Cheapest eSIM for Germany
168 plans from 9 providers, watched and re-ranked by the real price per gigabyte.
| Rank | Provider | Data | Validity | Price (USD) | Price per GB | Verdict | Get |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
100 GB | 31 Days | $35.41 | $0.35 | Best value | Get |
| 2 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
50 GB | 30 Days | $23.80 | $0.48 | Good | Get |
| 3 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
50 GB | 30 Days | $25.90 | $0.52 | Good | Get |
| 4 | eSIM Hero | 50 GB | 30 Days | $26.00 | $0.52 | Good | Get |
| 5 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
100 GB | 30 Days | $54.58 | $0.55 | Okay | Get |
| 6 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
5 GB | 1 Day | $2.87 | $0.57 | Okay | Get |
| 7 | nadanada | 100 GB | 30 Days | $56.99 | $0.57 | Okay | Get |
| 8 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
50 GB | 31 Days | $28.98 | $0.58 | Okay | Get |
| 9 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
10 GB | 30 Days | $5.99 | $0.60 | Okay | Get |
| 10 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
50 GB | 31 Days | $29.89 | $0.60 | Okay | Get |
| 11 | nadanada | 50 GB | 30 Days | $29.99 | $0.60 | Okay | Get |
| 12 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
50 GB | 30 Days | $30.24 | $0.60 | Okay | Get |
| 13 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
20 GB | 31 Days | $12.49 | $0.62 | Okay | Get |
| 14 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
50 GB | 30 Days | $31.22 | $0.62 | Okay | Get |
| 15 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
20 GB | 30 Days | $12.70 | $0.64 | Okay | Get |
| 16 | nadanada | 20 GB | 30 Days | $12.99 | $0.65 | Okay | Get |
| 17 | eSIM Hero | 20 GB | 30 Days | $13.00 | $0.65 | Okay | Get |
| 18 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
3 GB | 1 Day | $1.99 | $0.66 | Okay | Get |
| 19 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
10 GB | 1 Day | $6.55 | $0.66 | Okay | Get |
| 20 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
20 GB | 15 Days | $13.17 | $0.66 | Okay | Get |
| 21 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
5 GB | 30 Days | $3.33 | $0.67 | Okay | Get |
| 22 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
10 GB | 31 Days | $6.69 | $0.67 | Okay | Get |
| 23 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
50 GB | 180 Days | $33.40 | $0.67 | Okay | Get |
| 24 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
10 GB | 30 Days | $6.82 | $0.68 | Okay | Get |
| 25 | Lumbus Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG10 |
50 GB | 30 Days | $33.99 | $0.68 | Okay | Get |
| 26 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
3 GB | 15 Days | $2.10 | $0.70 | Fair | Get |
| 27 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
5 GB | 1 Day | $3.48 | $0.70 | Fair | Get |
| 28 | eSIM Hero | 10 GB | 30 Days | $7.00 | $0.70 | Fair | Get |
| 29 | GigSky | 50 GB | 180 Days | $34.89 | $0.70 | Fair | Get |
| 30 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
20 GB | 30 Days | $14.10 | $0.71 | Fair | Get |
| 31 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
50 GB | 90 Days | $35.26 | $0.71 | Fair | Get |
| 32 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
20 GB | 31 Days | $14.35 | $0.72 | Fair | Get |
| 33 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
3 GB | 30 Days | $2.24 | $0.75 | Fair | Get |
| 34 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
5 GB | 1 Day | $3.76 | $0.75 | Fair | Get |
| 35 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
10 GB | 7 Days | $7.45 | $0.75 | Fair | Get |
| 36 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
10 GB | 1 Day | $7.53 | $0.75 | Fair | Get |
| 37 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
20 GB | 30 Days | $15.06 | $0.75 | Fair | Get |
| 38 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
10 GB | 15 Days | $7.84 | $0.78 | Fair | Get |
| 39 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
5 GB | 30 Days | $3.97 | $0.79 | Fair | Get |
| 40 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
10 GB | 30 Days | $7.86 | $0.79 | Fair | Get |
| 41 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
50 GB | 31 Days | $39.32 | $0.79 | Fair | Get |
| 42 | nadanada | 10 GB | 30 Days | $7.99 | $0.80 | Fair | Get |
| 43 | Lumbus Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG10 |
20 GB | 30 Days | $15.99 | $0.80 | Fair | Get |
| 44 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
20 GB | 31 Days | $16.12 | $0.81 | Fair | Get |
| 45 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
50 GB | 180 Days | $40.40 | $0.81 | Fair | Get |
| 46 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
10 GB | 30 Days | $8.22 | $0.82 | Fair | Get |
| 47 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
3 GB | 1 Day | $2.53 | $0.84 | Fair | Get |
| 48 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
10 GB | 31 Days | $8.38 | $0.84 | Fair | Get |
| 49 | eSIM Hero | 5 GB | 30 Days | $4.25 | $0.85 | Fair | Get |
| 50 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
5 GB | 7 Days | $4.36 | $0.87 | Fair | Get |
| 51 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
5 GB | 30 Days | $4.37 | $0.87 | Fair | Get |
| 52 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
3 GB | 15 Days | $2.65 | $0.88 | Fair | Get |
| 53 | Lumbus Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG10 |
50 GB | 180 Days | $43.99 | $0.88 | Fair | Get |
| 54 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
5 GB | 15 Days | $4.48 | $0.90 | Fair | Get |
| 55 | Lumbus Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG10 |
10 GB | 30 Days | $8.99 | $0.90 | Fair | Get |
| 56 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
35 GB | 30 Days | $31.39 | $0.90 | Fair | Get |
| 57 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
3 GB | 15 Days | $2.75 | $0.92 | Expensive | Get |
| 58 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
3 GB | 30 Days | $2.80 | $0.93 | Expensive | Get |
| 59 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
5 GB | 30 Days | $4.67 | $0.93 | Expensive | Get |
| 60 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
2 GB | 1 Day | $1.92 | $0.96 | Expensive | Get |
| 61 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
3 GB | 3 Days | $2.93 | $0.98 | Expensive | Get |
| 62 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
3 GB | 30 Days | $2.94 | $0.98 | Expensive | Get |
| 63 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
50 GB | 90 Days | $49.09 | $0.98 | Expensive | Get |
| 64 | Lumbus Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG10 |
2 GB | 1 Day | $1.99 | $1.00 | Expensive | Get |
| 65 | eSIM Hero | 3 GB | 30 Days | $3.00 | $1.00 | Expensive | Get |
| 66 | eSIM Hero | 3 GB | 15 Days | $3.00 | $1.00 | Expensive | Get |
| 67 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
3 GB | 7 Days | $3.00 | $1.00 | Expensive | Get |
| 68 | nadanada | 5 GB | 30 Days | $4.99 | $1.00 | Expensive | Get |
| 69 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
3 GB | 30 Days | $3.10 | $1.03 | Expensive | Get |
| 70 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
100 GB | 180 Days | $102.90 | $1.03 | Expensive | Get |
| 71 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
3 GB | 1 Day | $3.12 | $1.04 | Expensive | Get |
| 72 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
1 GB | 7 Days | $1.05 | $1.05 | Expensive | Get |
| 73 | GigSky | 20 GB | 90 Days | $20.99 | $1.05 | Expensive | Get |
| 74 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
2 GB | 1 Day | $2.20 | $1.10 | Expensive | Get |
| 75 | eSIM Hero | 50 GB | 180 Days | $55.25 | $1.11 | Expensive | Get |
| 76 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
1 GB | 1 Day | $1.16 | $1.16 | Expensive | Get |
| 77 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
50 GB | 90 Days | $59.60 | $1.19 | Expensive | Get |
| 78 | Lumbus Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG10 |
5 GB | 30 Days | $5.99 | $1.20 | Expensive | Get |
| 79 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
500 MB | 1 Day | $0.59 | $1.21 | Expensive | Get |
| 80 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
1 GB | 1 Day | $1.21 | $1.21 | Expensive | Get |
| 81 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
100 GB | 180 Days | $125.47 | $1.25 | Expensive | Get |
| 82 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
1 GB | 7 Days | $1.26 | $1.26 | Expensive | Get |
| 83 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
1 GB | 1 Day | $1.29 | $1.29 | Very expensive | Get |
| 84 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
1 GB | 7 Days | $1.29 | $1.29 | Very expensive | Get |
| 85 | Saily | 10 GB | 30 Days | $12.99 | $1.30 | Very expensive | Get |
| 86 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
20 GB | 90 Days | $26.35 | $1.32 | Very expensive | Get |
| 87 | nadanada | 3 GB | 30 Days | $3.99 | $1.33 | Very expensive | Get |
| 88 | eSIM Hero | 20 GB | 90 Days | $26.50 | $1.33 | Very expensive | Get |
| 89 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
1 GB | 3 Days | $1.39 | $1.39 | Very expensive | Get |
| 90 | GigSky | 50 GB | 90 Days | $69.99 | $1.40 | Very expensive | Get |
| 91 | GigSky | 10 GB | 30 Days | $14.29 | $1.43 | Very expensive | Get |
| 92 | Saily | 50 GB | 90 Days | $73.99 | $1.48 | Very expensive | Get |
| 93 | nadanada | 2 GB | 15 Days | $2.99 | $1.50 | Very expensive | Get |
| 94 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
20 GB | 90 Days | $31.77 | $1.59 | Very expensive | Get |
| 95 | Lumbus Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG10 |
3 GB | 30 Days | $4.99 | $1.66 | Very expensive | Get |
| 96 | Saily | 5 GB | 30 Days | $8.49 | $1.70 | Very expensive | Get |
| 97 | eSIM Hero | 1 GB | 7 Days | $1.75 | $1.75 | Very expensive | Get |
| 98 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
500 MB | 1 Day | $0.88 | $1.80 | Very expensive | Get |
| 99 | GigSky | 100 GB | 180 Days | $179.99 | $1.80 | Very expensive | Get |
| 100 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
25 GB | 30 Days | $46.65 | $1.87 | Very expensive | Get |
| 101 | Lumbus Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG10 |
512 MB | 1 Day | $0.99 | $1.98 | Very expensive | Get |
| 102 | nadanada | 1 GB | 7 Days | $1.99 | $1.99 | Very expensive | Get |
| 103 | Saily | 50 GB | 365 Days | $99.99 | $2.00 | Very expensive | Get |
| 104 | GigSky | 5 GB | 30 Days | $10.29 | $2.06 | Very expensive | Get |
| 105 | GigSky | 20 GB | 60 Days | $44.99 | $2.25 | Very expensive | Get |
| 106 | Saily | 3 GB | 30 Days | $6.99 | $2.33 | Very expensive | Get |
| 107 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
3 GB | 3 Days | $7.14 | $2.38 | Very expensive | Get |
| 108 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
1.5 GB | 1 Day | $3.70 | $2.47 | Very expensive | Get |
| 109 | GigSky | 3 GB | 15 Days | $7.49 | $2.50 | Very expensive | Get |
| 110 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
1 GB | 3 Days | $2.65 | $2.65 | Very expensive | Get |
| 111 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
1 GB | 30 Days | $2.65 | $2.65 | Very expensive | Get |
| 112 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
1.5 GB | 1 Day | $4.04 | $2.69 | Very expensive | Get |
| 113 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
1 GB | 30 Days | $2.75 | $2.75 | Very expensive | Get |
| 114 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
300 MB | 1 Day | $0.83 | $2.83 | Very expensive | Get |
| 115 | GigSky | 1 GB | 7 Days | $2.99 | $2.99 | Very expensive | Get |
| 116 | eSIM Hero | 1 GB | 30 Days | $3.00 | $3.00 | Very expensive | Get |
| 117 | Lumbus Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG10 |
3 GB | 3 Days | $9.99 | $3.33 | Very expensive | Get |
| 118 | Saily | 1 GB | 7 Days | $3.49 | $3.49 | Very expensive | Get |
| 119 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
300 MB | 1 Day | $1.08 | $3.69 | Very expensive | Get |
| 120 | Lumbus Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG10 |
1 GB | 7 Days | $3.99 | $3.99 | Very expensive | Get |
| 121 | GigSky | 20 GB | 180 Days | $79.99 | $4.00 | Very expensive | Get |
| 122 | Saily | 10 GB | 180 Days | $43.99 | $4.40 | Very expensive | Get |
| 123 | GigSky | 10 GB | 60 Days | $44.99 | $4.50 | Very expensive | Get |
| 124 | GigSky | 2 GB | 15 Days | $9.99 | $5.00 | Very expensive | Get |
| 125 | GigSky | 5 GB | 15 Days | $24.99 | $5.00 | Very expensive | Get |
| 126 | Saily | 5 GB | 60 Days | $25.99 | $5.20 | Very expensive | Get |
| 127 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
3 GB | 7 Days | $16.66 | $5.55 | Very expensive | Get |
| 128 | Saily | 2 GB | 15 Days | $12.49 | $6.25 | Very expensive | Get |
| 129 | GigSky | 1 GB | 15 Days | $6.99 | $6.99 | Very expensive | Get |
| 130 | Lumbus Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG10 |
3 GB | 7 Days | $21.99 | $7.33 | Very expensive | Get |
| 131 | GigSky | 5 GB | 7 Days | $40.99 | $8.20 | Very expensive | Get |
| 132 | GigSky | 3 GB | 7 Days | $25.99 | $8.66 | Very expensive | Get |
| 133 | eSIM Hero | 1 GB | 365 Days | $11.00 | $11.00 | Very expensive | Get |
| 134 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
1 GB | 15 Days | $13.23 | $13.23 | Very expensive | Get |
| 135 | Lumbus Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG10 |
3 GB | 14 Days | $39.99 | $13.33 | Very expensive | Get |
| 136 | GigSky | 512 MB | 7 Days | $8.99 | $17.98 | Very expensive | Get |
| 137 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
1 GB | 30 Days | $26.46 | $26.46 | Very expensive | Get |
| 138 | GigSky | 512 MB | 1 Day | $16.99 | $33.98 | Very expensive | Get |
| 139 | GigSky | 250 MB | 1 Day | $19.99 | $81.88 | Very expensive | Get |
| 140 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
Unlimited | 1 Day | $1.74 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 141 | eSIM Hero | Unlimited | 1 Day | $2.75 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 142 | GigSky | Unlimited | 1 Day | $3.49 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 143 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
Unlimited | 3 Days | $3.80 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 144 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
Unlimited | 5 Days | $5.83 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 145 | eSIM Hero | Unlimited | 3 Days | $6.00 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 146 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
Unlimited | 7 Days | $7.72 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 147 | eSIM Hero | Unlimited | 5 Days | $9.50 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 148 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
Unlimited | 10 Days | $10.35 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 149 | GigSky | Unlimited | 3 Days | $10.99 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 150 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
Unlimited | 15 Days | $13.17 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 151 | eSIM Hero | Unlimited | 7 Days | $13.25 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 152 | Saily | Unlimited | 5 Days | $13.99 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 153 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
Unlimited | 20 Days | $16.77 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 154 | GigSky | Unlimited | 5 Days | $18.49 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 155 | Saily | Unlimited | 7 Days | $18.49 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 156 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
Unlimited | 30 Days | $22.75 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 157 | Saily | Unlimited | 10 Days | $22.99 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 158 | eSIM Hero | Unlimited | 14 Days | $25.75 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 159 | GigSky | Unlimited | 7 Days | $26.49 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 160 | Saily | Unlimited | 15 Days | $32.49 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 161 | Saily | Unlimited | 20 Days | $37.49 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 162 | Saily | Unlimited | 25 Days | $42.49 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 163 | GigSky | Unlimited | 14 Days | $45.99 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 164 | Saily | Unlimited | 30 Days | $45.99 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 165 | GigSky | Unlimited | 10 Days | $55.99 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 166 | eSIM Hero | Unlimited | 31 Days | $56.25 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 167 | GigSky | Unlimited | 21 Days | $56.49 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
| 168 | GigSky | Unlimited | 30 Days | $65.49 | n/a | Unlimited | Get |
The Watchdog Pick is chosen automatically: the lowest real price per GB of the 168 plans in this view. Providers cannot pay for it, and a commission never changes the ranking. Prices are shown in USD and can change at checkout.
Cheapest eSIM for Germany: the numbers
As of 31 August 2026, 15:21 GMT, the cheapest eSIM for Germany is eSIMCard with 100 GB for 31 Days at $35.41. That is $0.35 per GB, the best rate of the 168 plans we compare from 9 providers. 118 plans include 5G. 55 support top ups. That timestamp is the exact moment of our latest price check, and the table above always shows the live order.
Which mobile networks does Germany have?
Around 98% of Germany has mobile broadband (4G or 5G), and about 95% of the land area had 5G as of October 2025 according to the Bundesnetzagentur, up from 93% a year earlier.
- Deutsche Telekom: Telekom is the premium network and covers the most territory, with 5G over about 87% of Germany's surface area.
- Vodafone: Vodafone is the second network with 5G across roughly 75% of the country's surface area.
- O2 Telefonica: O2 is the value network, with 5G on about 76% of the surface area and over 98% population coverage reported in the first half of 2025.
Germany has many supermarket and discount MVNO brands, but every prepaid SIM faces the same identity verification law, so they save short stay visitors no time over the main carriers.
The eSIM plans we compare on this page connect to:
Is 5G available in Germany?
All three operators run large 5G networks and the rollout focus is shifting to standalone 5G. Telekom covers the most area, and city coverage is close to universal.
How much data do you need in Germany?
Light use is about 500 MB a day. That covers maps, messages, and some browsing. Normal use with photos, social apps, and short videos runs 1 to 1.5 GB a day. Streaming and hotspot use can eat 2 to 3 GB a day. Here is what each size costs in Germany right now:
Are unlimited eSIMs for Germany really unlimited?
Not always. 29 of the plans above are sold as unlimited. Most unlimited travel plans have a fair use rule. You get full speed for a daily amount, often 1 to 5 GB, then the speed drops to around 1 Mbps until the next day. That is fine for messages and maps but slow for video. If you know how much data you use, a fixed plan with a low price per GB is usually the better deal. That is why we rank by price per GB and not by labels.
eSIM or a local SIM at the airport in Germany?
An eSIM is ready before you land. No queue, no shop, no handing over your passport at a counter. Data for Germany starts at $35.41 on this page, which is hard for airport kiosks to beat. A local SIM still makes sense if you need a local phone number or plan to stay for months. For a normal trip, the eSIM wins on price and effort.
Setting up your Germany eSIM
Buy your planYou get a QR code by email within minutes of paying.
Install before you flyScan the QR code on wifi at home. Airport and hotel wifi can be weak.
Turn it on when you landEnable the eSIM and turn on data roaming for it, then give it a minute to find the network.
Check the validity clockSome plans start counting at purchase, not at first use. Check before you buy.
Good to know before you land in Germany
Since 2017 every prepaid SIM must be linked to a verified identity before activation, with no tourist exception. Verification is done in store or by video ident with a passport or national ID, and a hotel address is accepted.
Buying a working prepaid SIM at German airports is harder than it sounds. Carrier stores exist at big airports like Frankfurt and Munich, but German law means the SIM only works after identity verification, so many travellers land, buy a supermarket SIM and then cannot get online for hours.
Telekom covers the most land area, which makes it the best bet in the countryside. An eSIM bought before arrival avoids the registration wait entirely.
Germany Travel eSIM FAQ
Everything you need to know about using an eSIM in Germany
What is the cheapest eSIM for Germany?
Right now the cheapest option ranked by price per GB is eSIMCard with 100 GB for 31 Days at $35.41. That works out to $0.35 per GB. Prices change often, so the table above always shows the current order.
Which networks will my eSIM connect to in Germany?
The plans we compare connect to E-Plus, O2, Telekom, Vodafone. The exact network depends on the plan you pick. Check the plan details before you buy if one network matters to you.
Do Germany eSIMs support 5G?
118 of the 168 plans we track for Germany include 5G where the local network offers it. The rest run on 4G, which is still fine for maps, calls over apps, and video.
Can I top up my Germany eSIM if I run out?
Yes. 55 of the 168 plans here support top ups, so you can add data without buying a new eSIM. The rest need a fresh plan once the data ends.
Will I still receive bank SMS and OTP codes?
Yes, if you keep your home SIM active. Travel eSIMs are data only. Your phone can hold both at once, so leave your normal SIM on for SMS and use the eSIM for data. Turn off roaming data on the home SIM to avoid charges.
Do these eSIMs include a phone number or calls?
The plans we compare are data only, so there is no local number. Calls work fine over WhatsApp, FaceTime, or any app that uses data. If you need a real local number, a local SIM is the better tool.
How many GB do I need for a week in Germany?
Around 3 to 5 GB covers a week of maps, messaging, and normal browsing. Heavy video or hotspot use needs 1 to 2 GB per day. Today the cheapest plan with at least 5 GB is MegaEsim at $2.87.
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How we rank
Prices last checked on 31 August 2026, 15:21 GMT across 168 plans. Every plan is ranked by the true cost per gigabyte, not marketing claims. We do not take money for rankings, and providers cannot pay for a higher position. Read the full method on our how we rank page.
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