Does it work on the Washington Metro?

It does — the Metro has mobile coverage across its underground stations and tunnels on major US networks, so you can check the next train and plan changes between the colour-coded lines without losing signal below ground.

How much data do I need for a few days in DC?

Sightseeing across the Mall and museums leans on maps, timed-entry bookings and photos, so 3–5GB comfortably covers a few days. Increase it if you're streaming, hotspotting a laptop or taking longer day trips out of the city.

Washington DC eSIM.

Name: Washington DC travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

From the Smithsonian museums to the cherry blossoms along the Tidal Basin, stay connected.

from $3.12/day · unlimited dataAll of USA →

Unlimited data5G where availableInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 15 days$8.24$0.82/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 15 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 15 days) · 10-day trip$8.24

Good to know in Washington DC

Most Smithsonian museums are free but now use timed-entry passes you reserve online, so data lets you grab last-minute slots as you go. The Metro reaches most sights, but Georgetown has no station — plan a bus or rideshare instead.

Two simple ways to buy

Washington DC eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Washington DC eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Washington DC — you can always top up or switch on your next trip.

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Unlimited plans

High-speed data, nothing to count

Priced per day — the longer you stay, the better the daily rate. Ideal for streaming, hotspot and longer trips where you'd rather not watch a data meter. A fair-use policy keeps speeds fast for everyone; see each plan for the detail.

Best for streaming, video calls & hotspot
Great for longer or open-ended trips
One price per day — no GB anxiety

By-the-GB plans

3GB10GB20GB

A set bundle, brilliant value

A fixed data allowance (say 3 GB or 10 GB) valid for your travel days. The best-value pick for lighter trips built around maps, messaging and a bit of browsing. Running low? Top up in a couple of taps — nothing to reinstall.

Best value for lighter, shorter trips
Clear allowance — pay only for what you need
Top up any time from your phone

Compare plans →Not every destination has both types — the picker shows what's available where you're headed.

Plan your data

How much data do you need in Washington DC?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Washington DC eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Washington DC are comfortable on 3–5 GB a week — heavy streamers just go Unlimited.

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Not sure? Start with a 5 GB plan — you can top up in seconds if you run low.

Light

~1 GB / week

Maps, messaging & email

Google Maps, WhatsApp, email and the odd search. Plenty for a city break where you mostly need directions.

Suits 1–3 GB plans

Balanced

3–5 GB / week

Everyday holiday use

Everything above plus social scrolling, music, cloud photo backups and a little video. Where most travellers land.

Suits 5–10 GB plans

Washington DC eSIM: your local data guide.

Washington DC is a walking-and-Metro city, and a Washington DC eSIM keeps maps and the transit app live as you cross the National Mall from the Lincoln Memorial to the Capitol. You'll want data to reserve timed museum entries, navigate the colour-coded Metro to Georgetown, and look up the history behind each Smithsonian and monument.

One eSIM for Washington DC and all of USA. It's the national USA eSIM — from $3.12/day with unlimited data, working the same in Washington DC as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)?

Install the QR at home, then switch the eSIM on as you taxi in — you're online before you reach the arrivals hall.

Washington DC eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$1.05

$3.14

—

5 days1GB

$0.63

$3.14

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.45

$3.14

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$0.82

$8.24

−22%

15 days3GB

$0.55

$8.24

−48%

30 days5GB

$0.37

$10.98

−65%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in Washington DC

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

Washington DC eSIM from $3.12/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Washington DC.

The National Mall

Live maps help you gauge the long walks between the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and Capitol, and reserve timed tickets.

Smithsonian Museums

Look up exhibits, book free timed-entry passes and use audio guides across the many free Smithsonian museums.

Georgetown

Ride-hailing and maps help you reach Georgetown, which has no Metro station, for its waterfront, shops and cafés.

Capitol Hill & Eastern Market

Book a Capitol tour slot and navigate to Eastern Market's weekend stalls with data in hand.

The practical bit

Getting around Washington DC on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Washington DC

SmarTrip— Load a pass to tap into DC's Metro and buses; the app shows live train times.
Uber— Essential for reaching Georgetown, which has no Metro station, and for late evenings out.
Lyft— The other main ride-hailing app across the District and into Virginia and Maryland.
Capital Bikeshare— DC's bike-share, perfect for the flat National Mall and the Tidal Basin cherry blossoms.

How long to stay in Washington DC

A typical Washington DC stay is three to four days, enough for the National Mall, several free Smithsonian museums, and a wander through Georgetown or Capitol Hill.

How much data for Washington DC

Between maps, the Metro app, reserving timed museum entries and photos, 3-5GB suits a few days here; scale up to Unlimited if you'll hotspot a laptop or stream on the move.

Coverage in Washington DC

5G and 4G are strong across the District, on the National Mall and now throughout the Metro, which has full underground mobile coverage; signal only thins on rural drives out toward Virginia and Maryland.

Where you're headed

Discover Washington DC.

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How to activate your Washington DC eSIM.

Full installation guide →

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Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

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Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

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Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

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Switch on in Washington DC

Turn the line on when you land. Connected before baggage claim.

New to eSIM in Washington DC?

What is a Washington DC eSIM?

A Washington DC eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Washington DC data plan installs alongside your home SIM — no plastic, no tray tool, no swap. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly where they are.

✓ 2-minute install✓ Keep your number✓ Works on phones from 2018+

How eSIM works →Check my phone

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Connected · 5G

Home SIM · calls & WhatsAppHoliday eSIM · unlimited data

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Peace of mind

Your Washington DC eSIM: data-only, zero bill shock.

Your Washington DC eSIM handles the internet while you travel. Your home number stays exactly where it is — no surprise roaming charges in Washington DC, no swapping your real SIM out.

Keep your number & WhatsApp

The eSIM is data-only and runs alongside your home SIM. Your number, iMessage and WhatsApp keep working exactly as they do at home.

No roaming bills, ever

Turn data roaming OFF on your home SIM and ON for the eSIM. You pay once, up front — no overage, no metered surprises, no bill waiting when you land home.

One thing worth knowing

Because it's data-only, the eSIM can't receive bank verification (OTP) text codes — those still go to your home number. Keep it reachable on Wi-Fi calling, or use app-based codes.

Traveller relaxed and connected on her phone, no roaming bill to worry about

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Washington DC.

Instant eSIM deliveryQR code in your inbox seconds after checkout — even at the departure gate.

No physical SIMNothing to collect, lose or poke out with a paperclip. Your home SIM stays put.

Keep your WhatsApp numberData flows through us; WhatsApp stays on your home number. Family always reaches you.

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eSIM ready in ~2 minutes

No bill shock, everOne clear price before you fly. Roaming charges simply can't happen.

Secure paymentsCards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Klarna — encrypted end to end.

Real human supportReal people — before, during and after your trip. Live chat and email, no bots. Easy top-ups too.

Coverage in USA.

5G where available, fast 4G everywhere else

Connected · 5G

Your eSIM joins USA's partner networks automatically — no settings to choose, no manual network hunting. If signal drops in a remote spot, toggling Airplane Mode for a few seconds forces a fresh connection.

AT&T
T-Mobile
Verizon

Popular places covered

New YorkLos AngelesMiamiLas VegasSan FranciscoOrlandoChicagoWashington DC

Keep data roaming ON for the eSIM line only — that's the switch travel eSIMs use, and it never adds charges on our plans.

Trusted networks, honest numbers.

No invented star ratings behind your Washington DC eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

Friendly globe with location pins — coverage on every continent

My Holiday SIMSTAY CONNECTED. ANYWHERE.

200+

destinations — every continent covered

regions covered by a single regional eSIM

~2 min

typical install — QR to connected

Live

chat & email support

Before you fly

Washington DC eSIM questions, answered.

Yes — activate before you fly and you'll have data landing at Dulles (IAD), Reagan National (DCA) or BWI, ready to book the Metro, a rideshare or the Silver Line train into the city centre.

Your Washington DC eSIM glossary.

eSIMA SIM built into your phone's hardware. Plans install onto it digitally — no plastic card involved.

QR profileThe code we email you. Scanning it downloads your holiday plan onto the eSIM. One scan per device.

Data roaming (the switch)The toggle travel eSIMs use to join partner networks abroad. On our plans it never adds charges — keep it ON for the eSIM, OFF for your home SIM.

Hotspot / tetheringSharing your phone's data with laptops and tablets. Included on our plans wherever networks allow.

Top-upExtra days added to a live plan from your account. They append to the end — nothing overlaps.

First connectionThe moment your eSIM first joins a network at the destination — that's when your days start counting, not before.

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