Spain SIM card for tourists: local SIM or eSIM?
For a week of everyday use (6 GB), the cheapest prepaid SIM in Spain costs €7 (Vodafone, 7 GB, 7 days). A travel eSIM for the same week costs from $9.79 (GigSky) and is installed before you leave.
Offers checked on October 21, 2026 on the carriers’ websites
The best travel eSIMs in Spain for a week
For 7 days and 6 GB
- 1Best unlimited
Ubigi
Unlimited · 7 days
$18.00$2.57 per day- 5 GB a day at full speed, then reduced speed
- Network: Orange
- Hotspot allowed
- 2Cheapest
GigSky
10 GB · 30 days
$9.79$0.98 per GB- Lowest total price for 7 days
- Networks: Movistar and Orange
- Hotspot allowed
- 3Best price per GB
Orange Travel
20 GB · 14 days
€13.99€0.70 per GB- Lowest price per GB for this trip
- Networks: Orange, Movistar, Vodafone, and Yoigo
- Hotspot allowed
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
€7
Vodafone · 7 GB · 7 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
$9.79
with GigSky
- 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
Spain SIM card: our analysis
From the carriers’ websites, checked on October 21, 2026.
The carriers
- VodafoneVodafone DataOnly – Spain – 7 days – 7GB · as an eSIM · online€7
- OrangeHoliday Mini · online · in stores€25
Unlimited, phone number, eSIM
- The cheapest unlimited SIM: Holiday Mini (Orange), €25 for 15 days.
- 7 of 21 offers come with a number for calls (Orange and Vodafone).
- 20 of 21 offers also come as an eSIM (Vodafone and Orange): no counter to find.
Where to buy it
- At the airport: Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (SimLocal InMotion); Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat (Vodafone).
- Online before you leave: 21 of 21 offers (Vodafone and Orange).
- In stores in town: Orange.
eSIMs in Spain at a glance
- In Spain, 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 Ubigi: $18.00 (Unlimited · 7 days).
- A pocket WiFi rents from €58.65 a week (Hippocketwifi); see pocket WiFi rental in Europe.
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 21 prepaid offers from 2 carriers in Spain: Vodafone and Orange. Prices are those on their websites, in their currency (EUR), not converted.
| Offer | Carrier | Data | Validity | Price | As eSIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vodafone DataOnly – Spain – 7 days – 7GB | Vodafone | 7 GB | 7 days | €7 | Yes |
| Holiday Mini | Orange | unlimited data | 15 days | €25 | No |
| Vodafone Prepaid eSIM – Plan S | Vodafone | 90 GB | 28 days | €10 | Yes |
| Vodafone DataOnly – Spain – 30 days – 140GB | Vodafone | 140 GB | 30 days | €42 | Yes |
Sources: esimprepago.vodafone.es, orange.es
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 | €7 Vodafone | $9.79 GigSky | See the plan |
| 2 weeks · 12 GB | €10 Vodafone | $12.99 GoMoWorld | See the plan |
| 1 month · 24 GB | €42 Vodafone | $24.99 GoMoWorld | See the plan |
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Where to buy it when you land
Carriers and SIM resellers named by the airports’ and carriers’ websites.
| Airport | Where to buy a SIM |
|---|---|
| Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (MAD) | SimLocal InMotion |
| Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) | Vodafone |
Spain SIM card: your questions
Answered from the carriers’ websites and today’s prices.
How much is a SIM card in Spain?
For a week of everyday use, from €7 with Vodafone (7 GB, 7 days), checked on October 21, 2026.
Where can I buy a SIM card in Spain?
At the airport: Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (SimLocal InMotion); Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat (Vodafone). Carriers also sell their offers in shops or online, depending on the offer.
Do I need a passport for a SIM card in Spain?
Yes: carriers ask for your passport to activate the SIM.
Local SIM or eSIM in Spain?
A travel eSIM is installed before you leave and keeps your SIM on for calls and texts; for a week, it costs from $9.79 (GigSky). The cheapest local SIM costs €7 (Vodafone).
How much is a SIM card in Spain for two weeks or a month?
For two weeks, from €10 (Vodafone Prepaid eSIM – Plan S, Vodafone); for a month, from €42 (Vodafone DataOnly – Spain – 30 days – 140GB, Vodafone).
Is there an unlimited SIM card in Spain?
The cheapest unlimited SIM: Holiday Mini (Orange), €25 for 15 days.
Does a tourist SIM card in Spain come with a phone number?
7 of 21 offers come with a number for calls (Orange and Vodafone).
Can I buy the SIM card before I leave?
Online before you leave: 21 of 21 offers (Vodafone and Orange). 20 of 21 offers also come as an eSIM (Vodafone and Orange): no counter to find.
Which carrier should I pick in Spain?
For a week of everyday use: Vodafone from €7 and Orange from €25.
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