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The best eSIM for Austria in 2026.

Airalo, Holafly, Saily, Nomad, Ubigi and Ringo Light for Austria, priced on the same day, plus eight places to see from Vienna to Salzburg, Hallstatt and the Alps and what your phone needs at each. Buy Ringo Light on the page.

Cheapest unlimited eSIM for Austria: Ringo Light, $14.99 for 2 weeks (Saily $48.99) and $26.99 for 30 days (Ubigi $44). Prices read 29 October 2026.

Two weeks of unlimited data in Austria
$14.99

2 weeks · 29 October 2026

Next cheapest: Saily $48.99

US dollars, 29 October 2026. Saily and Holafly sell 15 days, Ringo Light 2 weeks. Airalo sells no unlimited plan for Austria, Nomad's unlimited stops at 10 days and Ubigi sells no 15-day plan here.

  1. $14.99
  2. Saily$48.99
  3. Holafly$51.50
$26.99
A month of unlimited data in Austria
· 30 days
$10.99
10 GB in Austria
Saily· 30 days
Ringo Light · on sale now
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The short answer

Six travel eSIMs sell an Austria plan and get most of the traffic for this search. I compared all six on the same day, for a long weekend in Vienna, two weeks by train from Vienna to Salzburg and Innsbruck, and a month, and read the fine print on unlimited. Here is where each one wins, and which one I would buy.

OUR PICK
Cheapest unlimited for two weeks or a month

Unlimited data at full speed for 2 weeks at $14.99 or 30 days at $26.99, nothing renews. Saily asks $48.99 for 15 days and $71.99 for the month; Airalo sells no unlimited plan for Austria.

Airalo
Cheapest buckets read on the day

10 GB for 30 days at $11 and 20 GB at $16 on its Servus Austria plan. Saily lists $10.99 and $15.99, but only on an esimdb listing of 4 October.

Ubigi
A1 and 3, and a big week

Rides A1 and 3, two of Austria's three networks. 20 GB at full speed for 7 days at $19, then 2 Mbps, and 10 GB for 30 days at $11.

Nomad
3 days at $11, 2 GB a day

3 days of unlimited at $11, 2 GB a day at full speed, on A1 and 3 with 5G.

Prices read on 29 October 2026: Airalo, Holafly, Saily, Nomad, Ubigi on their own sites or listings, Ringo Light from its catalogue. All in US dollars unless stated. Treat every number as a snapshot.

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The prices, charted

Two weeks of unlimited data in Austria

US dollars, 29 October 2026. Saily and Holafly sell 15 days, Ringo Light 2 weeks. Airalo sells no unlimited plan for Austria, Nomad's unlimited stops at 10 days and Ubigi sells no 15-day plan here.

$14.99 · 2 weekscheapest69% less
Saily
$48.99 · 15 days
Holafly
$51.50 · 15 days

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Prices read on 29 October 2026, in US dollars
PlanAiraloHolaflySailyNomadUbigi
ModelBuckets only in AustriaUnlimited days onlyBuckets or unlimited daysBuckets or unlimited daysBuckets; some then 2 MbpsUnlimited trips: 2 weeks or 30 days
Unlimited, 3 daysNo unlimited plan$11.90No 3-day plan$11No 3-day plan$8.99
Unlimited, 7 daysNo unlimited plan$27.50No 7-day plan; 10 days $34.99$2520 GB, then 2 Mbps, $19No 7-day plan; 2 weeks $14.99
Unlimited, 15 daysNo unlimited plan$51.50$48.99No 15-day plan; 10 days $33No 15-day plan2 weeks $14.99
Unlimited, 30 daysNo unlimited plan$76.50$71.99No 30-day unlimited60 GB, then 2 Mbps, $44$26.99
10 GB, 30 days$11No buckets$10.99$14$11No buckets; unlimited 2 weeks, $14.99
20 GB, 30 days$16No buckets$15.99$19No 20 GB; 25 GB $22No buckets; unlimited 30 days, $26.99
Full speed on unlimitedNo unlimited plan for AustriaNo daily cap stated; sharing 1 GB a day5 GB a day, then 1 Mbps2 GB a day, then 1 MbpsA fixed amount, then 2 MbpsUnlimited data at full speed
NetworksNot named by Airalo3 (Drei)Not named by SailyA1, 3A1, 3Local partner network
Renews?NoNoNoNoNo, one-off plansNo; the trip ends when it ends
App neededNo, web or appNo, QR codeYesOptionalOptional, for top-upsNo, the eSIM arrives by email

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  • 3 days $8.99
  • 2 weeks $14.99
  • 30 days $26.99
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What to do in Austria, and what your phone needs for it

Eight places most first trips include, from Vienna along the Danube to Salzburg, the lakes and the Tyrolean Alps, with the one thing your data does for you at each. The cities and rail lines have good 4G and 5G; the high mountains do not always.

Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna
ViennaSchönbrunn PalaceThe Habsburgs' summer palace, with formal gardens that climb to the Gloriette on the hill. The gardens are open to walk; go early to see the state rooms before the tour groups.✓Buy your Vienna transit ticket in the WienMobil app; the U4 stops at Schönbrunn.
St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna
ViennaSt. Stephen's CathedralThe Gothic cathedral at the centre of the old town, under its tiled roof and tall south tower. Climb the south tower for the view over the city.✓Many Viennese cafés and market stalls still prefer cash; your maps app finds the nearest cash machine.
The old town and Hohensalzburg Fortress, Salzburg
SalzburgThe old town and Hohensalzburg FortressBaroque churches below one of the largest medieval castles in Europe, with Mozart's birthplace in the Getreidegasse. A funicular runs up to the fortress from the old town.✓Railjet trains link Vienna and Salzburg in under three hours. The ÖBB app sells the ticket and shows the platform.
Hallstatt, Salzkammergut
SalzkammergutHallstattA village of old houses squeezed between the lake and the mountain, part of a UNESCO landscape. It fills up by late morning, so arrive early or stay the night.✓The railway station is across the lake, and a small ferry meets the trains. Check both times in the ÖBB app before you set out.
The Nordkette above Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Tyrol
Innsbruck, TyrolThe Nordkette above InnsbruckA funicular and two cable cars climb from the city centre to the ridge above the Inn valley, with the whole city below. Walk the old town and the Golden Roof when you come down.✓Check the live mountain cameras and weather before you buy the ticket up: the ridge is often in cloud.
The Grossglockner High Alpine Road, Hohe Tauern
Hohe TauernThe Grossglockner High Alpine RoadA toll road over the Alps to the foot of Austria's highest mountain and its glacier. It opens from late spring to autumn, when the snow allows.✓Buy the digital motorway vignette online before you drive, and download the offline map: signal drops on the high bends.
The Wachau and Dürnstein, Danube valley, between Melk and Krems
Danube valley, between Melk and KremsThe Wachau and DürnsteinVineyards and apricot orchards line the Danube, with the ruined castle above Dürnstein where Richard the Lionheart was held. Go by boat, by bike or by train, from spring to autumn.✓River boats run fewer sailings outside summer. Check the day's timetable on your phone before you plan the return.
The Schlossberg clock tower, Graz
GrazThe Schlossberg clock towerThe clock tower on the Schlossberg looks down on the red roofs of Graz, Austria's second city. Walk up the steps or take the lift inside the hill.✓Camera translation reads the German menus in the wine taverns south of the city.

If you want unlimited for two weeks or a month: Ringo Light

Austria is a train country, and most first trips link Vienna, Salzburg and Innsbruck, with a day at the lakes or in the Alps. For about two weeks of unlimited, Saily asks $48.99 and Holafly $51.50. Nomad's unlimited stops at 10 days, for $33, and Airalo sells no unlimited plan for Austria at all. For a month, Ubigi asks $44 for 60 GB at full speed, Saily $71.99 and Holafly $76.50. Ringo Light charges $14.99 for 2 weeks and $26.99 for 30 days, nothing renews. On this page I would buy it for either length.

Read what unlimited means before you pick. Saily gives 5 GB a day at full speed, then 1 Mbps. Nomad gives 2 GB a day, then 1 Mbps. Ubigi gives 20 GB for a week or 60 GB for the month, then 2 Mbps. Holafly states no daily cap for your own phone and limits sharing to 1 GB a day. Ringo Light is unlimited data at full speed for 2 weeks or 30 days.

For a short trip, Ringo Light sells 3 days of unlimited data at $8.99, and no 7-day plan. Nomad sells 3 days of unlimited at $11, and Ubigi a week with 20 GB at full speed for $19. Ringo Light's 2 weeks at $14.99 still costs less than any rival's week.

Which network works best in Austria

Austria has three networks: A1, Magenta and 3, also called Drei. All three cover Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck and Graz well, and the main rail lines. The Alps are the hard part. Deep valleys, high passes and the national parks have gaps on every network, and I read Holafly's own page, which warns of weaker coverage in parts of Tyrol, the Hohe Tauern and the Salzkammergut. Nomad and Ubigi name A1 and 3, Holafly names 3 only, and none of the brands here names Magenta. If you plan to hike or drive the high roads, a plan on A1 and 3 gives your phone two networks to choose from.

If you want a data bucket: Airalo, Saily or Ubigi

  • Saily, $10.99 for 10 GB. 20 GB for $15.99, the lowest prices listed. Its listing is from 4 October; saily.com refused the fetch, so check the price at checkout.
  • Airalo, $11 for 10 GB. Its Servus Austria plan, 20 GB for $16, read on airalo.com on 29 October. Airalo does not name its Austrian network.
  • Ubigi, $11 for 10 GB. The same price on A1 and 3 with 5G, installed by QR code. It sells no 20 GB; 25 GB is $22.
  • Nomad, $14 for 10 GB. 20 GB for $19 on A1 and 3.
  • ✓Ringo Light, no buckets. Its 2 weeks is unlimited for $14.99 and its 30 days unlimited for $26.99. For 10 GB that lasts a month, Airalo or Ubigi at $11 is $3.99 cheaper than Ringo Light's 2 weeks, and for 20 GB Airalo at $16 is $10.99 cheaper than its 30 days. I would rather say that here than have you find it at checkout.

What Ringo Light is

Ringo Light is the data eSIM Ringo sells sold to fund the full Ringo, one plan that works everywhere with your own number ported onto it. For Austria it sells three trips, all unlimited data at full speed: 3 days at $8.99, 2 weeks at $14.99 and 30 days at $26.99. Nothing renews. The eSIM arrives by email in seconds and installs in one scan, no app. For Austria I would start with the shorter trip.

The card to buy it is further up this page, just after the side-by-side table.

Pick by trip

A long weekend in Vienna

Ringo Light unlimited, 3 days, $8.99, against $11 at Nomad; its 2 weeks is $14.99 if the trip might run longer.

Two weeks by train, Vienna to Salzburg and Innsbruck

Ringo Light unlimited, 2 weeks, $14.99, less than any rival charges for one week. Holafly at $27.50 a week if you want a stated no-cap plan on 3.

Two weeks, light use, budget first

Airalo or Ubigi 10 GB for 30 days at $11.

A month, laptop on the hotspot

Ringo Light unlimited, 30 days, $26.99. Ubigi at $44 for 60 GB at full speed on A1 and 3 if you move big files every day.

You need your own number to keep ringing

None of these travel plans does that. The full Ringo, which Ringo Light funds, ports the number you have.

Frequently asked questions

Which eSIM is cheapest for Austria?+
For two weeks or a month of unlimited data, I read Ringo Light as the cheapest: $14.99 for 2 weeks and $26.99 for 30 days on 29 October 2026, against $48.99 for 15 days and $71.99 for 30 days at Saily. Airalo sells no unlimited plan for Austria. For 3 days, Ringo Light unlimited at $8.99, against $11 at Nomad. For 10 GB over 30 days, Airalo and Ubigi at $11; for 20 GB, Airalo at $16.
Which Austrian network will my travel eSIM use?+
Nomad and Ubigi ride A1 and 3, and Holafly rides 3. Airalo and Saily do not name their network. None of them names Magenta. All three networks cover the cities and rail lines well; the high Alps have gaps on every one.
Is an unlimited eSIM really unlimited in Austria?+
Every brand has a limit somewhere. Saily slows you after 5 GB a day, Nomad after 2 GB, Ubigi after its fixed full-speed amount. Holafly states no daily cap for your own phone. Airalo sells no unlimited plan here. Ringo Light is unlimited data at full speed.
Can I buy an Austrian SIM card at Vienna airport?+
You can, but since 2019 Austrian law requires every prepaid SIM to be registered to your identity, so you need your passport and the line may not work until that is done. A travel eSIM needs no registration and works the moment you land. If your home plan is from an EU country, roaming in Austria is usually included at home prices, within a fair use limit.

How we compared, and our sources

Airalo, Holafly, Saily, Nomad, Ubigi, Ringo Light

We priced Airalo, Holafly, Saily, Nomad, Ubigi and Ringo Light for Austria on 29 October 2026, all on the same day, in US dollars. Each rival's price comes from its own website where it showed dollars, otherwise from an esimdb.com listing, and every source and its date is listed below. Ringo Light's prices come from the catalogue our checkout charges.

We compare the trips people actually book: a week, two weeks and a month of unlimited data, and a 10 GB bucket. We read each brand's fair use and speed rules and quote them as the brands state them. We did not run speed tests, so this page makes no speed claims for any brand.

Ringo Light is our own product. We put it in the table on the same terms as everyone else, and where a rival is the better buy the page says so.

Left out: Maya Mobile. We could not read its own prices for this country on the day, so it stays out rather than being guessed.

  • Airalo: www.airalo.com/austria-esim?currency=USD, buckets in dollars on the site, 29 October 2026, no unlimited plan for Austria; the page does not name the network
  • Holafly: esim.holafly.com/esim-austria/, prices in dollars and network on the site, 29 October 2026
  • Saily: esimdb.com/austria/saily, listing dated 4 October 2026, read 29 October; saily.com refused the fetch
  • Nomad: esimdb.com/austria/nomad, dollar prices and daily cap as read on the esimdb.com/austria/nomad listing dated 20 September 2026; on 29 October 2026 nomadesim.com did not show dollar prices to a normal request, so they were not re-read; networks from nomadesim.com/austria-esim
  • Ubigi: cellulardata.ubigi.com/destinations/austria/, 10 GB and networks on the site, 29 October 2026; other plans from esimdb.com/austria/ubigi, listing dated 28 October 2026
  • Ringo Light: our own catalogue, the prices the checkout charges on 29 October 2026.

Written and priced by the Ringo team. Prices change often; if you spot one that has moved, tell us through the contact page and we will update the table.

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