eSIM for Costa Rica
A prepaid data eSIM gets your phone online in Costa Rica without a local SIM card. 57 plans in our catalog work there, from $3.99. You buy it online and get it by email, then install it at home before you fly.
- 57 data plans work in Costa Rica, from $3.99. Prices checked November 3, 2026.
- 6 plans cover Costa Rica only. 51 more cover it along with nearby countries such as Panama and Nicaragua.
- Every plan here starts when you first use data, so you can install at home before you fly.
- Data only, with no local phone number. Your home number stays on your regular SIM.
Prices by data and trip length
Prices in US dollars, checked November 3, 2026. The plan page shows the current price before you pay.
| Data | 7 days | 15 days | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | $3.991 GB, 7 days | $4.992 GB, 15 days | $8.995 GB, 30 days |
| 3 to 5 GB | $8.995 GB, 30 days | $8.995 GB, 30 days | $8.995 GB, 30 days |
| 10 GB | $13.9910 GB, 30 days | $13.9910 GB, 30 days | $13.9910 GB, 30 days |
| 20 GB | $21.9920 GB, 30 days | $21.9920 GB, 30 days | $21.9920 GB, 30 days |
Plans for Costa Rica only
Every size and length sold for Costa Rica alone, without other countries:
| Data | Length | Price | Network | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $3.99 | 4G LTE | On first use |
| 2 GB | 15 days | $4.99 | 4G LTE | On first use |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $8.99 | 4G LTE | On first use |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $13.99 | 4G LTE | On first use |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $21.99 | 4G LTE | On first use |
| 50 GB | 30 days | $39.99 | 4G LTE | On first use |
Unlimited data plans
3 unlimited plans work in Costa Rica. Unlimited plans give a set amount of full speed data, then slow down. The cheapest for each length:
| Length | Price | Full speed | Covers | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | $6.46 | 1 GB a day at full speed, then 512 kbps | Americas plan, 11 destinations | On first use |
| 3 days | $19.49 | 1 GB a day at full speed, then 512 kbps | Americas plan, 11 destinations | On first use |
| 5 days | $31.99 | 1 GB a day at full speed, then 512 kbps | Americas plan, 11 destinations | On first use |
Plans for Costa Rica and nearby countries
- Americas plan, 10 destinations: from $3.99 for 1 GB over 7 days.
- Americas plan, 17 destinations, including Panama, Nicaragua, Mexico and Guatemala: from $7.99 for 1 GB over 7 days.
- Americas plan, 26 destinations, including Panama, Nicaragua and Guatemala: from $8.99 for 1 GB over 7 days.
- Americas plan, 37 destinations, including Panama, Nicaragua, Mexico and Guatemala: from $5.49 for 1 GB over 7 days.
- Global plan, 132 destinations, including Mexico: from $7.49 for 1 GB over 7 days.
Network and plan details
- These plans use 4G LTE.
- All 57 plans for Costa Rica start when you first use data.
- Your data goes out to the internet from the UK on 17 plans, Belgium on 10 and the UK or Ireland on 6. 6 use other places. 18 do not say. Websites usually see that place as your location.
- Hotspot sharing works on every plan here.
- The catalog does not name the local network for these plans.
- Capital: San Jose
- Country calling code: +506
- Plans: 57, from $3.99 to $155.99
How to install your eSIM before you fly
- Buy the plan. The eSIM arrives by email, usually within a minute. Install it at home on Wi-Fi with the one-tap link or the QR code in the email. Every plan for Costa Rica starts on first use, so installing early costs you no days.
- Name the line Costa Rica and keep it off until you land. Do not delete it after setup, because an eSIM installs only once.
- On arrival, turn the line on, choose it for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it. Turn off data roaming on your home line.
Screen by screen steps for iPhone and Android are in our travel eSIM install guide.
Phones that work
Your phone must support eSIM and be unlocked. Check your model on our compatibility page.
Common questions
How much does an eSIM for Costa Rica cost?
Plans start at $3.99 for 1 GB over 7 days. A plan with at least 10 GB for 30 days starts at $13.99. Prices checked November 3, 2026.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Costa Rica?
Yes. 3 unlimited plans work in Costa Rica, from $6.46 for 1 day. That plan gives 1 GB a day at full speed, then 512 kbps.
Is there a plan for Costa Rica only?
Yes. 6 plans cover Costa Rica only, from $3.99. 51 more cover it together with other countries.
Can one eSIM cover Costa Rica and nearby countries?
Yes. 28 plans cover both Costa Rica and Panama, from $5.49. 28 cover Costa Rica and Nicaragua. 40 cover Costa Rica and Mexico. The section above lists the regional plans.
When does the plan start counting days?
All 57 plans for Costa Rica start when you first use data. Install at home and keep the line off until you land.
Does the eSIM come with a phone number?
No. These plans are data only, and your home number stays on your regular SIM.