Costa Rica travel eSIM
Land in Costa Rica already connected. Unlimited data on local networks, delivered as a QR code in seconds, and 10% of your order helps street dogs get fed, treated and housed.
Costa Rica plans
Choose the length of your trip. Every plan is unlimited with the same honest fair-usage policy.
UnlimitedCosta Rica eSIM
Pick your trip length. Same honest unlimited plan, priced per day.
€3.99/ day
€26.99 total · unlimited data
No account needed to check out
vs €10 /day typical carrier roaming · save €6.14/day
Adds a stamp to your Travel Impact Passport
- Install before you flyQR code lands in your inbox in seconds.
- Billing starts on arrivalThe days count from first connection, not purchase.
- 10% funds sheltersEvery order helps street dogs get fed and treated.
Travellers on their Costa Rica trip
4.7average ratingWent to Portugal for a month to work remote. 39 euros for the whole stay. My American brain still can't process that.
The dog on the confirmation email made me laugh. Small thing but it's why I remembered the brand enough to buy again.
Bought at 7pm, flew at 6am, connected by 10am local. No drama.
Get the most from your Costa Rica eSIM
Honest guides from the rufly editorial team on choosing, installing and troubleshooting your travel eSIM.
Costa Rica eSIM FAQs
How much does an eSIM for Costa Rica cost?
rufly Costa Rica eSIM plans start from €26.99. Every plan includes unlimited data with an honest fair-usage policy, and 10% of your order helps street dogs get fed, treated and housed.
Does the Costa Rica eSIM have unlimited data?
Yes. Every rufly Costa Rica plan is unlimited data with a clear, honest fair-usage policy, so you can map, stream and stay in touch without watching a data counter.
Will my phone work with the Costa Rica eSIM?
The Costa Rica eSIM connects to trusted local networks in Costa Rica, giving you the same coverage a local SIM would. Most phones released from 2019 onward support eSIM, including every iPhone since the XR and most flagship Android phones. You can check yours with our free compatibility checker before you buy.
How do I install my Costa Rica eSIM?
After checkout we email you a QR code. Scan it over wifi before you fly, then switch the eSIM on when you land in Costa Rica and you're connected in seconds, with no airport SIM queues.
When should I activate my Costa Rica eSIM?
Install the eSIM any time before your trip, then turn on data roaming for the eSIM once you arrive in Costa Rica. Your plan validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a local network.
Is an eSIM cheaper than roaming in Costa Rica?
Almost always, yes. Home carriers bill roaming by the day or by the megabyte outside their included zones, and a single trip can cost more than the whole eSIM. A rufly Costa Rica plan is one flat price from €26.99 for unlimited data, so you know the total before you fly and there is no bill waiting when you get home.
Can I share my Costa Rica eSIM with a laptop or another phone?
Yes. Hotspot sharing is included on every rufly plan, with no separate daily hotspot allowance to ration, so a laptop, a tablet or a travel partner can work off the same connection. Only the standard fair-usage policy applies to very heavy sustained use.
Will the Costa Rica eSIM work outside the main cities?
It connects to the same local networks a local SIM would, so coverage in Costa Rica matches what residents get: strong in cities and along main road and rail routes, thinner on mountain roads, remote countryside and long tunnels. Save your maps offline for those stretches and the gaps stop mattering.
Do I keep my own phone number with a Costa Rica eSIM?
Yes. The rufly eSIM sits alongside your normal SIM, so calls and texts still arrive on your usual number while all data runs over the travel plan. You simply leave data roaming off for your home line and on for the eSIM.
What happens when my Costa Rica plan runs out?
The plan just ends. Nothing renews, there is nothing to cancel and no top-up to buy. If your trip is extended, buy another Costa Rica plan and install it the same way, and your original phone number is unaffected throughout.
Every order helps street dogs
10% of every Costa Rica plan helps street dogs get fed, treated and housed.