For most trips to France, a fixed-data eSIM is the best value: the cheapest 10 GB for 30 days that works in France cost $7.54 with us on 12 October 2026, on a 34-country Europe plan, against $10.00 with Ubigi and $17.00 with Airalo for France alone. For a single day in Paris, a day pass is $1.99. For daily video, our unlimited week is $11.00, against $23.50 with Airalo and $27.50 with Holafly, but ours slows to 1 Mbps after 3 GB a day. For a heavy month on a French network with a French IP address, our 100 GB plan is $44.80.
Most “best France eSIM” lists rank brands without showing what you pay. Below are four providers’ own prices for the same trips, the networks they use, and the catch behind each option. We sell France eSIMs ourselves, so we list our weak points too.
Quick picks by trip
| Your trip | What to buy | Price |
|---|---|---|
| A stopover or one busy day | Day pass, 1 GB for 1 day | $1.99 |
| A long weekend in Paris | 3 GB for 15 days | $4.20 |
| A week: maps, trains, messaging, photos | 5 GB for 30 days | $5.79 |
| Two weeks, or France with other countries | Europe 10 GB for 30 days, 34 countries | $7.54 |
| A week of daily video | Unlimited for 7 days, 28 countries | $11.00 |
| A month of heavy use or remote work | France 100 GB for 30 days | $44.80 |
France eSIM prices compared
These are the prices on each provider’s own France page on 12 October 2026, in US dollars. Saily blocked our automated check with a verification page, so it is not included.
| Plan | Code eSIM | Airalo | Ubigi | Holafly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 GB, 30 days | $5.79 | $11.00 | Not checked | Unlimited only |
| 10 GB, 30 days | $7.54 (Europe plan); $7.79 (France only) | $17.00 | $10.00 | Unlimited only |
| 20 GB, 30 days | $12.19 | $23.00 | Not checked | Unlimited only |
| 50 GB, 30 days | $31.41 (Europe plan) | $35.00 | Not checked | Unlimited only |
| Unlimited, 7 days | $11.00 (28 countries) | $23.50 | Not checked | $27.50 |
| Unlimited, 10 days | $14.00 (28 countries) | $29.00 | Not checked | $36.50 |
| Unlimited, 15 days | $37.95 (Europe plan) | $42.00 | Not checked | $50.50 |
| Unlimited, 30 days | Not sold | $59.00 | Not checked | $73.90 |
France is one of the closer contests: Ubigi’s $10.00 for 10 GB is only $2.46 more than our Europe plan. Airalo is the dearest for fixed data, and its unlimited plans are cheaper than Holafly’s at every length. Every plan we sell for France is listed on our France eSIM page.
Networks, speed limits and hotspot
| Provider | Network in France | Unlimited plan speed rule | Hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Code eSIM, France plans up to 20 GB | Plan page lists Orange, Bouygues and Free Mobile | No unlimited France-only plan | Supported |
| Code eSIM, Europe plan | Orange, SFR, Bouygues, Free Mobile | Fixed data, no speed cap | Supported |
| Code eSIM, France 100 GB | Orange | Fixed data, no speed cap | Supported |
| Code eSIM, unlimited plan | Bouygues | 3 GB a day at up to 20 Mbps, then 1 Mbps | Supported |
| Airalo | Orange | 1 Mbps after 3 GB a day | Not checked |
| Ubigi | Orange, SFR, Bouygues, Free Mobile | Unlimited price not checked | Not checked |
| Holafly | Orange, SFR, Bouygues, Free Mobile | No daily speed cap | 1 GB a day |
Where your data exits differs by plan. Our France plans up to 20 GB exit in Poland, our Europe plan exits in the United Kingdom, and our 100 GB plan uses a local French network and exits in France. Our guide to how a travel eSIM changes your IP address explains what that affects.
France only, or a Europe plan?
For 10 GB, our Europe plan costs 25 cents less than our France-only plan and works in 34 countries, including the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Italy. Unless you want a smaller size, there is no reason to buy the France-only 10 GB plan. The France-only plans are the better buy at 5 GB, at $5.79, and at 20 GB, at $12.19 against $13.03 for the Europe plan.
Airalo’s France plan covers mainland France and Corsica. Its page says it does not include Monaco or the overseas territories, such as Guadeloupe, Martinique and Réunion. Treat those as separate destinations with any provider and check the country list. Our guide to the best eSIM for Europe compares the regional plans, and the cheapest Europe eSIM guide lists the lowest price at each size.
The catch behind each option
- Our France plans up to 20 GB count calendar days. The day you first connect is day 1, and the plan ends at midnight UTC on day 30, which is 1 am or 2 am in France. Our guide to when an eSIM starts counting explains the rules.
- Our 100 GB plan cannot be topped up. It runs for 30 days from the first data connection.
- Our unlimited plan slows down. You get 3 GB a day at up to 20 Mbps, then 1 Mbps until the next day. It covers 28 countries and does not include Switzerland.
- Airalo’s unlimited plan also slows, to 1 Mbps after 3 GB a day, at about twice our price.
- Holafly has no daily cap, but hotspot sharing is limited to 1 GB a day, and its week costs $27.50.
How much data you need in France
Maps, train and museum bookings, messaging and some social media use about 500 MB to 1 GB a day. That makes 5 GB enough for a week and 10 GB enough for two weeks for most travellers. Video calls and streaming use 1 to 3 GB an hour. Our travel data guide has the numbers by app.
When someone else’s plan is the better buy
- You want unlimited data for a month. We do not sell it. Airalo’s 30 days cost $59.00 and Holafly’s $73.90.
- You stream for hours every day. Holafly has no daily speed cap; ours and Airalo’s slow down.
- You want a French IP address on a small plan. Only our 100 GB plan exits in France. Our smaller France plans exit in Poland.
- You need a phone number. The plans above are data only. Our guide to Europe eSIMs with a phone number covers the five Europe plans that include a French number.
Before you buy
- Check that your phone supports eSIM and is unlocked, on our compatibility list.
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi, using the install guide, and start it within 60 days of purchase.
- Keep your home SIM in the phone for calls and texts, with its data roaming switched off.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best eSIM for France?
For most trips, a fixed-data plan. On 12 October 2026, 10 GB for 30 days cost $7.54 with Code eSIM on a 34-country Europe plan, $10.00 with Ubigi and $17.00 with Airalo. If you stream video every day, an unlimited week cost $11.00 with us, $23.50 with Airalo and $27.50 with Holafly.
Does a Europe eSIM work in France?
Yes, if France is on its country list, and every Europe plan we checked lists it. Our 34-country Europe plan costs $7.54 for 10 GB over 30 days, which is 25 cents less than our France-only 10 GB plan.
Does a France eSIM work in Monaco?
Not automatically. Airalo’s page says its France plan covers mainland France and Corsica and does not include Monaco or the overseas territories. Our France plans list France only. Check that Monaco is on the plan’s country list before you rely on it there.
How much data do I need for a week in Paris?
About 3 to 7 GB for maps, bookings, messaging and photos, at 500 MB to 1 GB a day. Our 5 GB plan for 30 days costs $5.79 and covers a typical week, and 10 GB for $7.54 covers two.
Is there an unlimited eSIM for France?
Yes. On 12 October 2026 a week cost $11.00 with Code eSIM on a 28-country plan that slows to 1 Mbps after 3 GB a day, $23.50 with Airalo, which also slows after 3 GB a day, and $27.50 with Holafly, which has no daily cap.
Which network does a France eSIM use?
It depends on the plan. Airalo’s France plan uses Orange. Ubigi and Holafly list Orange, SFR, Bouygues and Free Mobile. Our Europe plan lists the same four, and our 100 GB France plan uses Orange and gives you a French IP address.
For France, compare the Europe plan before you buy a France-only one. At 10 GB it is the cheaper of the two, and it keeps working when you cross a border.
Last reviewed 12 October 2026. Airalo, Ubigi and Holafly prices and terms come from each provider’s own France pages on that date, in US dollars; they change and can vary by promotion. Our prices and plan details come from our catalogue on the same date; product pages are authoritative. Airalo, Ubigi, Holafly, Orange, SFR, Bouygues and Free Mobile are trademarks of their owners; this article is independent of them.