Compare the best eSIM plans for Venezuela
Internet from the moment you land in Caracas
- Instant activation
- iPhone and Android compatible
- From 1,50€
- 700+ plans compared
1,50€
Cheapest plan
700+
Venezuela plans
51+
Providers available
4G
Networks supported
Best eSIM deals for Venezuela
Transparency: some links in this table are affiliate links. Datadopt may earn a commission at no extra cost to you ; the ranking stays independent.
BNESIM
1 GB
30 days
VE
1,50€
Manet Travel
1 GB
7 days
VE
12,40€
4s
1 GB
5 days
VE
2,81€
ByteSIM
1 GB
1 day
VE
3,46€
Tourist eSIM
1 GB
7 days
VE
3,94€
Roamify
1 GB
7 days
VE
3,99€
eSIM for Venezuela at a glance
From
€5.20
For 5 GB / 30 days
Plan duration
1 to 30+ days
Depending on the plan
Local networks
Digitel, Movistar, Movilnet
Digitel often the best for mobile data
Network outages
Frequent outside big cities
Tied to power cuts
Hotspot sharing
Available
On most plans
Compatibility
iPhone XS+ / Android 8.0+
Check your device
Internet in Venezuela: everything you need to know
Venezuela has roughly 55–65% internet penetration, with mobile coverage concentrated in the coastal cities and the Andes (source: ITU DataHub). Three carriers share the market: Digitel (often the most reliable for 4G data), Movistar (Telefónica) and Movilnet (state-owned, via CANTV). Commercial 5G is not deployed, and the network stays sensitive to the power cuts that regularly hit connectivity outside urban centres.
- ●Decent 4G in Caracas (Chacao, Las Mercedes, Altamira, Sabana Grande, El Hatillo), Maracaibo, Valencia, Barquisimeto, Maracay, Mérida (city and the lower Mukumbarí cable-car station), San Cristóbal, Puerto La Cruz and on Margarita Island (Porlamar, Pampatar). Patchier or none at Los Roques (archipelago: rare Wi-Fi, almost no data), Canaima and Angel Falls (NO signal, canoe/plane trips), the Gran Sabana and Roraima (tepuis: NONE), the Orinoco delta and the Venezuelan Amazon.
- ●The network depends heavily on electricity: power cuts (frequent outside Caracas) drop the signal. Carry a power bank and download Google Maps / Maps.me offline before any trip to Mérida, the Gran Sabana or Los Llanos.
- ●Great for WhatsApp (universal), Pago Móvil (interbank mobile payment, OMNIPRESENT and essential given the cash shortage), Zelle (widely used for USD payments), Mercado Libre, Yummy and Ridery (Caracas ride-hailing), inDrive. Many shops run on USD cash + Pago Móvil: reliable data to confirm payments is valuable.
Sources: Internet Society Pulse: Venezuela, ITU DataHub: Venezuela, Ookla Speedtest Global Index, CONATEL (telecom regulator)
eSIM pricing in Venezuela: what our data shows
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the best price per GB actually available in Venezuela is 0.21 €/GB, across 472 plans compared. The real differentiator is not the headline rate but the depth of the offer: the more plans compete, the easier it is to find the duration and data volume that fit your trip.
Best price per GB
0.21 €/GB
Plans compared
472
Americas average
0.46 €/GB
World ranking
123 / 215
Venezuela is 54% cheaper than the Americas regional average (0.46 €/GB).
Source: Datadopt eSIM Price Observatory, 170,286 plans analysed, measured 1 September 2026.
See the eSIM price Observatory by country →Which eSIM providers for Venezuela?
Here are the 6 best-placed eSIM providers for Venezuela, ranked by best price per GB. Prices are expressed per GB so plans of different sizes can be compared on the same basis.
| Provider | Price per GB | From | Max duration | Hotspot | 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNESIM | 1.41 €/GB | 1.50 € | 30 d | Yes | — |
| Manet Travel | 1.54 €/GB | 2.70 € | 30 d | Yes | — |
| 4s | 1.56 €/GB | 2.81 € | 30 d | Yes | — |
| Tourist eSIM | 1.93 €/GB | 3.94 € | 30 d | Yes | — |
| Roamify | 2.13 €/GB | 3.99 € | 30 d | Yes | — |
 JamboSim | 2.20 €/GB | 4.99 € | 30 d | Yes | — |
Providers ranked by best price per GB, across plans of at least 1 GB. Source: Datadopt catalogue.
Compare all plans →Device compatibility
eSIM is built into every iPhone XS and later, as well as Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3a+ and most high-end Motorola, Oppo, Sony and Xiaomi models.
Not sure about your device? Check compatibility here.
How to install your eSIM for Venezuela
- 1. Compare offers on https://www.datadopt.com/en/compare/ve
- 2. Browse our partners' eSIM offers and choose the data volume and duration that fit your trip.
- 3. Purchase the eSIM plan that best fits your needs on our partner's site.
- 4. Receive a QR code by email after purchase.
- 5. Before you leave or during your stay, add the eSIM to your smartphone (Note: a stable Wi-Fi connection may be required during this step.)
- 5.1. On iPhone: Settings > Mobile Data > Add Plan > Scan the QR code
- 5.2. On Android: Settings > Connections > SIM card manager > Add a mobile plan
- 6. Once you arrive, turn on the data of your eSIM and enjoy reliable internet in Venezuela.
Frequently asked questions
Does the eSIM really work in Venezuela?
Yes in cities and on the coast. International eSIMs connect to Digitel, Movistar or Movilnet on landing at Caracas (CCS), Maracaibo (MAR) or Margarita (PMV). In remote areas (Los Roques, Canaima, Gran Sabana) the signal is weak or absent whatever the carrier.
Do I need an eSIM if I have a European plan?
Venezuela is not in EU inclusive roaming and out-of-plan data is very expensive. A travel eSIM is far cheaper and avoids buying a local SIM, which is impractical for a visitor.
How much data for two weeks in Venezuela?
For Caracas + Mérida + Margarita or Los Roques, plan 5–10 GB: WhatsApp, offline Google Maps and Maps.me, Pago Móvil, Zelle, ride-hailing (Yummy/Ridery) and cloud photos. Download offline maps, coverage is irregular as soon as you leave the cities.
Is there signal at Angel Falls and Los Roques?
Angel Falls / Canaima: NO network during the trip, lodges have at best very limited satellite Wi-Fi. Los Roques: almost no data, rare Wi-Fi. Plan everything offline and let people know before you go.
Can I share the connection with other devices?
Most Venezuela eSIM plans allow hotspot: the field is shown on each Datadopt offer detail page.
How much does an eSIM cost in Venezuela, and is it cheap?
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the best price per GB actually available in Venezuela is 0.21 €/GB, across 472 plans compared. The real differentiator is not the headline rate but the depth of the offer: the more plans compete, the easier it is to find the duration and data volume that fit your trip. Venezuela is 54% cheaper than the Americas regional average (0.46 €/GB). In our global ranking of well-covered eSIM markets, Venezuela sits at position 123 of 215 by price per GB (1 = cheapest). Source: Datadopt eSIM Price Observatory, 170,286 plans analysed, measured 1 September 2026.
Explore other popular destinations
Ready to stay connected in Venezuela?
Compare the best eSIM offers and enjoy data the moment you arrive, at the best price.