Airalo
$8.00 5 GB · 7 days
See planFamily trip in Spain: one plan per phone?
- One eSIM per device: an eSIM profile installs on a single phone. For four connected phones, you need four plans.
- Or one shared plan: one parent turns on the hotspot and everyone else connects to it. Check that the plan allows it and plan for more data.
- Kids' phones: check that they support eSIM; older or entry-level models don't always.
- The usual compromise: a generous plan for one adult, a smaller one for the other, and the hotspot for the kids.
Set up your eSIM in 4 steps
- Make sure your phone is eSIM-compatible and unlocked.
- Buy the plan, then scan the QR code you receive (or install through the provider's app), on Wi-Fi.
- When you arrive, turn on the eSIM line for data, and turn on roaming for that line only.
- Keep your main SIM for calls and texts, with data roaming turned off.
Your phone must be eSIM-compatible and unlocked.
Which eSIM in Spain on a family trip?
The bar shows price per GB: shorter is cheaper. Click a column header to sort.
All checked plans (65)
| Airalo | 1 GB | 3 | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 3 | $5.50 | $1.83 |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 7 | $6.00 | $2.00 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 7 | $8.00 | $1.60 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 7 | $13.00 | $1.30 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 15 | $8.50 | $1.70 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 15 | $13.50 | $1.35 |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 15 | $19.00 | $0.95 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 30 | $9.00 | $1.80 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 30 | $14.00 | $1.40 |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 30 | $20.00 | $1.00 |
| Airalo | 50 GB | 30 | $39.00 | $0.78 |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 3 | $11.00 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 5 | $17.00 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 7 | $23.50 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 10 | $32.00 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 15 | $43.00 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 30 | $63.00 | — |
| Saily | 1 GB | 7 | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Saily | 3 GB | 30 | $6.99 | $2.33 |
| Saily | 5 GB | 30 | $9.99 | $2.00 |
| Saily | 10 GB | 30 | $15.99 | $1.60 |
| Saily | 20 GB | 30 | $22.99 | $1.15 |
| Saily | Unlimited | 5 | $16.99 | — |
| Saily | Unlimited | 7 | $22.99 | — |
| Saily | Unlimited | 10 | $31.99 | — |
| Saily | Unlimited | 15 | $43.99 | — |
| Saily | Unlimited | 20 | $54.99 | — |
| Saily | Unlimited | 25 | $59.99 | — |
| Saily | Unlimited | 30 | $63.99 | — |
| Yesim | 1 GB | 30 | $3.00 | $3.00 |
| Yesim | 5 GB | 30 | $11.52 | $2.30 |
| Yesim | 10 GB | 30 | $19.20 | $1.92 |
| Yesim | 20 GB | 30 | $26.40 | $1.32 |
| Yesim | 30 GB | 30 | $33.60 | $1.12 |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 1 | $4.20 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 2 | $8.40 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 3 | $12.60 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 4 | $16.80 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 5 | $21.00 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 6 | $25.20 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 7 | $29.40 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 8 | $31.57 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 9 | $33.76 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 10 | $35.93 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 11 | $38.10 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 12 | $40.27 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 13 | $42.46 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 14 | $44.63 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 15 | $46.80 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 16 | $48.24 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 17 | $49.68 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 18 | $51.12 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 19 | $52.56 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 20 | $54.00 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 21 | $55.44 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 22 | $56.88 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 23 | $58.32 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 24 | $59.76 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 25 | $61.20 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 26 | $62.64 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 27 | $64.08 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 28 | $65.52 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 29 | $66.96 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 30 | $68.40 | — |
Full ranking
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9.5out of 10
- 2
7.7out of 10
- 3
7.3out of 10
How the score is calculated
Score out of 10 = 60% price (relative to the cheapest in the table) + 15% network (5G listed, network named) + 10% hotspot use + 15% range of options (unlimited available, number of durations).
Frequently asked questions
Does each family member need their own eSIM?
An eSIM profile installs on a single phone. For everyone to have their own connection, you need one plan per device; otherwise, one plan with hotspot use may be enough.
Is a hotspot enough for the whole family?
Yes, if the plan allows it and you stay together. Plan for more data, and keep in mind that the phone sharing its connection drains faster.
What's the cheapest eSIM for Spain?
Among the providers we compare, the cheapest plan for a typical trip is from Airalo, at $8.00. Prices are checked on the official websites and dated at the top of the page.
Do I keep my regular phone number?
Yes. Your main SIM can stay active for calls and texts; the travel eSIM only handles data. Remember to turn off data roaming on your main line.
Is my phone eSIM-compatible?
Most iPhones from the XS onward, recent Samsung Galaxy phones and Google Pixels from the Pixel 3 onward are compatible. The phone also has to be unlocked. On iPhone: Settings > General > About, look for the "EID" line.
When should I install my eSIM?
Install it before you leave, on Wi-Fi, but turn on the data line when you arrive. Most plans only start at the first connection to the local network.