Light
Maps, messaging, bookings
Saily1GB, 7 days
NZ$7.11for your 3-day trip · NZ$2.37 a day
- 1GB total (about 330MB a day over your 3-day trip)
- Lasts 7 days
- Data only, no NZ number
- eSIM only
52 packs compared
The best NZ SIM card and eSIM for tourists
52 travel SIMs and eSIMs for visitors to New Zealand, from the three NZ networks and international eSIM sellers, compared by trip length, data and real cost in NZ dollars.
Prices checked 12 October 2026
The cheapest option for your trip
The cheapest pack (in NZ$) that lasts your whole trip and has enough data. Light is about 300MB a day, regular about 1GB a day, and heavy means unlimited or a big allowance.
Trip length
Regular
Plus social media, photos, some video
Airalo3GB, 3 days
NZ$16.04for your 3-day trip · NZ$5.35 a day
- 3GB total (about 1GB a day over your 3-day trip)
- Lasts 3 days
- Data only, no NZ number
- eSIM only
Heavy
Streaming, hotspot for a laptop
AiraloUnlimited, 3 days
NZ$20.49for your 3-day trip · NZ$6.83 a day
- Unlimited data
- Lasts 3 days
- Data only, no NZ number
- eSIM only
Light
Maps, messaging, bookings
Saily3GB, 30 days
NZ$17.80for your 7-day trip · NZ$2.54 a day
- 3GB total (about 430MB a day over your 7-day trip)
- Lasts 30 days
- Data only, no NZ number
- eSIM only
Regular
Plus social media, photos, some video
2degreesUnlimited Travel SIM, 7 days
NZ$35for your 7-day trip · NZ$5 a day
- Unlimited data
- Lasts 7 days
- NZ number with calls and texts
- Physical SIM
Heavy
Streaming, hotspot for a laptop
2degreesUnlimited Travel SIM, 7 days
NZ$35for your 7-day trip · NZ$5 a day
- Unlimited data
- Lasts 7 days
- NZ number with calls and texts
- Physical SIM
Light
Maps, messaging, bookings
Airalo5GB, 15 days
NZ$24.05for your 14-day trip · NZ$1.72 a day
- 5GB total (about 360MB a day over your 14-day trip)
- Lasts 15 days
- Data only, no NZ number
- eSIM only
Regular
Plus social media, photos, some video
Spark20GB Data Travel Pack
NZ$59for your 14-day trip · NZ$4.21 a day
- 20GB total (about 1.4GB a day over your 14-day trip)
- Lasts 90 days
- Data only, no NZ number
- eSIM only
Heavy
Streaming, hotspot for a laptop
2degreesUnlimited Travel SIM, 14 days
NZ$60for your 14-day trip · NZ$4.29 a day
- Unlimited data
- Lasts 14 days
- NZ number with calls and texts
- Physical SIM
Light
Maps, messaging, bookings
Spark10GB Data Travel Pack
NZ$39for your 21-day trip · NZ$1.86 a day
- 10GB total (about 480MB a day over your 21-day trip)
- Lasts 90 days
- Data only, no NZ number
- eSIM only
Regular
Plus social media, photos, some video
One NZTravel SIM $69
NZ$69for your 21-day trip · NZ$3.29 a day
- 40GB total (about 1.9GB a day over your 21-day trip)
- Lasts 90 days
- NZ number with calls and texts
- eSIM or physical SIM
Heavy
Streaming, hotspot for a laptop
2degreesUnlimited Travel SIM, 21 days
NZ$80for your 21-day trip · NZ$3.81 a day
- Unlimited data
- Lasts 21 days
- NZ number with calls and texts
- Physical SIM
Light
Maps, messaging, bookings
Spark10GB Data Travel Pack
NZ$39for your 30-day trip · NZ$1.30 a day
- 10GB total (about 330MB a day over your 30-day trip)
- Lasts 90 days
- Data only, no NZ number
- eSIM only
Regular
Plus social media, photos, some video
One NZTravel SIM $69
NZ$69for your 30-day trip · NZ$2.30 a day
- 40GB total (about 1.3GB a day over your 30-day trip)
- Lasts 90 days
- NZ number with calls and texts
- eSIM or physical SIM
Heavy
Streaming, hotspot for a laptop
Spark100GB Data Travel Pack
NZ$89for your 30-day trip · NZ$2.97 a day
- 100GB total (about 3.3GB a day over your 30-day trip)
- Lasts 90 days
- Data only, no NZ number
- eSIM only
Light
Maps, messaging, bookings
Spark20GB Data Travel Pack
NZ$59for your 60-day trip · NZ$0.98 a day
- 20GB total (about 330MB a day over your 60-day trip)
- Lasts 90 days
- Data only, no NZ number
- eSIM only
Regular
Plus social media, photos, some video
Spark100GB Data Travel Pack
NZ$89for your 60-day trip · NZ$1.48 a day
- 100GB total (about 1.7GB a day over your 60-day trip)
- Lasts 90 days
- Data only, no NZ number
- eSIM only
Heavy
Streaming, hotspot for a laptop
HolaflyUnlimited, 60 days
NZ$194.03for your 60-day trip · NZ$3.23 a day
- Unlimited data
- Lasts 60 days
- Data only, no NZ number
- eSIM only
Light
Maps, messaging, bookings
One NZTravel SIM $69
NZ$69for your 90-day trip · NZ$0.77 a day
- 40GB total (about 440MB a day over your 90-day trip)
- Lasts 90 days
- NZ number with calls and texts
- eSIM or physical SIM
Regular
Plus social media, photos, some video
Spark100GB Data Travel Pack
NZ$89for your 90-day trip · NZ$0.99 a day
- 100GB total (about 1.1GB a day over your 90-day trip)
- Lasts 90 days
- Data only, no NZ number
- eSIM only
Heavy
Streaming, hotspot for a laptop
HolaflyUnlimited, 90 days
NZ$251.05for your 90-day trip · NZ$2.79 a day
- Unlimited data
- Lasts 90 days
- Data only, no NZ number
- eSIM only
Need a NZ number for calls?
Data-only eSIMs are often cheapest, but they don’t give you a NZ number. If you need to call tour operators, accommodation or a rental car company, these packs include calls.
Trip length
Light
Maps, messaging, bookings
2degreesUnlimited Travel SIM, 3 days
NZ$24for your 3-day trip · NZ$8 a day
- Unlimited data
- Lasts 3 days
- NZ number with calls and texts
- Physical SIM
Regular
Plus social media, photos, some video
2degreesUnlimited Travel SIM, 3 days
NZ$24for your 3-day trip · NZ$8 a day
- Unlimited data
- Lasts 3 days
- NZ number with calls and texts
- Physical SIM
Heavy
Streaming, hotspot for a laptop
2degreesUnlimited Travel SIM, 3 days
NZ$24for your 3-day trip · NZ$8 a day
- Unlimited data
- Lasts 3 days
- NZ number with calls and texts
- Physical SIM
Light
Maps, messaging, bookings
2degreesUnlimited Travel SIM, 7 days
NZ$35for your 7-day trip · NZ$5 a day
- Unlimited data
- Lasts 7 days
- NZ number with calls and texts
- Physical SIM
Regular
Plus social media, photos, some video
2degreesUnlimited Travel SIM, 7 days
NZ$35for your 7-day trip · NZ$5 a day
- Unlimited data
- Lasts 7 days
- NZ number with calls and texts
- Physical SIM
Heavy
Streaming, hotspot for a laptop
2degreesUnlimited Travel SIM, 7 days
NZ$35for your 7-day trip · NZ$5 a day
- Unlimited data
- Lasts 7 days
- NZ number with calls and texts
- Physical SIM
Light
Maps, messaging, bookings
Spark10GB Travel Pack
NZ$49for your 14-day trip · NZ$3.50 a day
- 10GB total (about 710MB a day over your 14-day trip)
- Lasts 90 days
- NZ number with calls and texts
- eSIM or physical SIM
Regular
Plus social media, photos, some video
2degreesUnlimited Travel SIM, 14 days
NZ$60for your 14-day trip · NZ$4.29 a day
- Unlimited data
- Lasts 14 days
- NZ number with calls and texts
- Physical SIM
Heavy
Streaming, hotspot for a laptop
2degreesUnlimited Travel SIM, 14 days
NZ$60for your 14-day trip · NZ$4.29 a day
- Unlimited data
- Lasts 14 days
- NZ number with calls and texts
- Physical SIM
Light
Maps, messaging, bookings
Spark10GB Travel Pack
NZ$49for your 21-day trip · NZ$2.33 a day
- 10GB total (about 480MB a day over your 21-day trip)
- Lasts 90 days
- NZ number with calls and texts
- eSIM or physical SIM
Regular
Plus social media, photos, some video
One NZTravel SIM $69
NZ$69for your 21-day trip · NZ$3.29 a day
- 40GB total (about 1.9GB a day over your 21-day trip)
- Lasts 90 days
- NZ number with calls and texts
- eSIM or physical SIM
Heavy
Streaming, hotspot for a laptop
2degreesUnlimited Travel SIM, 21 days
NZ$80for your 21-day trip · NZ$3.81 a day
- Unlimited data
- Lasts 21 days
- NZ number with calls and texts
- Physical SIM
Light
Maps, messaging, bookings
Spark10GB Travel Pack
NZ$49for your 30-day trip · NZ$1.63 a day
- 10GB total (about 330MB a day over your 30-day trip)
- Lasts 90 days
- NZ number with calls and texts
- eSIM or physical SIM
Regular
Plus social media, photos, some video
One NZTravel SIM $69
NZ$69for your 30-day trip · NZ$2.30 a day
- 40GB total (about 1.3GB a day over your 30-day trip)
- Lasts 90 days
- NZ number with calls and texts
- eSIM or physical SIM
Heavy
Streaming, hotspot for a laptop
2degreesUnlimited Travel SIM, 30 days
NZ$95for your 30-day trip · NZ$3.17 a day
- Unlimited data
- Lasts 30 days
- NZ number with calls and texts
- Physical SIM
Light
Maps, messaging, bookings
One NZTravel SIM $69
NZ$69for your 60-day trip · NZ$1.15 a day
- 40GB total (about 670MB a day over your 60-day trip)
- Lasts 90 days
- NZ number with calls and texts
- eSIM or physical SIM
Regular
Plus social media, photos, some video
One NZTravel SIM $99
NZ$99for your 60-day trip · NZ$1.65 a day
- 100GB total (about 1.7GB a day over your 60-day trip)
- Lasts 90 days
- NZ number with calls and texts
- eSIM or physical SIM
Heavy
Streaming, hotspot for a laptop
No single pack covers a 60-day trip at this level.
Light
Maps, messaging, bookings
One NZTravel SIM $69
NZ$69for your 90-day trip · NZ$0.77 a day
- 40GB total (about 440MB a day over your 90-day trip)
- Lasts 90 days
- NZ number with calls and texts
- eSIM or physical SIM
Regular
Plus social media, photos, some video
One NZTravel SIM $99
NZ$99for your 90-day trip · NZ$1.10 a day
- 100GB total (about 1.1GB a day over your 90-day trip)
- Lasts 90 days
- NZ number with calls and texts
- eSIM or physical SIM
Heavy
Streaming, hotspot for a laptop
No single pack covers a 90-day trip at this level.
All the travel SIMs and eSIMs we compare
Showing 52 of 52 packs
- Saily1GB, 7 days
- Data
- 1GB totalabout 140MB a day
- Lasts
- 7 days
- Price
- US$3.99≈ NZ$7
- Per day
- NZ$1.02
- Airalo1GB, 3 days
- Data
- 1GB totalabout 330MB a day
- Lasts
- 3 days
- Price
- US$4≈ NZ$7
- Per day
- NZ$2.38
- Airalo3GB, 3 days
- Data
- 3GB totalabout 1GB a day
- Lasts
- 3 days
- Price
- US$9≈ NZ$16
- Per day
- NZ$5.35
- Saily3GB, 30 days
- Data
- 3GB totalabout 100MB a day
- Lasts
- 30 days
- Price
- US$9.99≈ NZ$18
- Per day
- NZ$0.59
- Airalo3GB, 7 days
- Data
- 3GB totalabout 430MB a day
- Lasts
- 7 days
- Price
- US$10≈ NZ$18
- Per day
- NZ$2.55
- AiraloUnlimited, 3 days
- Data
- Unlimited
- Lasts
- 3 days
- Price
- US$11.50≈ NZ$20
- Per day
- NZ$6.83
- HolaflyUnlimited, 3 days
- Data
- Unlimited
- Lasts
- 3 days
- Price
- US$11.90≈ NZ$21
- Per day
- NZ$7.07
- Airalo5GB, 7 days
- Data
- 5GB totalabout 710MB a day
- Lasts
- 7 days
- Price
- US$13≈ NZ$23
- Per day
- NZ$3.31
- 2degreesUnlimited Travel SIM, 3 days
- Data
- Unlimited
- Lasts
- 3 days
- Price
- NZ$24
- Per day
- NZ$8
- Airalo5GB, 15 days
- Data
- 5GB totalabout 330MB a day
- Lasts
- 15 days
- Price
- US$13.50≈ NZ$24
- Per day
- NZ$1.60
- Saily5GB, 30 days
- Data
- 5GB totalabout 170MB a day
- Lasts
- 30 days
- Price
- US$13.99≈ NZ$25
- Per day
- NZ$0.83
- Airalo5GB, 30 days
- Data
- 5GB totalabout 170MB a day
- Lasts
- 30 days
- Price
- US$14≈ NZ$25
- Per day
- NZ$0.83
- One NZTravel SIM $29
- Data
- 2GB totalabout 70MB a day
- Lasts
- 30 days
- Price
- NZ$29
- Per day
- NZ$0.97
- Spark2GB Travel Pack
- Data
- 2GB totalabout 20MB a day
- Lasts
- 90 days
- Price
- NZ$29
- Per day
- NZ$0.32
- Spark5GB Data Travel Pack
- Data
- 5GB totalabout 60MB a day
- Lasts
- 90 days
- Price
- NZ$29
- Per day
- NZ$0.32
- AiraloUnlimited, 5 days
- Data
- Unlimited
- Lasts
- 5 days
- Price
- US$18.50≈ NZ$33
- Per day
- NZ$6.59
- 2degreesUnlimited Travel SIM, 7 days
- Data
- Unlimited
- Lasts
- 7 days
- Price
- NZ$35
- Per day
- NZ$5
- HolaflyUnlimited, 5 days
- Data
- Unlimited
- Lasts
- 5 days
- Price
- US$20.50≈ NZ$37
- Per day
- NZ$7.31
- Spark10GB Data Travel Pack
- Data
- 10GB totalabout 110MB a day
- Lasts
- 90 days
- Price
- NZ$39
- Per day
- NZ$0.43
- Airalo10GB, 7 days
- Data
- 10GB totalabout 1.4GB a day
- Lasts
- 7 days
- Price
- US$23≈ NZ$41
- Per day
- NZ$5.85
- Airalo10GB, 15 days
- Data
- 10GB totalabout 670MB a day
- Lasts
- 15 days
- Price
- US$23.50≈ NZ$42
- Per day
- NZ$2.79
- Saily10GB, 30 days
- Data
- 10GB totalabout 330MB a day
- Lasts
- 30 days
- Price
- US$23.99≈ NZ$43
- Per day
- NZ$1.42
- Airalo10GB, 30 days
- Data
- 10GB totalabout 330MB a day
- Lasts
- 30 days
- Price
- US$24≈ NZ$43
- Per day
- NZ$1.43
- AiraloUnlimited, 7 days
- Data
- Unlimited
- Lasts
- 7 days
- Price
- US$27≈ NZ$48
- Per day
- NZ$6.87
- One NZTravel SIM $49
- Data
- 10GB totalabout 170MB a day
- Lasts
- 60 days
- Price
- NZ$49
- Per day
- NZ$0.82
- Spark10GB Travel Pack
- Data
- 10GB totalabout 110MB a day
- Lasts
- 90 days
- Price
- NZ$49
- Per day
- NZ$0.54
- HolaflyUnlimited, 7 days
- Data
- Unlimited
- Lasts
- 7 days
- Price
- US$27.50≈ NZ$49
- Per day
- NZ$7
- 2degreesUnlimited Travel SIM, 10 days
- Data
- Unlimited
- Lasts
- 10 days
- Price
- NZ$50
- Per day
- NZ$5
- Spark20GB Data Travel Pack
- Data
- 20GB totalabout 220MB a day
- Lasts
- 90 days
- Price
- NZ$59
- Per day
- NZ$0.66
- 2degreesUnlimited Travel SIM, 14 days
- Data
- Unlimited
- Lasts
- 14 days
- Price
- NZ$60
- Per day
- NZ$4.29
- AiraloUnlimited, 10 days
- Data
- Unlimited
- Lasts
- 10 days
- Price
- US$34.50≈ NZ$61
- Per day
- NZ$6.15
- Airalo20GB, 15 days
- Data
- 20GB totalabout 1.3GB a day
- Lasts
- 15 days
- Price
- US$37≈ NZ$66
- Per day
- NZ$4.40
- HolaflyUnlimited, 10 days
- Data
- Unlimited
- Lasts
- 10 days
- Price
- US$37.50≈ NZ$67
- Per day
- NZ$6.68
- Saily20GB, 30 days
- Data
- 20GB totalabout 670MB a day
- Lasts
- 30 days
- Price
- US$37.99≈ NZ$68
- Per day
- NZ$2.26
- Airalo20GB, 30 days
- Data
- 20GB totalabout 670MB a day
- Lasts
- 30 days
- Price
- US$38≈ NZ$68
- Per day
- NZ$2.26
- One NZTravel SIM $69
- Data
- 40GB totalabout 440MB a day
- Lasts
- 90 days
- Price
- NZ$69
- Per day
- NZ$0.77
- Spark50GB Data Travel Pack
- Data
- 50GB totalabout 560MB a day
- Lasts
- 90 days
- Price
- NZ$69
- Per day
- NZ$0.77
- 2degreesUnlimited Travel SIM, 18 days
- Data
- Unlimited
- Lasts
- 18 days
- Price
- NZ$70
- Per day
- NZ$3.89
- Spark50GB NZ Travel Pack
- Data
- 50GB totalabout 560MB a day
- Lasts
- 90 days
- Price
- NZ$79
- Per day
- NZ$0.88
- 2degreesUnlimited Travel SIM, 21 days
- Data
- Unlimited
- Lasts
- 21 days
- Price
- NZ$80
- Per day
- NZ$3.81
- AiraloUnlimited, 15 days
- Data
- Unlimited
- Lasts
- 15 days
- Price
- US$48≈ NZ$86
- Per day
- NZ$5.70
- HolaflyUnlimited, 14 days
- Data
- Unlimited
- Lasts
- 14 days
- Price
- US$48.90≈ NZ$87
- Per day
- NZ$6.22
- Airalo50GB, 30 days
- Data
- 50GB totalabout 1.7GB a day
- Lasts
- 30 days
- Price
- US$49≈ NZ$87
- Per day
- NZ$2.91
- Spark100GB Data Travel Pack
- Data
- 100GB totalabout 1.1GB a day
- Lasts
- 90 days
- Price
- NZ$89
- Per day
- NZ$0.99
- 2degreesUnlimited Travel SIM, 30 days
- Data
- Unlimited
- Lasts
- 30 days
- Price
- NZ$95
- Per day
- NZ$3.17
- One NZTravel SIM $99
- Data
- 100GB totalabout 1.1GB a day
- Lasts
- 90 days
- Price
- NZ$99
- Per day
- NZ$1.10
- HolaflyUnlimited, 20 days
- Data
- Unlimited
- Lasts
- 20 days
- Price
- US$62.90≈ NZ$112
- Per day
- NZ$5.60
- AiraloUnlimited, 30 days
- Data
- Unlimited
- Lasts
- 30 days
- Price
- US$71≈ NZ$127
- Per day
- NZ$4.22
- Spark120GB Travel Pack
- Data
- 120GB total + endlessabout 1.3GB a day
- Lasts
- 90 days
- Price
- NZ$129
- Per day
- NZ$1.43
- HolaflyUnlimited, 30 days
- Data
- Unlimited
- Lasts
- 30 days
- Price
- US$76.50≈ NZ$136
- Per day
- NZ$4.54
- HolaflyUnlimited, 60 days
- Data
- Unlimited
- Lasts
- 60 days
- Price
- US$108.90≈ NZ$194
- Per day
- NZ$3.23
- HolaflyUnlimited, 90 days
- Data
- Unlimited
- Lasts
- 90 days
- Price
- US$140.90≈ NZ$251
- Per day
- NZ$2.79
US$ prices are converted at US$1 = NZ$1.78 (2026-10-12) for comparison. You pay the price shown in the provider’s own currency.
Who sells travel SIMs in New Zealand
One NZ
Runs its own NZ network. 4 travel packs with a NZ number.
How to buy: eSIM online (activate after you land by calling 777); physical SIM at One NZ stores.
Spark
Runs its own NZ network. 9 travel packs with a NZ number.
How to buy: eSIM online; physical SIM (all-inclusive packs only) at Spark airport and regional stores.
2degrees
Runs its own NZ network. 7 travel packs with a NZ number.
How to buy: Physical SIM from select airports, tourist spots and 2degrees stores, or delivered free worldwide via its partner freevisitorsim.com.
Airalo
International eSIM seller using the Spark network. 18 data-only packs, priced in US$.
How to buy: eSIM online or in the Airalo app; install before you fly.
Saily
International eSIM seller. 5 data-only packs, priced in US$.
How to buy: eSIM online or in the Saily app; plans can be activated later.
Holafly
International eSIM seller. 9 data-only packs, priced in US$.
How to buy: eSIM online or in the Holafly app; pick your exact trip dates and the plan starts when you arrive.
Before you buy
Check your phone is unlocked
A NZ SIM or eSIM only works if your phone isn’t locked to your home carrier. Spark notes you can’t install a travel eSIM on a network-locked phone.
eSIM: install before you fly
Most eSIMs can be installed at home and switched on when you land. Keep your home SIM in the phone for bank texts, but turn off roaming on it so you don’t get charged.
Physical SIM: buy at the airport
One NZ, Spark and 2degrees all sell SIMs at or near major airports, and in their stores. Spark’s data-only packs are eSIM only.
Emergency calls
New Zealand’s emergency number is 111. One NZ warns that some phones bought outside NZ may not be able to call 111, so check before you travel somewhere remote.
Staying longer than three months?
Travel packs are built for short stays. For longer, a normal NZ prepay plan is usually cheaper: compare them in our prepay plans and best plans this month.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best SIM card for tourists in New Zealand?
It depends on how long you're staying and whether you need a NZ number. For a one-week trip with about 1GB a day, the cheapest option we list is 2degrees Unlimited Travel SIM, 7 days (Unlimited, 7 days) for NZ$35. If you also want to make calls, it's 2degrees Unlimited Travel SIM, 7 days (Unlimited, 7 days) for NZ$35.
What is the cheapest NZ travel SIM?
The lowest-priced pack we list is Saily 1GB, 7 days (1GB total, 7 days) for US$3.99, about NZ$7.11. Check it lasts for your whole trip and has enough data.
Can I get unlimited data in New Zealand as a tourist?
Yes. 2degrees' Unlimited Travel SIM is priced by the number of days, and Airalo and Holafly sell unlimited data eSIMs. For two weeks, the cheapest unlimited option is 2degrees Unlimited Travel SIM, 14 days (Unlimited, 14 days) for NZ$60.
Should I get an eSIM or a physical SIM for New Zealand?
An eSIM can be installed before you fly, so you are connected when you land, and you keep your home SIM in the phone. You need an unlocked, eSIM-compatible phone. A physical SIM works in any unlocked phone and can be bought at airport stores when you arrive.
Do international eSIMs give me a New Zealand phone number?
No. The Airalo, Saily and Holafly eSIMs we list are data only, so you use WhatsApp or other apps to call. One NZ, Spark and 2degrees travel SIMs include a NZ number with calls and texts (except Spark’s data-only packs).
What is the best SIM for a 3-month stay in NZ?
For 90 days with calls and about 1GB a day, the cheapest pack we list is One NZ Travel SIM $99 (100GB total, 90 days) for NZ$99. If you're staying longer, a regular prepay plan may be better value: see our prepay plan comparison.
Want an eSIM? See the best eSIMs for New Zealand.