Canada SIM card for tourists and travellers
Skip the airport SIM kiosk, avoid roaming charges, and explore Canada with a real local number and prepaid data from the moment you land.
See tourist plansWhy tourists need a Canada travel SIM
International roaming in Canada can cost $12 to $15 per day, and that is before you make a single call. A prepaid Canada SIM card gives you local data, calls, and texts at a fraction of the cost. You get a real Canadian phone number so you can book rideshares, make restaurant reservations, and use maps without worrying about your bill.
With Get Canada Sim, you order before your flight and your SIM activates before you land. No fumbling with kiosks at the airport, no signing up for expensive plans at a carrier store. You step off the plane already connected.
What your Canada travel SIM gives you
- High-speed data for maps, photos, and rideshare apps
- A real Canadian number for hotel check-ins and reservations
- Unlimited Canada-wide calling and texts
- Prepaid — no contract, no surprise charges
- USA and Mexico roaming on select plans
- No roaming fees — save up to 85% vs your home carrier
Best plans for tourists
For most trips under 30 days, the 95 GB Chatr prepaid plan at $40 is the top pick. It comes with unlimited Canada and US calling, international texts, and enough data for a month of heavy use.
Travelling to the US or Mexico too? The 25 GB Chatr plan at $35 includes roaming across Canada, USA, and Mexico with unlimited calling to all three countries. If your trip is longer than 30 days, explore our monthly postpaid options on the plans page.
eSIM or physical SIM?
Both options are available on every plan. An eSIM is delivered by email, so you can install it before you board your flight. A physical SIM can be picked up at a Canadian airport or delivered to your hotel or Airbnb. Either way, your number is live before you touch down.
Canada travel SIM — frequently asked questions
Can a tourist buy a SIM card in Canada?
Yes — and you don't have to wait until you arrive. With Get Canada Sim you order a prepaid Canada travel SIM or eSIM before you fly, and it activates before you land. There's no residency requirement: tourists just provide passport details at checkout and choose eSIM by email or airport pickup.
What is the best travel SIM for Canada?
For most trips under 30 days, the best value is Get Canada Sim's 95 GB Chatr prepaid plan at $40, which includes unlimited Canada and US calling plus enough data for a month of heavy use. If you're also visiting the US or Mexico, the 25 GB Chatr plan at $35 adds roaming across all three countries.
How much does a tourist SIM card cost in Canada?
Buying at an airport kiosk or carrier store often runs $50–$90. Ordering ahead with Get Canada Sim, a prepaid tourist plan is $35–$40 for 30 days — for example, 95 GB of data with unlimited Canada/US calling at $40 — with no contract and no roaming surprises.
Do I need a Canadian SIM, or can I just use roaming?
International roaming in Canada typically costs $12–$15 per day before you make a single call. A prepaid Canada travel SIM from Get Canada Sim gives you local data, calls, and a real Canadian number for far less over a trip — and it's active before you land, so you skip the airport kiosk entirely.
Can I buy a prepaid SIM card in Canada as a visitor?
Yes. Every Get Canada Sim tourist plan is prepaid — no contract, no credit check, no surprise charges. You pay once for your data and calling allowance, and your Canadian number is live from the moment you arrive.
Does the tourist SIM come with a Canadian phone number?
Yes. Every plan includes a real Canadian mobile number, not just data, so you can book rideshares, confirm hotel reservations, and be reached during your trip. On a dual-SIM phone you can keep your home number active at the same time.