Best eSIM for Colombia 2026: 5 Providers Priced
Colombia eSIM prices checked 27 Oct 2026, where each provider is cheapest from 1 to 20 GB: ONE eSIM against Airalo, Holafly, Saily and Nomad.
Short answer: Nomad has the cheapest 1 GB eSIM for Colombia at $4.00; ONE eSIM is $5.17 for 7 days. Prices checked 27 October 2026 across ONE eSIM, Airalo, Holafly, Saily and Nomad; the full table is below.
Colombia is Cartagena's walled city and the Caribbean, Medellín's cable cars and coffee country, and Bogotá's museums and street food, with cheap internal flights between. Data matters for Uber and Didi, for the Rappi delivery app that everyone uses and for the metro in Medellín. Colombian SIMs are easy to buy but need a passport; an eSIM is live as you clear immigration at El Dorado. On 27 October 2026 we checked Colombia eSIM prices across ONE eSIM, Airalo, Holafly, Saily and Nomad, lining up the cheapest plan at or above each size so the comparison is like for like.
Quick answer: Colombia eSIM prices by size
- 1 GB: Nomad is cheapest at $4.00 (7 days); ONE eSIM is $5.17 (7 days).
- 3 GB: Airalo is cheapest at $9.50 (3 days); ONE eSIM is $14.03 (15 days). Best for longer trips: one plan lasts 15 days; Airalo's lasts 3, so a trip longer than that needs two of them ($19.00).
- 5 GB: Airalo is cheapest at $15.00 (7 days); ONE eSIM is $27.50 (30 days). Best for longer trips: one plan lasts 30 days; Airalo's lasts 7, so a trip longer than that needs two of them ($30.00).
- 10 GB: Nomad is cheapest at $25.00 (30 days); ONE eSIM is $50.19 (30 days).
- 20 GB: Airalo is cheapest at $38.00 (15 days); ONE eSIM is $93.50 (30 days).
Colombia eSIM prices compared (1 GB to 20 GB)
| Data | ONE eSIM Our price | Airalo | Holafly | Saily | Nomad |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | $5.17 (7 days) | $4.50 (3 days) | – | $4.99 (7 days) | $4.00 (7 days) Cheapest |
| 3 GB | $14.03 (15 days) Best for longer trips: one plan for 15 days | $9.50 (3 days) Cheapest | – | $12.99 (30 days) | $9.50 (30 days) |
| 5 GB | $27.50 (30 days) Best for longer trips: one plan for 30 days | $15.00 (7 days) Cheapest | – | $16.99 (30 days) | $15.00 (30 days) |
| 10 GB | $50.19 (30 days) | $26.00 (7 days) | – | $29.99 (30 days) | $25.00 (30 days) Cheapest |
| 20 GB | $93.50 (30 days) | $38.00 (15 days) Cheapest | – | $40.99 (30 days) | $39.00 (30 days) |
Holafly sells only unlimited plans for Colombia, so it has no price in the GB rows; its 7-day plan is in the week table below.
A week of unlimited data in Colombia
| Provider | 7 days | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| ONE eSIM | $51.03 | 1 GB a day at full speed, then 512 Kbps until the next day (7 × $7.29) |
| Airalo | $27.50 | 3 GB a day at full speed, then 1 Mbps (fair use) |
| Holafly | $28.50 | No daily cap; fair use may slow very heavy use |
| Saily | $28.99 | 3 GB a day at full speed, then up to 1 Mbps |
| Nomad | – | No 7-day unlimited plan |
For a week of unlimited data, Airalo is cheaper at $27.50 than ONE eSIM's 1 GB a day plan at $51.03. ONE eSIM's fixed plans above are the cheaper buy if a set amount of data covers your trip.
Which networks power Colombia eSIMs
In Colombia, ONE eSIM plans run on Claro, listed with 4G. Every plan names its network and generation before you pay, so you can pick the operator you want. Coverage follows each carrier's own build, so expect the strongest signal in the cities and along the main roads and rail lines, and check the plan's network if you are heading somewhere remote.
Which eSIM should you choose for Colombia?
- Short trip, light use (up to 3 GB): Airalo at $9.50 (3 days) is the cheapest at 3 GB; ONE eSIM is best for longer trips (one plan for 15 days).
- Two weeks or more (5 to 10 GB): Nomad at $25.00 (30 days) is the cheapest at 10 GB.
- Heavy use (20 GB): Airalo at $38.00 (15 days) is the cheapest at 20 GB.
- Streaming or video calls every day: compare the unlimited plans above by how much full-speed data each gives a day.
Getting your Colombia eSIM set up
- Confirm your phone supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked before you buy.
- Install the eSIM over home or airport Wi-Fi before you fly; the QR code or install link needs a working connection to download.
- Land in Bogotá or Medellín, switch on the eSIM line and enable data roaming, then check for a signal from Claro before you head for the taxi rank or the train.
Colombia eSIM FAQ
- Does a Colombia eSIM work in coffee country and on the Caribbean coast? In Salento, Cartagena, Santa Marta and along the main roads, yes, on Claro. In the coffee fincas and the Tayrona park trails it thins, as on any SIM.
- Is the eSIM safe to use for ride-hailing in Colombia? Yes. Uber, Didi and Cabify all work on the eSIM; booking a car from the app rather than hailing one on the street is the advice locals give, and it needs data at the kerb.
- Can I keep my home number active alongside a Colombia eSIM? Yes. Most modern phones run two lines, so your home number stays available for calls and texts while the eSIM carries the data.
- Which networks does a Colombia eSIM connect to? ONE eSIM's plans use Claro 4G; the other providers in this comparison may use different local partners.
- How much data do I need for a week in Colombia? For maps, messaging and photos, 3 GB is enough for most people; add a bigger plan or the daily unlimited option if you stream or work on video calls.
How we check prices
We read each provider's public Colombia page on 27 October 2026 and took its cheapest plan at or above each size, in US dollars before any coupon, with the validity in brackets; ONE eSIM prices are our live list prices on the same day. Prices move, so we re-check every month and keep the date on the page and in the short answer. If a number is out of date, write to support@oneesim.app and we will correct it.
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