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Best eSIM for France

Compare 176 plans from 14 providers

Prices checked 14 November 2026 · Virgin Connect Roam prices checked 10 November 2026

Cheapest eSIM for France today: US$4.39 for a one-week trip with shibaSIM.

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We compared 176 eSIM plans for France from Airalo, Holafly, Saily, Nomad, Maya, Yesim, Roamless, Virgin Connect Roam, Roam2Go, Breeze, MobiMatter, shibaSIM, Simbye, The SIM Shop. Set your trip below to see the cheapest total price, or scroll down for the full price list.

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For your trip: 7 days · about 5.6 GB

Cheapest for your trip$4.39shibaSIMUnlimited data, 7-day pass

Lowest total for 7 days. Unlimited data with enough full speed for about 0.8 GB a day.

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Best fixed data$6.59shibaSIM10 GB plan, valid 30 days

If you prefer a set amount of data: the lowest fixed-data total for this trip. Unlimited is cheaper here.

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Another unlimited option$13.41Roam2GoUnlimited data, 7-day pass

The next cheapest unlimited data for 7 days, from a different provider. Full speed 3 GB a day, then 1 Mbps.

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How we choose: the winner is the lowest total price for your trip that gives enough data for your daily use at full speed. Unlimited plans only count if their full-speed data per day covers your use. Best value means more data for at most 30% more. Speed rules come from each provider's own pages.

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How fast is unlimited data in France?

"Unlimited" plans give full speed up to a daily amount, then slow down until the next day. From each provider's own rules, checked 1 November 2026.

Provider	Full speed per day	After that
AAiralo	3 GB	1 Mbps source
HHolafly	No daily limit set	Local network may slow very heavy use source
SSaily	5 GB	1 Mbps source
NNomad	2 GB	~1–2 Mbps source
MMaya	5 GB	3 Mbps source
YYesim	Not stated by provider	Reduced after a daily amount source
RRoamless	3 GB	1 Mbps source
RRoam2Go	3 GB	1 Mbps source
BBreeze	1 GB	512 kbps source
sshibaSIM	2 GB	512 kbps source
sshibaSIM	1 GB	512 kbps source
SSimbye	2 GB	1 Mbps source

Price history in France

Cheapest 7-day trip with about 5.6 GB, on each day we published prices:

Today $4.39 shibaSIM
Lowest $4.39 14 November 2026
Highest $12.00 30 September 2026

Chart in US dollars. Each point is the cheapest offer among the providers we compared that day, so new providers can lower it too. Days without new prices keep the last price.

France eSIM travel guide

We compared 176 eSIM plans for France from Airalo, Holafly, Saily, Nomad, Maya, Yesim, Roamless, Virgin Connect Roam, Roam2Go, Breeze, MobiMatter, shibaSIM, Simbye, The SIM Shop.

France is the world's most visited country, and most travellers spend their time between Paris, the regions and the coast. EU visitors can often roam on their home plan, but travellers from outside the EU usually save a lot with a travel eSIM.

Networks and coverage

France's networks are Orange, SFR, Bouygues Telecom and Free. Travel eSIMs often use Orange or SFR, which cover cities, motorways and the TGV lines well. Signal can be weaker in the mountains, rural areas and the Paris metro between stations.

EU roaming rules

If your SIM card is from an EU country, you can usually use your normal allowance in France at no extra cost under the EU's roam-like-at-home rules (fair use limits apply). Travellers from the UK, the US, the Middle East and Asia generally do not get this.

How much data you need

For a week of sightseeing with maps, translation and booking apps, 5 GB is usually enough. Choose more for road trips, remote work or heavy video use.

Fixed data or unlimited?

Fixed data plans are the cheapest choice for maps, messaging and browsing. If you use more than about 1.5 GB a day, compare the unlimited passes above.

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What a trip to France costs

The cheapest total for each trip length and data use, from all 14 providers. Prices checked 14 November 2026. Tap a price to open that plan.

Trip length	Light 0.3 GB/day	Moderate 0.8 GB/day	Heavy 2 GB/day
3 days	$1.99Simbye	$3.31Roam2Go	$6.29shibaSIM
7 days	$3.31Roam2Go	$4.39shibaSIM	$6.29shibaSIM
14 days	$4.43Roam2Go	$7.39shibaSIM	$11.59shibaSIM
30 days	$6.59shibaSIM	$14.78shibaSIM	$23.18shibaSIM

France eSIM questions

What is the cheapest eSIM for France?

In our check on 14 November 2026, the cheapest plan was 1 GB for 7 days from Simbye at $1.99. For a 7-day trip with moderate use (about 5.6 GB), the lowest total was $4.39 with shibaSIM.

What is the cheapest eSIM for France for 7 days?

In our check on 14 November 2026, for a 7-day trip: 3 GB from $3.31 with Roam2Go, 5 GB from $4.39 with shibaSIM and 10 GB from $6.29 with shibaSIM.

What is the cheapest eSIM for France for 10 days?

In our check on 14 November 2026, for a 10-day trip: 5 GB from $4.43 with Roam2Go, 10 GB from $5.49 with shibaSIM and 20 GB from $8.19 with shibaSIM.

What is the cheapest eSIM for France for 14 days?

In our check on 14 November 2026, for a 14-day trip: 5 GB from $4.43 with Roam2Go, 10 GB from $6.59 with shibaSIM and 20 GB from $10.39 with shibaSIM.

What is the cheapest eSIM for France for 30 days?

In our check on 14 November 2026, for a 30-day trip: 10 GB from $6.59 with shibaSIM, 20 GB from $10.39 with shibaSIM and 50 GB from $23.18 with shibaSIM.

Do I need unlimited data in France?

Only if you stream video, make long video calls or share a hotspot. A 7-day unlimited option costs from $4.39, while 10 GB costs from $6.59.

Do I need an eSIM in France if I have an EU SIM?

Often not. EU SIM cards can usually roam in France at no extra cost. A travel eSIM is mainly for travellers from outside the EU, or for EU travellers who need more data than their home plan allows abroad.

Does a France eSIM work in other European countries?

A France-only plan normally works only in France. If you are visiting several countries, a Europe regional plan is usually better value.

Which network will my eSIM use in France?

We have not checked which networks the providers use in France yet.

Each provider lists its networks on its plan page, so check it before you buy.

When should I install the eSIM?

Install it at home over Wi-Fi a day or two before you fly, and switch it on when you land. Keep your home SIM on for calls and SMS if you need them.