Best Rwanda Sim Card For Tourist And How To Buy A Prepaid Sim Card in Rwanda (Updated 2022)

Last updated on March 23rd, 2023 at 06:16 pm

In this guide you will learn about the best Rwanda sim card for tourist and how to buy the best-prepaid sim card in Rwanda. Click here to book online Kigali activities and day trips

You can buy the cheapest sim card in Rwanda with MTN Rwanda prepaid sim card 10000 RFW=$10 USD with 10 GB data and valid for 30 days. Read here best Rwanda eSim

You can find the cheapest Rwanda eSim with Airalo Rwanda eSim prepaid for $9 USD with 1 GB data valid for 7 days (USING DISCOUNT CODE GAMINTRAVELER 10%). For $24 USD with 3 GB data valid for 30 days.

Make sure you check Holafly Rwanda eSim for $44 USD if you use our code GAMINTRAVELER coming with 6 GB data valid for 15 days and you can activate with QR Code.

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WHERE TO STAY IN RWANDA

For accommodation in Rwanda you can find deals starting from $25 USD per room. If you prefer mid-budget accommodation will cost $40-60 USD and for $80 USD you will find luxury accommodation in Rwanda.

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BOOK YOUR TRAVEL INSURANCE

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You can get Safetywing Travel Insurance for Digital Nomads valid for 28 days Safetywing for $50 USD per month with kids until 10 years old included

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RWANDA TOURIST SIM CARD

RWANDA PREPAID SIM CARD BACKGROUND

First thing we have to say about Rwanda prepaid sim card and data connection in Rwanda is fine in the big cities and it will be weak outside the cities.

There are 3 phone operators in Rwanda: MTN Rwanda, Airtel Rwanda and Kt Rwanda. In general the data packages are affordable in Rwanda compared to the countries around the area.

Obviously the best thing you can do to connect online is buying a prepaid sim card in Rwanda. It will be efficient and it will allow you to connect anytime.

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BUYING RWANDA PREPAID SIM CARD IN THE AIRPORT (SIM CARD RWANDA AIRPORT)

Buying a Rwanda sim card airport is simple and easy. When you are getting to Kigali International Airport they will offer you options to buy a MTN prepaid sim card Rwanda.

Make sure you are bringing your passport when buying in the airport or in a shop since and they will do everything for you to activate your data sim card in Rwanda!

WHERE TO GET YOUR RWANDA TOURIST SIM CARD

You can get your Rwanda sim card at the airport to phone shops. Just make sure you bring your passport.

It depends on how long you will be in Rwanda and how much data you will need. There are affordable sim card for tourists in Rwanda valid for 7 and 30 days. Keep reading below!

BEST PREPAID SIM CARD RWANDA COMPARISON

There are 3 phone operators in Rwanda: MTN Rwanda, Airtel Rwanda and Kt Rwanda. MTN Rwanda has the best coverage while Airtel Rwanda has the best data packages in Rwanda. Let’s compare prices and data packages for Rwanda prepaid sim card below:

MTN RWANDA SIM CARD

MTN sim card Rwanda is the largest phone operator in the country and the coverage is the best. If you want to get a prepaid sim card with MTN in Rwanda it costs 500 RWF which is less than half dollar in the phone shops. Check here prices and packages!

You can get data packages MTN Rwanda sim card for 5000 RFW=$5 USD with 1 GB data daily or 1.5 GB data for 2000 RFW valid for 7 days.

If you are looking for data packages valid for 30 days with MTN Rwanda sim card for 10000 RFW=$10 USD with 10 GB data or 21000 RFW=$20 USD with 1 GB data per day.

AIRTEL RWANDA SIM CARD

Airtel sim card Rwanda is the second largest operator in the country. You can get an Airtel prepaid sim card in Rwanda at the phone shops. Check here prices and packages!

You can get data packages Airtel Rwanda sim card for 2000 RFW=$2 USD with 3 GB data valid for 7 days.

If you are looking for data packages valid for 30 days with Airtel Rwanda sim card for 5000 RFW=$5 USD with 7 GB data. And for 10000 RFW=$10 USD with 30 GB data.

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KT RWANDA SIM CARD

Kt sim card Rwanda is the smallest phone operator in the country. 

If you are looking for data packages valid for 30 days with Kt Rwanda sim card for 9000 RFW=$9 USD with 5 GB data. And for 15000 RFW=$15 USD with 10 GB data.

BEST RWANDA SIM CARD CONCLUSION (CHEAPEST SIM CARD RWANDA)

My Rwanda Sim Card Conclusion is buying the cheapest sim card in Rwanda with MTN Rwanda sim card in for 10000 RFW=$10 USD with 10 GB data and valid for 30 days. Since the coverage is the best and the packages for data are similar to Airtel Rwanda sim card.

Airalo Rwanda eSim prepaid for $9 USD with 1 GB data valid for 7 days (USING DISCOUNT CODE GAMINTRAVELER 10%). For $24 USD with 3 GB data valid for 30 days.

Holafly Rwanda eSim for $44 USD if you use our code GAMINTRAVELER coming with 6 GB data valid for 15 days and you can activate with QR Code.

BEST TIME TO VISIT RWANDA

In Rwanda summer months from December to February is so hot the weather, the high and dry season. During the winter months from June to August the temperature is the coldest season.

We believe the best is during the spring months from September to November when the days are fresh and sunny. Rainy season is from March to May in Rwanda.

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ATMS AND CURRENCY IN RWANDA

There are ATMs in Rwanda and exchange offices in the main touristic points. The main currencies are accepted and the local currency is the Rwandan Francs around $1= 1000 RWF.

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