Cheapest eSIM for Reunion 2026: Prices from $3.10
5 providers compared · Plans from $3.10
A Reunion eSIM saves 95% vs. carrier roaming at $10/day over a 7-day trip. Airalo offers 1GB for $3.67 ($1.83/GB at best) on Orange's 5G network. Unlimited daily from $3.23/day, 68% less than carrier roaming at $10/day. For light users, the 1GB fixed plan at $3.67 costs less than one day of carrier roaming.
All Reunion eSIM plans
9 plans ranked by total price. The green row is the cheapest entry point; scroll for the best price-per-GB on larger plans.
| Provider | Data | Days | Price | Price/GB | Network | Rating | Get deal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holafly Cheapest | Unlimited | 1 | $3.10 | N/A | Orange | 4.6/5 | Get deal → |
| Airalo | 1GB | 7 | $3.67 | $3.67 | Orange | 4.2/5 | Get deal → |
| Airalo | 3GB | 15 | $5.48 | $1.83 | Orange | 4.2/5 | Get deal → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 3 | $8.91 | N/A | Orange | 4.6/5 | Get deal → |
| Airalo | 5GB | 30 | $11.32 | $2.26 | Orange | 4.2/5 | Get deal → |
| Airalo | 10GB | 30 | $18.43 | $1.84 | Orange | 4.2/5 | Get deal → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 7 | $20.80 | N/A | Orange | 4.6/5 | Get deal → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 14 | $40.25 | N/A | Orange | 4.6/5 | Get deal → |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 30 | $79.46 | N/A | Orange | 4.6/5 | Get deal → |
Price/GB for unlimited plans is not applicable. Holafly charges a flat daily rate. All prices in USD, verified June 2026.
Save up to 95% vs carrier roaming in Reunion
A typical home carrier charges $10/day to roam in Reunion. That adds up to $70.00 for a week. The cheapest eSIM plan costs $3.67, saving you $66.33 on a 7-day trip. Even a 5-day visit would cost $50.00 on roaming vs under $3.67 with an eSIM.
Per-GB pricing compared across providers
For fixed-data plans, Airaloleads. Holafly is unlimited, so it's shown separately. Airalo is the only provider with fixed-data plans here at $1.83 per GB.
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The table is sorted cheapest-first. Entry price starts at $3.10. If you only need maps and messaging, the 1GB tier is all you need.
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Scan the QR on home Wi-Fi. The best per-GB value is $1.83/GB. Activate when you land in Reunion and your plan starts counting from that moment, not from purchase.
Cheapest eSIM for Reunion: everything you need to know
Reunion eSIM plans start at $3.67 for 1GB. The best per-GB value sits at 3GB for $5.48, which is $1.83/GB. Unlimited daily data costs $3.23/day with 2GB at full speed before throttling. A 30-day unlimited commitment drops to $2.65/day, 18% off the daily rate.
A 7-day trip to Reunion on carrier roaming costs about $70.00 at $10/day. The same week on a prepaid eSIM runs $22.61, saving $47.39. Reunion is a full French overseas department, so any EU mobile plan with roaming covers it at home rates.
The 3GB plan at $5.48 covers about 2 days at 1.5GB/day. For trips longer than 2 days, unlimited at $3.23/day avoids the need to buy multiple fixed plans. Heavy users above 1.8GB/day will exhaust fixed data faster, making unlimited worthwhile on shorter trips too.
Network coverage in Reunion
All providers connect through the same Orange network in Reunion. Carrier choice does not change your bill. Only the provider margin differs. Orange delivers 5G regardless of which eSIM you buy.
How much data do you need in Reunion?
Most travelers over-buy. If you mainly use maps, translation apps and messaging, 1GB comfortably covers 5–7 days. Add daily social media and you'll want 3–5GB for a week. Only heavy users need 10GB or more.
When should you buy your Reunion eSIM?
Buy a few days before departure and install while you still have home Wi-Fi, but don't activate until you arrive. Most plans start counting from first connection, not purchase. Prices are stable week-to-week, so the plan ranked first in our table today is the best price.
Price analysis for Reunion
1GB: $3.67 ($3.67/GB). 3GB: $5.48 ($1.83/GB). 5GB: $11.32 ($2.26/GB). 10GB: $18.43 ($1.84/GB). Per-GB cost drops 50% from the 1GB tier to the 3GB tier. Unlimited daily runs $3.23/day. A 30-day unlimited plan costs $79.46, or $2.65/day. AT&T charges $10/day for roaming in Reunion, totaling $70.00 for 7 days. The cheapest eSIM equivalent costs $22.61, saving $47.39 (68%).
Hidden costs to watch in Reunion
- Carrier roaming markup: Carrier roaming in Reunion costs about $10/day. A 7-day trip runs $70.00 vs $22.61 with an eSIM.
Seasonal pricing for Reunion
eSIM prices for Reunion remain fixed year-round. No seasonal surcharges apply.
Cheapest option analysis for Reunion
The absolute cheapest Reunion eSIM is the 1GB plan at $3.67 ($3.67/GB).
For better value per gigabyte, the 3GB plan at $5.48 drops to $1.83/GB, saving $1.84 per GB over the entry plan.
Unlimited daily data costs $3.23/day. For heavy users or trips longer than 7 days, unlimited is the cheaper path.
Per-GB cost breakdown for Reunion
Per-GB breakdown for Reunion: 1GB: $3.67/GB, 3GB: $1.83/GB, 5GB: $2.26/GB, 10GB: $1.84/GB.
Upgrading from 1GB to 3GB cuts per-GB cost by 50%.
Budget traveler tips for Reunion
- Buy the right plan size: The 3GB plan ($5.48) costs less per GB than 1GB in Reunion. Upgrade for better value.
- Download offline maps: Download offline maps before arriving in Reunion. This saves significant mobile data on navigation.
- Fixed vs unlimited: For trips under 2 days, the fixed 1GB plan is cheaper than unlimited at $3.23/day.
Data usage costs in Reunion
Average travelers use about 1.5GB of mobile data per day in Reunion. At that rate, a 7-day trip consumes roughly 10.5GB.
The 10GB plan at $18.43 ($1.84/GB) covers a full week of average use.
Trip cost scenarios for Reunion
Weekend trip (3 days): carrier roaming costs $30.00, eSIM costs about $11.32, saving $18.68 (62%).
One-week trip (7 days): carrier roaming costs $70.00, eSIM costs about $22.61, saving $47.39 (68%).
Two-week trip (14 days): carrier roaming costs $140.00, eSIM costs about $45.22, saving $94.78 (68%).
Provider comparison for Reunion
All five providers (Airalo, HelloRoam, Holafly, Nomad, Saily) route Reunion data through the same Orange infrastructure. The price difference is pure provider margin.
For unlimited data, Holafly is the only tracked provider at $3.23/day. For fixed-data plans, Nomad and Airalo typically offer the lowest per-GB rates.
Multi-country trips including Reunion
For Reunion only, a country-specific plan at $1.83/GB gives the lowest cost. Add a regional plan only if you cross borders.
Quick price answer: Reunion eSIM
Reunion eSIM data costs as low as $1.83/GB on Airalo's 3GB plan, with entry pricing from $3.10.
Data runs on Orange's 5G network. 4 fixed plans are tracked, ranging from $3.67 (1GB) to $18.43 (10GB). Holafly adds unlimited daily at $3.23/day. All plans activate instantly with no airport pickup.
The cheapest data plan for Reunion costs $3.10 for 1GB from Airalo on Orange's 5G network.
Available tiers: 1GB at $3.67 ($3.67/GB), 3GB at $5.48 ($1.83/GB), 5GB at $11.32 ($2.26/GB), 10GB at $18.43 ($1.84/GB). Unlimited daily plans run $3.23/day. Best per-GB value: $1.83/GB (3GB). All prices are pre-tax USD, updated weekly from provider feeds.
Yes, eSIM is 96% cheaper than carrier roaming in Reunion. An eSIM plan starts at $3.10 vs. $70 for 7 days of $10/day roaming.
Carrier roaming in Reunion typically costs $10/day through AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon international add-ons. A travel eSIM from $3.10 uses Orange's 5G network at local speeds. Unlimited daily from $3.23/day beats roaming even for heavy data users. All eSIM plans are prepaid: you pay once, no overages.
For Reunion, Holafly is the cheapest eSIM provider at $3.10 entry price, based on current tracked pricing across Airalo, Holafly, Saily, and Nomad.
Choose fixed data for trips under 3 days or light browsing. Switch to Holafly's unlimited at $3.23/day if you stream video or work remotely. Saily adds VPN protection at no extra cost.
The cheapest way to get data in Reunion is a 1GB eSIM from $3.10, saving up to 96% compared to $10/day carrier roaming on Orange's network.
- Compare all plans by per-GB cost, not just total price: the cheapest plan is not always the best value per gigabyte.
- Install your eSIM QR code before leaving home. Activation starts on first network connection, not purchase date.
- Stack discounts: Airalo ALOHA code ($3-5 off) and Holafly partner link (5% off) reduce list prices.
- For trips longer than 1 days, compare total cost of fixed data vs. unlimited daily plans.
- Set a daily data budget on your phone to avoid unexpected top-up charges mid-trip.
Save 96% vs carrier roaming ($67 on a 7-day trip)
Budget tip for Reunion
Upgrade from 1GB to 3GB to save $1.84 per GB in Reunion. The larger plan costs $5.48 total but delivers better value per gigabyte.
Common Reunion eSIM questions
What is the absolute cheapest eSIM for Reunion?
The budget pick for Reunion is the 1GB plan at $3.67, which works out to $3.67/GB. Holafly holds the lowest-price position for this destination (Nomad averages $0.74/GB globally, the lowest of the five providers we track). Prices are fixed year-round with no seasonal markup. For the best per-GB rate, the 3GB plan at $5.48 ($1.83/GB) saves $1.84 per GB versus the entry plan.
When does unlimited data beat a fixed plan for Reunion?
Daily unlimited pricing for Reunion sits at $3.23/day. The best fixed plan runs $1.83/GB (3GB plan at $5.48), which covers about 2 days at 1.5GB/day. Beyond that, unlimited at $3.23/day is the practical option. Example: a 3-day trip at 1.5GB/day needs about 5GB. The 5GB plan costs $11.32, while 3-day unlimited costs $8.91. Unlimited saves $2.41. For trips beyond 2 days, unlimited is the better deal in Reunion.
Is a local prepaid SIM cheaper than an eSIM in Reunion?
Local prepaid SIM pricing for Reunion varies by airport vendor and carrier. A travel eSIM starts at $3.67 for 1GB with no airport queue, no activation counter, and instant delivery. The convenience premium over the cheapest local SIM is typically $2 to $5 for a week-long trip. If the local SIM requires ID registration, the time cost alone favors the eSIM.
Does the cheapest eSIM provider use a slower network in Reunion?
Budget and premium providers use identical infrastructure. Budget providers like Nomad and Airalo route Reunion plans through the same tier-one local carriers (Orange) as premium-priced alternatives. The price gap reflects provider margin, not network quality. 5G speeds are consistent across all four compared providers for Reunion. The only tested differences are activation speed and support response time, not the data connection itself.
Does the cheapest Reunion eSIM support hotspot tethering?
Full hotspot tethering is supported by Airalo and Nomad on all Reunion plans. Holafly restricts hotspot to about 1GB/day on its unlimited plans. Saily supports tethering with no stated cap. For budget tethering in Reunion, Holafly's 1GB plan at $3.67 gives the lowest per-GB cost with hotspot included. Use hotel WiFi for heavy downloads to stretch the plan further.
Does cheap eSIM coverage work outside major cities in Reunion?
Coverage in Reunion depends on the local carrier. 1 network operate here: Orange. Urban areas get 5G coverage. Rural areas vary. For budget travelers, download offline maps before leaving the city to reduce data needs and make a smaller plan last the full trip.
What is the cheapest network to use a travel eSIM on in Reunion?
All five providers route Reunion eSIMs through the same tier-one local carriers: Orange. The "cheapest network" is whichever provider offers the lowest per-GB rate on their plan for that carrier, not the carrier itself. 5G is the standard for Africa.
What is the per-GB cost breakdown for Reunion eSIMs?
The per-GB rates for Reunion plans: 1GB at $3.67/GB, 3GB at $1.83/GB, 5GB at $2.26/GB, 10GB at $1.84/GB. The 3GB tier at $5.48 gives the lowest per-GB rate. Buying 3GB instead of the smallest plan saves $1.84 per GB, which adds up on longer trips.
Which network does the cheapest Reunion eSIM use?
The cheapest plans for Reunion route through Orange. Orange delivers 5G speeds. The price difference is the provider's margin, not carrier performance.
Is unlimited data worth the price in Reunion?
Unlimited daily data in Reunion costs $3.23/day (2GB at full speed). At $1.83/GB on the 3GB fixed plan, unlimited only saves money if you use more than 1.8GB per day. Most travelers use 1 to 2GB/day, so the fixed plan is cheaper for typical use.
Budget FAQ for Reunion
What is the cheapest way to get data in Reunion?
The cheapest eSIM for Reunion is the 1GB plan at $3.67 ($3.67/GB). This undercuts carrier roaming at $10/day and avoids airport SIM queues.
Which Reunion eSIM plan gives the best value per GB?
The 3GB plan at $5.48 delivers the lowest per-GB rate at $1.83/GB. That saves $1.84 per GB over the entry-level 1GB plan.
Is unlimited data worth the cost in Reunion?
Unlimited daily data costs $3.23/day in Reunion. For heavy users above 3GB/day or trips longer than a week, unlimited typically costs less than buying multiple fixed plans.