Ghana eSIM

Updated 31 October 2026 · prices refresh daily from live plans · How our prices compare

At a glance

Slashtel Ghana eSIMs start at $3.49 for 1GB over 7 days, across 6 plans. The lowest price per GB is $2.08 on the 20GB plan. A one-week trip costs from $3.49 (1GB). It connects to Vodafone, MTN and AirtelTigo on up to 5G. It is data only: your own number stays active for calls, SMS and bank codes. The QR code arrives by email within minutes; install it on Wi-Fi before you fly and the days start when it first connects in Ghana. Prices checked 31 October 2026.

Plans

Cheapest plan

$3.49 · 1GB / 7 days

Lowest price per GB

$2.08 (20GB plan)

Data range

1GB to 20GB

Validity range

7 to 30 days

Local time

Accra is the same time as London

Networks you connect to in Ghana

VodafoneMTNAirtelTigoup to 5G

Network selection is automatic: your phone picks the strongest signal. Coverage in Ghana →

Ghana eSIM

6 plans · from $3.49

Your internet address will show as Austria. WhatsApp, maps, banking and browsing work normally.

Buy now, starts when you land. Your days begin only when the eSIM first connects at your destination, so you can buy and install it before you fly.

Data only. Your operator number stays on for calls, texts and OTPs; your data runs on the eSIM. How calls, texts and OTPs work →

Email for your QR code

Use your regular email. Your QR code is sent here.

Travelling with someone? Add a second eSIM for their phone.Save $1.08 One eSIM works on one phone only.

My phone is eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked. (Dial *#06#, an EID means yes.)Keep me connected: while I'm still using this eSIM, add another 5GB for 30 days at the same price when data runs low or the plan ends. Email first, turn off any time.

Slashtel Promise: add this same plan again while your eSIM is active and you never pay more than you pay today.

Total$12.49

Includes $1.63 platform fee

QR by email within a minute · install before you fly

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Cheapest Ghana eSIM for each data size

Data	Validity	Price (USD)	Per GB
1 GB	7 days	$3.49	$3.49
3 GB	15 days	$7.79	$2.60
5 GB	30 days	$12.49	$2.50
10 GB	30 days	$22.09	$2.21
20 GB	30 days	$41.59	$2.08 (best value)

Networks in Ghana

Network	Type
Vodafone	5G
MTN	4G
AirtelTigo	3G

The eSIM picks the strongest network automatically. All networks →

Ghana eSIM plans and prices

Data	Validity	Price (USD)	Per GB
1 GB	7 days	$3.49	$3.49
3 GB	15 days	$7.79	$2.60
3 GB	30 days	$8.29	$2.76
5 GB	30 days	$12.49	$2.50
10 GB	30 days	$22.09	$2.21
20 GB	30 days	$41.59	$2.08

Prices checked 31 October 2026. All-in price in USD, no roaming charges, QR by email in minutes. Data only; keep your own number for calls and texts.

Ghana essentials for your trip

Country code+233. To call a Ghana number from abroad, dial +233 then the number without the leading 0. More on +233

Mobile numbers+233 XX XXX XXXX (9 digits after +233)

Plugs and powerType D, G, 230V 50Hz. Adapter guide for Ghana

Setting up your Ghana eSIM

Scan the QR code from your email at home on Wi-Fi (iPhone: Settings, Mobile Service, Add eSIM; Android: Settings, SIMs, Add eSIM), use the eSIM for mobile data and keep your usual SIM for calls and texts. When you land in Ghana, turn on data roaming for the eSIM. Step-by-step guide with screenshots · Check your phone supports eSIM

Ghana travel essentials

Money, getting around and the apps you'll need. Facts checked 2026-10.

💱 Money

Ghanaian cedi (GHS, ₵)

£1 ≈ 15.55 GHS · $1 ≈ 11.65 · ₹100 ≈ 12.24 (today's rate)

ATMs: Banks and forex bureaus at Kotoka airport

🚆 Getting around

Airport to city

Kotoka International (ACC): Taxis in front of arrivals (agree price first); Uber/Bolt often unavailable at the airport due to restricted access

📱 Apps and tips

Apps that need data: Uber, Bolt, Yango

Sources: ug.edu.gh · globalmasstransit.net

Which Ghana eSIM for your trip

Trip	Maps, messages, light browsing	Social, video calls, hotspot
1 week	3GB · 15 days $7.79 about 3GB needed	10GB · 30 days $22.09 about 7GB needed
2 weeks	5GB · 30 days $12.49 about 5GB needed	20GB · 30 days $41.59 about 14GB needed
1 month	10GB · 30 days $22.09 about 9GB needed	no single plan; add a top-up

Live prices from our Ghana plans. Usage estimates: 0.3GB a day light, 1GB a day heavy.

Online from arrival in Ghana

Your plan starts when the eSIM first connects in Ghana, so it is ready as you land at:

ACC Accra Kotoka

What you get

✓ Fast 4G/5G data on major networks
✓ Data only, no local phone number, calls or SMS (WhatsApp calls work)
✓ Hotspot / tethering allowed
✓ QR code by email in under 60 seconds
✓ Starts only when you connect at your destination, so you can buy days ahead
✓ Top up the same eSIM online, no new QR
✓ WhatsApp support before, during and after your trip

Trip essentials

Also for your trip

🚕Airport transferPre-book your ride from the airport→🎡Tours and activitiesSkip-the-line tickets and day trips→🏛️Attraction ticketsMuseums, landmarks and shows→🎟️City passOne pass for top attractions→🛡️Travel insuranceCover for medical and trip issues→✈️Flight delayed?Check if you can claim compensation→

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Trip	Cheapest plan	Price	Per GB
One week	1GB / 7 days	$3.49	$3.49
Two weeks	3GB / 15 days	$7.79	$2.60
One month	3GB / 30 days	$8.29	$2.76

Questions, answered

What is the best eSIM for Ghana?

For most trips a 5GB to 10GB data eSIM valid for 30 days is the right size: Slashtel's 5GB plan for Ghana is $12.49 on Vodafone, MTN and AirtelTigo. Install it before you fly, keep your home SIM on for calls and bank texts, and top up the same eSIM if you run low.

How much does an eSIM for Ghana cost for a week?

From $3.49 for 1GB valid 7 days, as of 31 October 2026. Longer trips: two weeks from $7.79 (3GB), one month from $8.29 (3GB).

What is the cheapest data per GB for Ghana?

$2.08 per GB on the 20GB plan (30 days, $41.59). Bigger plans usually cost less per GB, so buy the size you expect to use.

Which networks does a Ghana eSIM use?

Vodafone, MTN and AirtelTigo, with speeds up to 5G where available. The eSIM picks the strongest network automatically.

Does the Ghana eSIM include a phone number?

No. Slashtel eSIMs are data only, with no local number, calls or SMS. WhatsApp and other internet calls work, and your home SIM can stay on for calls and OTP texts.

When does the Ghana eSIM start counting days?

Validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Ghana, not when you buy it, so you can buy and install it before you travel.

What currency is used in Ghana?

The Ghanaian cedi (GHS).

How do I get from the airport to the city in Ghana?

Kotoka International (ACC): Taxis in front of arrivals (agree price first); Uber/Bolt often unavailable at the airport due to restricted access.

Ghana eSIM

Cheapest Ghana eSIM for each data size

Networks in Ghana

Ghana eSIM plans and prices

Ghana essentials for your trip

Setting up your Ghana eSIM

Ghana travel essentials

💱 Money

🚆 Getting around

📱 Apps and tips

Which Ghana eSIM for your trip

Online from arrival in Ghana

What you get

Also for your trip

Ghana eSIM cost by trip length

Questions, answered

What is the best eSIM for Ghana?

How much does an eSIM for Ghana cost for a week?

What is the cheapest data per GB for Ghana?

Which networks does a Ghana eSIM use?

Does the Ghana eSIM include a phone number?

When does the Ghana eSIM start counting days?

What currency is used in Ghana?

How do I get from the airport to the city in Ghana?

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