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Australia · Real prices, checked Sep 24, 2026

Australia eSIM for 5 days: the right plan

For 5 days in Australia, the right plan mostly depends on how you use your phone: maps and messaging barely use data, video uses a lot. For each provider, we picked the plan that covers the whole trip at the best price.

From$7.923 GB · 30 days · Yesim

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Yesim 3 GB · 30 days $7.92
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At a glance

Best valueBest value
Yesim
$7.92 3 GB · 30 days
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Best unlimited
Airalo
$26.50 Unlimited · 7 days
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Cheapest
Yesim
$7.92 3 GB · 30 days
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Australia eSIM for 5 days: the right plan

The bar shows price per GB: shorter is cheaper. Click a column header to sort.

Network5GHotspotCTA
Yesim 3 GB30 $7.92
$2.64
Vodafone, OptusYesNot specified See plan
Saily 3 GB30 $7.99
$2.66
Not specifiedYesNot specified See plan
Airalo 3 GB7 $8.00
$2.67
OptusYesNot specified See plan
All checked plans (66)
Airalo1 GB3$4.00$4.00
Airalo3 GB3$7.50$2.50
Airalo3 GB7$8.00$2.67
Airalo5 GB7$10.00$2.00
Airalo10 GB7$16.50$1.65
Airalo5 GB15$10.50$2.10
Airalo10 GB15$17.50$1.75
Airalo20 GB15$29.00$1.45
Airalo5 GB30$11.00$2.20
Airalo10 GB30$18.00$1.80
Airalo20 GB30$30.00$1.50
Airalo50 GB30$45.00$0.90
AiraloUnlimited3$11.50—
AiraloUnlimited5$18.50—
AiraloUnlimited7$26.50—
AiraloUnlimited10$32.00—
AiraloUnlimited15$45.00—
AiraloUnlimited30$66.50—
Saily1 GB7$3.99$3.99
Saily3 GB30$7.99$2.66
Saily5 GB30$10.99$2.20
Saily10 GB30$17.99$1.80
Saily20 GB30$29.99$1.50
SailyUnlimited5$18.99—
SailyUnlimited7$26.99—
SailyUnlimited10$34.99—
SailyUnlimited15$48.99—
SailyUnlimited20$59.99—
SailyUnlimited25$65.99—
SailyUnlimited30$71.99—
Yesim1 GB30$3.00$3.00
Yesim3 GB30$7.92$2.64
Yesim5 GB30$11.52$2.30
Yesim10 GB30$19.20$1.92
Yesim20 GB30$26.40$1.32
Yesim30 GB30$33.60$1.12
YesimUnlimited1$4.20—
YesimUnlimited2$8.40—
YesimUnlimited3$12.60—
YesimUnlimited4$16.80—
YesimUnlimited5$21.00—
YesimUnlimited6$25.20—
YesimUnlimited7$29.40—
YesimUnlimited8$31.57—
YesimUnlimited9$33.76—
YesimUnlimited10$35.93—
YesimUnlimited11$38.10—
YesimUnlimited12$40.27—
YesimUnlimited13$42.46—
YesimUnlimited14$44.63—
YesimUnlimited15$46.80—
YesimUnlimited16$48.24—
YesimUnlimited17$49.68—
YesimUnlimited18$51.12—
YesimUnlimited19$52.56—
YesimUnlimited20$54.00—
YesimUnlimited21$55.44—
YesimUnlimited22$56.88—
YesimUnlimited23$58.32—
YesimUnlimited24$59.76—
YesimUnlimited25$61.20—
YesimUnlimited26$62.64—
YesimUnlimited27$64.08—
YesimUnlimited28$65.52—
YesimUnlimited29$66.96—
YesimUnlimited30$68.40—

How much data for 5 days?

We assume 3GB for 5 days, or 0.5GB a day: maps, messaging, social media and a bit of video. If you work online or share your connection, an unlimited plan is the safer bet. The estimator below recalculates what you need based on your usage.

Set up your eSIM in 4 steps

  1. Make sure your phone is eSIM-compatible and unlocked.
  2. Buy the plan, then scan the QR code you receive (or install through the provider's app), on Wi-Fi.
  3. When you arrive, turn on the eSIM line for data, and turn on roaming for that line only.
  4. Keep your main SIM for calls and texts, with data roaming turned off.

Your phone must be eSIM-compatible and unlocked.

Full ranking

  1. 1

    Yesim

    3 GB · 30 days · $7.92 · Vodafone, Optus

    Lowest price in the table5G listedUnlimited availableMany durationsHotspot use not specified
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    9.5out of 10
  2. 2

    Saily

    3 GB · 30 days · $7.99

    5G listedUnlimited availableMany durationsPricier than the cheapest in the tableHotspot use not specified
    See plansource
    9.4out of 10
  3. 3

    Airalo

    3 GB · 7 days · $8.00 · Optus

    5G listedUnlimited availableMany durationsPricier than the cheapest in the tableHotspot use not specified
    See plansource
    9.4out 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

Which eSIM plan for 5 days in Australia?

For 5 days of moderate use, plan on about 3GB. The cheapest plan that fits starts at $7.92 with Yesim.

What's the cheapest eSIM for Australia?

Among the providers we compare, the cheapest plan for a typical trip is from Yesim, at $7.92. Prices are checked on the official websites and dated at the top of the page.

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.

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.

Can I top up an eSIM in Australia?

Most providers let you add data from their app. Terms vary, so check the plan page before you buy.

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