Laos eSIM Prices 2026 — Airalo, Holafly, Roafly & More Compared
Last updated: June 13th, 2026
Laos eSIM prices in 2026 start at $3.49 for 1 GB and range up to $34.99 for a 20 GB 30-day plan — with Travelsim Asia the lowest-priced option at every fixed-data tier, and Roafly, on the same Lao Telecom network, the next closest. The headline number isn't the whole story, though: most "unlimited" Laos plans are far pricier than they look, validity windows differ wildly, and only a couple of providers let you connect without installing an app or making an account.
This page breaks down exactly what each major Laos eSIM provider charges in June 2026, what you actually get for that price, and where the trade-offs are. We sell eSIMs ourselves, so we're not neutral — but where a competitor is cheaper or better, we say so.
Quick summary: Laos eSIM prices 2026
- Cheapest small plan (1 GB): Travelsim Asia — $3.49 / 7 days
- Lowest price at every fixed tier (1–20 GB): Travelsim Asia — $3.49 / $8.99 / $12.99 / $20.99 / $34.99, undercutting Roafly, Airalo, Nomad and Saily on all five
- Closest competitor: Roafly — same Lao Telecom network, but app-and-account based and dearer on every plan
- Most expensive option: Holafly — unlimited only, from $6.63/day on short trips up to $111.90 for 30 days
- No app, no account, no marketing: Travelsim Asia — buy it, scan the QR, done; nothing to install and no promotional email afterward
- Cheapest unlimited: Saily — $71.99 / 30 days (Travelsim Asia does not sell unlimited; see the data section on why fixed + top-up usually wins in Laos)
Prices verified June 2026. Always check provider websites before purchasing.
How much does a Laos eSIM cost? (quick answer)
Laos eSIM prices range from $3.49 for a 1 GB short-trip plan to around $35 for a 20 GB 30-day plan. Most travellers pay $13–$21 total for a one to two week trip with regular use — maps, messaging, and social media included.
Here's the full price range at a glance across the major providers:
| Plan size | Price range | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | $3.49–$6.00 | Short stopovers, 1–3 days |
| 3 GB | $8.99–$13.00 | One week, light use |
| 5 GB | $12.99–$19.00 | One to two weeks, regular use |
| 10 GB | $20.99–$29.00 | Two weeks, heavier use |
| 20 GB | $34.99–$49.00 | Extended trips, remote workers |
| Unlimited (7 days) | $39.50+ | Heavy daily users — check the per-day rate |
Price ranges based on major providers: Travelsim Asia, Roafly, Airalo, Holafly, Nomad, Saily. June 2026.
A note on Laos networks: Laos has four mobile carriers — Unitel (the largest, with the widest coverage), Lao Telecom, ETL and Beeline. 4G is reliable across Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng, Pakse and the towns along the Mekong corridor; signal thins in remote mountains and the far north. Travelsim Asia and Roafly both run on Lao Telecom, which is strong in cities and tourist towns; if your trip is mostly remote trekking, a Unitel-based plan may have the coverage edge.
Airalo Laos eSIM prices 2026
Airalo is the most widely recognised eSIM marketplace and a common starting point for Laos travellers. It offers both fixed and unlimited Laos plans, but note how short the validity is on the cheaper fixed plans.
Airalo Laos fixed plans
| Data | Validity | Price (USD) | Price per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 3 days | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| 3 GB | 7 days | $13.00 | $4.33 |
| 5 GB | 15 days | $18.50 | $3.70 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $19.00 | $3.80 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $29.00 | $2.90 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $49.00 | $2.45 |
Airalo Laos unlimited plans
| Validity | Price (USD) | Per day |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $20.50 | $6.83 |
| 5 days | $31.50 | $6.30 |
| 7 days | $39.50 | $5.64 |
| 15 days | $62.00 | $4.13 |
| 30 days | $99.00 | $3.30 |
Worth knowing: Laos is one of Airalo's pricier destinations. The 1 GB plan is $6.00 but lasts only 3 days; the 5 GB / 30-day at $19.00 is $3.80/GB — well above Travelsim Asia's $12.99 for the same 5 GB. Airalo's unlimited tiers are expensive too, topping out at $99 for 30 days. App and account required.
Holafly Laos eSIM prices 2026
Holafly only sells unlimited plans — no fixed-data options. Pricing is tiered by duration: roughly $6.63/day on a short trip, dropping to about $3.73/day on a 30-day plan. Holafly is the most expensive way to get online in Laos for typical use, and it doesn't disclose its fair-usage (FUP) threshold.
| Validity | Price (USD) | Price per day | FUP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $19.90 | $6.63 | Not disclosed |
| 5 days | $30.90 | $6.18 | Not disclosed |
| 7 days | $39.50 | $5.64 | Not disclosed |
| 10 days | $46.90 | $4.69 | Not disclosed |
| 15 days | $63.50 | $4.23 | Not disclosed |
| 30 days | $111.90 | $3.73 | Not disclosed |
Worth knowing: A 7-day Holafly plan is $39.50 — versus $12.99 for a 5 GB Travelsim Asia plan that covers the same week comfortably for most travellers. Even at its best 30-day rate, Holafly is $111.90. Unless you genuinely need uncapped data every day, it's hard to justify in Laos. The undisclosed FUP also means you don't know how much full-speed data you actually get before throttling.
Nomad Laos eSIM prices 2026
Nomad offers straightforward fixed plans for Laos with 30-day validity on most tiers. No unlimited option is listed for Laos.
| Data | Validity | Price (USD) | Price per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | $11.00 | $3.67 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $18.00 | $3.60 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $25.00 | $2.50 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $39.00 | $1.95 |
Worth knowing: Nomad is mid-pack on price in Laos — cheaper than Airalo but above Travelsim Asia and Roafly at every tier (e.g. $25.00 for 10 GB / 30 days vs Travelsim Asia's $20.99). App and account required.
Saily Laos eSIM prices 2026
Saily is built by the NordVPN team — fixed plans only, no throttling surprises. Pricing for Laos sits between Nomad and Airalo.
| Data | Validity | Price (USD) | Price per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | $11.99 | $4.00 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $17.99 | $3.60 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $27.99 | $2.80 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $45.99 | $2.30 |
Worth knowing: Saily is the cheapest provider that still offers an unlimited Laos plan ($71.99 / 30 days), so it's worth a look if uncapped data is a hard requirement. For fixed plans it's consistently above Travelsim Asia — its 5 GB / 30-day is $17.99 vs $12.99. App and account required.
Roafly Laos eSIM prices 2026
Roafly is the closest competitor to Travelsim Asia in Laos: a data-only eSIM on the same Lao Telecom network, with hotspot sharing allowed and no ID verification (eKYC) required. The difference is the model around it — Roafly is app-and-account based, with a 24/7 support line and data-sharing features — and the price.
| Data | Validity | Price (USD) | Price per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $4.90 | $4.90 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | $9.90 | $3.30 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $14.90 | $2.98 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $22.90 | $2.29 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $39.90 | $2.00 |
Worth knowing: Because Roafly and Travelsim Asia ride the same Lao Telecom network, real-world coverage and speed are effectively the same. The decision comes down to price and friction: Travelsim Asia is cheaper at every tier (e.g. $20.99 vs $22.90 at 10 GB) and needs no app, no account and sends no marketing afterward, while Roafly routes you through its app and account.
Travelsim Asia Laos eSIM prices 2026
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| Data | Validity | Price (USD) | Price per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $3.49 | $3.49 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | $8.99 | $3.00 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $12.99 | $2.60 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $20.99 | $2.10 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $34.99 | $1.75 |
Network & details: Travelsim Asia runs on Lao Telecom — solid 4G across Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng, Pakse and the towns travellers actually visit, plus 5G in parts of Vientiane. No app, no account, and no marketing emails afterward — the eSIM is delivered by email and installs in any browser. Fixed plans only, full speed, no throttling. Top-ups via web portal. Activation window 180 days; validity starts on first use. No unlimited plans.
Price comparison table: all providers side by side
All prices in USD. Fixed-data plans only — unlimited plans are excluded here because throttling makes a direct comparison misleading (see Holafly and the unlimited notes above). "d" = days validity.
| Data | Travelsim Asia | Roafly | Airalo | Nomad | Saily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | $3.49 / 7d | $4.90 / 7d | $6.00 / 3d | $6.00 / 7d | $4.99 / 7d |
| 3 GB | $8.99 / 30d | $9.90 / 30d | $13.00 / 7d | $11.00 / 30d | $11.99 / 30d |
| 5 GB | $12.99 / 30d | $14.90 / 30d | $19.00 / 30d | $18.00 / 30d | $17.99 / 30d |
| 10 GB | $20.99 / 30d | $22.90 / 30d | $29.00 / 30d | $25.00 / 30d | $27.99 / 30d |
| 20 GB | $34.99 / 30d | $39.90 / 30d | $49.00 / 30d | $39.00 / 30d | $45.99 / 30d |
Prices verified June 2026. Always check provider websites before purchasing — plans and pricing change. "d" = days validity.
Travelsim Asia is the lowest-priced Laos eSIM at every fixed tier. It undercuts Roafly — its nearest rival on the same Lao Telecom network — by $1–$5 across the board, and sits well below Airalo, Nomad and Saily. The other differentiators are friction (Travelsim Asia needs no app, no account and sends no marketing afterward) and validity on the smallest plan (1 GB lasts 7 days, versus Airalo's 3).
Which Laos eSIM gives the best value?
There's no single best answer — it depends on your priorities. Here's a straightforward breakdown:
- Best for short trips (1–3 GB): Travelsim Asia — $3.49 / 1 GB / 7 days and $8.99 / 3 GB / 30 days. The nearest alternative is Saily at $4.99 / 1 GB; Airalo's 1 GB is $6.00 and lasts only 3 days.
- Best for standard trips (5–20 GB, 30 days): Travelsim Asia is the lowest price at all three tiers — $12.99 / 5 GB, $20.99 / 10 GB, $34.99 / 20 GB. Roafly is the closest on the same Lao Telecom network ($14.90 / $22.90 / $39.90) but needs an app and account; Nomad, Saily and Airalo sit higher again.
- Best for unlimited data: Saily — $71.99 / 30 days is the cheapest unlimited Laos plan, ahead of Airalo ($99.00) and Holafly ($111.90). Travelsim Asia does not offer unlimited; for most travellers a fixed plan plus a top-up is cheaper and simpler than any of these (more on that in our data guide).
- Same network, lower price: Travelsim Asia vs Roafly is the cleanest like-for-like — identical Lao Telecom coverage, but Travelsim Asia is cheaper on every plan and skips the app/account entirely.
- Most expensive: Holafly — unlimited only, from $6.63/day on short trips, with an undisclosed fair-usage cap. Rarely the right pick for a Laos trip unless uncapped daily data is essential.
Hidden costs to watch out for
The headline price rarely tells the full story. Here are the things that trip people up when choosing a Laos eSIM.
- Validity mismatch. Always check the validity window alongside the price. Airalo's 1 GB plan lasts only 3 days at $6.00 — fine for a stopover, poor value for a week. Travelsim Asia's 1 GB is $3.49 for 7 days.
- "Unlimited" isn't unlimited speed. Holafly and Airalo's unlimited Laos plans cost far more than a fixed plan and throttle after an (often undisclosed) daily cap. For typical Laos use — maps, messaging, social — a fixed plan at full speed is cheaper and more predictable.
- App and account requirements. Most providers make you download an app and create an account before you can connect — awkward if you're buying last-minute with no data. Travelsim Asia and Roafly are the data-only exceptions; only Travelsim Asia also skips marketing email entirely.
- Coverage outside the towns. All four Laos networks thin out in remote mountains and the far north. Travelsim Asia and Roafly run on Lao Telecom (strong in cities and tourist towns); if your trip is heavy on remote trekking, check whether a Unitel-based plan suits you better.
Unlimited vs fixed: which is actually better for Laos?
In Laos, the answer leans strongly toward fixed. Unlimited plans here carry a big premium ($72–$112 for 30 days) and still throttle after a daily cap, while most travellers use a moderate amount of data — maps, messaging and social — that a fixed plan covers comfortably.
| Fixed data plan | Unlimited plan | |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Full speed, all the time | Full speed until daily cap, then throttled |
| Price in Laos | From $3.49; 10 GB for $20.99 | $72–$112 for 30 days |
| Predictability | Know exactly what you're getting | Depends on the (often undisclosed) cap |
| Runs out? | Yes — but you can top up | No — but may throttle badly |
| Best for | Most travellers | Heavy daily streamers / hotspot users |
For most Laos travellers, a fixed 5 GB or 10 GB plan is the sweet spot. It covers a week or two of maps, messaging and social media at full speed, costs a fraction of unlimited, and — with Travelsim Asia — can be topped up from your portal if you run low. You only need unlimited if you're streaming or hotspotting heavily every day.
How much data do you actually need for Laos?
Laos is lighter on data than somewhere like Japan — there's less constant transit routing — but you'll still lean on offline maps (rural coverage gaps), messaging apps, and the occasional translation. As a rough guide:
| Usage type | Per day | 7 days | 14 days | Recommended plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maps, messaging, light browsing | 200–500 MB | 2–3 GB | 3–5 GB | 3–5 GB |
| + social media and photos | 700 MB–1 GB | 5 GB | 10 GB | 5–10 GB |
| + video calls and streaming | 1.5–3 GB | 10–20 GB | 20 GB+ | 20 GB |
Most travellers fall in the first or second row. Hotel and café Wi-Fi in the cities can supplement your data for heavier tasks. Full Laos data guide →
Dig deeper
Need more detail on a specific topic? We've covered the Laos eSIM decision from every angle:
- Best eSIM for Laos (2026) — full buyer's guide: coverage, throttling, privacy and setup compared across Roafly, Airalo, Holafly, Nomad, Saily and Travelsim Asia.
- How much data do you need for Laos? — realistic data usage by trip length, plus offline-map tips for rural coverage gaps.
- How to buy and install a Laos eSIM — step-by-step setup for iPhone and Android, when to activate, and troubleshooting.
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