Philippines SIM card for tourists: local SIM or eSIM?
For a week of everyday use (6 GB), the cheapest prepaid SIM in the Philippines costs ₱99 (DITO, 9 GB, 15 days). A travel eSIM for the same week costs from $12.99 (GoMoWorld) and is installed before you leave.
Offers checked on October 21, 2026 on the carriers’ websites
The best travel eSIMs in the Philippines for a week
For 7 days and 6 GB
- 1Best unlimited
Jetpac
Unlimited · 7 days
$26.00$3.71 per day- 3 GB a day at full speed, then 1 Mbps
- Network: Globe
- 2Cheapest
GoMoWorld
8 GB · 30 days
$12.99$1.62 per GB- Lowest total price for 7 days
- 3Best price per GB
Orange Travel
20 GB · 14 days
€17.99€0.90 per GB- Lowest price per GB for this trip
Three steps, three questions: the best unlimited plan, the cheapest and the best price per GB, from three different providers. How we pick the podium · Affiliate links
Local SIM or travel eSIM?
For a week of everyday use (6 GB), at the prices on the carriers’ and providers’ websites.
Local SIM, 7 days
₱99
DITO · 9 GB · 15 days
- Sold in stores or online, depending on the carrier.
- It also comes as an eSIM: your SIM then stays on for calls and texts.
- Passport required at purchase.
Travel eSIM, 7 days
$12.99
with GoMoWorld
- Installed at home before you leave, it works as soon as you land.
- Your SIM stays on for calls and texts.
- ID: our provider pages say who asks for one.
The currencies differ: we convert nothing. · Affiliate links
Philippines SIM card: our analysis
From the carriers’ websites, checked on October 21, 2026.
The carriers
- DITODITO Prepaid eSIM · as an eSIM · online · in stores₱99
- SmartSmart Prepaid Digital Tourist eSIM 599 · as an eSIM · online · in stores₱599
Unlimited, phone number, eSIM
- No unlimited offer among the 5 we found: the largest is DITO Traveler SIM P1,000 (DITO, 60 GB).
- 5 of 5 offers come with a number for calls (DITO and Smart).
- 2 of 5 offers also come as an eSIM (DITO and Smart): no counter to find.
Where to buy it
- At the airport: Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), Manille (Smart, Big Sky).
- Online before you leave: 2 of 5 offers (DITO and Smart).
- In stores in town: DITO and Smart.
eSIMs in the Philippines at a glance
- In the Philippines, we compare plans from 7 eSIM providers: GigSky, GoMoWorld, Jetpac, Nomad, Orange Travel, Ubigi, and Yesim.
- The cheapest unlimited plan for a week is from Jetpac: $26.00 (Unlimited · 7 days).
The carriers’ prepaid offers
For each carrier, the cheapest offers that cover everyday use (maps, messaging, social media) for a week, two weeks or a month.
We found 5 prepaid offers from 2 carriers in the Philippines: DITO and Smart. Prices are those on their websites, in their currency (PHP), not converted.
| Offer | Carrier | Data | Validity | Price | As eSIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DITO Prepaid eSIM | DITO | 9 GB | 15 days | ₱99 | Yes |
| DITO Traveler SIM P500 | DITO | 25 GB | 15 days | ₱500 | No |
| Smart Prepaid Digital Tourist eSIM 599 | Smart | 24 GB | 30 days | ₱599 | Yes |
| DITO Traveler SIM P1,000 | DITO | 60 GB | 30 days | ₱1,000 | No |
Sources: dito.ph, store.smart.com.ph
What your trip costs, SIM or eSIM
For each trip length, the cheapest offer that covers everyday use.
| Trip | Local SIM | Travel eSIM | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week · 6 GB | ₱99 DITO | $12.99 GoMoWorld | See the plan |
| 2 weeks · 12 GB | ₱500 DITO | €17.99 Orange Travel | See the plan |
| 1 month · 24 GB | ₱599 Smart | $29.00 Ubigi | See the plan |
The currencies differ: we convert nothing. · Affiliate links
Where to buy it when you land
Carriers and SIM resellers named by the airports’ and carriers’ websites.
| Airport | Where to buy a SIM |
|---|---|
| Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), Manille (MNL) | Smart, Big Sky |
Philippines SIM card: your questions
Answered from the carriers’ websites and today’s prices.
How much is a SIM card in the Philippines?
For a week of everyday use, from ₱99 with DITO (9 GB, 15 days), checked on October 21, 2026.
Where can I buy a SIM card in the Philippines?
At the airport: Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), Manille (Smart, Big Sky). Carriers also sell their offers in shops or online, depending on the offer.
Do I need a passport for a SIM card in the Philippines?
Yes: carriers ask for your passport to activate the SIM.
Local SIM or eSIM in the Philippines?
A travel eSIM is installed before you leave and keeps your SIM on for calls and texts; for a week, it costs from $12.99 (GoMoWorld). The cheapest local SIM costs ₱99 (DITO).
How much is a SIM card in the Philippines for two weeks or a month?
For two weeks, from ₱500 (DITO Traveler SIM P500, DITO); for a month, from ₱599 (Smart Prepaid Digital Tourist eSIM 599, Smart).
Is there an unlimited SIM card in the Philippines?
No unlimited offer among the 5 we found: the largest is DITO Traveler SIM P1,000 (DITO, 60 GB).
Does a tourist SIM card in the Philippines come with a phone number?
5 of 5 offers come with a number for calls (DITO and Smart).
Can I buy the SIM card before I leave?
Online before you leave: 2 of 5 offers (DITO and Smart). 2 of 5 offers also come as an eSIM (DITO and Smart): no counter to find.
Which carrier should I pick in the Philippines?
For a week of everyday use: DITO from ₱99 and Smart from ₱599.
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