Short answer
Buy a Saudi Arabia eSIM before you travel and you're online as soon as you land in Riyadh, Jeddah or Dammam. Saudi cities have fast 4G and 5G, and 1 GB per day covers maps, ride-hailing and messaging. For Umrah, see our dedicated Umrah and Hajj guide.
Live prices for Saudi Arabia
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3 GB
15 days
- Speed: 3G/4G/5G
- Hotspot supported
- Top-up available
$6.99
$2.33/GB
10 GB
30 days
- Speed: 3G/4G/5G
- Hotspot supported
- Top-up available
$18.99
$1.90/GB
1 GB
7 days
- Speed: 3G/4G/5G
- Hotspot supported
- Top-up available
$3.99
$3.99/GB
500 MB/day
Choose days
- Unlimited: 512 Kbps after daily data
- Speed: 3G/4G/5G
- Hotspot supported
$2.99 for 1 day
Lower price per day on longer trips
Coverage across the Kingdom
Saudi Arabia's networks are STC, Mobily and Zain. Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Makkah and Madinah have strong 4G and 5G, and the main highways are well covered.
In desert areas, around AlUla's outer sites and on remote Red Sea stretches, signal can be patchy; download offline maps before day trips.
How much data do you need?
- Riyadh Season or a city break, 4–5 days: 3–5 GB.
- One week touring Riyadh, AlUla and Jeddah: 7–10 GB.
- Business trip with video meetings and hotspot: 20 GB or an unlimited day pass.
Useful apps for visitors
- Careem and Uber for rides; Riyadh Metro and bus apps for public transport in the capital.
- WhatsApp messages and calls work in Saudi Arabia.
- Event tickets for Riyadh Season and concerts are usually mobile tickets, so keep data on at the venue.
Frequently asked questions
Do WhatsApp calls work in Saudi Arabia?
Yes, WhatsApp messages and voice/video calls work over mobile data in Saudi Arabia.
Do I need to register the eSIM with my passport?
No. You install the QR code before you travel; there is no store visit.
Is there an eSIM for Umrah?
Yes, the same Saudi plans work in Makkah and Madinah. Our Umrah and Hajj guide explains data needs for pilgrims.
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