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Buying a SIM Card at San Francisco Airport (SFO) in 2026

2024-09-18T23:29:21+02:00

Are you planning a trip to San Francisco and wondering if you can buy a sim card for traveling in the USA on arrival at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

The short answer is yes! But there are much better options to stay connected when traveling to the USA… keep reading!

This is a complete guide with everything you need to know before buying a prepaid sim card at San Francisco Airport in 2026 based on my recent trip to San Francisco and experiences at San Francisco Airport (SFO).

Find out where to buy a sim card, up to date prices, my recommendation, more info about eSIMs for the USA and more.

Buying a SIM Card at Los Angeles Airport (LAX) in 2026

2023-11-28T22:22:21+01:00

Planning a trip to Los Angeles and wondering if you can buy a prepaid SIM card at Los Angeles International Airport LAX on arrival? The short answer is yes, you can buy a tourist SIM card at LAX Airport, but I do not recommend it.

There is only one place to buy a SIM card at LAX Airport and they only sell physical prepaid SIM cards, no eSIMs. The cheapest prepaid SIM card at Los Angeles Airport starts at ~$82 USD for just 10 GB data, which makes it one of the most expensive tourist SIM cards I have seen at an airport in the USA.

In this complete guide I will show you exactly where to buy a SIM card at Los Angeles Airport, the latest LAX Airport SIM card prices for 2026, why buying a SIM card on arrival is not good value, and what the best alternatives are for staying connected in Los Angeles.

Best eSIM for USA in 2026: Why Sim Local is Best Overall eSIM

2023-06-15T09:19:55+02:00

Planning a trip to the USA in 2026 and looking for the best eSIM for USA? You are in the right place.

Local SIM cards are relatively expensive, and not all unlimited data eSIM plans are actually unlimited. Prices, data limits and reliability vary a lot between providers.

I have traveled to more than 170 countries and over 35 US states, testing SIM cards and eSIMs all over the world. In this guide I compare the best eSIMs for the USA based on real data, pricing, and my own experience using them on the road.

If you just want a quick answer: there is no single best eSIM for everyone. It depends on the length of your trip and your data usage. But my top pick right now and the eSIM I used on my recent trip to the USA: Sim Local.

Buying a SIM Card at Miami Airport (MIA) in 2026

2022-10-28T13:33:58+02:00

Planning a trip to Miami and wondering if you can buy a prepaid SIM card at Miami International Airport on arrival? The short answer is yes, you can buy a SIM card at Miami Airport, but it is not as convenient as you might expect and it is definitely not the best-value option for most travelers.

There are no SIM card shops in the international arrivals hall at Miami Airport. If you want to buy a tourist SIM card after landing, you first need to go one floor up to the departures level. There you can find two places that sell prepaid SIM cards for tourists: Communitel and the Currency Exchange.

The cheapest prepaid SIM card at Miami Airport costs $37 USD for just 4 GB data. The other option is a Lycamobile SIM card with 12 GB data for $70 USD. These airport SIM card prices are expensive compared to USA eSIMs and local prepaid SIM card deals in Miami city.

In this complete guide I will show you exactly where to buy a SIM card at Miami Airport, the latest Miami Airport SIM card prices for 2026, which tourist SIM card is the best option at the airport, why I do not really recommend buying a SIM card at MIA Airport, and what better alternatives you have for staying connected in Miami.

Buying a SIM Card at New York Airport (JFK) in 2026

2022-03-30T17:39:57+02:00

Traveling to New York and wondering if you can buy a prepaid SIM card at JFK Airport on arrival? The short answer is yes, you can buy a SIM card at New York JFK Airport, but only from SIM card vending machines and I do not recommend it.

The cheapest prepaid SIM card at JFK Airport costs $29 USD for just 1 GB data. That is extremely poor value, especially because there is no staff to help you with activation or registration. You buy the SIM card from a vending machine and then you have to set everything up yourself.

In this complete guide I will show you exactly where to buy a SIM card at New York JFK Airport, the latest JFK Airport SIM card prices for 2026, why the vending machine SIM cards are not worth it, and what better alternatives you have for staying connected in New York and the rest of the USA.

Buying a SIM Card at Newark Airport (EWR) in 2026

2022-03-25T01:11:41+01:00

Traveling to New Jersey or New York soon and looking for the best tourist SIM card to stay connected in the USA? If you are flying to Newark Airport EWR in New Jersey and wondering if you can buy a prepaid SIM card for tourists at Newark Airport then this is your complete guide.

Find out everything you need to know about buying a SIM card at Newark Airport EWR with up to date prices, where to buy a SIM card, my recommendation, info about international and eSIMs for the USA and more.

Best Prepaid SIM Card for USA in 2026: Complete Tourists Guide

2021-01-03T14:12:35+01:00

Planning your trip to the USA in 2026 and wondering what is the best prepaid SIM card? Staying connected in the United States can be expensive compared to what you are used to when traveling in Europe or Asia.

I have traveled to the USA more times than I can count and so far visited more than 35 states. From road trips through the Midwest, California and Arizona, snowboarding in Colorado and Utah to exploring cities like New York, Miami and Chicago, I have tested pretty much every way of staying connected in the US.

Here is the truth: buying a prepaid SIM card in the USA is not as straightforward as you might think.

16 Things To Know When Visiting Niagara Falls USA Side

2020-01-27T16:02:39+01:00

Some destinations are on everyone's travel bucket list. The Niagara Falls are such a destination, every traveler dreams to see them at least once. For me, that was certainly the case. I had traveled the western parts of Canada before, but because of the Niagara Falls, I also really wanted to explore and travel to the eastern parts of Canada.

9 Reasons Why CityPASS Is Your Perfect Travel Companion

2019-12-17T11:16:41+01:00

Traveling is all about making choices, time is always too short and there is way too much to see. At least that’s the struggle I always face when travelling. When I decided I wanted to travel the Eastern parts of Canada and the USA, in three weeks, I knew it was all about making choices again. Therefore I chose to use CityPASS and these are my experiences.

FlyNYON New York City Helicopter Tour With Open Doors | Would You Dare?

2019-12-16T20:30:12+01:00

Are you ready for one of the ultimate New York travel adventures? Who does not want to fly in a helicopter over New York City? FlyNYON makes this possible and the best thing about it is that they offer a ride with open doors. The ultimate best thing to do in New York City for sure…

Surprising stay at Intercontinental Washington DC – The Wharf

2019-11-26T11:59:06+01:00

My first visit to Washington DC was three years ago, on a day trip from New York City. Back then I thought it was my only chance visiting the capital of the USA, so I didn’t wanna miss it. Looking back at it now, such organized day trips, with limited time for yourself to explore, it’s not my thing at all.

Indulge in Luxury | Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

2019-11-21T06:37:20+01:00

Philadelphia had been on my list for a long time, mainly for two reasons. The first reason being the important role the city of Philadelphia had in the creation of what we now know as the United States of America. The second reason being that this city was used for the famous Hollywood movie Rocky Balboa. A lot of scenes were shot here, which makes it fun and interesting to walk through this city and movie set!

Get that USA Visa Sorted and Enjoy the Land of the Free

2018-01-29T20:40:16+01:00

United State of America is one of the countries that most would like to visit, and this could be for different reasons. It could be for the beaches or the beautiful road trips, or the beautiful scenery, or just to simply chase the American dream. These reasons alone should be good enough for you to have even thought of visiting USA.