TOP 1EDITOR'S PICK
10 GB
5G ready€2.77/GB
Find the best eSIM for Costa Rica
We analyzed 3,845 live offers from 31 providers for Costa Rica. Compare total cost, usable data, validity and network details, not marketing claims.
TOP 2
5 GB
4G / LTE€1.98/GB
TOP 3
1 GB
4G / LTE€5.05/GB
TOP 4
3 GB
5G ready€2.42/GB
€1.89median price / GB
€0.86lowest total price
31providers tracked
27davg plan duration
QUICK ANSWER / VALUE PICKS
Best eSIM for Costa Rica in 2026: start here
Four clear picks for Costa Rica: the lowest total price, the best value around 7 days, the best value around 30 days, and the cheapest unlimited option. Open the catalog below to filter further.
Superalink0.49 GB · 1 days
Total€0.86€0.73
€ / GB€1.49
ESIMD-15%
eSIM4Travel1 GB · 7 days
Total€1.65€1.49
€ / GB€1.49
ESIMP-10%
eSIM4Travel3 GB · 30 days
Total€4.88€4.39
€ / GB€1.46
ESIMP-10%
Superalink0.49 GB · 1 days
Total€0.86€0.73
€ / GB€1.49
ESIMD-15%
- Market median on limited plans: €1.89 per GB.
- Best effective rate in catalog: €0.54 per GB.
- Average plan validity: 27 days.
- 20% of tracked plans advertise 5G; 14% mention hotspot.
LIVE CATALOG / FILTERABLE
Compare 3,844 eSIM plans
Twenty offers are rendered first. Load more only when you need them.
| # | Provider / plan | Data | Validity | Network | Coverage | Total | Price / GB | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 0.49 GB | 1 days | 5G | | €1.49 | ||
| 2 | | 1 GB | 1 days | 5G | | €0.95 | ||
| 3 | | 2 GB | 1 days | 5G | | €0.55 | ||
| 4 |  | 0.5 GB | 1 days | 5G | | €1.64 | €3.28 | |
| 5 |  | 1 GB | 7 days | 4G / LTE |     +67 | €1.49 | ||
| 6 | | 1 GB | 7 days | 4G / LTE | | €1.51 | ||
| 7 |  | 0.49 GB | 1 days | 4G / LTE | | €3.00 | ||
| 8 |  | 0.49 GB | 1 days | 4G / LTE | | €3.37 | ||
| 9 | | 1 GB | 1 days | 4G / LTE | | €2.05 | ||
| 10 | | 1 GB | 1 days | 4G / LTE | | €2.05 | ||
| 11 |  | 1 GB | 7 days | 4G / LTE | | €1.83 | ||
| 12 |  | 1 GB | 3 days | 4G / LTE | | €2.48 | ||
| 13 | | 1 GB | 3 days | 4G / LTE | | €2.48 | ||
| 14 | | 1 GB | 3 days | 4G / LTE | | €2.48 | ||
| 15 | | 1 GB | 3 days | 4G / LTE | | €2.48 | ||
| 16 | | 1 GB | 3 days | 4G / LTE | | €2.48 | ||
| 17 | | 1 GB | 3 days | 4G / LTE | | €2.48 | ||
| 18 | | 1 GB | 3 days | 4G / LTE | | €2.48 | ||
| 19 | | 1 GB | 3 days | 4G / LTE | | €2.48 | ||
| 20 | | 1 GB | 3 days | 4G / LTE | | €2.48 |
1
- Data
- 0.49 GB
- Validity
- 1 days
- Network
- 5G
- Price / GB
- €1.49
Coverage
2
- Data
- 1 GB
- Validity
- 1 days
- Network
- 5G
- Price / GB
- €0.95
Coverage
3
- Data
- 2 GB
- Validity
- 1 days
- Network
- 5G
- Price / GB
- €0.55
Coverage
4
- Data
- 0.5 GB
- Validity
- 1 days
- Network
- 5G
- Price / GB
- €3.28
Coverage
5
- Data
- 1 GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Network
- 4G / LTE
- Price / GB
- €1.49
Coverage+67
+676
- Data
- 1 GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Network
- 4G / LTE
- Price / GB
- €1.51
Coverage
7
- Data
- 0.49 GB
- Validity
- 1 days
- Network
- 4G / LTE
- Price / GB
- €3.00
Coverage
8
- Data
- 0.49 GB
- Validity
- 1 days
- Network
- 4G / LTE
- Price / GB
- €3.37
Coverage
9
- Data
- 1 GB
- Validity
- 1 days
- Network
- 4G / LTE
- Price / GB
- €2.05
Coverage
10
- Data
- 1 GB
- Validity
- 1 days
- Network
- 4G / LTE
- Price / GB
- €2.05
Coverage
11
- Data
- 1 GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Network
- 4G / LTE
- Price / GB
- €1.83
Coverage
12
- Data
- 1 GB
- Validity
- 3 days
- Network
- 4G / LTE
- Price / GB
- €2.48
Coverage
13
- Data
- 1 GB
- Validity
- 3 days
- Network
- 4G / LTE
- Price / GB
- €2.48
Coverage
14
- Data
- 1 GB
- Validity
- 3 days
- Network
- 4G / LTE
- Price / GB
- €2.48
Coverage
15
- Data
- 1 GB
- Validity
- 3 days
- Network
- 4G / LTE
- Price / GB
- €2.48
Coverage
16
- Data
- 1 GB
- Validity
- 3 days
- Network
- 4G / LTE
- Price / GB
- €2.48
Coverage
17
- Data
- 1 GB
- Validity
- 3 days
- Network
- 4G / LTE
- Price / GB
- €2.48
Coverage
18
- Data
- 1 GB
- Validity
- 3 days
- Network
- 4G / LTE
- Price / GB
- €2.48
Coverage
19
- Data
- 1 GB
- Validity
- 3 days
- Network
- 4G / LTE
- Price / GB
- €2.48
Coverage
20
- Data
- 1 GB
- Validity
- 3 days
- Network
- 4G / LTE
- Price / GB
- €2.48
Coverage
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What travelers should know about Costa Rica
Heading to Costa Rica ? eSIMPlanet compares 3789 live plans from 31 providers . Last catalogue refresh: 2 August 2026 at 15:40. The lowest price in the catalogue starts at $0.94 (Unlimited, 1 days, Superalink). Best observed price per GB: $0.59/GB . Costa Rica is outside free EU roaming. Classic international roaming can cost more than a full eSIM plan in a single day. For most trips, a travel eSIM is the simplest way to lock your data budget before you fly. Use the table below to filter by duration, data volume and budget. Verified partner promo codes appear on the matching offers.
BUYING GUIDE
How to choose an eSIM for Costa Rica
The cheapest plan is not always the best trip fit. For Costa Rica, balance data volume, validity and network features against your real usage.
- 01
Estimate your data need
Maps, messaging and light browsing usually fit in 3 to 5 GB per week. Video and hotspot use climb fast. Across limited plans for Costa Rica, the average allowance is currently 17.1 GB.
- 02
Match validity to your trip
A low total price with a short window can still be expensive if you need coverage for three weeks. Average validity in this market is 27 days.
- 03
Prefer clear network specs
20% of offers list 5G readiness and 14% mention hotspot. If you work from a laptop tether, filter for hotspot before you buy.
- 04
Treat unlimited carefully
There are 1,102 unlimited-style plans in this catalog. Fair-use throttling can make €/GB comparisons misleading, so we keep them out of the median benchmark.
DATA SIGNALS / FULL VALUE
What one gigabyte really costs in Costa Rica
Unlimited plans are kept out of €/GB math so the benchmark for Costa Rica stays comparable.
Lowest effective €/GB among limited-data plans right now.
Median sits at €1.89/GB. Half of eligible plans land in this range.
20% 5G-ready · 14% hotspot · 27d avg validity
HOST NETWORKS
Which eSIM providers use which networks in Costa Rica
Travel eSIMs for Costa Rica connect through local host operators, not their own towers. Below is the current 2026 catalog mapping: provider, host operator(s), and the radio labels those offers advertise. The host networks that appear most often are Liberty, Telefonica Costa Rica, Telefonica. Providers with the clearest operator labels right now include Roamify, iRoamly, AdventureSIMs.
Each row groups one provider’s Costa Rica plans by the host operator names found in the catalog. Counts show how often that pairing appears, not a coverage quality score.
| Provider | Host operators | Network labels | 5G plans |
|---|---|---|---|
 Roamify644 plans sampled |
| 4G / LTE5G | 35% |
 iRoamly74 plans sampled |
| 4G / LTE5G | 100% |
 AdventureSIMs26 plans sampled |
| 4G / LTE5G | 85% |
 Roamless19 plans sampled |
| 3G4G / LTE | 0% |
 Sim Local12 plans sampled |
| Not listed | 8% |
 Eskimo8 plans sampled |
| 4G / LTE | 0% |
| GigSky9 plans sampled |
| 4G / LTE | 0% |
 LinkeSIM2 plans sampled |
| 4G / LTE | 0% |
Most common host operators in Costa Rica
- Liberty369 labeled plans
- Telefonica Costa Rica225 labeled plans
- Telefonica80 labeled plans
- movistar22 labeled plans
- Kolbi ICE19 labeled plans
- Claro7 labeled plans
SETUP GUIDE
How to install an eSIM for Costa Rica
Most travelers can install before departure over Wi-Fi, then activate on arrival. Keep your primary SIM available until the travel eSIM is online.
- 01Check device compatibility
Confirm your phone is carrier-unlocked and supports eSIM. Recent iPhone, Google Pixel and many Samsung flagships do.
- 02Buy and receive the QR or install link
Choose a plan for Costa Rica, complete checkout with the provider, and save the QR code or activation email offline.
- 03Install over stable Wi-Fi
Scan the QR in mobile settings or follow the provider install link before you fly when possible.
- 04Enable data roaming for the eSIM line
On arrival, select the travel eSIM as your data line, enable data roaming for that line, and keep the primary number for calls or 2FA if needed.
Installation steps can vary by provider app. If setup fails, open the provider guide linked from the offer page before contacting support.
PROVIDER SHORTLIST
Best eSIM providers for Costa Rica
These providers currently appear most often in the Costa Rica catalog. Open a review for setup notes, then jump back to the live comparison for exact plan pricing.
Roamify
644 plans · from €2.61
iRoamly
74 plans · from €1.64
Maya Mobile
59 plans · from €4.35
eSIM4Travel
55 plans · from €2.28
AdventureSIMs
26 plans · from €3.08
Voye Global
26 plans · from €6.00
METHODOLOGY / REPRODUCIBLE
How eSIM Giga ranks this market
- Collect. We normalize live plan prices, data, validity and feature fields.
- Compare. Limited-data plans are measured by total cost and effective €/GB.
- Separate. Unlimited plans never distort the median price per GB benchmark.
- Refresh. The page is regenerated daily from the latest catalog snapshot.
Commercial relationships can affect outbound links, never the formula or the underlying price fields. Read the full editorial methodology, explore more markets in the destinations directory or open provider reviews.
FAQ / TRAVELERS ASK
Costa Rica eSIM FAQ
Straight answers built from the live catalog and practical setup guidance for Costa Rica.
How much do eSIMs for Costa Rica cost?
In our live catalogue, the cheapest plan starts at $0.94 (Unlimited, 1 days from Superalink). We currently list 3789 offers from 31 providers.
Do I need an eSIM in Costa Rica?
In most cases yes: outside free EU roaming, classic roaming fees add up fast. A travel eSIM locks your data cost before you leave.
Which local networks do eSIMs use in Costa Rica?
According to our plan database: Claro, CLARO, Claro CR, CLARO CR, Coverage area and list of operators, Esimi, eSIMo, Kolbi ICE. The exact network depends on the eSIM provider you choose.
What is the best unlimited eSIM for Costa Rica?
The most accessible unlimited plan in our catalogue is from Superalink at $0.94 for 1 days. Also compare fair-use and hotspot terms on the plan card.
When was the Costa Rica eSIM comparison last updated?
Catalogue data last refreshed: 2 August 2026 at 15:40. Provider prices and availability can still change.
How much does an eSIM for Costa Rica cost in 2026?
In the current 2026 snapshot for Costa Rica, the lowest total price tracked is €0.86 across 3,845 plans from 31 providers. The median value on limited-data plans is €1.89 per GB.
What is the best eSIM for Costa Rica right now?
There is no single winner for every trip in Costa Rica. Current catalog leaders by plan count include Roamify, iRoamly, Maya Mobile. Start with the top ranked plans on this page, then filter by data size, validity and 5G or hotspot needs.
Which local networks do travel eSIMs use in Costa Rica?
Plans sampled for Costa Rica most often mention host operators such as Liberty, Telefonica Costa Rica, Telefonica. The exact partner network still depends on the provider and plan you buy, so confirm the operator label before checkout.
Do I need unlimited data in Costa Rica?
Only if you expect heavy streaming or long hotspot sessions. Limited packs are easier to value with €/GB. This market currently lists 1,102 unlimited-style plans, which we keep out of the median €/GB benchmark because of fair-use rules.
Are travel eSIMs in Costa Rica 5G ready?
20% of tracked plans for Costa Rica advertise 5G support. Real-world access still depends on your handset, local partner network and the provider policy.
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