Best eSIM for Canada

Canadian mobile data is famously pricey, so a travel eSIM is a good call. Nomad is cheapest for a normal trip at about US$17 for 10 GB / 30 days (sale price) on Rogers and Freedom, with Ubigi close behind at ~US$19 and the widest published network list. Airalo is US$23 on Bell; Saily is the dearest at ~US$30.99 for 10 GB.

Last updated: 31 Oct 2026 (Pacific/Auckland)Common partners: Bell, Rogers, Telus, Freedom

Comparison — Canada

Approx USD list prices from provider pages and public round-ups, checked Oct 2026. Kiwis: these are charged in USD (prices seen on provider pages and public comparisons, late Oct 2026), so roughly add 70–75% for NZD before card fees — check the exchange rate before you buy.

Provider	Data	Days	Approx price	Hotspot	Best for
Nomad Value	10 GB	30	~US$17 (sale)	Yes	Rogers and Freedom Mobile; 5 GB / 30 days ~US$13; 20 GB ~US$31 on sale
Ubigi	10 GB	30	~US$19	Yes	Lists Bell, Telus, Freedom, SaskTel and Vidéotron; 50 GB / 30 days ~US$59 for long stays
Airalo	10 GB	30	US$23	Yes	Bell; 10 GB / 7 days ~US$18 if you only need a week
Saily	10 GB	30	~US$30.99	Yes	Priciest 10 GB here; 1 GB / 7 days ~US$5.29 for a quick transit
Holafly	Unlimited*	30	~US$95.90	Capped (~1 GB/day)	Bell and Telus; 7 days unlimited ~US$36.50 suits a short, heavy-use trip

Big country, patchy middle. Coverage is strong in Vancouver, Toronto, Montréal and along the Trans-Canada Highway, but drops out fast in the Rockies backcountry, the far north and long stretches between towns. Download offline Google Maps for road trips. Freedom Mobile is cheaper but has a smaller footprint than Bell, Rogers or Telus, so if you are driving Banff to Jasper, a plan on Bell/Telus (Airalo, Ubigi, Holafly) is the safer bet.

Crossing into the USA? Plenty of Kiwis combine Vancouver or Toronto with a US leg. Canada-only plans stop working at the border, so price a USA + Canada (North America) plan against two separate eSIMs, and check our USA page. Ubigi notes a Canadian residency restriction on some plans, so read the terms if you are moving there on a working holiday rather than visiting.

Quick take

Two-week city trip: Nomad 10 GB / 30 days while the sale lasts, or Ubigi at ~US$19. Road-tripping the Rockies: favour a Bell or Telus plan over Freedom. Going on to the States: compare a North America plan first. Heavy hotspot user: a 20 GB fixed plan usually beats paying ~US$96 for capped 'unlimited'.

Check Airalo Check Holafly (official site) Check Saily (official site) Check Nomad (official site) Check Ubigi (official site) Check Yesim

FAQ

Is a travel eSIM cheaper than roaming?

Usually yes — a 10 GB travel eSIM typically costs a fraction of daily roaming passes from home carriers. Heavy users should still compare per-GB prices.

When should I install my travel eSIM?

Install it at home on Wi-Fi a day or two before you fly, but keep it switched off until you land, because many plans start their validity on first connection.

Is 'unlimited' eSIM data really unlimited?

Rarely. Most unlimited plans slow you down after a daily fair-use cap (often 1–5 GB/day) and limit hotspot use. Check the cap before you buy.