Best eSIM guide · 2026
Guatemala eSIM Providers Ranked (2026): Feature Matrix
5 providers scored across coverage, pricing, speed, app quality, and support. All data verified June 2026.
From the matrix
HelloRoam — Top composite rating
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The comparison
Guatemala eSIM providers compared
All 5 providers ranked by weighted composite score. Color-coded by value.
| Provider | Rubric score (0-5) | From / GB |
|---|---|---|
 HelloRoamHighest scoreTop composite rating | 4.6 | from $3.50/GB |
 AiraloWidest coverage catalogue | 4.5 | $4.50/GB |
 HolaflyStrongest unlimited tier | 4.3 | $2.99/day |
 NomadMost competitive per-GB rates | 4.2 | $3.00/GB |
 SailyLeading privacy integration | 4.2 | $3.99/GB |
Prices verified June 2026. Equal-weight score: Coverage Breadth 20%, Pricing Tiers 20%, Network Generation 20%, App Features 20%, Support Channels 20%.
Feature matrix
Guatemala spec-by-spec breakdown
Every rubric dimension compared side by side.
| Feature | HelloRoam | Airalo | Holafly | Nomad | Saily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating (0-5, our rubric) | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Countries | 186+ | 200+ | 160+ | 200+ | 200+ |
| Starting Price | from $3.50/GB | $4.50/GB | $2.99/day | $3.00/GB | $3.99/GB |
| Per-GB Floor | $3.50 | $4.50 | $2.99/day | $3.00 | $3.99 |
| Founded | 2025 | 2019 | 2017 | 2020 | 2023 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Singapore | Murcia, Spain | Santa Clara, CA | Vilnius, Lithuania |
| Support | Live chat + WhatsApp + email | Email + in-app chat | 24/7 chat + email | Email only | Email only |
| Guarantee | 180-day refund | 14-day refund | 180-day refund | 30-day refund | 30-day refund |
| Coverage Breadth score20% weight, 0-5 on our rubric | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 4.0 |
| Pricing Tiers score20% weight, 0-5 on our rubric | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.0 |
| Network Generation score20% weight, 0-5 on our rubric | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
| App Features score20% weight, 0-5 on our rubric | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.5 |
| Support Channels score20% weight, 0-5 on our rubric | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 3.9 | 4.1 |
| Weighted Composite | 4.64 | 4.45 | 4.35 | 4.15 | 4.20 |
Score breakdown
Guatemala provider scores
Weighted composite score across 5 dimensions.
Destination data
What the Guatemala rows actually say
1 tracked network, 6 plan tiers, cheapest tracked rate 2.74 per GB.
| Local network | Generations tracked |
|---|---|
| Claro | 4G |
| Days | Plan price | Per day | Off the 1-day rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $7.43 | $7.43 | 4% |
| 3 | $21.36 | $7.12 | 8% |
| 7 | $49.85 | $7.12 | 8% |
| 14 | $96.44 | $6.89 | 11% |
| 30 | $190.40 | $6.35 | 18% |
Rows come from this comparison's own Guatemala country data. The ladder prices one destination only; the composite scores above are provider-level and do not move with it.
Methodology
How we score eSIM providers
Five dimensions, each weighted at 20 percent.
Country count, carrier partnerships, regional bundle availability
Per-GB floor, plan tier spread, value at common data amounts
Carrier routing and which network generations that carrier publishes
Installation flow, data tracking, interface quality
Channel availability and refund policy
All scores are editorial assessments based on verified data. Pricing checked weekly. See our full scoring methodology for details.
HelloRoam -- Highest Composite Score
HelloRoam scores 4.64/5 on our rubric overall for Guatemala, with App 5.0 and Support 5.0 on an iOS and Android app, live chat plus WhatsApp, and a 180-day refund. Plans price from $3.50/GB, above the country's own $2.74/GB tracked floor but backed by 204+ carrier partnerships and a 63-language checkout. Guatemala's Claro-routed coverage reaching Tikal, per enrichment data, matters for travelers combining highland archaeological sites with a standard itinerary.
Dimension scores, 0-5 on our rubric
Pros
- 186 countries with 204+ carrier partnerships for reliable local routing
- Fixed plans from $3.50/GB across popular destinations
- Unlimited plans from $5 for short stays, scaling by duration
- iOS and Android app with in-app top-up, add-destination, and usage alerts
- Live chat, WhatsApp, and email support, including real-time channels
- 31+ local currencies supported at checkout
- 63-language interface for non-English travelers
Cons
- Newer brand (launched August 2025) with shorter track record
- 186 countries, behind Airalo's 200+ catalogue
Airalo -- Widest Coverage Catalogue
Airalo's $4.50/GB starting rate sits above Guatemala's own $2.74/GB tracked floor, one of several destinations in this comparison where the country's own per-GB rate beats Airalo's baseline. Its Discover Global bundle, covering up to 130 countries on one eSIM, still suits travelers pairing Guatemala with a wider Central American route despite the higher per-GB entry price.
Dimension scores, 0-5 on our rubric
Pros
- 200+ countries with the widest coverage breadth in the market
- Regional multi-country bundles (Asialink, Eurolink, Discover Global)
- Automatic in-app install with real-time data tracking and hourly runtime estimates
- Airmoney cashback rewards (5-10% depending on loyalty tier)
- Established brand since 2019 with proven reliability
Cons
- Per-GB pricing higher than budget alternatives
- Unlimited plans available in select markets only, not all 200+ destinations
- No live chat or WhatsApp channel: support runs on email and in-app messaging
Holafly -- Best Unlimited Daily Rate
Holafly's $2.99/day unlimited rate carries the same 2GB daily volume threshold tracked for Guatemala before its fair-use throttle applies, and its 4.5/5 on this scorecard Pricing score trails only Nomad's 4.8/5. Guatemala's own $2.74/GB fixed-data floor is cheap enough that light data people may still come out ahead on a per-GB plan instead.
Dimension scores, 0-5 on our rubric
Pros
- Unlimited daily data from $2.99/day with no data caps
- 160+ countries covered including all major destinations
- Simple per-day pricing: know exactly what you pay before you leave
- 180-day refund policy on unused plans
- 24/7 chat support alongside email
Cons
- Speeds reduce after the daily fair use threshold on most plans
- Hotspot tethering limited to 1 GB/day on select destinations
- Not cost-effective for light data users (under 3 GB/trip)
- Fewer countries than Airalo
Nomad -- Best Budget Per-GB Rate
Nomad's $3.00/GB rate is the lowest fixed floor across all five providers on paper, though it still lands above Guatemala's own $2.74/GB tracked rate, an unusual reversal in this comparison's data. Its email-only support window is a real trade-off given enrichment data's documented limited coverage in remote highlands.
Dimension scores, 0-5 on our rubric
Pros
- Competitive pricing starting from $3.00/GB in Southeast Asia
- Simple, fast checkout with no account required in many cases
- Lowest per-GB rates for Thailand, Vietnam, South Korea, and Japan
- Plans start at a low entry price for short trips
Cons
- Email-only support with no live chat, WhatsApp, or phone channel
- Basic app compared to Airalo and Saily
- 200 countries, behind only Airalo among the five providers
- Limited plan variety in some countries
Saily -- Best for Privacy
Saily prices Guatemala at $3.99/GB with a bundled NordVPN connection at no extra cost, useful since VPN access stays unrestricted per enrichment data. Its 200-country footprint and 4.6/5 on our rubric App score sit above Guatemala's own $2.74/GB comparison floor, making the bundled VPN the stronger differentiator here than raw price.
Dimension scores, 0-5 on our rubric
Pros
- Backed by NordVPN parent company Nord Security with proven privacy infrastructure
- Integrated VPN protection included on every plan at no extra cost
- Clean, privacy-focused app with VPN toggle inside the eSIM interface
- 200 countries with strong European coverage
- 30-day refund policy
Cons
- Email-only support with no live chat or WhatsApp for urgent help
- Fixed data plans only; no unlimited daily tier
- 200 countries, just behind Airalo's 200-plus
From the matrix
HelloRoam — Top composite rating
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FAQ
Guatemala eSIM questions, answered
Which eSIM has the cheapest per-GB rate for Guatemala?
Which eSIM has the cheapest per-GB rate for Guatemala?
This comparison's Guatemala data floors at $2.74/GB on the 20GB plan, cheaper than any of the five listed providers' starting rates. Nomad's $3.00/GB is the lowest among the providers, followed by HelloRoam at $3.50/GB and Saily at $3.99/GB. For 20GB or more, Guatemala's own tracked pricing wins outright.
Is it cheaper to buy a bigger eSIM data plan in Guatemala?
Is it cheaper to buy a bigger eSIM data plan in Guatemala?
Mostly, but not evenly. This comparison's Guatemala data shows the 3GB plan priced at $5.00 per GB, fractionally above the 1GB plan's $4.99 per GB rate. Real savings start at the 10GB tier, which drops to $3.65 per GB, and the 20GB plan reaches this country's own $2.74/GB floor.
Does Guatemala have 5G eSIM coverage?
Does Guatemala have 5G eSIM coverage?
No. This comparison tracks only 4G for Guatemala, carried by Claro, the sole network type recorded across all five providers compared here. Enrichment data lists Tigo GT and Movistar GT as additional local carriers, and separately confirms Claro's own network reaches Tikal, a major archaeological site.
Does a Guatemala eSIM cover Tikal and other highland destinations?
Does a Guatemala eSIM cover Tikal and other highland destinations?
Coverage varies. Enrichment data confirms Claro has the widest reach among local carriers, extending to Tikal specifically. The same enrichment data separately flags limited coverage in remote highlands as a documented quirk, so travelers heading beyond Claro's tracked routes should expect thinner signal in less-visited highland areas.
Does a VPN work with a Guatemala eSIM?
Does a VPN work with a Guatemala eSIM?
Yes. Enrichment data lists Guatemala's VPN status as unrestricted, so a VPN app works alongside any of the five eSIM providers compared here. Saily bundles a NordVPN connection into every plan at no extra cost, an option worth weighing against a separately downloaded VPN app.
Does Guatemala offer a 30-day unlimited eSIM plan?
Does Guatemala offer a 30-day unlimited eSIM plan?
Yes. This comparison's Guatemala data includes a full 30-day unlimited tier, priced at $190.40, working out to $6.35 per day, an 18% discount off the plan's base per-day rate of $7.74. Holafly's $2.99/day flat unlimited rate still undercuts Guatemala's own longest tracked unlimited option by a wide margin.
Which eSIM offers the best support for a Guatemala trip?
Which eSIM offers the best support for a Guatemala trip?
HelloRoam leads the 2026 composite at 4.64/5 in our comparison matrix for Guatemala, with Support 5.0 on live chat, WhatsApp, and email. Holafly scores 4.6/5 on the rubric on Support, with 24/7 chat and WhatsApp alongside email. Airalo follows at 4.5/5 with email and in-app chat. Saily and Nomad are email-only, with no real-time channel between them.
Compare all 5 providers for Guatemala
Side-by-side scoring. Plans from $2.99/day to $4.50/GB. Verified June 2026.