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Best eSIM for India in 2026

Compare travel eSIM data plans for India. Sort by price, price per GB or data, and filter by trip length.

Updated November 10, 2026 · How we compare

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All eSIM plans for India

34 plans

Yesim

India 1 GB

Data
1 GB
Validity
30 days

€3.10

€3.10 / GB €0.10 / day

View deal at Yesim

Price checked November 10, 2026

Airalo

  • Short trip pick

Indicomm

Data
1 GB
Validity
3 days

$4.00

$4.00 / GB $1.33 / day

View deal at Airalo

Price checked November 10, 2026

Yesim

India Unlimited

Data
Unlimited
Validity
1 day

€4.00

€4.00 / day

View deal at Yesim

Price checked November 10, 2026

Yesim

India 3 GB

Data
3 GB
Validity
30 days

€6.60

€2.20 / GB €0.22 / day

View deal at Yesim

Price checked November 10, 2026

Airalo

Indicomm

Data
3 GB
Validity
3 days

$8.50

$2.83 / GB $2.83 / day

View deal at Airalo

Price checked November 10, 2026

Airalo

Indicomm

Data
3 GB
Validity
7 days

$9.50

$3.17 / GB $1.36 / day

View deal at Airalo

Price checked November 10, 2026

Maya Mobile

3 Days Unlimited Global Data

Data
Unlimited
Validity
3 days

$9.99

$3.33 / day

  • Hotspot ✓
View deal at Maya Mobile

Price checked November 10, 2026

Yesim

India 5 GB

Data
5 GB
Validity
30 days

€11.00

€2.20 / GB €0.37 / day

View deal at Yesim

Price checked November 10, 2026

Airalo

Indicomm

Data
5 GB
Validity
7 days

$13.00

$2.60 / GB $1.86 / day

View deal at Airalo

Price checked November 10, 2026

Airalo

Indicomm

Data
5 GB
Validity
15 days

$13.50

$2.70 / GB $0.90 / day

View deal at Airalo

Price checked November 10, 2026

Yesim

India Unlimited

Data
Unlimited
Validity
3 days

€12.00

€4.00 / day

View deal at Yesim

Price checked November 10, 2026

Airalo

Indicomm

Data
5 GB
Validity
30 days

$14.00

$2.80 / GB $0.47 / day

View deal at Airalo

Price checked November 10, 2026

Maya Mobile

7 Days Unlimited Global Data

Data
Unlimited
Validity
7 days

$19.99

$2.86 / day

  • Hotspot ✓
View deal at Maya Mobile

Price checked November 10, 2026

Airalo

Indicomm

Data
Unlimited
Validity
3 days

$20.50

$6.83 / day

View deal at Airalo

Price checked November 10, 2026

Yesim

India 10 GB

Data
10 GB
Validity
30 days

€18.00

€1.80 / GB €0.60 / day

View deal at Yesim

Price checked November 10, 2026

Airalo

Indicomm

Data
10 GB
Validity
7 days

$22.50

$2.25 / GB $3.21 / day

View deal at Airalo

Price checked November 10, 2026

Airalo

Indicomm

Data
10 GB
Validity
15 days

$23.00

$2.30 / GB $1.53 / day

View deal at Airalo

Price checked November 10, 2026

Yesim

India Unlimited

Data
Unlimited
Validity
5 days

€20.00

€4.00 / day

View deal at Yesim

Price checked November 10, 2026

Airalo

Indicomm

Data
10 GB
Validity
30 days

$24.00

$2.40 / GB $0.80 / day

View deal at Airalo

Price checked November 10, 2026

Maya Mobile

14 Days Unlimited Global Data

Data
Unlimited
Validity
14 days

$27.99

$2.00 / day

  • Hotspot ✓
View deal at Maya Mobile

Price checked November 10, 2026

Airalo

Indicomm

Data
Unlimited
Validity
5 days

$31.50

$6.30 / day

View deal at Airalo

Price checked November 10, 2026

Yesim

India Unlimited

Data
Unlimited
Validity
7 days

€28.00

€4.00 / day

View deal at Yesim

Price checked November 10, 2026

Yesim

India 20 GB

Data
20 GB
Validity
30 days

€30.80

€1.54 / GB €1.03 / day

View deal at Yesim

Price checked November 10, 2026

Airalo

Indicomm

Data
20 GB
Validity
15 days

$36.50

$1.83 / GB $2.43 / day

View deal at Airalo

Price checked November 10, 2026

Airalo

Indicomm

Data
20 GB
Validity
30 days

$38.00

$1.90 / GB $1.27 / day

View deal at Airalo

Price checked November 10, 2026

Airalo

Indicomm

Data
Unlimited
Validity
7 days

$39.50

$5.64 / day

View deal at Airalo

Price checked November 10, 2026

Yesim

India Unlimited

Data
Unlimited
Validity
10 days

€36.06

€3.61 / day

View deal at Yesim

Price checked November 10, 2026

Yesim

  • Cheapest / GB
  • Most data

India 30 GB

Data
30 GB
Validity
30 days

€38.50

€1.28 / GB €1.28 / day

View deal at Yesim

Price checked November 10, 2026

Airalo

Indicomm

Data
Unlimited
Validity
10 days

$46.00

$4.60 / day

View deal at Airalo

Price checked November 10, 2026

Maya Mobile

  • Best unlimited

30 Days Unlimited Global Data

Data
Unlimited
Validity
30 days

$49.99

$1.67 / day

  • Hotspot ✓
View deal at Maya Mobile

Price checked November 10, 2026

Yesim

India Unlimited

Data
Unlimited
Validity
15 days

€49.50

€3.30 / day

View deal at Yesim

Price checked November 10, 2026

Airalo

Indicomm

Data
Unlimited
Validity
15 days

$62.00

$4.13 / day

View deal at Airalo

Price checked November 10, 2026

Yesim

India Unlimited

Data
Unlimited
Validity
30 days

€72.50

€2.42 / day

View deal at Yesim

Price checked November 10, 2026

Airalo

Indicomm

Data
Unlimited
Validity
30 days

$99.00

$3.30 / day

View deal at Airalo

Price checked November 10, 2026

Prices are indicative, shown in the provider's currency and checked on the date displayed. The final price is confirmed on the provider's site.

Staying connected in India

  • Install your eSIM before you leave, while you are on Wi‑Fi, and switch it on when you land.
  • Most travel eSIMs are data-only: you keep your usual number for calls and SMS on your main line, and use WhatsApp or FaceTime over data.
  • Check that your phone is carrier-unlocked and eSIM-compatible before buying. Is my phone eSIM compatible?
  • Compare with your own operator's roaming offer: outside your home zone, a travel eSIM is usually far cheaper per GB.

Frequently asked questions about eSIMs in India

Which eSIM is best for India?

Based on the 34 plans we compare, the cheapest per GB is India 30 GB from Yesim. For unlimited data, look at Maya Mobile (30 Days Unlimited Global Data). The best choice depends on your trip length and how much data you use.

How much does an eSIM for India cost?

Plans start at €3.10 (Yesim, India 1 GB). Prices were checked on November 10, 2026.

Can I keep my WhatsApp number with an eSIM in India?

Yes. WhatsApp is tied to your account, not to your SIM. With a data-only travel eSIM, WhatsApp keeps working with your usual number.

When should I install my eSIM for India?

Install it before departure while connected to Wi‑Fi, then turn on the eSIM line and data roaming when you arrive. Validity usually starts on first connection in the destination.

Is my phone compatible with an eSIM?

Most recent iPhones, Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy flagships support eSIM. Your phone must also be unlocked. See our compatibility guide for details.