Best eSim For Ireland (Affordable for Travelers)

Maya Mobile

Maya Mobile is another great Ireland eSim provider with some of the cheapest eSims per GB and for unlimited data.

All their plans are for 30 days avoiding the confusion some eSim companies create. And they offer their eSims with 5G using Three and Eir, so you get the best of both networks.

Here are their eSim data plans (30 days):

• 1 GB: $5 
• 3 GB: $8
• 5 GB: $11
• 10 GB: $20
• UNLIMITED (Ireland): $49
• UNLIMITED (Europe): $49

Maya strives to be the best eSim operator and with the

• cheapest prices
• best mobile networks
• 5G coverage
• hotspot/tethering allowed

It’s hard to argue that you can find a better deal. The only thing missing is a phone number and texting. But given you can use Whatsapp/Signal or Facetime if you have to for both those issues, especially in Europe, it’s usually not an issue.

Airalo

Airalo has some of the best eSim plans for Ireland if you want a data-only eSim:

• 1 GB / 7 Days for $5
• 2 GB / 15 Days for $7
• 3 GB / 30 Days for $9
• 5 GB / 30 Days for $13
• 10 GB / 30 Days for $22
• 20 GB / 30 Days for $32

These are some of the cheapest Ireland eSim plans, plus they get you access to two great network operators in the country – Three Ireland and Eir. You’ll be able to stay connected abroad with a strong network signal and fast connection speed.

Airalo also makes it very easy for customers to top-up their plans by purchasing more data. You can do this on the website or through the Airalo app; the app is great because it also lets you monitor your data usage.

Holafly

Holafly is a great eSim provider if you’re specifically looking for unlimited data plans for Ireland. You can get unlimited data anywhere from 5 to 90 days depending on which of their plans you choose:

• 5 days for $19
• 7 days for $27
• 10 days for $34
• 15 days for $47
• 20 days for $54
• 30 days for $64
• 60 days for $84
• 90 days for $99

Discount: 5% with EXPERTWORLDTRAVEL at checkout (or via this link)

A Holafly eSim can connect to both Vodafone Ireland and Three Ireland, so you get access to two excellent network providers in the country. Three has the fastest 5G Internet in Ireland, so you will get top speeds and a stable connection throughout the country.

Data sharing isn’t possible with Holafly eSims, and that’s the major downside of choosing this provider. You can only access the Internet on one device, so Holafly won’t be a good option for you if you’re looking for an eSim plan that your entire travel party can use.

Nomad

Nomad is another option you can consider for prepaid eSims for Ireland or Dublin. Their eSim includes data only, but you can choose between plans for different network providers:

• 1 GB / 7 Days for $6
• 3 GB / 15 Days for $12
• 5 GB / 15 Days for $14
• 5 GB / 30 Days for $13
• 10 GB / 30 Days for $19/21
• 15 GB / 30 Days for $27
• 20 GB / 30 Dasy for $33/35

Nomad’s partners in Ireland are Vodafone, Truphone, and other (non-specified) providers. Their data plans are pretty affordable, they make it easy to top-up your eSim if you want to buy more data, and they partner with some of the best mobile providers in Ireland. Overall, Nomad’s a pretty good choice for a new eSim in Ireland.

Orange Holiday Europe eSim

The Orange Holiday Europe eSim is a good option for travelers who want an all-inclusive eSim for Ireland. The mobile plan from Orange includes a free eSim, 20 GB of mobile data, 120 minutes of phone calls to worldwide numbers, and 1000 texts to worldwide numbers. The eSim plan is valid for 14 days and it retails for 40 Euros.

It’s a pricey plan, but worth the money if you want a phone number and a generous data allowance. Orange doesn’t support top-ups, so if you want to extend the validity of the plan, you will have to repurchase it for the full price to get an extra two weeks of use. To use your Orange eSim beyond that period, you must register it with a government ID, as is necessary per French laws (it’s a French phone number).

Additionally, it’s worth it to mention that this is a regional eSim plan that can be used in 30+ countries throughout Europe, including the United Kingdom.

Orange Holiday Zen eSim

Orange Holiday Zen is just a lighter version of their Holiday Europe plan. This Ireland eSim still includes a phone number, but you get a smaller allowance of data and free texts/minutes. With the Zen plan from Orange, you will get 8 GB of mobile data, 30 minutes for phone calls, and 200 texts to numbers worldwide.

This eSim plan is also valid for 14 days, and in my opinion, it’s much better value for money because it’s only 20 Euros. That’s a reasonable price for a 14-day plan with regional coverage in the European Union and a phone number, in addition to a pretty generous data allowance. Registration of the eSim with a valid government-issued ID is necessary for this eSim as well, if you want to keep using it for more than 30 days.

Ubigi

Out of all the Ireland eSim providers, Ubigi is by far the best option for regional plans. They don’t have any data plans just for Ireland; instead, they include the country in a variety of their regional and global plans. Ubigi’s best plan for Ireland is Europe27  UK + Swiss:

• 3 GB / 30 Days for $10
• 50 GB / 30 Days for $69

The renewable 5 GB plan is cheaper than even Airalo, and it offers coverage on two continents. Ubigi’s eSim can access the former Meteor network (now Vodafone Ireland), which has great coverage throughout the country. It’s worth noting that Ireland is included in several other regional data plans, but they’re all more expensive than the USA + Europe data pack.

Flexiroam

Flexiroam is another eSim provider worth considering for Internet access in Ireland. They have the most data plans out of all the providers, and they’re generally one of the best options for short stays in the country:

• 500 MB / 3 Days for $3.5
• 1 GB / 3 Days for $5
• 1 GB / 8 Days for $5.5
• 1 GB / 15 Days for $6
• 3 GB / 8 Days for $12
• 3 GB / 15 Days for $13
• 5 GB / 15 Days for $16.5
• 5 GB / 24 Days for $17.5
• 7 GB / 15 Dasy for $21
• 7 GB / 24 Days for $22.5
• 10 GB / 24 Days for $24

This is the only provider with 3-day and 500 MB plans, and those are good for international travelers who are only passing through Ireland. The country is also included in three of its regional packs: Greater Europe, Europe, and Global.

One of my favorite features of the Flexiroam eSims is that they automatically connect to the network with the strongest signal, and you’re able to switch between providers if you want. The downside of Flexiroam eSims is that they’re valid for a maximum of 24 days, so they’re not a great option for longer trips.