Cheapest Data Plans for Tourists in the Philippines
On a tight budget? These are the lowest-cost SIM and eSIM options, sorted by price so you can find the cheapest plan for your trip.
Checked 26 Jul 2026·23 plans from 6 providers·14 verified from provider·9 third-party·How we check this
Airalo's Alpas Mobile 1 GB / 3-day package at $4 is the cheapest eSIM entry point. For a physical SIM, DITO New Level-Up 99 at ₱99 for 9 GB over 15 days is cheaper still and gives far more data.
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Frequently asked questions
DITO New Level-Up 99 at ₱99 for 9 GB over 15 days, verified from DITO. For an eSIM, Airalo's Alpas Mobile 1 GB / 3 days starts at $4.
Yes. Even budget plans use the same cell towers as premium plans. DITO has newer infrastructure that's fast in cities. Airalo rides Smart's established network.
Only if you stick to messaging, maps (download offline maps first), and light browsing. Any social media scrolling or video calls will burn through 1 GB fast.
Sources
- DITOchecked 26 Jul 2026
- eSIMDB (Airalo listing)checked 26 Jul 2026
- Nomadchecked 26 Jul 2026
- Traveltomtom (2026 guide)checked 26 Jul 2026
- Airalochecked 26 Jul 2026
- Holaflychecked 26 Jul 2026
- PhilippinesEsim (2026 guide)checked 26 Jul 2026
- ExchangeRates.org.uk — USD/PHP ratechecked 21 Jul 2026
Prices and promos in the Philippines change often, and several operators do not publish machine-readable plan pages. Confirm anything you are about to pay for on the provider’s own site or in their app. How we gather and check this data.
Dollar prices converted at ₱61.74/$1 (ExchangeRates.org.uk, 2026-07-21). Your card's rate will differ.