eSIM Budapest: Prepaid Data Plans
Budapest eSIM plans start at $3.49 for 2 GB, all multi-country; the top one is 120 GB for 30 days at $49.99 (Bouygues, 34 countries). 75 plans from 7 vetted providers on Vodafone, Yettel, Telenor, and T-Mobile, 5G on 28 plans. Prices updated ·
Budapest eSIM at a glance
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Networks used by Budapest eSIMs
Each plan connects to the networks listed on its page, so you choose your carrier before you buy. Coverage varies by area: a listed network does not guarantee signal everywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I turn off data roaming on my own SIM in Budapest?
Yes, on your own line, unless your home plan includes Hungary. Keep your own SIM switched on for calls and texts, choose the eSIM as the line for mobile data, and turn data roaming on for the eSIM line only, because travel eSIMs connect to Hungarian networks as roaming lines. Calls and texts to your own number can still cost roaming fees from your home operator.
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What is the cheapest eSIM for Budapest?
Budapest is covered by multi-country plans only, and the cheapest is $3.49 for 2 GB, valid for 15 days. Prices come live from 7 vetted providers and change often; the price on this page is the current one.
Is it worth getting an eSIM for Budapest?
For most travellers, yes, if your phone supports eSIM. Budapest plans start at $3.49 for 2 GB, and the longest lasts 365 days, which suits long stays and repeat visits. If your home plan already covers Budapest at no extra cost, you may not need one.
Which networks do Budapest eSIMs use?
Budapest eSIMs on MobiMatter run on Vodafone, Yettel, Telenor, and T-Mobile; 5G plans are available on Vodafone, Yettel, and Telenor. Vodafone carries the most plans. Each plan names its network, so you choose your carrier before you buy.
Which eSIM is best for Budapest?
No plan covers Budapest alone right now, so the choice is a multi-country plan. The top one is 120 GB for 30 days at $49.99 from Bouygues, covering 34 countries. We rank plans on quality and value for money. If price per GB is all that matters, the lowest right now is $0.67 per GB, with 30 GB for 15 days.
How much data do I need for a week in Budapest?
It depends on how you use your phone. Light use (maps, messaging, browsing) takes about 0.5–1 GB a day; scrolling a lot of social video can take 2–3 GB or more. Typical use per hour:
- Instagram Reels, TikTok: 0.3–1 GB
- YouTube, Netflix at standard quality: 0.5–1 GB
- Video calls (WhatsApp, FaceTime): 0.5–1 GB
- Voice calls (WhatsApp, FaceTime Audio): 50–70 MB
- Maps and navigation: 2–6 MB
- Messaging and browsing: 50–150 MB
The cheapest Budapest plan with at least 5 GB for a week or longer is 5 GB for 30 days at $6.49.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Budapest?
Yes. Unlimited data plans for Budapest start at $7.99. Many unlimited plans slow down after a daily high-speed allowance, so check the fair-use terms on the plan page before you buy.
Do Budapest eSIMs support 5G and hotspot?
5G is available on 28 plans for Budapest, where the local network has 5G coverage; the others use 4G/LTE. Hotspot (tethering) works on every plan, so you can share your data with other devices.
Does a Budapest eSIM come with a phone number?
Most travel eSIMs, including most Budapest plans, are data-only and have no local number. You keep your usual number on your main SIM for calls, texts and WhatsApp. Plans that include a number or minutes say so on the plan page.
Will my phone work with a Budapest eSIM?
Yes, if it supports eSIM and is not locked to a carrier. To check, dial *#06#: if an EID number appears, your phone supports eSIM. Most iPhones from the XS/XR on, Galaxy S20 and later and Pixel 3 and later do, except most models sold in mainland China and some sold in Hong Kong and Macao.
How it works
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Checkout using secure payment methods
Get your eSIM by email within seconds.
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Install eSIM
Instantly get your eSIM and configure it in your eSIM compatible device
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Enjoy high speed connectivity
Once eSIM is configured, you can enjoy high speed roaming data connectivity
Why get your Budapest eSIM from MobiMatter
All your eSIMs in one app
Buy, install and top up every eSIM in the MobiMatter app, and check how much data you have left at any time.
Choose your network
MobiMatter shows which network each plan uses, so you choose your carrier before you buy. Pick from 75 plans from 7 vetted providers with the data and price that fit your trip.
24/7 support
Our support team is available 24/7, before and after you buy, for every eSIM you get from MobiMatter.
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