Spain
Barcelona eSIM plans
El Prat is 30 minutes from the centre on the Aerobús or the R2 train, and with the eSIM on at the gate the Sagrada Família tickets and the hotel route are sorted before the bus. Movistar, Orange and Vodafone all run 5G across the city and the metro.
The cheapest Barcelona eSIM is $1.57 for 1 GB · 7 days; unlimited data costs $1.49 a day (the first 1 GB each day at high speed, then 512 Kbps under the fair use policy). Plans run on Orange and Movistar, with 5G. Prices checked 9 November 2026.
Cheapest Spain plans for Barcelona
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Prices checked 9 November 2026.
- Unlimited dataFair use policyAfter 1 GB each dayYou get 1 GB at high speed each day. After that, the fair use policy slows data to 512 Kbps until the next day, so you are never cut off.Validity1–30 daysNetwork5GTop-upUp to 9 timesOperatorsOrange +1 $1.49per dayView plan
- 1 GB · 7 daysHigh speed1 GBYou get 1 GB at high speed to use within 7 days. When it runs out, you can top up to keep going.Validity7 daysNetwork5GTop-upUp to 9 timesOperatorsOrange +1 $1.57View plan
- Unlimited dataFair use policyAfter 1 GB each dayYou get 1 GB at high speed each day. After that, the fair use policy slows data to 1 Mbps until the next day, so you are never cut off.Validity1–30 daysNetwork5GTop-upUp to 9 timesOperatorsOrange +1 $1.73per dayView plan
- Unlimited dataFair use policyAfter 2 GB each dayYou get 2 GB at high speed each day. After that, the fair use policy slows data to 500 Kbps until the next day, so you are never cut off.Validity1–30 daysNetwork5GTop-upUp to 9 timesOperatorsOrange +1 $2.70per dayView plan
- Unlimited dataFair use policyAfter 2 GB each dayYou get 2 GB at high speed each day. After that, the fair use policy slows data to 1 Mbps until the next day, so you are never cut off.Validity1–30 daysNetwork5GTop-upUp to 9 timesOperatorsOrange +1 $3.30per dayView plan
- 2 GB · 15 daysHigh speed2 GBYou get 2 GB at high speed to use within 15 days. When it runs out, you can top up to keep going.Validity15 daysNetwork5GTop-upUp to 9 timesOperatorsOrange +1 $3.93View plan
Where you will use it
Around Barcelona
Full coverage in Gothic Quarter, Eixample, Gràcia, Barceloneta, El Born on every plan.
- Buy a T-casual or Hola Barcelona pass in the TMB app; tap your phone at the metro gates.
- Sagrada Família, Park Güell and Casa Batlló sell timed tickets online only; book on the eSIM ahead.
- Cabify and FreeNow work for taxis; Uber runs with licensed taxis here.
Good to know
Barcelona eSIM questions
How much does an eSIM for Barcelona cost?
Plans start at $1.49; a data plan costs from $1.57 for 1 GB · 7 days. Unlimited daily data costs $1.49 a day (the first 1 GB each day at high speed, then 512 Kbps under the fair use policy). Prices are in US dollars and include everything: no roaming fees, no subscription.
Does the eSIM work in the Barcelona metro?
Yes. All metro lines have 4G and most have 5G on the three Spanish operators, including the long stretches under the Eixample.
Can I use a Spain eSIM for Mallorca and Ibiza?
Yes. The Balearic Islands are on the same Spanish networks and are included in every Spain plan; the ferry crossing has signal near the coasts.
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