Best eSIM for New Zealand
82 prepaid data plans from 7 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
$0.98/GB
Airalo · 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 New Zealand. 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 | $7.00Ubigi · 3 GB · 30 days | $11.00Nomad · Unlimited · 3 days |
| 7 days | $7.00Ubigi · 3 GB · 30 days | $14.00Ubigi · 10 GB · 7 days | $25.00Nomad · Unlimited · 7 days |
| 10 days | $11.52Yesim · 5 GB · 30 days | $16.00Ubigi · 10 GB · 30 days | $26.40Yesim · 20 GB · 30 days |
| 15 days | $16.00Ubigi · 10 GB · 30 days | $26.40Yesim · 20 GB · 30 days | $33.60Yesim · 30 GB · 30 days |
| 30 days | $26.40Yesim · 20 GB · 30 days | $33.60Yesim · 30 GB · 30 days | $65.00Ubigi · Unlimited · 30 days |
All eSIM plans for New Zealand
| 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 → |
| YesimFair-use limit | Unlimited | 1 day | $4.20 | – | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| aloSIM | 1 GB | 7 days | $4.50 | $4.50 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Nomad | 1 GB | 7 days | $4.50 | $4.50 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Ubigi | 3 GB | 30 days | $7.00 | $2.33 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIM | 2 GB | 15 days | $7.50 | $3.75 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 3 days | $9.00 | $3.00 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Nomad | 3 GB | 30 days | $9.00 | $3.00 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Saily | 3 GB | 30 days | $9.99 | $3.33 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 7 days | $10.00 | $3.33 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIM | 3 GB | 30 days | $10.00 | $3.33 | 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 → |
| YesimFair-use limit | Unlimited | 3 days | $12.60 | – | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 7 days | $13.00 | $2.60 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Nomad | 5 GB | 30 days | $13.00 | $2.60 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 15 days | $13.50 | $2.70 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Saily | 5 GB | 30 days | $13.99 | $2.80 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 30 days | $14.00 | $2.80 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Ubigi | 10 GB | 7 days | $14.00 | $1.40 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIM | 5 GB | 30 days | $15.00 | $3.00 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Ubigi | 10 GB | 30 days | $16.00 | $1.60 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Nomad | 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 → |
| 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 → |
| aloSIMFair-use limit | Unlimited | 5 days | $19.50 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | 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 → |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 7 days | $23.00 | $2.30 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 15 days | $23.50 | $2.35 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Saily | 10 GB | 30 days | $23.99 | $2.40 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 30 days | $24.00 | $2.40 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| NomadFair-use limit | Unlimited | 7 days | $25.00 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIM | 10 GB | 30 days | $26.00 | $2.60 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Yesim | 20 GB | 30 days | $26.40 | $1.32 | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| SailyFair-use limit | Unlimited | 7 days | $26.99 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| AiraloFair-use limit | Unlimited | 7 days | $27.00 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIMFair-use limit | Unlimited | 7 days | $27.00 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 7 days | $27.50 | – | Yes | On first connection | No | See plan → |
| Nomad | 20 GB | 30 days | $28.00 | $1.40 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| UbigiFair-use limit | Unlimited | 7 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 → |
| NomadFair-use limit | Unlimited | 10 days | $33.00 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Yesim | 30 GB | 30 days | $33.60 | $1.12 | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| AiraloFair-use limit | Unlimited | 10 days | $34.50 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| SailyFair-use limit | Unlimited | 10 days | $34.99 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIMFair-use limit | Unlimited | 10 days | $35.00 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Ubigi | 25 GB | 30 days | $35.00 | $1.40 | 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 → |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 15 days | $37.00 | $1.85 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Saily | 20 GB | 30 days | $37.99 | $1.90 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 30 days | $38.00 | $1.90 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIM | 20 GB | 30 days | $38.00 | $1.90 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| UbigiFair-use limit | Unlimited | 15 days | $44.00 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| YesimFair-use limit | Unlimited | 14 days | $44.63 | – | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 14 days | $47.50 | – | Yes | On first connection | No | See plan → |
| AiraloFair-use limit | Unlimited | 15 days | $48.00 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| SailyFair-use limit | Unlimited | 15 days | $48.99 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Airalo | 50 GB | 30 days | $49.00 | $0.98 | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIMFair-use limit | Unlimited | 15 days | $49.00 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 15 days | $50.50 | – | Yes | On first connection | No | 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 → |
| YesimFair-use limit | Unlimited | 30 days | $68.40 | – | Yes | Varies by plan | Not stated | See plan → |
| AiraloFair-use limit | Unlimited | 30 days | $71.00 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| SailyFair-use limit | Unlimited | 30 days | $71.99 | – | Yes | On first connection | Yes | See plan → |
| aloSIMFair-use limit | Unlimited | 30 days | $72.50 | – | 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 New Zealand.
| Provider | Plans | Cheapest plan | Best price per GB | Cheapest unlimited | Hotspot | Validity starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yesim | 13 | $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 | $1.90/GB20 GB · 30 days | $18.995 days | Yes | On first connection |
| Airalo | 18 | $4.001 GB · 3 days | $0.98/GB50 GB · 30 days | $11.503 days | Yes | On first connection |
| aloSIM | 12 | $4.501 GB · 7 days | $1.90/GB20 GB · 30 days | $11.503 days | Yes | On first connection |
| Nomad | 9 | $4.501 GB · 7 days | $1.40/GB20 GB · 30 days | $11.003 days | Yes | On first connection |
| Ubigi | 7 | $7.003 GB · 30 days | $1.40/GB10 GB · 7 days | $29.007 days | Yes | On first connection |
What to know about mobile data in New Zealand
New Zealand finished closing 3G on 31 March 2026, when the last of its three operators completed the switch-off. A phone that relies on 3G for voice can no longer call at all, including the emergency number 111, and the industry body TCF warns that some imported phones do not work on local networks even when sold as 4G. One NZ has put the share of the country's land without traditional mobile coverage at about 40 percent.
Before you go
- Before a road trip through Fiordland, the West Coast or the central North Island, download maps. Long stretches between towns have no signal.
- Ask which New Zealand network your plan uses. The three operators do not cover the same rural areas, and each publishes a coverage map.
- On multi-day walks, do not plan around your phone. Huts and tracks are mostly outside coverage, so carry a beacon for emergencies.
Regional and global plans that cover New Zealand
Useful when New Zealand 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 New Zealand?
Add the other stops and the planner will tell you whether a regional plan, separate plans or a mix costs less.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest eSIM for New Zealand?
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 Airalo: 50 GB, 30 days at $49.00, which is $0.98/GB.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for New Zealand?
Yes. 7 of the providers we track sell unlimited plans for New Zealand; 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 New Zealand?
16 of the 69 regional and global products we track list New Zealand: 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.
Will my overseas phone work in New Zealand after the 3G shutdown?
For data on a travel eSIM, a phone with the right 4G bands works. Voice is different: handsets that fall back to 3G for calls no longer connect, and TCF notes that some imported devices fail on local networks despite being advertised as 4G.
How much of New Zealand has no mobile coverage?
A large part of the land. One NZ described about 40 percent of the landmass as lacking traditional mobile coverage in 2025, mostly mountains, farmland and remote roads. Towns and main highways are covered.
