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Delhi eSIM plans
Indira Gandhi airport has the Airport Express metro to New Delhi station in twenty minutes, and the India plan is working at baggage reclaim, long before a local SIM would have been activated. Delhi is the start of the Golden Triangle to Agra and Jaipur, and the same eSIM covers the trains and the highway between them.
The cheapest Delhi eSIM is $2.89 for 500 MB · 7 days; unlimited data costs $1.93 a day (the first 500 MB each day at high speed, then 512 Kbps under the fair use policy). Plans run on AirTel and Jio, with 5G. Prices checked 9 November 2026.
Cheapest India plans for Delhi
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Prices checked 9 November 2026.
- Unlimited dataFair use policyAfter 500 MB each dayYou get 500 MB 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-upNot availableOperatorAirTel $1.93per dayView plan
- 500 MB · 7 daysHigh speed500 MBYou get 500 MB at high speed to use within 7 days. When it runs out, you can top up to keep going.Validity7 daysNetwork5GTop-upUp to 9 timesOperatorAirTel $2.89View 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 512 Kbps until the next day, so you are never cut off.Validity1–30 daysNetwork5GTop-upUp to 9 timesOperatorAirTel $2.94per 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 timesOperatorAirTel $3.30View 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 timesOperatorAirTel $3.49per 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 512 Kbps until the next day, so you are never cut off.Validity1–30 daysNetwork5GTop-upUp to 9 timesOperatorAirTel $5.14per dayView plan
Where you will use it
Around Delhi
Full coverage in Connaught Place, Hauz Khas, Old Delhi, Karol Bagh, Aerocity on every plan.
- Uber and Ola work for cars and auto-rickshaws; agree nothing at the kerb, let the app set the fare.
- The metro is the fastest way across the city; buy a card or a QR ticket in the DMRC app and allow for the security queue.
- Jio and Airtel are both strong in the city and on the Agra and Jaipur routes; the plan’s coverage list shows which it uses.
Good to know
Delhi eSIM questions
How much does an eSIM for Delhi cost?
Plans start at $1.93; a data plan costs from $2.89 for 500 MB · 7 days. Unlimited daily data costs $1.93 a day (the first 500 MB 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 Delhi metro and on the train to Agra?
Yes. The metro has coverage on the main lines, and the Gatimaan and Shatabdi trains to Agra have signal for the whole route.
Do I need an Indian number for apps in Delhi?
Not for maps, Uber, Ola or payments by card. UPI payment apps need an Indian bank account and number, so for small shops and autos carry some cash.
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