{"id":4465,"date":"2023-01-27T16:08:45","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T16:08:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esimholidays.com\/blog\/?p=4465"},"modified":"2024-03-01T13:46:34","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T13:46:34","slug":"best-esim-hungary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.esimholidays.com\/blog\/en\/best-esim-hungary\/","title":{"rendered":"Best eSIM Hungary. Top 6 eSIMs for travelling to Hungary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are you looking for the best eSIM for Hungary<\/strong>? You already have your holiday destination in central Europe. Let us take care of the research for you. We\u2019ve prepared a list for you with the top 6 eSIMs for travelers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No trip to Hungary can be complete without visiting Budapest, its capital. This city, on the banks of the Danube river, offers 2000 years of history. Formed by two separate cities Buda and Pest, it was in 1873 when it was created as a single city. One of the major cities of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Budapest, offers its architecture, its history and its culture to visitors from all over the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a few things everyone must do in Budapest. Visit a thermal bath, we recommend Sz\u00e9chenyi or Gell\u00e9rt baths, tour around old Buda and check the views from the Fisherman\u2019s Bastion, walk the Andr\u00e1ssy Avenue until you reach Heroes\u2019 Square, and don\u2019t miss out on eating some Goulash at the Great Market Hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hungary, however, is more than Budapest: Lake Balaton, P\u00e9cs, Debrecen, Visegr\u00e1d, the wine regions of Tokaj and Eger, Hortob\u00e1gy National Park\u2026 there\u2019s no end to the attractions this country can offer, so make sure you stay connected during your holiday and get yourself an eSIM for your internet needs in Hungary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s an eSIM and how do I get one?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An eSIM is an embedded SIM card<\/strong>, i.e. a digital SIM installed on your mobile phone or device that allows switching carriers via software. With an eSIM, you can download a network profile<\/strong> and use it on your phone without the need of a physical SIM card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To get yourself one you can search for it on the internet, and after choosing the one that you prefer and buying it, you\u2019ll receive a QR code<\/strong> and instructions on your email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By scanning said QR code, you can activate the new eSIM profile and use it together with your physical SIM card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

eSIMs are a great option if you\u2019re traveling to Europe, since they allow you to have your home carrier profile for calls and SMS and your recently purchased eSIM profile to take care of your internet needs abroad, avoiding expensive roaming costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best eSIM cards for Hungary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Card\/Carrier<\/strong><\/td>Data<\/strong><\/td>Price<\/strong><\/td>Price\/GB<\/strong><\/td>Validity<\/strong><\/td>Features<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
\ud83c\udfc6 Orange eSIM Holidays  <\/strong><\/td>30GB  <\/strong><\/td>25 \u20ac  <\/strong><\/td>0.83\u20ac\/Gb  <\/strong><\/td>15 days  <\/strong><\/td>100 Minutes International
Voice Calls, SMS for
Additional Credit, ID check, Thethering allowed, Europe, Orange  <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Nomad  <\/strong><\/td>1GB
3GB
5GB
10GB
20GB<\/td>		\u20ac7
\u20ac12
\u20ac14
\u20ac19
\u20ac33

<\/strong><\/td>		7 \u20ac\/GB
4\u20ac\/GB
2.8\u20ac\/GB
1.9\u20ac\/GB
1.8\u20ac\/GB<\/strong><\/td>		7 days
30 days
30 days
30 days
30 days  <\/strong><\/td>		Truphone, 4G\/LTE, Data only, tethering allowed, Hungary  <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
MEO Enjoy Europe  <\/strong><\/td>5GB
15GB  <\/strong><\/td>		\u20ac15
\u20ac25  <\/strong><\/td>		3 \u20ac\/GB
1.66 \u20ac\/GB  <\/strong><\/td>		15 days
15 days  <\/strong><\/td>		4G\/LTE, Data only, tethering allowed, 15 countries Europe  <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Redteago Hungary \/
Europe*  <\/strong><\/td>		1GB
1GB*
3GB*
5GB*  <\/strong><\/td>		\u20ac1.83 ($1.99)
\u20ac2.83 ($3.09)*
\u20ac7.22($7.89)*
\u20ac12.62 ($13.79)*  <\/strong><\/td>		1.83 \u20ac\/GB
2.83\u20ac\/GB*
2.4\u20ac\/GB*
2.5\u20ac\/GB*<\/td>		30 days 30 days
30 days
30 days<\/td>		4G, Data only, tethering allowed, Hungary and Europe  <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Airalo Szia!  <\/strong><\/td>1GB
3GB
5GB
10GB  <\/strong><\/td>		($4.5) \u20ac4.12
($9.5) \u20ac8.7
($13.5) \u20ac12.36
($22) \u20ac20.15<\/td>		4.12 \u20ac\/GB
2.9 \u20ac\/GB
2.4 \u20ac\/GB
2 \u20ac\/GB  <\/strong><\/td>		7 days
30 days
30 days
30 days  <\/strong><\/td>		Yettel (Telenor) LTE, Data only, Tethering allowed, Hungary  <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Bnesim Monthly    <\/strong><\/td>1GB
3GB
5GB
10GB
20GB
50GB
100GB  <\/strong><\/td>		\u20ac2.94
\u20ac6.44
\u20ac10.40
\u20ac19.89
\u20ac38.87
\u20ac83.54
\u20ac137.90  <\/strong><\/td>		2.21 \u20ac\/GB
2.14 \u20ac\/GB
2.08 \u20ac\/GB
1.99 \u20ac\/GB
1.94 \u20ac\/GB
1.67 \u20ac\/GB
1.38 \u20ac\/GB  <\/strong><\/td>		Monthly subscription  <\/strong><\/td>Telenor, Data only, tethering allowed, Hungary  <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Bnesim Daily    <\/strong><\/td>1GB
3GB
5GB  <\/strong><\/td>		\u20ac2.38
\u20ac6.93
\u20ac11.20  <\/strong><\/td>		2.38 \u20ac\/GB
2.31 \u20ac\/GB
2.24 \/\u20ac\/GB  <\/strong><\/td>		Daily subscription  <\/strong><\/td>Telenor, Data only, tethering allowed, Hungary<\/td><\/tr>
Bnesim One time  <\/strong><\/td>1GB
3GB
5GB
10GB
20GB  <\/strong><\/td>		\u20ac3.40
\u20ac9.90
\u20ac16
\u20ac30.60
\u20ac59.80  <\/strong><\/td>		3.40 \u20ac\/GB
3.3 \u20ac\/GB
3.2 \u20ac\/GB
3.06 \u20ac\/GB
2.99 \u20ac\/GB  <\/strong><\/td>		No expiration  <\/strong><\/td>Telenor, Data only, tethering allowed, Hungary  <\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\n\n\n

*Data from 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Orange eSIM Holidays: Your best option<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The best offer<\/strong> of our list. Its incredible price per GB of 0.83 \u20ac\/GB<\/strong> comes with 30GB<\/strong> of data to use within 15 days<\/strong>. In addition, Orange offers a Spanish phone number<\/strong> to use not only in Hungary, but anywhere in Europe, with 100 minutes of international voice calls and SMS for a credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Orange eSIM Holidays is, without a doubt, the best option to travel to Hungary<\/a>, even over local prepaid SIM cards, since, even though tit requires an ID check<\/strong>, this process is integrated in the purchase process and can be done entirely online, without having to visit a local store, therefore, avoiding the language barrier completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nomad: Own network with a higher price<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nomad<\/strong> offers 4G connection with their Truphone network<\/strong> (available in all of their offers). With 5 plans, 1GB<\/strong>, 3GB<\/strong>, 5GB<\/strong>, 10GB<\/strong> and 20GB<\/strong>, the best offer is the 20GB data one, with a price per GB of 1.8 \u20ac\/GB<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basically, Nomad offers less data for a higher price<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MEO Enjoy Europe: Enough data with a good price per GB<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

MEO<\/strong> offers 5GB<\/strong> and 15GB<\/strong> of data to use in a selection of European countries, including Hungary<\/a>. With a price per GB of around 1.66 \u20ac\/GB<\/strong> with its best offer, it is a good option if you don\u2019t want to provide an ID verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Redteago: 1 or 2 or 3 plans<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With Redteago<\/strong>, we have an issue. While on their website they offer 3 eSIMs for Hungary and in several eSIM databases only 2 show up, using the app, we\u2019ve only been able to access 1 plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll consider only the plan we\u2019ve been provided: 1GB<\/strong> of data for $1.99<\/strong> (\u20ac1.83)<\/strong> with 4G coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Redteago, however, offers European regional plans for 36 countries, ranging from 1 to 5GB. Their price per GB is way above the one offered by Orange, with the lowest one (for Europe) being 2.5 \u20ac\/GB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Airalo Szia! 4 expensive prepaid plans<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Airalo\u2019s Szia!<\/em> <\/strong>eSIMs provide 4 cards for Hungary with 1<\/strong>, 3<\/strong>, 5<\/strong> and 10 gigabytes<\/strong> of data for prices ranging from \u20ac4.50<\/strong> to \u20ac22<\/strong>. Their cheapest plan costs 2 \u20ac\/GB<\/strong>, more than double the price offered by Orange eSIM Holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bnesim: A subscription model with a single use option.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bnesim<\/strong> offers 3 cards<\/strong>, 1 with a prepaid model and 2 with a subscription. The prepaid<\/strong> card provides 1GB<\/strong>, 3GB<\/strong>, 5GB<\/strong>, 10GB<\/strong> or 20GB<\/strong> of data packages. The subscription<\/strong> cards offer a validity of 1 day<\/strong> or 1 month<\/strong>. Depending on your needs, you may choose the internet package of your choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the cheapest price per GB<\/strong> being the 100GB<\/strong> monthly subscription for \u20ac137.90<\/strong>, we find that the payment is way too high<\/strong> for what\u2019s offered, even more if you consider that if you\u2019re looking for a subscription plan, you might get better offers with Hungarian network operators<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

eSIMs by Hungarian Operators<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While Hungarian operators offer eSIMs to their customers, Yettel<\/strong> is the only one offering it for prepaid plans<\/strong>, and as a foreigner, you have to buy it in person<\/strong>. Yettel and Magyar Telekom have interesting eSIMs if you\u2019re willing to spend your time looking for a shop or reseller to provide your ID verification<\/strong>, but even though they are local, they still can\u2019t compete with our top choice Orange eSIM Holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you travel to Hungary, it will always be more convenient to buy a prepaid card online from the comfort of your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

eSIM compatible devices<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The major drawback of eSIMs is the fact that not all mobile phones or devices are compatible with them. They are not as commonly available as SIM cards, so check if your device supports eSIMs<\/strong> before you buy one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As an overview, since the release of the iPhone XR<\/strong> and iPhone 11<\/strong>, eSIMs have been widely accessible for Apple smartphones<\/strong>. For Samsung<\/strong>, Google<\/strong>, or other android devices<\/strong>, only some mobile phones offer eSIM compatibility, like the Galaxy models after the Galaxy S20<\/strong>, or the Google Pixel<\/strong> 3 and 3XL<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check our list of compatible devices<\/a> or the eSIM supplier\u2019s list of compatible devices<\/strong> to ensure that you may use eSIMs on your mobile phone, and, in case you\u2019re still in doubt, your phone\u2019s manufacturer or your home carrier may be able to help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Buy online the best eSIM for Hungary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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get THE esim HOLIDAYS now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

FAQ<\/strong> about eSIM in Hungary<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Is eSIM available in Hungary?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Yes, Hungary, like all countries in Europe, is among the places that have eSIMs available.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Which eSIM is best in Hungary?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Orange eSIM Holidays<\/a> is our top contender for the best eSIM to travel to Hungary thanks to its price per GB and its features.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Can I use an eSIM to travel to another country?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Yes, you can buy an eSIM to use in another country to avoid roaming costs while traveling.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Can I keep my SIM card while using an eSIM?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Yes. One of the major advantages of eSIMs is that you don\u2019t need to swap your home carrier physical SIM card to be able to use an eSIM. If your mobile phone has an embedded SIM chip, you can download the eSIM profile and activate it while keeping your original SIM card. You can then use both the SIM and the eSIM.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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When should I buy my eSIM, before departure or after landing?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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We recommend that you buy your eSIM before departure. This way you\u2019ll be able to surf the internet as soon as you land in Hungary.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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