Cheapest eSIM for Costa Rica in 2026
Price Summary:
HelloRoam offers the cheapest Costa Rica eSIM at $2.55/GB (20GB, 30 days, $51.00 total). Next cheapest: HelloRoam at $3.15/GB. Airport SIM kiosks charge $5-10 for 3-10GB / 28 days. 5 providers compared. Prices verified May 2026.
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| # | Provider | $/GB ↑ | Plan | Total | Network | Days | 30d | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 |  HelloRoamCheapest | $2.55 | 20GB | $51.00 | Claro | 30d | ↓ | Get HelloRoam plan → |
| 🥈 | HelloRoam | $3.15 | 10GB | $31.49 | Claro | 30d | ↓ | Get HelloRoam plan → |
| 🥉 | HelloRoam | $3.30 | 3GB | $9.90 | Claro | 30d | ↓ | Get HelloRoam plan → |
| 4 | HelloRoam | $5.40 | 5GB | $26.99 | Claro | 30d | ↓ | Get HelloRoam plan → |
| 5 | HelloRoam | $6.99 | 1GB | $6.99 | Claro | 7d | ↓ | Get HelloRoam plan → |
Prices verified May 28, 2026. Updated weekly from provider websites.
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Unlimited daily data price breakdown
The cheapest unlimited daily data plan for Costa Rica. Longer trips get automatic volume discounts. The table below shows what you pay at each duration.
| Duration | Per day | Total | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
1 day | $7.26/day | $7.26 | 4% off |
3 days | $6.96/day | $20.87 | 8% off |
7 days | $6.96/day | $48.69 | 8% off |
2 weeks | $6.73/day | $94.20 | 11% off |
30 daysBest Value | $6.20/day | $185.98 | 18% off |
Costa Rica eSIM market rates
Costa Rica has 5 eSIM plans from 1 provider, ranging from $2.55/GB to $6.99/GB. Median per-GB across all 5 plans is $3.30/GB. The per-GB spread is $4.44, meaning the priciest plan costs 174% more per gigabyte than the cheapest.
Who sells eSIMs for Costa Rica
HelloRoam leads Costa Rica with 5 plans, starting at $51.00 ($2.55/GB, 20GB, 30 days). HelloRoam plans support top-up and tethering. Across all providers, hotspot tethering and top-up support are available — check individual plans for eligibility.
The airport markup
Airport SIM kiosks at Costa Rica charge $5-10 for 3-10GB / 28 days for tourist data plans. An eSIM from $51.00 activates before you land and skips the queue.
Daily cost compared
Costa Rica eSIM pricing signals
5 of 5 plans for Costa Rica are trending down — prices have been falling across most providers. The current cheapest plan is HelloRoam at $2.55/GB ($51.00 for 20GB, 30 days). HelloRoam's 20GB plan is among those that decreased in price, now at $51.00.
Best plan for each trip length
Use-case picks for Costa Rica based on plan data: Weekend (2-3 days): HelloRoam 3GB at $9.90 (3GB, 30 days). Week trip (7 days): HelloRoam 5GB at $26.99 (5GB, 30 days). Two-week vacation: HelloRoam 10GB at $31.49 (10GB, 30 days). Digital nomad (30 days): HelloRoam 20GB at $51.00 (20GB, 30 days).
Data usage guide for Costa Rica
WiFi availability is good — WiFi is available in most tourist areas.
Costa Rica mobile networks
Costa Rica's primary carriers are Kolbi and Claro CR and Movistar CR. 5G is not yet deployed. Median download speed is 25 Mbps. Kolbi is former state monopoly with widest coverage. National park coverage unreliable. Emergency number: 911.
Where to buy Costa Rica eSIM
What Is an eSIM for Costa Rica?
An eSIM for Costa Rica is a prepaid digital SIM card with no physical component. The cheapest Costa Rica eSIM costs $2.55/GB — up to 80% less than airport SIM counters. You purchase online, scan a QR code, and connect to local 4G/5G networks in under 2 minutes.
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