eSIM Plan Finder: How Much Data Do I Need? (2026)
A balanced traveller uses about 1 GB of data per day (maps, social, photos, some video), so a 7-day trip needs roughly 5–10 GB. Light users (~0.4 GB/day) need less; heavy users who stream and tether (~2.5 GB/day) need more. A simple rule: ~1 GB × days, then add 20% and round up to the next plan. Use the finder below for an exact recommendation.
- • Maps & navigation: ~50 MB/hr
- • Social media: ~150 MB/hr
- • Web & email: ~100 MB/hr
- • HD video: ~1 GB/hr
- • Video calls: ~600 MB/hr
- • Music streaming: ~70 MB/hr
How to estimate your travel data
- 1Estimate your daily use: light ~0.4 GB, balanced ~1 GB, heavy ~2.5 GB per day.
- 2Multiply by your number of days (e.g. balanced × 10 days = 10 GB).
- 3Add ~20% buffer for the unexpected, then round up to the next plan size.
- 4Heavy streamer or working remotely? Pick an unlimited plan and stop counting.
Travel data — FAQ
How much eSIM data do I need for a week?
A balanced traveller uses about 1 GB/day, so roughly 5–10 GB for a 7-day trip. If you mostly use maps and messaging, 3–5 GB is plenty; if you stream and tether, plan for 15 GB+ or unlimited.
Is 5GB enough for a 2-week trip?
For light-to-balanced use, 5 GB lasts roughly 5–12 days. For a full 2-week trip with daily navigation, social and photos, 10 GB is a safer choice; heavy users should consider unlimited.
How much data does Google Maps use?
Navigation uses about 5 MB per hour — much less if you download offline maps first. Maps is one of the lightest travel apps and rarely needs more than 100–150 MB for an entire trip.
How much data does Instagram or TikTok use?
Scrolling social video uses 100–300 MB per hour. Just one hour a day adds 3–9 GB over a two-week trip — it is usually the single biggest factor in how much data you need.
What is the best eSIM plan for my trip?
Estimate ~1 GB/day for balanced use, multiply by your trip length, add a 20% buffer, then pick the next plan size up. Or use the finder above for an instant, personalised recommendation.
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