Best eSIM for Spain: Real Prices Compared for Barcelona, Madrid, and Beyond
By Nikos Andreadis · Aug 31, 2026 · 5 min read
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Between Barcelona's beaches, Madrid's museums, and the Camino de Santiago, Spain draws travelers who need reliable data everywhere from major cities to rural trail towns. I checked live pricing from six well-known providers among the 125 we track for Spain, and the spread between a genuinely cheap entry-level plan and a full month of unlimited data is bigger than in most countries we've compared.
The quick answer
- Cheapest way to test the water: Ubigi's 0.5GB/2-day plan at $2.00.
- Cheapest unlimited data for a full month: Maya Mobile at $49.99 — well ahead of Saily ($59.99).
- Best single-day unlimited option: GigSky at $3.49.
- Best for repeat visitors: Ubigi's genuine annual plans — 24GB spread over 365 days from $19.00, useful if you're back in Spain more than once a year rather than buying a fresh eSIM every trip.
- Best mid-size bundle for a week: Airalo's 5GB/7-day plan at $8.00.
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Live Spain deals right now
Public promo codes from providers selling Spain eSIMs — pulled live from our deals list, so this section updates itself and disappears when nothing is running.
New customers only, first order; the discount is capped at $3 per Airalo's terms.
Get 50% off your first purchase, capped at $15. Applied automatically at checkout, no code needed.
Public sitewide banner code, first purchase only.
What you'll actually pay: six providers compared
Airalo has a full lineup for Spain — fixed data from 1GB/3-days at $4.00 up through 50GB/30-days at $39.00, with a 5GB/7-day option at $8.00 and 10GB/7-days at $13.00 in between. Unlimited tiers start at $11.00 for 3 days and reach $63.00 for a full month.
Ubigi stands out for two real reasons: the cheapest entry point of the six at $2.00 for 0.5GB over 2 days, and genuine recurring annual plans — 24GB spread over 365 days starting from $19.00 and a larger 60GB/365-day tier at $29.00. Its 30-day fixed tiers are competitive too: 20GB at $9.00, 10GB at $12.00. Real discount code active:
Maya Mobile sells unlimited-only, with a flat rate that's the same everywhere Maya operates — $9.99 for 3 days, $19.99 for a week, $27.99 for two weeks, $49.99 for a full month. That last number is normally the cheapest way to get a genuinely unlimited month in Spain. Real discount code active:
Saily mixes fixed-data tiers with a duration-flexible unlimited plan: 1GB/7-days at $3.99, up to 20GB/30-days at $22.99 on the fixed side, and unlimited running from $34.99 (10 days) to $59.99 (30 days). Real discount code active:
GigSky has the cheapest single-day unlimited plan among the six at $3.49, plus a 1GB/7-day fixed tier at $2.99 and unlimited options stretching out to currently unavailable for a full month. Real discount code active:
Nomad eSIM keeps things simple with a 1GB/7-day plan at $4.00, a 10GB/30-day tier at $14.00, and unlimited options from $11.00 (3 days) up to $33.00 (10 days). Real discount code active:
15% off, single-use per customer. Excludes plans under $5, sale plans, add-on data, unlimited plans, and the Thailand 50GB plan.
Why the prices are all over the place
Maya sells unlimited-only and charges the same flat rate everywhere it operates, rather than pricing Spain as its own market. Airalo, Ubigi, Saily, GigSky, and Nomad eSIM all mix fixed-data tiers with unlimited, which is where a lot of the real value sits if you don't specifically need unlimited data.
Ubigi's real standout here is the recurring annual plan — most providers on this list, and most eSIM providers generally, only sell single-trip, fixed-duration data. If Spain is a destination you return to more than once a year (a second home, family visits, recurring work travel), that changes the math significantly compared to buying a new eSIM every time.
My honest take: Spain's mobile coverage is strong enough in the cities and along the coast that a 10-20GB fixed plan comfortably covers one to two weeks of maps, messaging, and social media for most travelers — you don't need unlimited unless you're planning to stream heavily or hotspot a laptop. Our data usage guide walks through how to estimate your own usage.
How to pick based on your trip
- A city weekend (Barcelona or Madrid): Ubigi's cheapest entry tier at $2.00 covers light use over a couple of days; Airalo's 1GB/3-day at $4.00 gives more headroom.
- A week along the coast or on the Camino: Airalo's 5GB/7-day at $8.00 or GigSky's 1GB/7-day at $2.99, depending on how much data you actually need.
- Two to three weeks, fixed data is enough: Ubigi's 20GB/30-day plan at $9.00 is a strong value pick.
- A full month, you want unlimited: Maya Mobile at $49.99 is normally cheapest, ahead of Saily ($59.99) and GigSky (currently unavailable).
- You visit Spain regularly, more than once a year: Ubigi's 24GB/365-day annual plan from $19.00 beats buying a fresh eSIM on every trip.
A few things worth knowing before you buy
Spain has strong 4G and growing 5G coverage across major cities (Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville) and the main coastal resort areas. Coverage thins out in some rural and mountainous inland regions, and along parts of the Camino de Santiago route — normal for most countries, not specific to any one eSIM provider, but worth downloading offline maps for any rural leg of a trip.
Install your eSIM before you fly. Every provider here lets you activate the eSIM only once you land, so there's no need to hunt for airport wifi at Barcelona-El Prat or Madrid-Barajas.
New to eSIMs altogether? Our beginner's guide to how eSIMs work covers the basics before you buy.
Check your phone is eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked first — our compatibility guide takes about a minute.
See the full, live list of Spain eSIM plans — every provider we track, not just the six profiled above — sorted by price, if you want to compare exact tiers side by side.
Cheapest Spain eSIM plans right now
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abesteSIMUnlimited · 1 dayGet eSIM$0.41 -
Yesim500MB · 1 dayGet eSIM$0.51 -
ASimGoUnlimited · 1 dayGet eSIM$0.54 -
Zwitchy100MB · 1 dayGet eSIM$0.60
Nikos writes about connectivity and travel from Athens, covering Greece and the wider Mediterranean and Europe. Between ferry-hopping the islands and city breaks across the continent, he tracks pricing straight from each provider's own feed and writes up what's actually worth booking.
Frequently asked questions about Spain eSIMs
What is the cheapest eSIM for Spain?
Right now the cheapest Spain eSIM on eSIMKart is abesteSIM's Unlimited plan for 1 day at $0.41. Prices from 125 providers are re-checked automatically every day, so this answer updates itself.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Spain?
Yes — 3585 unlimited-data plans cover Spain. The cheapest is abesteSIM's 1 day unlimited plan at $0.41. Most unlimited plans apply a fair-use speed cap after heavy daily use, so check the provider's terms.
How many providers sell eSIMs for Spain?
125 providers currently list 11514 plans for Spain, from $0.34 to $995.80. Every plan links straight to the provider's own checkout — eSIMKart compares, it doesn't resell.
How long does a Spain eSIM last?
Validity ranges from 1 to 730 days. Pick a plan that covers your whole stay — validity usually starts on first connection, and most plans can't be paused.
Which Spain eSIM providers offer 5G?
abesteSIM, AirPlans, ASimGo, co:sim, Dingo, Esimatic, eSimHero, eSIMzio, Eskimo, ETravelSim, Flysimio, GigSky, Globie, JamboSim, Lempart Flex, Maya Mobile, MegaEsim, MicroEsim, MoodSIM, PikaSim, Roamix, Roamless, Sim Local, Simbye, SimSmash, Skyalo, Textr eSIM, Tripuck, TropiTrade, vigxo, Virgin Connect, Yatelo (32) report 5G access in Spain where the local network supports it. Other providers may also offer 5G but haven't published network details.
Can I use a multi-country eSIM in Spain?
Yes — 6377 regional or global plans listed here also work in Spain. They cost a little more per GB but save you from buying a separate eSIM for each country on a multi-stop trip.
Will my phone work with a Spain eSIM?
You need an unlocked, eSIM-compatible phone — most iPhones from XS onward and most recent Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models qualify. Use our free eSIM compatibility checker to confirm your exact model before buying.
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