Cheapest eSIM for Hungary
The cheapest eSIM for Hungary right now is Horizon eSIM, 1 GB for 7 Days at $0.28. That is $0.28 per GB.
1599 plans from 58 providers, watched and re-ranked by the real price per gigabyte. Every one is a prepaid travel eSIM for Hungary that you buy online and install before you fly, so it works the moment you land.
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| Rank | Provider | Data | Validity | Price (USD) | Price per GB | Verdict | Get |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paid placement. It sits above the ranking and does not change it. Advertise here | SponsoredPaid placement. It sits above the ranking and does not change it. Advertise hereMegaEsim Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG |
20 GB | 30 Days | $11.48 | $0.57 | Sponsored | Get |
| 1 | Horizon eSIM | 1 GB | 7 Days | $0.28 | $0.28 | Best value | Get |
| 2 | Yatelo Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG |
20 GB | 30 Days | $6.99 | $0.35 | Great | Get |
| 3 | Telekonek Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG |
50 GB | 20 Days | $18.00 | $0.36 | Good | Get |
| 4 | Telekonek Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG |
50 GB | 15 Days | $16.50 | $0.37 | Good | Get |
| 5 | AirPlans Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG |
20 GB | 30 Days | $7.79 | $0.39 | Good | Get |
| 6 | SparkRoam Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG5 |
50 GB | 30 Days | $19.94 | $0.40 | Good | Get |
| 7 | Tourist eSIM | 20 GB | 30 Days | $8.35 | $0.42 | Good | Get |
| 8 | SparkRoam Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG5 |
20 GB | 30 Days | $9.22 | $0.46 | Okay | Get |
| 9 | Wanderly Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOGWILDCARD |
50 GB | 30 Days | $22.99 | $0.46 | Okay | Get |
| 10 | ASIMGO Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG10 |
20 GB | 7 Days | $9.47 | $0.47 | Okay | Get |
| 11 | ASIMGO Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG10 |
50 GB | 20 Days | $23.43 | $0.47 | Okay | Get |
| 12 | SimSmash | 20 GB | 30 Days | $9.99 | $0.50 | Okay | Get |
| 13 | Wanderly Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOGWILDCARD |
30 GB | 15 Days | $14.99 | $0.50 | Okay | Get |
| 14 | Horizon eSIM | 5 GB | 7 Days | $2.53 | $0.51 | Okay | Get |
| 15 | SimSmash | 50 GB | 180 Days | $26.39 | $0.53 | Okay | Get |
| 16 | Travel eSIM | 50 GB | 31 Days | $26.68 | $0.53 | Okay | Get |
| 17 | Textr | 20 GB | 30 Days | $11.15 | $0.56 | Fair | Get |
| 18 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
20 GB | 30 Days | $11.48 | $0.57 | Fair | Get |
| 19 | Lempart Flex Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG |
45 GB | 15 Days | $25.49 | $0.57 | Fair | Get |
| 20 | AlpineSIM | 50 GB | 31 Days | $28.45 | $0.57 | Fair | Get |
| 21 | Textr | 10 GB | 30 Days | $5.82 | $0.58 | Fair | Get |
| 22 | AlpineSIM | 20 GB | 31 Days | $11.66 | $0.58 | Fair | Get |
| 23 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
50 GB | 31 Days | $28.98 | $0.58 | Fair | Get |
| 24 | Travel eSIM | 50 GB | 180 Days | $29.54 | $0.59 | Fair | Get |
| 25 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
10 GB | 30 Days | $5.99 | $0.60 | Fair | Get |
| 26 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
50 GB | 31 Days | $29.89 | $0.60 | Fair | Get |
| 27 | eSIM4Travel | 20 GB | 30 Days | $12.28 | $0.61 | Fair | Get |
| 28 | Tourist eSIM | 50 GB | 31 Days | $30.49 | $0.61 | Fair | Get |
| 29 | AdventureSIMs Charged in AUD Coupon: WATCHDOG |
50 GB | 180 Days | $30.61 | $0.61 | Fair | Get |
| 30 | Connect Me Guru Coupon: hello-saun |
20 GB | 31 Days | $12.49 | $0.62 | Fair | Get |
| 31 | AirPlans Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG |
30 GB | 30 Days | $18.93 | $0.63 | Fair | Get |
| 32 | CocoRoam | 50 GB | 30 Days | $31.30 | $0.63 | Fair | Get |
| 33 | CloudOn | 50 GB | 30 Days | $31.99 | $0.64 | Fair | Get |
| 34 | nadanada | 20 GB | 30 Days | $12.99 | $0.65 | Fair | Get |
| 35 | CloudOn | 20 GB | 30 Days | $12.99 | $0.65 | Fair | Get |
| 36 | eSIM Hero | 20 GB | 30 Days | $13.00 | $0.65 | Fair | Get |
| 37 | eSIM4Travel | 10 GB | 30 Days | $6.59 | $0.66 | Fair | Get |
| 38 | eSIMCard Coupon: eSbljricbt |
20 GB | 15 Days | $13.17 | $0.66 | Fair | Get |
| 39 | ByteSIM | 30 GB | 10 Days | $19.90 | $0.66 | Fair | Get |
| 40 | Yatelo Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG |
10 GB | 30 Days | $6.69 | $0.67 | Fair | Get |
| 41 | Lempart Flex Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG |
20 GB | 30 Days | $13.49 | $0.67 | Fair | Get |
| 42 | eSIM Hero | 50 GB | 180 Days | $33.50 | $0.67 | Fair | Get |
| 43 | CocoRoam | 20 GB | 15 Days | $13.50 | $0.68 | Fair | Get |
| 44 | Simbye Coupon: DOG |
50 GB | 180 Days | $33.99 | $0.68 | Fair | Get |
| 45 | ByteSIM | 20 GB | 7 Days | $13.90 | $0.70 | Fair | Get |
| 46 | AdventureSIMs Charged in AUD Coupon: WATCHDOG |
20 GB | 30 Days | $13.91 | $0.70 | Fair | Get |
| 47 | GigSky | 50 GB | 180 Days | $34.89 | $0.70 | Fair | Get |
| 48 | GigaPanda | 50 GB | 30 Days | $34.90 | $0.70 | Fair | Get |
| 49 | Breeze | 50 GB | 30 Days | $34.99 | $0.70 | Fair | Get |
| 50 | nadanada | 50 GB | 30 Days | $34.99 | $0.70 | Fair | Get |
| 51 | Nomad | 50 GB | 30 Days | $35.00 | $0.70 | Fair | Get |
| 52 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
20 GB | 30 Days | $14.83 | $0.74 | Expensive | Get |
| 53 | MyTravel eSIM | 50 GB | 31 Days | $36.98 | $0.74 | Expensive | Get |
| 54 | HiRoaming Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG20FIRST |
10 GB | 30 Days | $7.74 | $0.77 | Expensive | Get |
| 55 | RoameSIM Coupon: ESMWD10 |
20 GB | 30 Days | $15.31 | $0.77 | Expensive | Get |
| 56 | MobiMatter Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG |
35 GB | 30 Days | $26.99 | $0.77 | Expensive | Get |
| 57 | eSIMfly | 50 GB | 30 Days | $38.70 | $0.77 | Expensive | Get |
| 58 | MobiMatter Coupon: ESIMWATCHDOG |
50 GB | 60 Days | $38.99 | $0.78 | Expensive | Get |
| 59 | Airalo | 50 GB | 30 Days | $39.00 | $0.78 | Expensive | Get |
| 60 | eSIMfly | 20 GB | 30 Days | $15.87 | $0.79 | Expensive | Get |
722 of these 1599 plans were checked against the seller's own shop on 17 October 2026. The rest come from the seller's own feed or plan pages and are not yet independently checked.
The Watchdog Pick is chosen automatically: the lowest real price per GB of the 1599 plans in this view. Bulk data pools above 50 GB cannot win it, because their per GB rate only exists if you use data no traveller uses. Providers cannot pay for it, and a commission never changes the ranking. Prices are shown in USD and can change at checkout.
Price per GB counts only data you can use inside the validity, at most 3 GB a day, so a big pool on a short validity cannot buy the top spot. Every provider's best two plans come first, then the rest. A plan marked Unverified price undercuts every other provider here by more than half and waits at the end until we have checked it on the seller's site. How we rank
Unlimited rows show the daily amount at full speed. Some rows also show the speed after that amount. A row with no speed does not mean the plan stays fast, so check the plan on the seller's site.
Some links here earn us a commission. It never changes the order. How we make money The row marked Sponsored is a paid placement shown above the ranking, not part of it. Advertise here.
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Cheapest eSIM for Hungary: the numbers
As of 17 October 2026, 06:01 GMT, the cheapest eSIM for Hungary is Horizon eSIM with 1 GB for 7 Days at $0.28. That is $0.28 per GB, the best rate of the 1599 plans we compare from 58 providers. 1026 plans include 5G. 610 support top ups. That timestamp is the exact moment of our latest price check, and the table above always shows the live order.
Which is the best eSIM for Hungary?
There is no single best eSIM for Hungary, because the right plan depends on how long you stay and how much data you use. What we can do is rank the 1599 plans on the numbers, as they stand on 17 October 2026:
- Best value overall Horizon eSIM, 1 GB for 7 Days at $0.28. That is $0.28 per GB, the lowest real rate of every Hungary plan we track.
- Best for a long stay Yatelo, 20 GB for 30 Days at $6.99, $0.35 per GB. The best rate among plans that last 30 days or more.
- Highest daily cap on an unlimited plan ByteSIM, 30 Days at $78.90, full speed up to 10 GB a day. Set that daily cap against the fixed plan above before you pay for the word unlimited.
None of these picks is chosen by a person. Each one is the first row of a sort on live prices, so it changes whenever a provider moves a price, and Horizon eSIM did not pay to be named here.
Which mobile networks does Hungary have?
5G already covers about 85.6 percent of Hungary's population, with a national target of 99 percent by 2030. 4G is effectively universal on all three networks.
- Magyar Telekom: Magyar Telekom is the market leader with about 45 percent share and 5 million subscribers, and is generally rated best for rural coverage.
- Yettel: Yettel, the former Telenor, holds roughly 28 to 30 percent of the market and markets itself on network speed, with its 5G coverage reaching about 52 percent of the population.
- One: One is the former Vodafone Hungary, renamed on 1 January 2025 after the Vodafone and DIGI businesses merged under 4iG, and holds about 28 percent of the market.
Hungary has a small MVNO scene, but tourist SIMs and travel eSIMs all connect through the Magyar Telekom, Yettel or One networks.
The eSIM plans we compare on this page connect to:
The list above is Hungary's operator market. The badges are the networks our tracked plans actually roam onto, which can be a subset of it, and the same network is sometimes sold to roaming partners under a different brand name. So a guide praising an operator you do not see badged here is describing a local SIM, not the travel eSIMs compared above.
Is 5G available in Hungary?
All three operators run 5G, strongest in Budapest and its surroundings, around Lake Balaton, in eastern Hungary and in the other major cities.
How much data do you need in Hungary?
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 Hungary right now:
Are unlimited eSIMs for Hungary really unlimited?
Not always. 735 of the 1599 plans above are sold as unlimited, and most of them carry a daily fair use cap. A further 49 plans are unlimited in a different way: one capped speed for the whole plan, shown next to the word Unlimited in the table. For Hungary the caps we can see published are 0.3 to 10 GB a day: past that the speed drops, often to 1 Mbps or less, until the clock resets. That is fine for messages and maps, slow for video. At $0.28 per GB from Horizon eSIM, a fixed plan often works out cheaper than unlimited unless you genuinely burn several GB a day. That is why we rank by price per GB and not by the word on the label.
Here is what each seller on this page actually allows per day before it slows you down. No seller publishes this next to its rivals, which is exactly why it is worth showing.
Every seller that publishes a daily allowance is listed on our daily data caps page, with the cheapest plan at each one. The gap between the top and bottom of that table is the whole point. Two plans both sold as unlimited can differ several times over in what you actually get at full speed, and the cheaper one is not always the smaller allowance.
eSIM or a local SIM card at the airport in Hungary?
An eSIM is ready before you land. No queue, no shop, no handing over your passport at a counter for a tourist SIM card. Data for Hungary starts at $0.20 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 Hungary eSIM
Pick the plan, not the brandThe cheapest rate in Hungary today is $0.28 per GB from Horizon eSIM, against a median of $1.25. The QR code arrives by email within minutes of paying.
Install before you flyScan the QR code on wifi at home. Installation needs a connection, and the one thing you will not have when you land in Hungary is a working connection.
Turn it on when you landEnable the eSIM and turn on data roaming for it, then give it a minute to attach to T-Mobile, Telenor, Telenor Hungary, Vodafone, Yettel. Expect 5G where the network reaches, 4G everywhere else.
Know what happens when it runs out610 of the 1599 plans here can be topped up, so running out is not the end of the trip. If you would rather over buy than top up, the cheapest plan with at least 5 GB is ASIMGO at $2.39.
Good to know before you land in Hungary
Hungary requires ID registration for prepaid SIMs, and non residents need a photo ID and some paperwork, more friction than in most neighbouring countries.
Yettel is reliably available at Budapest airport, with physical SIM plans starting around 5 dollars for 1GB. Non resident registration paperwork can slow the purchase down, which is why many visitors just use an eSIM.
EU roam like at home applies, so EU SIM holders can skip a local SIM entirely. If you do want a local number, an eSIM avoids the registration queue.
Hungary Travel eSIM FAQ
Everything you need to know about using an eSIM in Hungary
What is the cheapest eSIM for Hungary?
Right now the cheapest option ranked by price per GB is Horizon eSIM with 1 GB for 7 Days at $0.28. That works out to $0.28 per GB. Prices change often, so the table above is re-sorted at every price check.
Which is the best eSIM for Hungary?
It depends on the trip, so we rank rather than pick a favourite. On today's prices the best value for Hungary is Horizon eSIM at $0.28 per GB, the lowest real rate of the 1599 plans we compare. For heavy daily use there are 735 unlimited plans, most with a daily fair use cap, and they only win if you genuinely burn several GB a day. Every pick on this page is the first row of a sort on live prices. No provider can pay to be named best.
Is eSIM available in Hungary?
Yes. We track 1599 prepaid travel eSIM plans from 58 providers that work in Hungary, roaming onto T-Mobile, Telenor, Telenor Hungary, Vodafone, Yettel. You need a phone that supports eSIM and is not locked to a carrier; most iPhones from the XS onward and most flagship Android phones from 2019 on qualify.
Which networks will my eSIM connect to in Hungary?
The plans we compare connect to T-Mobile, Telenor, Telenor Hungary, Vodafone, Yettel. The exact network depends on the plan you pick. Check the plan details before you buy if one network matters to you.
Do Hungary eSIMs support 5G?
1026 of the 1599 plans we track for Hungary 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 buy a Hungary eSIM online before I travel?
Yes, and you should. Every plan on this page is sold online and delivered by email as a QR code within minutes. Install it on wifi at home, leave the line switched off, and turn on data roaming for it when you land in Hungary. The validity clock on most plans only starts when the eSIM first connects.
Can I top up my Hungary eSIM if I run out?
Yes. 610 of the 1599 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.
Is an eSIM cheaper than a local SIM card in Hungary?
For a trip of days or weeks, usually yes. Data for Hungary starts at $0.20 for 100 MB on this page, with no queue, no shop and no passport handed over at a counter. A local SIM card can still win if you stay for months or need a local phone number.
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.
Does a Hungary eSIM work on iPhone and Android?
Yes, on any carrier unlocked phone with eSIM support: iPhone XS or newer, Google Pixel 3 or newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 or newer and most recent flagships. The plans are identical on both; only the install steps differ, and both take about a minute on wifi.
How many GB do I need for a week in Hungary?
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 ASIMGO at $2.39.
Which Hungary eSIM gives the most data per day?
Of the plans sold as unlimited here, ByteSIM allows the most at full speed, 10 GB a day from $4.90. The smallest allowance on this page is 300 MB a day, from 4 sellers. Every one of them is advertised as unlimited, and past the daily allowance the speed drops, often to 1 Mbps or less, until the next day. Check the allowance, not the word.
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How we rank
Prices last checked on 17 October 2026, 06:01 GMT across 1599 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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