Best eSIM for France in 2026: prices compared
A 5 GB, 30-day France eSIM from eSIMology costs £6.99 on Orange with 5G. The same 5 GB for 30 days costs £8.50 at Airalo and £8.49 at Saily; Holafly sells unlimited plans only, from £10.00 for 3 days. Prices checked 7 November 2026.
The right France eSIM depends on four things: the network it runs on, whether it uses 5G, how much data you need, and what speed you get once a daily allowance runs out. eSIMology's plans run on Orange in France, with 5G where the network offers it.
France eSIM prices compared
| Trip | eSIMology | Airalo | Holafly | Saily | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 GB · 30 days | £4.99 | – | Unlimited only | £6.99 | Buy |
| 5 GB · 30 days | £6.99 | £8.50 | Unlimited only | £8.49 | Buy |
| 10 GB · 30 days | £10.99 | £13.50 | Unlimited only | £12.99 | Buy |
Rival prices from each provider's own France page, as shown to a UK visitor (GBP, VAT included), read 7 November 2026. Our prices are live; pay in pounds, euros or dollars.
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 |
From each provider's own public pages. Full comparison
What makes a good France eSIM?
- Plan size: Choose by how much data you'll use. eSIMology's fixed-GB plans run from 100 MB for 7 days to 50 GB for 180 days, and daily allowances run from 500 MB a day to 10 GB a day. For a week away, light use (about 1.8 GB in all) suits 2 GB for 15 days, standard use (about 4.9 GB in all) suits 5 GB for 30 days, and heavy use (about 12.6 GB in all) suits 3 GB a day for 7 days.
- Speed after your daily allowance: Once a daily allowance is used up, speed drops to 1 Mbps. This is printed on every plan.
- Where your data goes: eSIMology's plans send your data to the internet through Europe. Check this on any plan you compare.
- Top-ups: Most plans can be topped up, so you can add data partway through your trip.
Fixed GB, daily or unlimited: which France eSIM fits your trip?
eSIMology's France plans run on Orange, with 5G where the network offers it. After a daily allowance, speed drops to 1 Mbps.
- A three-day Paris break: Maps, rides in Uber, Bolt or FREE NOW and messages most of the day suit a daily plan. Choose 1 GB a day for 3 days for standard use, or 2 GB a day for 3 days for heavy use.
- A week across Lyon, Bordeaux and Marseille: Light use, about 1.8 GB in all, suits 2 GB for 15 days. For heavy use, about 12.6 GB in all, take 3 GB a day for 7 days.
- Two weeks in Nice: Standard use, about 9.8 GB in all, suits 10 GB for 30 days. Heavy users on a fortnight can take 50 GB for 30 days, and most plans can be topped up.
- Other sellers: Airalo and Saily sell fixed-GB plans and unlimited plans by the day. Holafly sells unlimited plans by the day only, in 3, 5, 7, 10, 15 or 30 day options.
France eSIM prices: questions
Which is cheaper for 5 GB over 30 days in France?
For 5 GB over 30 days in France: eSIMology £6.99, Saily £8.49, Airalo £8.50. Holafly sells unlimited plans only. Rival prices from their own France pages, read 7 November 2026; ours are live.
Can I get a refund on an unused France 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 France?
eSIMology: On a web page, no app. Airalo: In the app. Holafly: In the app. Saily: In the app.
Which networks does a France eSIM from eSIMology use?
It connects to Orange in France, 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 France?
It depends how much you use. Fixed-GB plans suit a set amount of data, and eSIMology shows the price per GB on each one. Heavy users should look at eSIMology's daily allowances, up to 10 GB a day, or a bigger fixed plan such as 50 GB for 30 days. Holafly sells unlimited plans by the day only.
What speed do you get after the daily allowance runs out?
After your daily allowance is used up, your eSIM drops to 1 Mbps. eSIMology prints this speed on every plan. Airalo says it slows without giving a speed, and Holafly gives no speed at all.
Get your France eSIM
From £3.99 / €3.99 / $4.99. Delivered by email in seconds, installed in two minutes, and refunded in full if you never install it.