Lowest total for 7 days that covers about 5.6 GB of data at full speed.
Check price at RoamlessFor your trip: 7 days · about 5.6 GB
10 GB of data for $2.05 more than the cheapest option: the lowest price per GB that covers this trip.
Check price at RoamlessNo data cap to watch for 7 days. Full speed 5 GB a day, then 3 Mbps.
Check price at MayaHow 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.
Best eSIM plans
All 172 plans for Saudi Arabia
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How fast is unlimited data in Saudi Arabia?
"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 | 3 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 | 128 kbps source |
| sshibaSIM | 1 GB | 128 kbps source |
| sshibaSIM | 0.5 GB | 128 kbps source |
Networks and hotspot in Saudi Arabia
From each provider's own page, checked 11 October 2026. “(+1)” means the page lists one more network without naming it. The provider's page is final.
| Provider | Network | Hotspot | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAiralo | Zain | Not stated on its page | Provider's page ↗ |
| HHolafly | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Provider's page ↗ |
| SSaily | Not named on its page | Yes, no limit stated | Provider's page ↗ |
| NNomad | stc | Yes | Provider's page ↗ |
| MMaya | Not named on its page | Yes | Provider's page ↗ |
| YYesim | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Provider's page ↗ |
| RRoamless | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Provider's page ↗ |
| VVirgin Connect Roam | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Provider's page ↗ |
| RRoam2Go | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Provider's page ↗ |
| BBreeze | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Provider's page ↗ |
| MMobiMatter | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Provider's page ↗ |
| sshibaSIM | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Provider's page ↗ |
| SSimbye | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Provider's page ↗ |
| TThe SIM Shop | Not checked yet | Not checked yet | Provider's page ↗ |
Price history in Saudi Arabia
Cheapest 7-day trip with about 5.6 GB, on each day we published prices:
- Today $11.90 Roamless
- Lowest $11.90 12 October 2026
- Highest $18.00 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.
Saudi Arabia eSIM travel guide
We compared 172 eSIM plans for Saudi Arabia from Airalo, Holafly, Saily, Nomad, Maya, Yesim, Roamless, Virgin Connect Roam, Roam2Go, Breeze, MobiMatter, shibaSIM, Simbye, The SIM Shop.
Most visitors to Saudi Arabia come for Umrah or Hajj in Makkah and Madinah, for business in Riyadh or Jeddah, or for newer tourism sites such as AlUla. Pilgrims rely on data for the Nusuk app, maps, transport and staying in touch with family, so a working connection from the moment you land matters.
Networks and coverage
Saudi Arabia's networks are stc, Mobily and Zain. All three have strong 4G and 5G in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, Jeddah and along the main highways. During Ramadan and the Hajj season, networks around the Haram can be very busy, so speeds may drop at peak times.
eSIM for Umrah and Hajj
A travel eSIM is ready when you land in Jeddah or Madinah, so you can call family, use the Nusuk app and book transport straight away, without queuing at airport SIM counters. Install it at home before you travel, and keep your home SIM active if you need SMS codes from your bank.
How much data you need
Pilgrims often make long video calls home and share photos and videos with family. For a 10 to 15 day Umrah trip, an unlimited pass or a 10 to 20 GB plan is usually the safest choice. Business travellers who mostly use hotel Wi-Fi need less.
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.
Going for Umrah or Hajj? See our eSIM guide for Umrah and Hajj with trip prices for 10, 15 and 30 days.
What a trip to Saudi Arabia 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 | $2.45Roamless | $5.95Roamless | $9.99Maya |
| 7 days | $5.95Roamless | $11.90Roamless | $19.99Maya |
| 14 days | $7.95Roamless | $22.95Roamless | $27.99Maya |
| 30 days | $13.95Roamless | $39.75Roamless | $49.99Maya |
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Saudi Arabia eSIM questions
What is the cheapest eSIM for Saudi Arabia?
In our check on 14 November 2026, the cheapest plan was 0.49 GB for 1 day from Roam2Go at $2.19. For a 7-day trip with moderate use (about 5.6 GB), the lowest total was $11.90 with Roamless.
What is the cheapest eSIM for Saudi Arabia for 7 days?
In our check on 14 November 2026, for a 7-day trip: 3 GB from $5.95 with Roamless, 5 GB from $7.95 with Roamless and 10 GB from $13.95 with Roamless.
What is the cheapest eSIM for Saudi Arabia for 10 days?
In our check on 14 November 2026, for a 10-day trip: 5 GB from $7.95 with Roamless, 10 GB from $13.95 with Roamless and 20 GB from $22.95 with Roamless.
What is the cheapest eSIM for Saudi Arabia for 14 days?
In our check on 14 November 2026, for a 14-day trip: 5 GB from $7.95 with Roamless, 10 GB from $13.95 with Roamless and 20 GB from $22.95 with Roamless.
What is the cheapest eSIM for Saudi Arabia for 30 days?
In our check on 14 November 2026, for a 30-day trip: 10 GB from $13.95 with Roamless, 20 GB from $22.95 with Roamless and 50 GB from $41.00 with Nomad.
Do I need unlimited data in Saudi Arabia?
Only if you stream video, make long video calls or share a hotspot. A 7-day unlimited option costs from $19.99, while 10 GB costs from $13.95.
What is the best eSIM for Umrah?
It depends on how long you stay and how many video calls you make. Use the comparison above with your trip length: unlimited passes suit heavy video use, while fixed data plans are cheaper if you mainly use maps and messaging.
Will my eSIM work inside Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi?
Yes, there is mobile coverage in and around both mosques. At the busiest times, such as Friday prayers, Ramadan nights and Hajj, the network can be congested, so speeds may be slower.
Which network will my eSIM use in Saudi Arabia?
From each provider's own page, checked 11 October 2026:
Airalo: Zain
Nomad: stc
Saily, Maya: networks not named on their pages.
Not checked yet: Holafly, Yesim, Roamless, Virgin Connect Roam, Roam2Go, Breeze, MobiMatter, shibaSIM, Simbye, The SIM Shop.
Your phone connects automatically to the network the eSIM uses. Hotspot rules are in the table above.
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.
Visiting more than one country?
A regional eSIM covers several countries with one plan.