eSIM for travellers from Canada: where you go and what it costs
Canadian travellers go to the United States, Mexico and the Dominican Republic most (Global Affairs Canada, 2024-25). A 5 GB, 30-day eSIM costs $11.49 for the United States, $11.49 for Mexico and $23.99 for the Dominican Republic, in US dollars. Delivered by email in seconds.
Global Affairs Canada's Annual Consular Data Report 2024-25 (April 2024 to March 2025) puts the United States, Mexico and the Dominican Republic at the top for travellers from Canada. A travel eSIM lets you add a local data plan to your phone before you leave, with no physical SIM to swap when you land.
Where Canadian travellers go, and the eSIM for each
| Destination | Plan | Price | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
1. United States | 5 GB, 30 days · prices compared | $11.49 | See plans |
2. Mexico | 5 GB, 30 days | $11.49 | See plans |
3. Dominican Republic | 5 GB, 30 days | $23.99 | See plans |
4. United Kingdom | 5 GB, 30 days · prices compared | $10.99 | See plans |
5. Italy | 5 GB, 30 days · prices compared | $7.99 | See plans |
6. France | 5 GB, 30 days · prices compared | $8.99 | See plans |
7. Portugal | 5 GB, 30 days · prices compared | $7.99 | See plans |
9. China | 5 GB, 30 days · prices compared | $9.99 | See plans |
10. Spain | 5 GB, 30 days · prices compared | $7.49 | See plans |
Ranking: Global Affairs Canada, Annual Consular Data Report 2024-25 (Statistics Canada National Travel Survey; visits by travellers aged 18+). Fiscal-year figures; US 26.9m visits, Mexico 2.1m, Dominican Republic 0.88m. Prices are live, in US dollars: the shop sells in US dollars, pounds and euros.
What Canadian carriers charge abroad
| Carrier and zone | Price | What it gives | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| RogersRoam Like Home: USA | $16 CAD a day | Your plan's talk, text and data in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands; charged only on days used | Rogers's page, read 7 November 2026 |
| RogersTravel Pass: US 7 days | $50 CAD for 7 days | Your number and data in the US | Rogers's page, read 7 November 2026 |
| RogersTravel Pass: International 7 days (180+ destinations incl. US, Europe, Asia) | $75 CAD for 7 days | Your number and data abroad | Rogers's page, read 7 November 2026 |
| RogersRoam Like Home: Germany (Rogers' own example of a Europe daily rate) | $18 CAD a day | Your plan's talk, text and data; charged only on days used | Rogers's page, read 7 November 2026 |
| BellRoam Better: USA | $13 CAD a day | Your plan's data (up to 5 GB a day at full speed) plus talk and text; charged for at most 20 days per billing period | Bell's page, read 7 November 2026 |
| BellRoam Better: other international destinations (incl. Europe) | $16 CAD a day | Your plan's data (up to 5 GB a day at full speed) plus talk and text; charged for at most 20 days per billing period | Bell's page, read 7 November 2026 |
Good to know
- Bell ended its data Travel Passes on 19 March 2026 and pay-per-use data roaming on 1 May 2026; Roam Better's daily fee is now the way to roam on Bell. Source
- Using your phone in the US and another country on the same day charges both daily fees (Bell: $13 + $16). Source
- Rogers' 30-day US Travel Pass is $80. Source
What eSIM do I need for a trip from Canada?
Here is what your main destinations run on:
- United States: eSIMology's US plans run on AT&T and Verizon, with 5G where the network offers it.
- Mexico: eSIMology's Mexico plans run on AT&T and Telcel, with 5G where the network offers it.
- Dominican Republic: eSIMology's plans run on Altice's network. Look at the Caribbean bundle if you plan more than one stop in the region.
- Europe: eSIMology's Europe plans cover Italy, France, Portugal and Spain. In Italy your eSIM uses Iliad, TIM or Wind; in France, Orange; in Portugal, NOS or Vodafone; in Spain, Movistar or Orange. 5G comes where the network offers it. Choose the Europe bundle if you're moving between those countries.
If you use a lot of data, eSIMology's daily allowances and bigger fixed plans are the ones to look at.
What do Canada networks charge to roam?
Canadian carriers charge a daily fee to roam, and it varies by carrier and destination. Prices read on 7 November 2026.
- Rogers, Roam Like Home: USA: $16 CAD a day, charged only on days you use, for your plan's talk, text and data in all 50 states.
- Rogers, Travel Pass: US 7 days: $50 CAD. Its 30-day US pass is $80 CAD.
- Rogers, Travel Pass: International 7 days: $75 CAD, covering 180+ destinations.
- Bell, Roam Better: USA: $13 CAD a day, with up to 5 GB a day at full speed, charged for at most 20 days per billing period.
- Bell, Roam Better: other international, including Europe: $16 CAD a day on the same terms.
Bell ended its data Travel Passes on 19 March 2026 and pay-per-use data roaming on 1 May 2026, so its daily fee is now the way to roam on Bell. Using your phone in the US and another country on the same day charges both daily fees.
Where roaming costs extra, a travel eSIM gives you data for one price, and your home number can stay on for calls and texts. For heavier use, eSIMology's United States plans include daily allowances and larger fixed plans.
Travelling from Canada: questions
Where do Canadian travellers go most?
The United States, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, the United Kingdom, Italy, France, Portugal, Cuba, China and Spain, in that order, according to Global Affairs Canada, Annual Consular Data Report 2024-25 (Statistics Canada National Travel Survey; visits by travellers aged 18+).
How much does roaming cost from Canada?
Rogers $16 CAD a day (Roam Like Home: USA); Bell $13 CAD a day (Roam Better: USA), from each carrier's own page, read 7 November 2026. A 5 GB, 30-day United States eSIM costs $11.49 for the whole trip.
Can I keep my Canadian number with a travel eSIM?
Yes. A travel eSIM from eSIMology is data only: keep your home SIM switched on for calls and texts (your carrier's own rates apply to those), and use WhatsApp, FaceTime or any calling app over the eSIM's data.
Which currency do I pay in?
Pounds, euros or US dollars: pick yours at the top of any page. This guide shows US dollars. Cards from Canada pay in US dollars and convert to CAD at the card's own rate.
Do I need an eSIM for a trip from Canada to the United States?
No, you don't need one, but a travel eSIM is a simple way to get data in the United States without swapping your SIM card. eSIMology's United States plans run on AT&T and Verizon, with 5G where the network offers it. The USA & Canada bundle is there for trips that cover both countries.
Is roaming included on Rogers in the United States?
Rogers offers a daily option for the US. Its Roam Like Home: USA gives your plan's talk, text and data in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands, and is charged only on days used. eSIMology's United States plans are a separate option if you'd rather not pay a daily charge.
What if I use a lot of data abroad?
Bell's Roam Better gives up to 5 GB a day at full speed, plus talk and text, and charges for at most 20 days per billing period. eSIMology also offers daily allowances and bigger fixed plans, so check those for your trip.
Do I need an eSIM for a trip from Canada to Mexico?
You don't need one, but a travel eSIM gives you data in Mexico without changing your SIM. eSIMology's Mexico plans run on AT&T and Telcel, with 5G where the network offers it. For Mexico, eSIMology offers the North America and Global bundles.
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