Cheapest eSIM for Peru
| Rank | Provider | Data | Validity | Price (USD) | Price per GB | Verdict | Get |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
10 GB | 30 Days | $21.28 | $2.13 | Best value | Get |
| 2 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
50 GB | 30 Days | $109.87 | $2.20 | Best value | Get |
| 3 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
5 GB | 30 Days | $11.20 | $2.24 | Great | Get |
| 4 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
3 GB | 15 Days | $7.13 | $2.38 | Great | Get |
| 5 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
1 GB | 7 Days | $2.48 | $2.48 | Great | Get |
| 6 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
3 GB | 1 Day | $7.45 | $2.48 | Great | Get |
| 7 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
3 GB | 30 Days | $7.45 | $2.48 | Great | Get |
| 8 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
1 GB | 1 Day | $2.62 | $2.62 | Great | Get |
| 9 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
3 GB | 3 Days | $22.34 | $7.45 | Expensive | Get |
| 10 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
2 GB | 1 Day | $16.37 | $8.19 | Very expensive | Get |
| 11 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
3 GB | 7 Days | $52.14 | $17.38 | Very expensive | Get |
| 12 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
2 GB | 3 Days | $49.10 | $24.55 | Very expensive | Get |
| 13 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
1 GB | 3 Days | $25.83 | $25.83 | Very expensive | Get |
| 14 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
2 GB | 7 Days | $114.56 | $57.28 | Very expensive | Get |
| 15 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
2 GB | 15 Days | $245.49 | $122.75 | Very expensive | Get |
| 16 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
1 GB | 15 Days | $129.15 | $129.15 | Very expensive | Get |
| 17 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
2 GB | 30 Days | $490.98 | $245.49 | Very expensive | Get |
| 18 | MegaEsim Coupon: SUMMER10 |
1 GB | 30 Days | $258.30 | $258.30 | Very expensive | Get |
Cheapest eSIM for Peru: the numbers
As of 30 August 2026, 21:31 GMT, the cheapest eSIM for Peru is MegaEsim with 10 GB for 30 Days at $21.28. That is $2.13 per GB, the best rate of the 18 plans we compare from 1 provider. 18 plans include 5G. 18 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 Peru have?
Opensignal's February 2026 report puts Claro and Bitel jointly fastest at 30.4 to 30.6 Mbps, more than 5 Mbps ahead of Entel. 5G made up only 7.5% of connections as of late 2025.
- Claro: Claro, part of America Movil, has the best overall mix of speed and coverage in Peru and is jointly fastest with Bitel at around 30.4 to 30.6 Mbps in Opensignal testing.
- Movistar: Movistar, the legacy incumbent now operating under Integratel after Telefonica's exit, works well in cities but is less reliable outside urban centres.
- Entel: Entel, the Chilean operator, offered the best mobile coverage in several regions of the country in 2025 assessments.
- Bitel: Bitel, owned by Vietnam's Viettel, built its reputation on rural coverage and matches Claro for the fastest speeds in Opensignal testing.
The eSIM plans we compare on this page connect to:
Is 5G available in Peru?
Peru is early in its 5G rollout. Operators only signed 3.5 GHz spectrum contracts in late 2025, and 5G works mainly in big cities like Lima, Cusco and Arequipa.
How much data do you need in Peru?
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 Peru right now:
eSIM or a local SIM at the airport in Peru?
An eSIM is ready before you land. No queue, no shop, no handing over your passport at a counter. Data for Peru starts at $21.28 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 Peru 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 Peru
Prepaid SIMs must be registered with a local ID and a fingerprint, and foreign passports are often refused at official Claro, Movistar and Entel stores. In practice tourists rely on the airport tourist SIMs or an eSIM.
The arrivals hall at Lima airport sells tourist SIMs on the Claro network for roughly 80 to 200 soles (25 to 60 USD) plus about a 20 soles activation fee, which is 5 to 10 times local prepaid prices. A 15 GB tourist SIM runs about 32 USD there.
Bitel and Entel are the strongest picks in rural and inland areas, while Claro is best on the main tourist routes. Expect no signal on remote Andean passes and in much of the Amazon, so download offline maps first.
Peru Travel eSIM FAQ
Everything you need to know about using an eSIM in Peru
What is the cheapest eSIM for Peru?
Right now the cheapest option ranked by price per GB is MegaEsim with 10 GB for 30 Days at $21.28. That works out to $2.13 per GB. Prices change often, so the table above always shows the current order.
Which networks will my eSIM connect to in Peru?
The plans we compare connect to Claro, Movistar. The exact network depends on the plan you pick. Check the plan details before you buy if one network matters to you.
Do Peru eSIMs support 5G?
18 of the 18 plans we track for Peru 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 Peru eSIM if I run out?
Yes. 18 of the 18 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 Peru?
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 $11.20.
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How we rank
Prices last checked on 30 August 2026, 21:31 GMT across 18 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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