Last updated: October 23, 2026
Hong Kong eSIM prices start at $2.99 for 1 GB over seven days from Travelsim Asia. Our 3 GB costs $4.99 for 15 days, and 5 GB costs $8.99 for 30 days. At 10 GB over 30 days, Ubigi costs $14 against our $16.99; its seven-day 10 GB plan costs $12. For a short city stay, match the allowance to your mobile use before paying for a larger plan.
We sell Hong Kong eSIMs ourselves, so we're not neutral. Where a competitor offers better value, we'll say so.
Quick summary: Hong Kong eSIM prices 2026
- Cheapest 1 GB plan: Travelsim Asia — $2.99 / 7 days
- Best value 5 GB plan: Travelsim Asia — $8.99 / 30 days
- Best value 20 GB plan: Travelsim Asia — $23.99 / 30 days
- Most expensive option: Holafly, $73.90 / 30 days unlimited
- Best 5-day unlimited value: Nomad — $18
- Two-network option (csl + SmarTone): Travelsim Asia
- No app or account required: Travelsim Asia
Competitor comparison: 23 October 2026. Always check provider websites before purchasing.
How much does a Hong Kong eSIM cost? (quick answer)
Hong Kong eSIM prices range from $2.99 for a 1 GB short-trip plan to around $36–49 for a 50 GB 30-day plan. Most travelers pay $5–$12 total for a three to seven day trip — Hong Kong's extensive free WiFi coverage means data needs are lower than comparable Asian destinations.
Here's the full price range at a glance across all major providers:
| Plan size | Price range | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | $2.99–$4.00 | Layovers, weekend trips |
| 3 GB | $4.99–$8.99 | 3–5 day trip, regular use |
| 5 GB | $8.99–$12.00 | One week, social media included |
| 10 GB | $12.00–$19.99 | Extended trips, heavier use |
| 20 GB | $23.99–$36.99 | Long stays, remote workers |
| Unlimited (7 days) | $23.00–$27.90 | Heavy daily users — check FUP |
Price ranges based on major providers: Travelsim Asia, Airalo, Holafly, Nomad, Saily, Ubigi. Competitor comparison: 23 October 2026.
Airalo Hong Kong eSIM prices 2026
Airalo is the most widely recognised eSIM marketplace globally and a default starting point for many travelers. Their Hong Kong lineup covers both short-trip and extended-stay needs, with a broad validity range.
Airalo Hong Kong fixed plans
| Data | Validity | Price (USD) | Price per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 3 days | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| 3 GB | 3 days | $8.00 | $2.67 |
| 3 GB | 7 days | $8.50 | $2.83 |
| 5 GB | 7 days | $11.00 | $2.20 |
| 5 GB | 15 days | $11.50 | $2.30 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $12.00 | $2.40 |
| 10 GB | 7 days | $17.00 | $1.70 |
| 10 GB | 15 days | $17.50 | $1.75 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $18.00 | $1.80 |
| 20 GB | 15 days | $28.00 | $1.40 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $29.00 | $1.45 |
| 50 GB | 30 days | $49.00 | $0.98 |
Airalo Hong Kong unlimited plans
| Validity | Price (USD) | FUP |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $12.50 | Not specified |
| 5 days | $19.00 | Not specified |
| 7 days | $26.50 | Not specified |
| 10 days | $35.00 | Not specified |
| 15 days | $49.00 | Not specified |
| 30 days | $71.00 | Not specified |
Network: HKT, the csl network. QR installation is available outside Airalo’s app. Airalo publishes a standard unlimited allowance of 3 GB per 24 hours, followed by 1 Mbps, unless the package states otherwise. If you prefer a fixed allowance, compare the 5 GB and 10 GB plans below.
Holafly Hong Kong eSIM prices 2026
Holafly sells unlimited plans only. Their Hong Kong pricing is structured per day, and comes out as one of the more expensive options in this comparison for most trip lengths.
| Validity | Price (USD) | Price per day | FUP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 days | $20.90 | $4.18 | Not disclosed |
| 7 days | $27.90 | $3.99 | Not disclosed |
| 10 days | $37.50 | $3.75 | Not disclosed |
| 15 days | $50.50 | $3.37 | Not disclosed |
| 30 days | $73.90 | $2.46 | Not disclosed |
Worth knowing: Holafly's top end is the most expensive way to buy Hong Kong data in this comparison: $50.50 for 15 days and $73.90 for 30 days. For a typical short trip, Nomad's unlimited is $18.00 for 5 days, and a fixed 5 GB plan from Travelsim Asia covers most travelers for $8.99. Holafly also does not disclose their FUP threshold, so it's unclear how much high-speed data you actually get before throttling.
Network: Not disclosed on their Hong Kong page. App optional.
Nomad Hong Kong eSIM prices 2026
Nomad stands out in the Hong Kong market for two reasons: competitive fixed plan pricing and the cheapest 5- and 10-day unlimited plans in this comparison. Their Hong Kong plans list CMCC HK, csl and 1O1O; csl and 1O1O belong to HKT, so these are not three independent mobile networks.
Nomad Hong Kong fixed plans
| Data | Validity | Price (USD) | Price per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | $8.00 | $2.67 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $11.00 | $2.20 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $16.00 | $1.60 |
| 20 GB | 45 days | $27.00 | $1.35 |
| 50 GB | 45 days | $49.00 | $0.98 |
Nomad Hong Kong unlimited plans
| Validity | Price (USD) | FUP |
|---|---|---|
| 5 days | $18.00 | Not specified |
| 10 days | $33.00 | Not specified |
Network: CMCC HK, csl, and 1O1O are listed for Nomad's Hong Kong plans. csl is consistently rated Hong Kong's top network for 5G performance and indoor coverage, including deep MTR stations and high-rise buildings. QR installation available.
Saily Hong Kong eSIM prices 2026
Saily is the eSIM product from the NordVPN team. Fixed plans run at full speed, unlimited plans are capped at 5 GB per day, and the Hong Kong lineup is relatively limited compared to other providers.
| Data | Validity | Price (USD) | Price per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | $8.99 | $3.00 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $11.99 | $2.40 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $19.99 | $2.00 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $36.99 | $1.85 |
Saily Hong Kong unlimited plans
| Validity | Price (USD) | FUP |
|---|---|---|
| 5 days | $18.99 | 5 GB/day, then ~1 Mbps |
| 7 days | $26.99 | 5 GB/day, then ~1 Mbps |
| 10 days | $34.99 | 5 GB/day, then ~1 Mbps |
| 15 days | $48.99 | 5 GB/day, then ~1 Mbps |
| 20 days | $59.99 | 5 GB/day, then ~1 Mbps |
| 25 days | $65.99 | 5 GB/day, then ~1 Mbps |
| 30 days | $71.99 | 5 GB/day, then ~1 Mbps |
Network: HKT. App required. Saily's fixed plans are competitive on price for shorter validities, though their 10 GB and 20 GB plans are the most expensive fixed options in this comparison. Their unlimited plans are also more expensive than Nomad's for equivalent durations.
Ubigi Hong Kong eSIM prices 2026
Ubigi operates as a full MVNO rather than a reseller. Their Hong Kong lineup skews toward monthly and subscription use cases.
| Data | Validity | Price (USD) | Price per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 GB | 15 days | $7.00 | $2.33 |
| 10 GB | 7 days | $12.00 | $1.20 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $14.00 | $1.40 |
| 25 GB | 30 days | $26.00 | $1.04 |
| Unlimited | 7 days | $23.00 | — |
| Unlimited | 15 days | $39.00 | — |
| Unlimited | 30 days | $55.00 | — |
Network: SmarTone. Their 10 GB / 7-day plan at $12.00 is a good fit if you need 10 GB for a short trip, and their 10 GB / 30-day plan at $14.00 is the cheapest 10 GB option in this comparison. QR installation available.
Travelsim Asia Hong Kong eSIM prices 2026
This is our product, so take this section with that in mind. We've aimed to be factual throughout.
| Data | Validity | Price (USD) | Price per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| 3 GB | 15 days | $4.99 | $1.66 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $8.99 | $1.80 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $16.99 | $1.70 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $23.99 | $1.20 |
| 50 GB | 30 days | $35.99 | $0.72 |
Network: csl + SmarTone, two separate operators. csl is part of the HKT group; SmarTone is independent. Broad 4G/5G coverage across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories. No app, no account: the eSIM is delivered by email and installs via any browser. Fixed plans only, no daily allowance throttle. Top-ups available via web portal. No unlimited plans.
Price comparison table: all providers side by side
All fixed data plan prices in USD. Unlimited plans excluded — throttling makes direct comparison misleading.
| Data | Travelsim Asia | Airalo | Nomad | Saily | Ubigi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | $2.99 / 7d | $4.00 / 3d | $4.00 / 7d | $3.99 / 7d | N/A |
| 3 GB | $4.99 / 15d | $8.50 / 7d | $8.00 / 30d | $8.99 / 30d | $7.00 / 15d |
| 5 GB | $8.99 / 30d | $12.00 / 30d | $11.00 / 30d | $11.99 / 30d | N/A |
| 10 GB | $16.99 / 30d | $18.00 / 30d | $16.00 / 30d | $19.99 / 30d | $14.00 / 30d |
| 20 GB | $23.99 / 30d | $29.00 / 30d | $27.00 / 45d | $36.99 / 30d | N/A |
| 50 GB | $35.99 / 30d | $49.00 / 30d | $49.00 / 45d | N/A | N/A |
Competitor comparison: 23 October 2026. Always check provider websites before purchasing — plans and pricing change. "d" = days validity.
Travelsim Asia is the price leader at 1 GB, 3 GB, 5 GB, 20 GB, and 50 GB. The gap is largest on the 3 GB plan ($4.99 vs $7.00–$8.99) and the 50 GB plan ($35.99 vs $49.00). At 20 GB, Nomad's $27.00 comes closest but runs 45 days against Travelsim Asia's $23.99 for 30. The one exception is 10 GB: Ubigi's 30-day plan at $14.00 is the cheapest, with Nomad next at $16.00 and Travelsim Asia at $16.99. If absolute lowest price on 10 GB is the priority, Ubigi is worth checking.
Which Hong Kong eSIM gives the best value?
Depends on what you're optimising for. Here's a straightforward breakdown by use case:
- Best for layovers and short trips (1–3 GB): Travelsim Asia — the 1 GB plan at $2.99 is the cheapest among the providers compared here by a full dollar. The 3 GB plan at $4.99 for 15 days is $2.01 under Ubigi's $7.00, the nearest competitor.
- Best for standard trips (5–10 GB, 30 days): Travelsim Asia on 5 GB, at $8.99 versus $11.00–$11.99 elsewhere. For 10 GB, Ubigi's 30-day plan at $14.00 is the cheapest, with Nomad at $16.00 and Travelsim Asia at $16.99. Travelsim Asia is also the only provider here pairing csl and SmarTone.
- Best for 5- or 10-day unlimited data: Nomad, at $18.00 for 5 days and $33.00 for 10 days, the cheapest at those two durations. Ubigi is cheapest at 7, 15 and 30 days, at $23.00, $39.00 and $55.00. Saily ($18.99 for 5 days), Airalo ($19.00), and Holafly ($20.90) all cost more for the same duration.
- Best for high-volume trips (50 GB): Travelsim Asia, at $35.99 versus Airalo's $49.00 for the same 30 days. Nomad's 50 GB plan is also $49.00 and runs 45 days. A $13 difference for identical data volume is significant.
- Worst value: Holafly at the top end. Their 15-day unlimited is $50.50 and the 30-day is $73.90, the most expensive way to buy Hong Kong data in this comparison, with a FUP they do not disclose.
Hidden costs to watch out for
The listed price rarely tells the full story. A few things that catch travelers out when choosing a Hong Kong eSIM.
- Check the high-speed allowance. Airalo’s standard unlimited policy is 3 GB per 24 hours, then 1 Mbps unless the package states otherwise. Nomad generally includes 2 GB/day, then 1 or 2 Mbps depending on the plan; Saily lists 5 GB/day, then about 1 Mbps. Holafly’s fair-use terms do not state a numeric threshold here. For lighter use with WiFi, a fixed 5 GB plan is a practical alternative.
- Validity mismatches. Airalo's 1 GB plan lasts only 3 days. For a 5-day visit, that's the wrong plan even if the price looks right. Travelsim Asia's 1 GB plan lasts 7 days for $1 less. Always read the validity column before purchasing.
- App requirements. Airalo, Nomad and Ubigi use account-based balance and top-up tools, with QR installation available. Install before travel while you have WiFi. Travelsim Asia delivers the eSIM by email — no app, no account, installs via any browser from the QR code.
Unlimited vs fixed: which is better for Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is one of the easier destinations to answer this question for. It's compact, WiFi is abundant — restaurants, hotels, the MTR, shopping malls — and most tasks don't require continuous heavy data.
| Fixed data plan | Unlimited plan | |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | No daily allowance throttle | Full speed until daily cap, then throttled |
| Predictability | Know exactly what you're getting | Depends on undisclosed thresholds |
| Price | Lower for typical users | Higher — and FUP rarely disclosed for HK |
| Best for | Most travelers | Heavy streamers, constant hotspot users |
| Runs out? | Yes — but you can top up | No — but may throttle significantly |
For most Hong Kong visitors, a fixed 3–5 GB plan is the right call. English is widely spoken, navigation is straightforward, and free WiFi is available almost everywhere. You're unlikely to burn through 5 GB in a standard 5–7 day trip unless you're streaming video daily. If you do run out, a top-up is cheaper than paying unlimited rates upfront.
How much data do you actually need for Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is one of Asia's least data-hungry destinations for tourists. English is an official language, signage is bilingual, navigation apps are simple to use, and WiFi coverage is among the densest in the world. You won't be running translation apps constantly the way you might in Japan or Vietnam.
| Usage type | Per day | 5 days | 10 days | Recommended plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maps, messaging, occasional browsing | 150–400 MB | 0.75–2 GB | 1.5–4 GB | 3 GB for 5 days; 5 GB for 10 days |
| + social media, photos, food apps | 500 MB–1 GB | 2.5–5 GB | 5–10 GB | 5 GB for 5 days; 10 GB for 10 days |
| + video calls and streaming | 2–4 GB | 10–20 GB | 20–40 GB | 20 GB for 5 days; start with 20 GB for 10 days and top up toward 40 GB if needed |
Most short-trip visitors fall into the first or second row. These totals assume the daily mobile use shown; hotel and café WiFi can reduce it. For the video row, budget up to 40 GB over ten days rather than treating a 20 GB starting pack as the full allowance.
Not sure which provider fits your trip overall? Our best eSIM for Hong Kong guide compares them on networks, setup and value, not just price.