How much eSIM data for a trip in Canada?
✓ Prices checked 22 Oct 2026For 14 days in Canada with normal daily use, TripUtils estimates 6–9 GB. A 10 GB plan is the usual buffer. Not a live price. City days in Toronto or Vancouver fit normal use; road trips mean hours of navigation, so download offline maps for long stretches between towns. Saily lists Canada plans from 1 GB for 7 days up to 20 GB for 30 days, plus unlimited options.
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The four things that save the most money or hassle before you go.
eSIM for Canada
Mobile data in Canada from the moment you land, instead of costly roaming. Install before you fly.
See Saily plans →Airport transfer
Pre-book a ride from the airport to your stay – or compare with a taxi or public transport on arrival.
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Attractions, tours and activities in Canada – compare prices on more than one site.
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What to do next
EU roaming does not cover Canada. A 10 GB plan is the usual buffer. Open Saily and pick a live Canada plan.
Saily plans for Canada — snapshot
As listed on saily.com on 22 Oct 2026, in US dollars. Prices change; the live price is on Saily.
| Data | Valid | Price (as listed) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | US$5.29 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | US$12.99 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | US$17.99 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | US$30.99 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | US$43.99 |
Saily also lists unlimited plans for Canada; the price depends on the number of days.
For 14 days at 6–9 GB (10 GB planning size), the smallest listed plan that fits is 10 GB for 30 days (US$30.99 on 22 Oct 2026).
7, 14 or 30 days at a glance
Roaming in Canada on an Austrian plan: what A1 and Drei charge
Canada is outside EU roam-like-at-home, so the EU data in an Austrian plan does not apply there. Published prices, checked on 22 Oct 2026 (euros incl. VAT):
| Network | Option | Data | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Roaming Pass (Zone 1) | per started GB | €4.90 |
| A1 | A1 Roaming Datenwoche Welt | 1 GB, 7 days | €9.90 |
| Drei | Roaming-Paket Go | 1 GB, 15 days | €5.00 |
| Drei | Roaming-Paket Nordamerika Unlimited | unlimited, 15 days | €35.00 |
For the 10 GB planning size (14 days), A1’s Roaming Pass would bill 10 × €4.90 = €49.00, the A1 Roaming Datenwoche Welt 10 × 1 GB = €99.00 (packages run 7 calendar days, Austrian time, and can be stacked); on Drei the “Nordamerika Unlimited” package covers it for €35.00. A1 says the Roaming Pass is switched on automatically for every tariff signed since 24 June 2026, and it blocks roaming data at a default limit of €60, which you can raise yourself.
Magenta prices depend on the tariff — look them up in Magenta’s roaming finder. Older tariffs without these options can cost more. Sources: A1, Drei, Magenta.
Paying in Canada: Canadian dollar (CAD)
In Canada you pay in CAD, not euros. For a euro account, card payments and ATM withdrawals in CAD are foreign-currency transactions: many banks add a foreign-transaction fee or a marked-up exchange rate. Check your bank's fee list before you go. If a card terminal or ATM offers to charge you in euros instead of CAD, choosing CAD is usually cheaper, because otherwise the merchant's or ATM operator's rate applies.
Compare card, ATM and cash for your own amounts: money calculator.
Cards for foreign currency
Multi-currency account often used for travel spend. Check live card and ATM fees on Wise before you apply.
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Planning size
| Habits | 14-day range | Planning size |
|---|---|---|
| Normal (maps, messages, social) | 6–9 GB | 10 GB |
| Normal + daily video | 14–21 GB | 30 GB |
Before you fly to Canada
- Buy and install the eSIM at home on Wi‑Fi. Saily says plans activate automatically when you arrive and can be activated up to 180 days after purchase.
- Turn on data roaming for the Saily line (Saily’s setup steps require it) and switch data off on your home SIM, so apps do not use expensive roaming by accident.
- Keep the home SIM active for bank and login text messages — travel eSIMs like Saily’s are data plans.
Assumptions and sources
Light 0.20 / normal 0.50 / heavy 0.95 GB per day, plus optional extras, plus about 20% buffer. No live retail prices.
Data use follows your phone habits, not the season. Count only the days you will rely on mobile data rather than hotel Wi‑Fi.
Sources (checked on the date shown):
- Saily: eSIM for Canada (plan list) (2026-10-22)
- Saily: eSIM for North America (Canada, Mexico, United States) (2026-10-22)
- A1: Roaming Pass – zones and prices per started GB (2026-10-22)
- Drei: Roaming-Pakete outside the EU (country table) (2026-10-22)
- WorldStandards: plug, socket & voltage by country (2026-10-19)
- SIX: ISO 4217 currency code list (published 2026-09-17) (2026-10-19)
These are planning ranges, not live prices.
Regional plans and guides
Canada is also covered by these Saily regional plans: North America (3 countries), Global (121 countries).
Guides: Set up an eSIM on iPhone/Android · eSIM vs roaming in the USA
Plan the trip: transfers and things to do in Canada
After landing: pre-book a transfer from the airport or use a taxi or public transport on arrival. For tours and tickets in Canada, compare prices on more than one site – TripUtils has not checked these offers and does not rank them by price.
Airport transfer
Pre-booked airport and city transfers: you see the price for the route and car type before you book.
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Tours and tickets in Canada
Tours, tickets, day trips and local transport passes; strong range in Asia. Search your city – the offer differs by place.
Mobile tickets for museums and attractions. Search your city – not every sight is listed.
Self-guided audio tours on your phone. Search your city – coverage differs by place.
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Flight delayed or cancelled? Flight delay compensation (EU261)
Common questions
Is 10 GB enough for 14 days in Canada?
City days in Toronto or Vancouver fit normal use; road trips mean hours of navigation, so download offline maps for long stretches between towns. Saily lists Canada plans from 1 GB for 7 days up to 20 GB for 30 days, plus unlimited options. The 6–9 GB estimate plus buffer lands on 10 GB. Hotel Wi‑Fi is not counted. Streaming video on mobile is the usual reason to go larger.
Should I roam in Canada instead?
Canada is outside EU roaming. As of 22 Oct 2026, A1’s Roaming Pass bills €4.90 per started GB there (zone 1) and Drei sells 1 GB for €5 or unlimited data (“Nordamerika Unlimited”) for €35, valid 15 days. Compare that with an eSIM quote for the same GB.
How much data do I need for 7, 14 or 30 days in Canada?
With normal use (maps, messaging, social, no daily video) TripUtils estimates: 7 days: 3–5 GB, plan for 5 GB (smallest Saily fit: 5 GB / 30 days, US$17.99); 14 days: 6–9 GB, plan for 10 GB (smallest Saily fit: 10 GB / 30 days, US$30.99); 30 days: 12–18 GB, plan for 20 GB (smallest Saily fit: 20 GB / 30 days, US$43.99). Saily prices as listed on 19 Oct 2026.
What does Saily’s unlimited plan for Canada include?
On 19 Oct 2026 Saily’s Canada page described its unlimited plan as 3 GB per day without a speed limit, then unlimited data at up to 1 Mbps. For most trips a fixed plan from the table above is cheaper.
Is there one eSIM for Canada, the USA and Mexico?
Yes: Saily’s North America plan covers Canada, Mexico and the United States (on 19 Oct 2026: 1 GB / 7 days US$5.99 up to 20 GB / 30 days US$43.99, plus unlimited). On Austrian plans, Drei’s “Nordamerika Unlimited” package covers the same three countries for €35 for 15 days.
Do I need a plug adapter in Canada?
Canada uses Type A and B sockets at 120 V / 60 Hz, so Austrian and German plugs need an adapter. Check that your charger’s label says 100–240 V before plugging it in.
Do you show live Saily prices?
No. The plan table on this page is a dated snapshot from saily.com (22 Oct 2026); the live price is always on Saily. The GB figures are TripUtils estimates.