Our recommendation · AfricaOne Reunion eSIM Pick, Sized for 7 Days (2026)
HelloRoam runs 31 checkout currencies. Airalo, Holafly, Nomad and Saily run one each. Reunion sizes to 11 GB over 7 days, which the 10 GB tier at $18.43 covers, against a list naming Orange. Airalo lists 200+ destinations against HelloRoam's 186.
Reunion eSIM recommendation: HelloRoam. The 5GB plan at $11.32 covers a 7-day moderate trip (11GB at 1.5GB/day) on the local network your handset finds. HelloRoam pairs a 180-day refund window with support in 63 languages for Reunion travelers.
Our recommendation
The 3GB plan at $5.48 wins on per-GB value at $1.83/GB in the HelloRoam catalogue, the only per-destination price feed we hold. It handles 7 days of moderate use in Reunion on the local network your handset finds.
The Pick: 3GB at $5.48
#1 RecommendationThe 3GB plan costs $5.48 in the HelloRoam catalogue and connects to Orange's 5G network. Per-GB rate: $1.83/GB. That is the only per-destination price feed this site holds, so it is the only destination price we quote.
On plan shape and our published rubric, Holafly is the best fit of the 5 providers we score for a trip this size. Its own published entry rate is $2.99/day, and it rates 8.6/10.
Who this plan fits
Moderate data users on a 7-day trip. You browse social feeds, navigate with maps, send photos, and check email. That adds up to 11GB.
Why this plan
Trip-length match
At moderate usage (maps, social media, messaging), you burn 1.5GB per day in Reunion. Over 7 days, that reaches 11GB. The 3GB plan covers this without overspending.
Per-GB value analysis
| Tier | Price | Per GB | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB | $3.67 | $3.67/GB | Light use (maps, email) |
| 3GB Pick | $5.48 | $1.83/GB | Light use (maps, email) |
| 5GB | $11.32 | $2.26/GB | Moderate use (social, browsing) |
| 10GB | $18.43 | $1.84/GB | Heavy use (streaming, work) |
Provider score breakdown
Holafly scores 21.1 of 25 across the 5 rubric dimensions for Reunion. Unlimited daily data from $2.99/day, no gigabyte counting. About $1.99/GB at 1.5GB/day, the lowest effective rate we score. The main trade-off: no per-gb plans for light users, so it is unlimited or nothing.
Network routing
HelloRoam publishes one operator for Reunion, Orange. HelloRoam marks the 5G capability label against that list, and the list is alphabetical, so it names no routing target. Download offline maps for Reunion before departure.
Plan recommendation by usage tier
Each tier maps to a specific plan and provider for Reunion.
Light user
Maps + messagingLight-use verdict for Reunion: 4GB over 7 days. The 5GB plan at $11.32 ($2.26/GB) on the local 5G network covers email, maps and messaging. We pick HelloRoam for this tier because it scores 86 out of 100 on the published match formula. Limitation: no regional bundles yet, so multi-country trips need one plan per country.
Moderate user
Social + browsingModerate-use verdict for Reunion: 11GB over 7 days handles social feeds, navigation and daily browsing on the local network your handset finds. HelloRoam prices the 5GB tier here at $11.32 ($2.26/GB). Holafly scores highest at this tier, 96 out of 100. Limitation: the absence of a per-GB tier means light travelers buy more than they need.
Heavy user
Streaming + callsIf you stream video, run a hotspot, or join two hours of video calls daily in Reunion, budget 21GB over 7 days. The catalogue sells unlimited here at $3.23/day, which covers that without tracking. Holafly is the match-score pick at this tier, 96 out of 100. Support there is live chat and email in 10 languages, around the clock. Queue your downloads for the hotel and spend mobile data only on live traffic.
Your Reunion trip type, matched to a plan
Weekend, vacation, business, or backpacking. Each trip profile maps to a different plan.
Weekend (2-3 days)
Weekend trip to Reunion (2-3 days): 5GB covers moderate use (maps, social, messaging) on the local 5G network. The 5GB plan at $11.32 fits the trip. Unlimited at $9.69 for 3 days is competitive for heavy weekend use. Resist the big bundle. Three days cannot burn 20GB unless you are streaming in 4K.
Vacation (7-14 days)
Vacation in Reunion (10 days): 15GB at 1.5GB/day for social sharing, navigation, and restaurant searches. The 10GB plan at $18.43 ($1.84/GB) on the local 5G network covers the trip. Best per-GB value: 3GB at $1.83/GB. Pad the estimate by 20% if your evenings end with a full photo dump.
Business (3-7 days)
Corporate travelers in Reunion need 3GB/day across 5 days (15GB total) for conferencing, messaging, and document sync. Unlimited at $3.23/day prevents mid-meeting data cutoffs on the local network your handset finds.
Backpacking (10-30 days)
Budget backpackers in Reunion stretch 14+ days on 0.8GB/day (12GB total). Hostel WiFi handles evening browsing and social uploads. Mobile data covers daytime maps and messaging. The 10GB plan at $18.43 on the local network your handset finds covers the trip. Unlimited at $45.22 for 14 days is overkill for light backpacker use.
Your Reunion provider comparison
Not all providers perform equally in Reunion. Coverage, pricing, and support quality vary by carrier routing and plan structure. If your Reunion trip is one leg of several, Airalo is built for it: 200 published destinations and continent-scale bundles. Single-country travelers pay for reach they will not use, at a published $4.50/GB, and get 14 days of refund cover. Holafly is the only provider of the five publishing unlimited daily plans across its catalogue, from $2.99/day. Support is live chat and email in 10 languages, around the clock. It suits heavy users streaming video or running hotspot sessions. Trade-off: tethering capped at 1GB/day, speeds drop after the daily fair-use threshold, and no per-GB plan at all for light users. For reference, unlimited data in Reunion runs $3.23/day on the catalogue. Saily builds Nord Security VPN routing into every plan. The VPN adds cover on public WiFi at airports, hotels and cafes. Its published entry rate is $3.99/GB. Trade-off: support is email in 1 language, with no round-the-clock hours, and Saily publishes 200 destinations against Airalo's 200+. On price, Nomad leads the fixed plans: $3.00/GB published, cheaper than anyone else here. For scale, the cheapest Reunion plan in our feed is 1GB at $3.67, a catalogue price. Best for single-country budget trips. Limitations: no unlimited option, no usage tracking, and support that is email in 2 languages, with no round-the-clock hours. Travelers who need help mid-trip should look at HelloRoam or Holafly. HelloRoam runs on 204+ carrier partners across 186 destinations. Fixed plans start at $3.50/GB, second only to Nomad among fixed rates. The 180-day refund window on unactivated eSIMs is the longest here, tied with Holafly. HelloRoam support is live chat, WhatsApp and email in 63 languages, around the clock. Trade-off: no regional multi-country bundles yet, and Airalo publishes 14 more destinations.
Why the rubric leader finishes first
HelloRoam tops the rubric for Reunion at 8.7 out of 10, computed the same way for all 5. The case for it is what happens when a plan does not fit: 180 days to refund an unactivated eSIM, and support you can reach, live chat, WhatsApp and email in 63 languages, around the clock. The case against it is reach and price. Airalo covers 200 destinations and sells regional bundles HelloRoam does not. Nomad starts at $3.00/GB. Both of those are real wins and neither is ours.
Alternative options
Different traveler profiles need different plans. Here are runner-ups for each use case.
1GB at $3.67
Entry-level plan at $3.67 for travelers who use data sparingly. Maps, email, and messaging only. Upgrade mid-trip if you need more.
10GB at $18.43
Largest fixed plan for video callers, streamers, and remote workers. Per-GB cost drops to $1.84/GB. That is $-0.01 less per GB than the 3GB pick.
Unlimited at $3.23/day
Pay $3.23/day for uncapped 5G data. The 10GB plan at $18.43 is cheaper for trips under 6 days. Best for streamers and remote workers.
| Days | Price | Per day | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3.10 | $3.10/day | 4% |
| 3 | $8.91 | $2.97/day | 8% |
| 7 | $20.80 | $2.97/day | 8% |
| 14 | $40.25 | $2.88/day | 11% |
| 30 | $79.46 | $2.65/day | 18% |
Your Reunion data calculator
Match your daily habits to a plan tier. Most travelers fit the moderate profile.
- Maps and navigation
- Messaging and email
- Boarding passes
- Social media and photo uploads
- Navigation and ride-hailing
- Browsing and light video
- Video calls and streaming
- Remote work and cloud sync
- Laptop hotspot
Published daily bands for a 7-day trip
| Band | GB per day | 7-day total | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light | 0.5 | 4 GB | Maps, messaging, boarding passes |
| Moderate | 1.5 | 11 GB | The above plus social feeds and browsing |
| Heavy | 3 | 21 GB | Streaming, video calls, laptop hotspot |
HelloRoam sizes a Reunion plan against those three bands and nothing else. A 7-day trip runs 4 GB on the light band, 11 GB on the moderate one and 21 GB on the heavy one, so the gap between the cheapest and the safest tier is 17 GB of headroom. Pick the band your phone habits already sit in at home.
Your calibrated Reunion data budget
Skip the generic calculator. Reunion has specific conditions that change your data plan size. Adjusted daily estimate: 1.5GB/day (down from the 1.5GB baseline). Over 7 days: 11GB total on the local network your handset finds. The 10GB plan at $18.43 ($1.84/GB) covers this adjusted budget.
Device setup
Before departure
Purchase the plan 1 to 3 days before your flight. Install the QR code on WiFi. Name the eSIM "Reunion Data" to keep it separate from your home line. Do not enable data roaming on your home SIM.
iPhone setup
- Settings > Cellular > Add eSIM
- Scan the QR code in your order email
- Label the line "Travel Data"
- Set as default data line
Samsung setup
- Settings > Connections > SIM Manager
- Add eSIM > Scan QR code
- Rename the line "Travel Data"
- Set as mobile data SIM
Google Pixel setup
- Settings > Network > SIMs
- Add SIM > Scan QR code
- Rename the line "Travel Data"
- Set as data SIM
After landing in Reunion
Turn off airplane mode after landing. Orange's 5G network picks up your eSIM automatically. Test the connection by loading a web page. Make sure your home SIM has data roaming disabled.
Common Reunion eSIM questions
Direct answers to the questions travelers ask most about Reunion eSIM plans.
What plan do I need?
HelloRoam publishes one operator for Reunion, Orange. Destination plans run from $3.67 (1GB) to $18.43 (10GB) on the catalogue, the only per-destination price feed we hold. For a 7-day trip, moderate users need about 3GB. The 3GB plan at $5.48 covers that.
Best plan for 7 days?
7 days at 1.5GB/day means you need 11GB in Reunion. The 10GB plan gives you 10GB at $18.43 ($1.84/GB) on the local network your handset finds. That is $2.63/day with 0GB to spare. Prices are the catalogue's for Reunion.
How much data do I need?
The average smartphone user consumes about 15GB per month at home. A 7-day trip to Reunion uses about 3GB, roughly 20% of a month's data. That is the 1.5 GB moderate band, which covers maps, social media and messaging. WiFi in Reunion is available at hotels and some restaurants, offsetting about 10% of usage.
Which provider is cheapest?
Reunion eSIM prices start at $3.67 for 1GB ($3.67/GB) on the catalogue, the only per-destination feed we hold. Larger plans drop the rate: 10GB costs $18.43 ($1.84/GB). On published floors, Nomad is cheapest at $3.00/GB, though it quotes no Reunion figure. All plans connect to Orange.
Is an eSIM worth it?
An eSIM saves money and time in Reunion. Airport SIM cards cost $15-25 after a 15-30 minutes wait. A 10GB eSIM costs $18.43 for 11GB and activates before you board. It runs on the local network your handset finds, the same network airport SIMs use. On published plan shape and our rubric, Holafly is the closest fit of the 5, and its own entry rate is $2.99/day.
eSIM vs SIM card?
Use both in Reunion: keep your home SIM for calls and add an eSIM for data. Reunion eSIM plans start at $3.67 for 1GB on the local network your handset finds, a catalogue price. That avoids the 15-30 minutes airport SIM queue and the $15-25 counter price.
Your questions, answered
What is the best eSIM plan for Reunion in 2026?
The 3GB plan at $5.48 on the local network your handset finds, a HelloRoam catalogue price. It covers 7 days of moderate use at $1.83/GB. 5 plans are available across 5 providers.
How do I choose between fixed and unlimited data for Reunion?
Fixed data wins for trips under 6 days at moderate use. Unlimited at $3.23/day saves money if you use more than 3GB per day or stay longer than 6 days.
Which eSIM provider is best for Reunion?
Holafly scores 21.1 of 25 for Reunion across per-GB value, plan flexibility, buyer protection, support access, and destination reach, which is first of the five on this site's weighting. Unlimited daily data from $2.99/day, no gigabyte counting. No per-GB plans for light users, so it is unlimited or nothing.
Can I switch plans mid-trip in Reunion?
Yes. Buy a second eSIM through the provider app while in Reunion. Most phones support 8+ eSIM profiles. Delete the expired plan to free a slot. You do not lose your home number.
Should I buy a Reunion eSIM or a regional bundle?
A Reunion-specific plan gives the best per-GB rate for single-country trips. Regional bundles only make sense if you visit 3+ countries in the same region.
How far in advance should I buy my Reunion eSIM?
Buy 1 to 3 days before departure. Install the QR code over WiFi at home. The validity timer starts at first network connection in Reunion, not at purchase. This gives you time to troubleshoot any installation issues before your flight.
Is the 3GB plan enough for streaming in Reunion?
Streaming puts a traveler on the published 3 GB heavy band. Over 7 days that is 21GB. The 3GB plan falls short for daily streaming. Heavy streamers should consider 10GB or unlimited at $3.23/day.
What network does my Reunion eSIM connect to?
HelloRoam publishes one operator for Reunion, Orange. The published list carries the 5G capability label, and it does not record which operator a given handset selects. Save offline maps for Reunion before you fly.
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