At a glance
- 1PelesimMost visitors who want a fixed data plan at a low price$7.7010 GB, 30 days
- 2UbigiTravellers who buy well before the trip$1210 GB, 30 days
- 3NomadPeople who share data with a laptop and want plan choice$1410 GB, 30 days
- 4AiraloPeople who want round-the-clock chat support$1410 GB, 30 days
- 5HolaflyHeavy users who never want to count gigabytesUnlimited only
How we picked
We compared the plan most visitors to Spain buy, 10 GB for 30 days, plus each provider’s unlimited option, networks, hotspot rules, refunds and support. Prices were read from each provider’s own Spain page on November 4, 2026. Pelesim prices are shown before VAT; other prices are as each site displayed them, and local taxes may apply.
How much data you need in Spain
Maps, train apps and messaging use far less than people expect: 5 GB covers a typical week of navigation and social apps. Choose 10 GB or more if you will stream, share a hotspot with a laptop, or stay two weeks or longer. If you cannot predict it, a daily-unlimited pass removes the guesswork, as long as you can live with the slower speed once each day’s allowance is used.
Spain only, or Portugal and France too?
A country plan is the cheaper choice when Spain is your whole trip. If you are adding Portugal, France or more of Europe, one regional plan saves buying a second eSIM at the border; our best eSIMs for Europe list compares them. Heading on to Lisbon? Our Portugal travel guide covers entry rules, money and getting around.
Before you buy
Check that your phone supports eSIM and is carrier unlocked. Install the eSIM at home while you are online, then switch it on and enable data roaming for that line when you land. Keep your home SIM active for calls and SMS, since most of these plans are data only.
No. 1, our pick
Pelesim
Best for most visitors who want a fixed data plan at a low price
The lowest 10 GB price of the five, on Orange and Movistar, with daily-unlimited passes and a 180-day plan for longer stays.
What we like
- 10 GB for 30 days for $7.70
- Unlimited day passes, 7 days for $12 (5 GB a day, then 1 Mbps)
- 50 GB for 180 days for $34, for long stays
- Refund within 30 days if the eSIM is not activated
Keep in mind
- Data only, no phone number
- Unlimited passes slow to 1 Mbps once the day's 5 GB is used
- 10 GB / 30 days
- $7.70
- Unlimited
- 7 days for $12
- Hotspot
- Allowed
- Phone number
- No
- Networks
- Orange, Movistar
No. 2
Ubigi
Best for travellers who buy well before the trip
A carrier-backed plan on Orange that starts on arrival and keeps for six months, though its checkout showed euros against a dollar headline.
What we like
- 10 GB for 30 days for $12
- Starts when it activates on arrival in Spain, with 6 months to do so
- Top up in the app, even with no data left
Keep in mind
- Page heading shows US$, checkout shows euros
- One network, Orange
- 10 GB / 30 days
- $12
- Data sharing
- Allowed
- Networks
- Orange
No. 3
Nomad
Best for people who share data with a laptop and want plan choice
Hotspot-friendly, with a full range of plan sizes on Movistar and Orange, at almost twice Pelesim's price for 10 GB.
What we like
- Hotspot and tethering supported
- Starts when your phone connects to a Spanish network
- Unlimited from 3 days for $11
Keep in mind
- 10 GB for 30 days is $14
- Must be activated within 60 days of purchase
- 10 GB / 30 days
- $14
- Unlimited
- 7 days for $25
- Hotspot
- Allowed
- Phone number
- Some plans
- Networks
- Movistar, Orange
No. 4
Airalo
Best for people who want round-the-clock chat support
The biggest name in eSIMs, with 24/7 support on WhatsApp, matching Nomad's 10 GB price on the Orange network.
What we like
- 24/7 multi-language support, including WhatsApp
- Unlimited from 3 days for $11
Keep in mind
- 10 GB for 30 days is $14
- Its Spain page does not state the unlimited plans' fair-use terms
- 10 GB / 30 days
- $14
- Unlimited
- 7 days for $23.50
- Hotspot
- Not stated
- Networks
- Orange
No. 5
Holafly
Best for heavy users who never want to count gigabytes
Unlimited-only passes across four Spanish networks that suit heavy streamers, but they cost more and cap hotspot sharing at 1 GB a day.
What we like
- Every plan is unlimited, under a fair-use policy
- Uses Orange, Movistar, Vodafone and Yoigo
- Refunds can be requested for up to 6 months
Keep in mind
- 7 days is $24.50, 30 days is $66.50
- Hotspot capped at 1 GB a day, and no top-ups
- 10 GB / 30 days
- No fixed plans
- Unlimited
- 7 days for $24.50
- Hotspot
- 1 GB a day
- Phone number
- No
- Networks
- Orange, Movistar, Vodafone, Yoigo
Compare all five
| Our pickPelesim | No. 2Ubigi | No. 3Nomad | No. 4Airalo | No. 5Holafly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 GB / 30 days | $7.70 | $12 | $14 | $14 | No fixed plans |
| Unlimited | 7 days for $12 | Not listed | 7 days for $25 | 7 days for $23.50 | 7 days for $24.50 |
| Hotspot | Allowed | Not listed | Allowed | Not stated | 1 GB a day |
| Phone number | No | Not listed | Some plans | Not listed | No |
| Networks | Orange, Movistar | Orange | Movistar, Orange | Orange | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone, Yoigo |
| Data sharing | Not listed | Allowed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Common questions
How much does an eSIM for Spain cost?
In prices checked on 4 November 2026, 10 GB for 30 days in Spain cost $7.70 with Pelesim (before VAT), $12 with Ubigi, and $14 with both Nomad and Airalo. Holafly sells unlimited plans only, at $24.50 for 7 days and $66.50 for 30 days, with hotspot sharing capped at 1 GB a day.
How much data do I need in Spain?
Maps, trains, messaging and social apps use less data than people expect, and 5 GB covers a typical week of navigation in Spain. Choose 10 GB or more if you will stream, share a hotspot with a laptop, or stay two weeks or longer. If you cannot predict your use, a daily-unlimited pass removes the guesswork.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Spain?
Yes. Pelesim sells a 7-day pass for Spain for $12, with 5 GB a day at full speed and then 1 Mbps, checked 4 November 2026 and shown before VAT. Airalo lists 7 days of unlimited data for $23.50, Holafly $24.50 and Nomad $25. Each runs under its own daily limit or fair-use policy.
Which networks do Spain eSIMs use?
In this ranking Pelesim uses Orange and Movistar, Ubigi and Airalo use Orange, Nomad uses Movistar and Orange, and Holafly lists Orange, Movistar, Vodafone and Yoigo. A plan with more than one network lets your phone switch to another when one signal is weak.
Can I install a Spain eSIM before I fly?
Yes. Install the eSIM at home while you are online, then switch it on and enable data roaming for that line when you land. Ubigi's plan starts when it activates on arrival, and Nomad's when your phone joins a Spanish network. Check first that your phone supports eSIM and is carrier unlocked.
