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Quick answer
The best value per GB for France is aloSIM: 50 GB for 10 days costs $25.00 ($0.50 per GB). For unlimited data, Voye Global is cheapest at $1.30 a day (30 days for $39.00), with 3 GB a day at full speed. The cheapest plan of all is Nomad eSIM’s 1 GB for 30 days at $3.00. We compared 318 plans from 7 providers, with prices checked on each provider’s site by 20 October 2026.
Best France eSIM picks right now
Cheapest plan
Nomad eSIM
1 GB, 30 days
$3.00
The lowest price of any plan here, across the 7 providers we compared.
View planBest value per GB
aloSIM
50 GB, 10 days
$25.00
Works out at $0.50 per GB, the lowest per-GB price among the 6 providers we compared (plans of 3 GB or more).
View planCheapest unlimited
Voye Global
Unlimited, 3 GB/day full speed, 30 days
$39.00
The lowest daily price for unlimited data on trips of 5 days or more: $1.30 a day. Full speed for the first 3 GB each day.
View planPicked automatically from prices on each provider’s own site, checked between 19 Oct 2026 and 20 Oct 2026. Pages read: Nomad eSIM, aloSIM, Voye Global.
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France eSIM plans compared
Plans in every size, from 1 GB to unlimited, with up to two providers per size so you can compare them. In each size, plans that last a week or more come first, then the lowest price per GB (per day for unlimited plans). Labels mark the plans named in the quick answer. Use the finder above to see every plan for your trip length.
| Provider | Data | Valid for | Price | Per GB / day | Hotspot | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomad eSIM Cheapest plan Europe plan, 35 countries | 1 GB | 30 days | $3.00 | $3.00/GB | Not stated | View plan |
| Saily | 1 GB | 7 days | $3.99 | $3.99/GB | Not stated | View plan |
| Nomad eSIM Free 5G, Orange 5G | 3 GB | 30 days | $6.00 | $2.00/GB | Not stated | View plan |
| Jetpac Global Orange | 3 GB | 7 days | $7.00 | $2.33/GB | Not stated | View plan |
| aloSIM Bouygues Telecom, Free, Orange | 5 GB | 7 days | $8.50 | $1.70/GB | Not stated | View plan |
| Voye Global Europe plan, 47 countries | 5 GB | 7 days | $9.00 $8.55 with code ESIM4U | $1.80/GB | Not stated | View plan |
| Voye Global Bouygues Telecom | 10 GB | 15 days | $12.00 $11.40 with code ESIM4U | $1.20/GB | Not stated | View plan |
| aloSIM Bouygues Telecom, Free, Orange | 10 GB | 7 days | $13.50 | $1.35/GB | Not stated | View plan |
| Voye Global Bouygues Telecom | 15 GB | 30 days | $15.00 $14.25 with code ESIM4U | $1.00/GB | Not stated | View plan |
| aloSIM Bouygues Telecom, Free, Orange | 20 GB | 7 days | $17.00 | $0.85/GB | Not stated | View plan |
| aloSIM Best value per GB Bouygues Telecom, Free, Orange | 50 GB | 10 days | $25.00 | $0.50/GB | Not stated | View plan |
| Voye Global Bouygues Telecom | 50 GB | 30 days | $30.00 $28.50 with code ESIM4U | $0.60/GB | Not stated | View plan |
| Voye Global Cheapest unlimited Bouygues Telecom | Unlimited, 3 GB/day full speed | 30 days | $39.00 $37.05 with code ESIM4U | $1.30/day | Not stated | View plan |
| Airalo European Union and United Kingdom plan, 28 countries | Unlimited, 3 GB/day full speedthen 1 Mbps | 30 days | $58.00 | $1.93/day | Not stated | View plan |
| Saily | Unlimited, 5 GB/day full speedthen 1 Mbps | 30 days | $59.99 | $2.00/day | Not stated | View plan |
Prices from each provider’s own site, checked between 18 Oct 2026 and 20 Oct 2026. Pages read: Nomad eSIM, Saily, Jetpac Global, aloSIM, Voye Global, Airalo. Providers can change prices at any time. We may earn a commission when you buy through our links, at no extra cost to you. Learn more
How much data do you need in France?
Maps, metro apps, translation and messaging use little data. Video, social media feeds and sharing your connection with a laptop use the most. As a rough guide, a light user with Wi-Fi at the hotel needs about 2 GB a week and a daily social media user about 6 GB a week. For a number based on your own apps and trip length, use our data usage calculator.
Unlimited eSIM for France: what you really get
Most “unlimited” plans give you a daily amount at full speed, then slow down until the next day. Here is what each provider states for its France unlimited plans.
| Provider | Full speed per day | After that |
|---|---|---|
| Voye Global | 3 GB (or 5 GB on the higher plan) | Slower speed, resets daily |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 1 Mbps |
| Nomad | 2 GB | 1 Mbps |
| Jetpac | 3 GB every 24 hours | Up to 1 Mbps |
| Holafly | No daily amount published | Speed may be reduced for up to one day under fair use |
Sources: each provider’s France page and plan details (Voye Global, Airalo, Nomad, Jetpac, Holafly), checked 20 October 2026.
Mobile networks and coverage in France
France has four mobile networks: Orange, SFR, Bouygues Telecom and Free Mobile. Travel eSIMs don’t sell their own network; they connect you to one or more of these. Here is what each provider lists on its France plans:
| Provider | Local networks it uses |
|---|---|
| Airalo | Orange 5G |
| aloSIM | Bouygues Telecom, Free, Orange |
| Holafly | Not stated by the provider |
| Jetpac Global | Orange |
| Nomad eSIM | Free 5G, Orange 5G |
| Saily | Not stated by the provider |
| Voye Global | Bouygues Telecom |
As listed on each provider’s plan pages, shown by network brand name. Networks can change, so check before you buy.
- Paris Metro: expect to lose signal in many tunnels. Download offline maps before you go underground.
- Mountains: coverage can be weak or patchy in remote areas such as parts of the Alps.
- Monaco and overseas territories: some France plans don’t include them. Airalo’s France plans, for example, cover mainland France and Corsica but not Monaco, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Réunion, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, French Guiana or Mayotte. Check before a day trip from Nice.
Tip: A plan that lists more than one network can switch to another when the first is weak, which helps in the countryside.
Calls, SMS and WhatsApp
Most travel eSIM plans for France are data-only, so they don’t include a French phone number for normal calls. WhatsApp and FaceTime keep working on your usual number over the eSIM’s data. Keep your home SIM switched on for texts such as bank codes. If you need real calls, Airhub sells data, voice and SMS plans for France, and Jetpac sells voice packs in its app.
Using a France eSIM as a hotspot
Most plans let you share data with a laptop or tablet, but limits differ. Holafly allows up to 1 GB of sharing a day, while Jetpac and Saily state no hotspot restriction. The plans table shows the hotspot rule for each plan when the provider states it.
Travelling on from France?
If your trip also covers Spain, Italy, Switzerland or other countries in Europe, a regional plan can be cheaper than buying one eSIM per country. Search your route in the eSIM finder, or browse all destinations.
Setting up your eSIM
- Check that your phone supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked.
- Install the eSIM at home over Wi-Fi, a day or two before you fly.
- When you land, turn on the travel eSIM for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it.
An unused plan doesn’t wait forever. Here is how long each provider gives you to start it:
| Provider | Time to start an unused plan |
|---|---|
| Airalo | 365 days from purchase |
| Saily | 180 days, then it starts by itself |
| Jetpac | 3 months from purchase |
| Nomad | 60 days, then it starts by itself |
| GoMoWorld | Valid until you activate it |
Sources: each provider’s France page and plan details, checked 20 October 2026.
Step-by-step help: how to install an eSIM on iPhone.
Refunds and if your eSIM doesn’t connect
Holafly lets you request a refund for up to 6 months, including when your trip is cancelled. GoMoWorld gives a refund if you can’t activate your plan. Most other providers don’t state their rule on their France page, so check their terms before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
Not always. Some France plans exclude Monaco, so check the plan’s country list before you buy. If your trip includes Monaco, a Europe plan that lists it is the safer choice.
Most travel eSIM plans for France are data-only, so they don’t include a French phone number for normal calls. Use WhatsApp, FaceTime or another calling app over your data instead. Your home SIM can stay switched on for texts such as bank codes.
Not always. Most unlimited plans for France slow down after a daily amount at full speed, usually 2 to 3 GB. The table above shows what each provider states.
A day or two before you fly, while you’re on Wi-Fi. Most plans only start counting days when the eSIM first connects in France, but check the provider’s terms before you install.
It depends on your route. A Europe plan saves you buying one eSIM per country, but it is not always cheaper for France alone. If your trip includes other countries, compare a Europe plan in the eSIM finder against separate country plans.
France travel guides
Our France travel guides are coming soon. They will cover staying connected on the Paris Metro, the Côte d’Azur and Monaco, and Corsica.
Joseph Larkin is the founder and editor of eSIM Mentor. He compares travel eSIM plans and checks every price on the provider's own website before it goes on the site, and every coupon is tried at checkout before it is listed. His aim is simple, honest advice that helps travelers pick the right plan and avoid roaming bills.
