# Best eSIM for Canada in 2026: prices compared

> A 5 GB, 30-day Canada eSIM from eSIMology costs £13.99 on Bell and Rogers Wireless with 5G. The same 5 GB for 30 days costs £14.00 at Airalo and £13.99 at Saily; Holafly sells unlimited plans only, from £17.00 for 3 days. Prices checked 7 November 2026.

The right Canada eSIM comes down to the networks it uses, whether it offers 5G, how much data you get, and what speed you're left with once a daily allowance runs out. eSIMology's plans run on Bell, Rogers Wireless, SaskTel and Telus, so here is what to check.

- Shop: eSIMology (esimology.com), travel eSIM data plans
- Delivery: instant, by email and on the order page, with a QR code, a one-tap install link for iPhone (iOS 17.4+) and manual codes
- Checkout: guest checkout, Apple Pay, Google Pay and cards; prices in GBP, EUR or USD including any taxes
- Refunds: an eSIM never installed can be cancelled within 30 days for a full refund to the card
- Plans are data only (no phone number); most start when the eSIM first connects at the destination
- Buy: https://esimology.com/esim/canada
- URL: https://esimology.com/guides/best-esim-for-canada

## Prices for the same trip (GBP, VAT included)

| Trip | eSIMology | Airalo | Holafly | Saily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 GB · 30 days | £8.99 | – | unlimited only | £9.99 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | £13.99 | £14.00 | unlimited only | £13.99 |

Rival prices from each provider's own Canada page, as shown to a UK visitor, read 7 November 2026. eSIMology prices are live.

## What you get from each

| What you get | eSIMology | Airalo | Holafly | Saily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buy without an account | Yes: guest checkout, no app | Account needed before checkout | Yes: guest checkout | App sign-in needed to install |
| Refunds on unused eSIMs | Full refund to your card within 30 days | In the app as Airmoney credit; card refunds by request | Full if not activated, within 6 months; $3.50 fee on partial refunds | Full within 30 days if not installed |
| Speed after a daily cap | Printed on every plan | “Slows”, no speed given | No speed given | 1 Mbps, in its terms |
| Fixed-GB data plans | Yes, with the price per GB | Yes | No: unlimited by the day only | Yes |
| Data left and top-up | On a web page, no app | In the app | In the app | In the app |
| Phone check before paying | Checks the phone you're on at checkout | A list of phones | *#06# test and a list | A list by brand |
| Install | One tap on iPhone, QR code or codes, by email | In the app, QR code or codes | One tap in the app, QR code or codes | App-guided |
| Currencies | GBP, EUR, USD | 16 currencies, often charged in USD | USD and EUR in the app | GBP, USD, EUR, CHF |

## What should you check in a Canada eSIM?

- **Networks and 5G:** Check which networks carry the eSIM and whether 5G is on offer. Your eSIMology eSIM uses the four networks above, with 5G where the network offers it, and your data reaches the internet through the United States.
- **Plan size:** Choose by how you'll really use the phone. For 7 days with standard use (about 4.9 GB in all), the plan is 5 GB for 30 days. For 14 days of heavy use (about 25.2 GB in all), the plan is 75 GB for 30 days.
- **Speed after your daily allowance:** Once the daily allowance is used up, your speed drops to 512 Kbps, and that figure is printed on every plan. If you use a lot of data each day, look at the daily allowances, which run up to 10 GB a day, or at the bigger fixed plans.
- **Top-ups:** Most plans can be topped up. Check data left and top up on a web page, with no app needed.

## Fixed GB, daily or unlimited: which Canada eSIM fits your trip?

Start with how many days you're away and how much you'll use. Most eSIMology plans can be topped up, so you can start small and add more later.

- **A 3-day Toronto or Montreal stop, light use:** for about 0.8 GB in all, eSIMology's plan is 1 GB for 7 days.
- **A week across Vancouver, Calgary and Banff:** standard use (about 4.9 GB in all) suits 5 GB for 30 days, and heavy use (about 12.6 GB in all) suits 20 GB for 30 days. Uber and Lyft are the ride apps for Canada, and WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger are the messaging apps.
- **A 3-day Quebec City weekend with lots of photos:** heavy use (about 5.4 GB in all) suits 2 GB a day for 3 days. Daily allowances run from 500 MB a day to 10 GB a day.
- **A two-week trip with heavy use:** about 25.2 GB in all suits 75 GB for 30 days. Airalo and Holafly sell unlimited plans for 3, 5, 7, 10, 15 and 30 days; Saily sells them for 1 to 30 days, plus 90 and 365.

## Questions

### Which is cheaper for 5 GB over 30 days in Canada?

For 5 GB over 30 days in Canada: eSIMology £13.99, Saily £13.99, Airalo £14.00. Holafly sells unlimited plans only. Rival prices from their own Canada pages, read 7 November 2026; ours are live.

### Can I get a refund on an unused Canada eSIM?

eSIMology: Full refund to your card within 30 days. Airalo: In the app as Airmoney credit; card refunds by request. Holafly: Full if not activated, within 6 months; $3.50 fee on partial refunds. Saily: Full within 30 days if not installed.

### Do I need an app to check my data in Canada?

eSIMology: On a web page, no app. Airalo: In the app. Holafly: In the app. Saily: In the app.

### Which networks does a Canada eSIM from eSIMology use?

It connects to Bell, Rogers Wireless, SaskTel and Telus in Canada, with 5G where the network has it. Your phone picks the strongest signal by itself.

### Is an unlimited or a fixed-GB eSIM better for Canada?

Choose by how much you'll use: fixed-GB plans suit light use, and heavy users should look at eSIMology's daily allowances, up to 10 GB a day. eSIMology's fixed plans run from 100 MB for 7 days to 75 GB for 30 days. Holafly sells unlimited plans by the day only; Airalo and Saily sell them too.

### What speed do I get after my daily data allowance runs out?

After your daily allowance, eSIMology's plans drop to 512 Kbps, and that speed is printed on every plan. Saily's terms give 1 Mbps after its daily cap. Airalo says speed slows without giving a figure, and Holafly gives no speed.