99 | $1.50 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 30 days | $30.00 | $1.50 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIM | 20 GB | 30 days | $30.00 | $1.50 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| AiraloFair-use limit | Unlimited | 10 days | $32.00 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIMFair-use limit | Unlimited | 10 days | $32.00 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Nomad | 50 GB | 30 days | $32.00 | $0.64 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Ubigi | 25 GB | 30 days | $32.00 | $1.28 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Yesim | 30 GB | 30 days | $33.60 | $1.12 | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| SailyFair-use limit | Unlimited | 10 days | $34.99 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| YesimFair-use limit | Unlimited | 10 days | $35.93 | – | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 10 days | $36.50 | – | Yes | On first connection | No | See plan → |
| UbigiFair-use limit | Unlimited | 15 days | $42.00 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| YesimFair-use limit | Unlimited | 14 days | $44.63 | – | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| Airalo | 50 GB | 30 days | $45.00 | $0.90 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| AiraloFair-use limit | Unlimited | 15 days | $45.00 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIMFair-use limit | Unlimited | 15 days | $45.00 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 14 days | $47.50 | – | Yes | On first connection | No | See plan → |
| SailyFair-use limit | Unlimited | 15 days | $48.99 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 15 days | $50.50 | – | Yes | On first connection | No | See plan → |
| Ubigi | 50 GB | 30 days | $55.00 | $1.10 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| YesimFair-use limit | Unlimited | 21 days | $55.44 | – | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| SailyFair-use limit | Unlimited | 20 days | $59.99 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 20 days | $60.90 | – | Yes | On first connection | No | See plan → |
| UbigiFair-use limit | Unlimited | 30 days | $65.00 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| SailyFair-use limit | Unlimited | 25 days | $65.99 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| AiraloFair-use limit | Unlimited | 30 days | $66.50 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIMFair-use limit | Unlimited | 30 days | $66.50 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| YesimFair-use limit | Unlimited | 30 days | $68.40 | – | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| SailyFair-use limit | Unlimited | 30 days | $71.99 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 30 days | $73.90 | – | Yes | On first connection | No | See plan → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 60 days | $106.50 | – | Yes | On first connection | No | See plan → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 90 days | $138.90 | – | Yes | On first connection | No | See plan → |
Prices in US dollars, read from each provider on October 5, 2026. They change often: confirm on the provider page before paying. Only price and fit to your route decide the order of results.
Each provider at a glance
One row per provider: its entry price, its best price per gigabyte and its cheapest unlimited plan for Australia.
| Provider | Plans | Cheapest plan | Best price per GB | Cheapest unlimited | Hotspot | Validity starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yesim | 14 | $3.001 GB · 30 days | $1.12/GB30 GB · 30 days | $4.201 day | Yes | Varies by plan |
| Holafly | 11 | $3.90Unlimited · 1 day | – | $3.901 day | Yes | On first connection |
| Saily | 12 | $3.991 GB · 7 days | $1.50/GB20 GB · 30 days | $18.995 days | Yes | On first connection |
| Airalo | 18 | $4.001 GB · 3 days | $0.90/GB50 GB · 30 days | $11.503 days | Yes | On first connection |
| aloSIM | 12 | $4.001 GB · 7 days | $1.50/GB20 GB · 30 days | $11.503 days | Yes | On first connection |
| Nomad | 10 | $4.001 GB · 7 days | $0.64/GB50 GB · 30 days | $11.003 days | Yes | On first connection |
| Ubigi | 9 | $4.001 GB · 7 days | $1.10/GB50 GB · 30 days | $22.007 days | Yes | On first connection |
| Vodafone Travel eSIM | 3 | $12.005 GB · 15 days | $1.35/GB20 GB · 30 days | – | Yes | Not stated |
What to know about mobile data in Australia
Australia's networks reach nearly the whole population and only a minority of the land. Outside towns and main highways, large parts of the interior have no mobile coverage at all. Vodafone closed 3G in January 2024, then Telstra and Optus from 28 October 2024. Since then the regulator ACMA requires carriers to block phones that cannot make emergency calls over 4G, which has caught some handsets bought overseas. Which Australian network your eSIM uses matters a lot in regional areas.
Before you go
- Before an outback drive, check the coverage map of the network your plan uses. The three Australian networks differ widely outside cities.
- Carry offline maps and, for remote tracks, a satellite communicator or beacon. A travel eSIM cannot help where no mast exists.
- Australia and New Zealand are often booked together. They are separate countries with separate networks, so confirm both are in the plan.
Regional and global plans that cover Australia
Useful when Australia is one stop among several. The country count is the provider's own list.
| Provider | Product | Countries | Plan | Price | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holafly | Oceania | 11 | Unlimited, 1 day | From $3.90 | See plan → |
| Nomad | APAC (14 countries plan) | 14 | 1 GB, 7 days | From $4.00 | Asia |
| Saily | Asia & Oceania (22 countries) | 22 | 1 GB, 7 days | From $4.99 | See plan → |
| Ubigi | Australia + New Zealand | 2 | 1 GB, 7 days | From $5.00 | See plan → |
| Ubigi | Best World | 178 | 0.5 GB, 30 days | From $5.00 | Global |
| Nomad | Southeast Asia & Oceania | 8 | 1 GB, 7 days | From $6.00 | See plan → |
| Nomad | APAC (21 countries plan) | 21 | 1 GB, 7 days | From $7.00 | Asia |
| Ubigi | World | 201 | 0.5 GB, 30 days | From $7.00 | Global |
| Yesim | South East Asia | 8 | 3 GB, 30 days | From $8.40 | See plan → |
| Airalo | Discover | 159 | 1 GB, 7 days | From $8.50 | Global |
| Saily | Global (121 countries) | 121 | 1 GB, 7 days | From $8.99 | Global |
| Airalo | Discover+ | 162 | 1 GB, 7 days | From $9.00 | Global |
| Holafly | Global | 141 | Unlimited, 1 day | From $9.50 | Global |
| aloSIM | Global | 146 | 1 GB, 7 days | From $10.00 | Global |
| Nomad | Global | 123 | 1 GB, 7 days | From $12.00 | Global |
| Ubigi | Oceania | 12 | 1 GB, 30 days | From $15.00 | See plan → |
Visiting more than Australia?
Add the other stops and the planner will tell you whether a regional plan, separate plans or a mix costs less.
Plan a route starting in AustraliaCommon routes
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest eSIM for Australia?
On October 5, 2026, the cheapest plan we found was Yesim with 1 GB, 30 days at $3.00. The lowest price per gigabyte was Nomad: 50 GB, 30 days at $32.00, which is $0.64/GB.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Australia?
Yes. 7 of the providers we track sell unlimited plans for Australia; the cheapest is Holafly at $3.90 for 1 day. Unlimited plans often slow down after a daily amount, so read the fair-use note on the provider page.
Which regional eSIM plans include Australia?
16 of the 69 regional and global products we track list Australia: Nomad APAC (14 countries plan), Ubigi Best World, Nomad APAC (21 countries plan), Ubigi World, Airalo Discover, Saily Global (121 countries), Airalo Discover+, Holafly Global.
Could my phone be blocked on Australian networks?
It is possible for older or grey-import models. After the 3G shutdown, ACMA rules require carriers to block phones that cannot place emergency calls over 4G VoLTE. Recent mainstream phones are generally fine, and if yours is an unusual model, ask the provider before you fly.
Is there mobile coverage in the outback?
Only in towns, roadhouses and along some highways. Most of the landmass has no terrestrial coverage, even though population coverage is close to complete.
