Travel Intelligence · eSIM for long stays 2026
Best eSIM for a Stay of a Month or More in 2026: 7 Options, With the Cost of 30, 60 and 90 Days and the Picks for Digital Nomads and Students Abroad
For a stay of a month or more, the best eSIM is Ubigi on cost: 10 GB for 30 days in Europe was $15, topped up on the same eSIM, so 90 days cost $45 against $93 at Airalo and $107.97 at Saily. Nomad eSIM suits a digital nomad changing country each month, Roamless on-and-off use, Orange Travel a stay with a phone number, and a local SIM a semester or longer. Travel eSIM plans are sold in blocks of up to 30 days, so a long stay is a question of what it costs to repeat and how easy the repeat is. This page works through the sums and the picks.
Verified 5 October 2026 · Ubigi's Spain plan page read at source · Jetpac, Kolet, Roamless and Orange Travel read 5 October 2026 · Ubigi, Nomad eSIM, Airalo and Saily Europe prices from our September 2026 comparison
Which is the best eSIM for a stay of a month or more?
Ubigi for cost, Nomad eSIM for moving country each month, Airalo for unusual stops, Roamless for on-and-off use, Orange Travel for a phone number, Holafly for unlimited data on one phone, and a local SIM for a semester or longer.
| Option | Best for | The figure | How it renews | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ubigi · 89/100 | The lowest cost over months | Europe: $15 for 10 GB, 30 days. Spain: $12 | Top up in the app on the same eSIM, without Wi-Fi | September 2026; Spain 5 October 2026 |
| Nomad eSIM · 79/100 | Moving country every month | Europe: $23 for 10 GB, 30 days; free 1 GB trial | A plan per country or region, in one app | September 2026 |
| Airalo · 81/100 | Unusual stops on a long route | More than 200 destinations; Europe $31 for 10 GB | A plan per country or region | September 2026 |
| Roamless | On-and-off use | About $2.45 per GB in Europe; credit never expires | Add credit when it runs low | 5 October 2026 (eSIMDB rate) |
| Orange Travel | A phone number and calls in Europe | 100 GB for 30 days at $57.99; 200 GB at $69.99 | Buy again each 30 days | 5 October 2026 |
| Holafly · 66/100 | Unlimited data on one phone | Spain: $74.90 for 30 days; plans from 1 to 90 days | Choose the number of days at purchase | Cloudwards; terms September 2026 |
| A local SIM | A semester or longer in one country | Local rates and a local number | Monthly, at a shop or in the operator's app | General guidance; prices vary by country |
Cost and convenience point the same way here. Ubigi is the cheapest of the providers read and also one of the two that renew without a new installation. The others have a reason to be chosen that is not price: a route across many countries, a need for calls, or use too irregular for a monthly plan.
How much does an eSIM cost for 30, 60 and 90 days?
At 10 GB a month on a Europe plan, 90 days cost $45 at Ubigi, $66 at Jetpac, $69 at Nomad eSIM, $83.97 at Kolet, $93 at Airalo and $107.97 at Saily. These are three consecutive 30-day plans at the prices read in September and October 2026, with no discount codes.
| Provider | 30 days | 60 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubigi | $15.00 | $30.00 | $45.00 |
| Jetpac (sale price) | $22.00 | $44.00 | $66.00 |
| Nomad eSIM | $23.00 | $46.00 | $69.00 |
| Kolet | $27.99 | $55.98 | $83.97 |
| Airalo | $31.00 | $62.00 | $93.00 |
| Saily | $35.99 | $71.98 | $107.97 |
Two cautions. Sale prices will not hold for three months, so treat Jetpac's figure as a floor. And in one country the sums are lower still: 10 GB for 30 days in Spain was $12 at Ubigi, or $36 for 90 days. The single-plan prices by destination are in the 10 GB price table.
Which travel eSIM provider is best for a digital nomad moving country every month?
Nomad eSIM or Airalo when the route is known, and Roamless when it is not. With a known route, the cheapest approach is one country or regional plan per stop. Nomad eSIM names the network on its plan pages and had the fastest global median download speed, 80.26 Mbps, in Ookla's analysis of the second quarter of 2026, as published in its release of 7 September 2026. Airalo covers more than 200 destinations, which matters once a route leaves the main countries.
| Situation | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Known route, main countries | Nomad eSIM | Named networks; a free 1 GB trial before paying |
| Route with unusual stops | Airalo | The widest catalogue of the providers scored |
| Open route, irregular use | Roamless | One balance across countries; credit never expires |
| Europe only, several months | Ubigi | $15 a month for 10 GB on one eSIM |
A global median speed says little about one country: the network the eSIM connects to in that place decides it. Nomad eSIM's terms, including its non-refundable unlimited plans, are covered in Is Nomad eSIM worth it?.
Which travel eSIM provider is best for a student studying abroad for a semester?
A travel eSIM for the first weeks, then a local SIM: Ubigi is the cheapest read, at $12 for 10 GB over 30 days in Spain and $15 in Europe, and it lists student discounts on its site. A semester runs four to five months. Over that length a local prepaid plan usually costs less, and it brings a local number, which banks, landlords and delivery services often ask for.
| Stage | Use | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Arrival and first weeks | A travel eSIM, installed before the flight | Data from the moment you land; no shop visit |
| Once settled | A local prepaid SIM or eSIM | Local rates and a local number |
| Trips during the semester | Top up the travel eSIM | It stays installed beside the local line |
Most countries ask for identification to register a local SIM; Spain does. Keeping the home number active for bank codes is a separate question, answered in Do you keep your number and WhatsApp with an eSIM?.
Which is the best eSIM for Europe for a stay of a month or more?
Ubigi at $15 for 10 GB every 30 days for data only, and Orange Travel at $57.99 for 100 GB over 30 days for a phone number with unlimited calls and texts within Europe. If the stay is in one country, the country plan is cheaper than the Europe plan at every provider read.
| Need | Pick | Monthly cost |
|---|---|---|
| Data only, light use | Ubigi, 10 GB | $15 (Spain alone: $12) |
| Heavy data, or a shared connection | Orange Travel, 100 GB or 200 GB | $57.99 or $69.99 |
| Calls and a number | Orange Travel | $57.99, French number included |
| Unlimited on one phone | Holafly | $74.90 in Spain |
Unlimited plans all slow down after a set allowance; the figures for each provider are in Best unlimited eSIM by country. The answer for one country, worked through in full, is in Best eSIM for Spain.
In Turkey, buy before you arrive. Turkey's regulator blocked the websites and apps of several travel eSIM companies in July 2025. An eSIM installed beforehand keeps working, but buying or topping up from inside the country can fail, which matters more on a long stay than a short one.
Three planning rules for a long stay
1 · Price the repeat. Multiply the 30-day price by the number of months. A plan that looks $8 dearer costs $24 more over a season.
2 · Prefer an eSIM that tops up. Ubigi and Roamless add data to the eSIM already on the phone. Can you have multiple eSIMs on one phone? explains the limits if you end up installing several.
3 · Decide early if a number is needed. Most travel eSIMs are data only. If a local number is needed, a local SIM or Orange Travel is the answer, and no data plan will fix it later.
What changed for long stays in 2026
Ubigi's Spain plan was $12 for 10 GB on 5 October 2026. Orange renamed its Holiday Europe plans as Orange Travel, with 100 GB for 30 days at $57.99. Kolet's Europe plan was read for the first time on 5 October at $27.99. Ookla's analysis of the second quarter of 2026 put Nomad eSIM's global median download speed at 80.26 Mbps, ahead of Ubigi at 75.89.
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Which is the best eSIM for a stay of a month or more?
Ubigi for the lowest cost: 10 GB for 30 days in Europe was $15, topped up on the same eSIM, so 90 days cost $45. Nomad eSIM suits a digital nomad changing country each month, Airalo unusual destinations, Roamless on-and-off use, Orange Travel a stay in Europe with a phone number, and Holafly unlimited data on one phone. For a semester or longer in one country, a local SIM usually costs less.
How much does an eSIM cost for three months?
At 10 GB a month on a Europe plan: $45 at Ubigi, $66 at Jetpac, $69 at Nomad eSIM, $83.97 at Kolet, $93 at Airalo and $107.97 at Saily. Those are three 30-day plans at the prices read in September and October 2026.
Which travel eSIM provider is best for a digital nomad moving country every month?
Nomad eSIM or Airalo if the route is known, bought as one country or regional plan per stop: Nomad eSIM names its networks and had the fastest global median download speed in Ookla's analysis of the second quarter of 2026, and Airalo covers more than 200 destinations. Roamless suits an open route, because its pay-as-you-go credit never expires and works across countries.
Which travel eSIM provider is best for a student studying abroad for a semester?
Use a travel eSIM for the first weeks and a local SIM for the rest. Ubigi is the cheapest read, at $12 for 10 GB over 30 days in Spain and $15 in Europe, and it lists student discounts on its site. Once settled, a local prepaid SIM gives local rates and a local number, which banks and landlords often ask for.
Which is the best eSIM for Europe for a stay of a month or more?
Ubigi at $15 for 10 GB every 30 days for data only. Orange Travel at $57.99 for 100 GB over 30 days if you need a phone number and calls within Europe. If the stay is in one country, a single-country plan is cheaper: 10 GB for 30 days in Spain cost $12 at Ubigi.
Can I keep the same eSIM and top it up?
With Ubigi, yes: the eSIM is installed once and new plans are added in the app, without Wi-Fi. Roamless works the same way with credit. With providers that issue a new eSIM for each plan, a long stay means installing a new profile each month.
Is an unlimited eSIM worth it for a long stay?
Rarely. Holafly's unlimited plan cost $74.90 for 30 days in Spain, against $12 for 10 GB at Ubigi. Most long stays have Wi-Fi at home, so mobile data covers only time outside. Unlimited makes sense if the phone is the main internet connection.
Do travel eSIMs work in Turkey for a long stay?
They work, but buy and install before arriving. Turkey's regulator blocked the websites and apps of several travel eSIM companies in July 2025, so buying or topping up from inside the country can fail.
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