Costa RicaShort Trip eSIM Recommendations
3-10 days short trip, low price first · 25 plans
Short trips to Costa Rica (3-10 days) typically need less data, so the focus is "low price, instant use". This page shows 25 plans for short trips, price range $4.39 – $61.55, sorted by price so you can quickly find an affordable and sufficient plan.
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3-10 days short trip, low price first
Cheapest eSIM Plansfor Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Revo eSIM - Costa Rica 1GB 7 days
costa · 4G/5G
$4.39
$4.39
Costa Rica
Saily - Costa Rica 1GB 7 days
costa-rica · 4G/5G
$7.99
$7.99
Costa Rica
OvOsim - Costa Rica 1GB 5 days
costa-rica · 4G/5G
$8.63
$8.63
Costa Rica
OvOsim - Costa Rica 1GB 10 days
costa-rica · 4G/5G
$8.63
$8.63
Costa Rica
Yesim - Costa Rica Unlimited Data 1 days
Local Costa Rica networks · 4G/5G
$9.49
Costa Rica
DrimSim - Costa Rica 1GB 7 days
costa-rica · 4G/5G
$11.06
$11.06
Costa Rica
OvOsim - Costa Rica 3GB 5 days
costa-rica · 4G/5G
$16.19
$16.19
Costa Rica
OvOsim - Costa Rica 3GB 10 days
costa-rica · 4G/5G
$17.27
$17.27
Costa Rica
DrimSim - Costa Rica 2GB 7 days
costa-rica · 4G/5G
$22.12
$22.12
Costa Rica
Yesim - Costa Rica Unlimited Data 7 days
Local Costa Rica networks · 4G/5G
$29.73
Costa Rica
OvOsim - Costa Rica 10GB 5 days
costa-rica · 4G/5G
$37.79
$37.79
Costa Rica
OvOsim - Costa Rica 10GB 10 days
costa-rica · 4G/5G
$41.03
$41.03
Costa Rica
DrimSim - Costa Rica 5GB 7 days
costa-rica · 4G/5G
$55.30
$55.30
Costa Rica
OvOsim - Costa Rica 20GB 5 days
costa-rica · 4G/5G
$60.47
$60.47
Costa Rica
OvOsim - Costa Rica 20GB 10 days
costa-rica · 4G/5G
$61.55
$61.55
Costa Rica tips to avoid pitfalls
- 💡 Install the eSIM before departure for seamless connectivity on arrival.
- 💡 Compare data allowance and validity period to match your trip length.
- 💡 Check hotspot sharing support if you need to connect multiple devices.
Costa Rica Short Trip eSIM FAQ
How much does a Costa Rica Short Trip eSIM plan cost?
We currently list 25 Costa Rica Short Trip eSIM plans, with prices ranging $4.39 – $61.55. The cheapest is Costa Rica 1GB 7 days, around $4.39. Actual prices may vary with promotions and exchange rates — check the provider page before purchase.
How much data is enough for a short trip to Costa Rica?
For a 3-7 day trip mainly used for maps, social media and search, about 3-5GB is usually enough. If you frequently stream video or use hotspot, choose 1GB/day or above, or an unlimited plan.
Is it better to buy an eSIM or a physical SIM for Costa Rica?
An eSIM needs no card swap, can be installed before departure, activates right after landing, and supports dual SIM (keeping your home number). A physical SIM suits cases needing a local phone number or a device without eSIM support. Compare eSIM prices here first — they're usually cheaper than airport counters.
How do I activate a Costa Rica eSIM after landing?
Install it before departure over Wi-Fi. After landing, enable data roaming to auto-activate; if there's still no service after 1-2 minutes, manually select the local operator in settings. Checking device compatibility before departure reduces the risk of activation failure.