Since the rise of millennials and our strange need to document everything online, overseas wifi router rental services like ChangiWiFi and Klook have had a huge surge in popularity.
I mean, I get it. A huge part of the modern travel experience is spreading wanderlust and envy throughout social media. What’s a vacation without that dopamine spike that comes with each Instagram like, right? Pics or it didn’t happen.
So if you’re planning for an upcoming vacay, here’s a useful price comparison of the top 3 travel wifi egg rental services in Singapore.
Travel wifi router rental services in Singapore – which is the cheapest?
Budget‑Busting WiFi Deals for Your Next Travel Adventure
Who says staying connected abroad has to drain your passport‑credit‑card? Below is a quick‑look cheat sheet of the cheapest local‑hosted routers you can snag on a daily basis. Tap in, surf, and save.
Asia – The Low‑Cost Powerhouses
- Malaysia: $3.90/day – Yogofi
- Thailand: $3.90/day – Yogofi
- Hong Kong: $3.90/day – Yogofi
- Taiwan: $3.90/day – Yogofi
- Japan: $3.90/day – Yogofi
- Korea: $3.90/day – Yogofi
- China: $3.90/day – Yogofi
Down Under & the Great Outdoors
- Australia: $9.90/day – Yogofi
- New Zealand: $9.90/day – Yogofi
Europe – The Bridged Budget
- Europe (General): $9.00/day – Y5 Buddy
America – Ocean‑Spanning Offshore
- United States & Canada: $9.90/day – Yogofi
Quick Price Snapshot
In a nutshell, the daily rental for most Asian areas ∼ $4 to $8. When you move beyond the continent, expect to cube it to $9 to $12 in the Southern Hemisphere, Europe, and the Americas.
So, next time you’re booking that sunset getaway or planning a city‑scape escapade, remember to lock in these ultra‑affordable routers. Stay online, keep the memories in the cloud – and keep the cost down!
Y5 Buddy
Looking across the board, Y5 Buddy‘s rates aren’t the most attractive. There are definitely cheaper pocket wifi rental elsewhere. However, they do have an ongoing promotion where you can get $5 off with the code VTL5.
Destination country
Y5 Buddy
Malaysia
$8 / day
Thailand
$5 / day
Hong Kong & Macau
$5 / day
Taiwan
$5 / day
Japan
$5 / day
Korea
$5 / day
China
$9 / day
Australia
$10 / day
NZ
$12 / day
Europe
$9 / day
America
$12 / day
Delivery / pickup
Free pick-up at CBD, $14 for 2-way delivery
You can keep up with their latest promos on their Instagram page:
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Yogofi
Yogofi – Your Wi‑Fi Sidekick on the Go
Ever find yourself scrambling to keep your phone online while the jet‑lag gets the best of you? Meet Yogofi, the newest kid on the block for travel‑Wi‑Fi, and the budget‑friendly choice for most Asian adventures.
Price Per Destination (All in USD)
- Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, China: $3.90 / day
- Australia, New Zealand, Europe, America: $9.90 / day
Why Yogofi is a win
- Free local delivery: Zip it straight to your door in 3 business days.
- Courier pickup: Perfect for those who are buried in work when a flight’s coming up.
- Straight‑forward billing: You’re only charged for the actual days you keep it on.
So if the plane’s a slow‑dozer and you’re just sipping coffee in a cabin, you pick up the bill for none of that downtime.
Spiffy Deals & Promotions
Yogofi loves to keep things lively – follow their Instagram feed for flash sales and exciting discounts. Check out: [INSTAGRAM PROMO] (just imagine it’s a funky, silly carousel you can’t miss!).
Wrap‑up: If you’re planning a trip across Asia and nemesis‑style prices are your best friend, Yogofi’s got the ball – and even the Wi‑Fi love is free.
ChangiWiFi router by Changi Recommends
ChangiWiFi‘s prices are generally above its competitors’.
Destination country
ChangiWiFi
Malaysia
$12 / day
Thailand
$12 / day
Hong Kong
$12 / day
Taiwan
$12 / day
Japan
$12 / day
Korea
$12 / day
China
$12 / day (w/o VPN)
Australia
$12 / day
NZ
$12 / day
Europe
$12 / day
America
$12 / day
Delivery / pickup
Pick-up & drop-off at Changi Airport
Despite the price difference, some people who value the convenience of being about to collect and return the routers at Changi Airport may still prefer it over the other retailers.
During peak travel seasons such as with the launch of VTLs, Changi Recommends is known to push out seasonal promo codes. Right now, you can get prices as low as $3 / day South Korea and $3.50 / day for Taiwan and Japan. Just take note that the promotions end on April 15, 2022.
Malaysia router rental rates are $12 / day, but it doesn’t really make sense if you’re driving across the causeway since you won’t pass by Changi Airport, and ChangiWiFi doesn’t offer courier.
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Overseas wifi routers vs data roaming plans
These travel wifi egg rentals have forced local telcos to price their data roaming services more competitively, and although prices are indeed a lot lower than they used to be, they’re not quite as cost-effective as travel wifi router rentals. But if you’re only leaving for a few days, data roaming plans might make a whole lot more sense.
Let’s have a look at some of the telcos’ offerings:
M1 Data Passport
The M1 Data Passport service lets you use your local data “allowance” overseas for $12 to $30 per month (single destination). Take note that there is a one-time activation charge of $5 per Data Passport and a flat $5 monthly charge if you use multiple SIM cards.
Starhub DataTravel
The Starhub DataTravel add-on bundles 1GB to 3GB for $5 to $50, depending on your destination and travel destination. The cheapest option is $5 for 1GB of data over 3 days, for selected countries in Asia.
Singtel ReadyRoam
Singtel ReadyRoam packages the destination countries into 4 categories – Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand ($5/GB), 9 Destinations ($12/GB), 18 Destinations ($20/2GB) and 56 Destinations ($35/3GB).
As you can see, all data roaming plans put a cap on your data consumption. (Okay, so there are unlimited usage plans too, but those are even more expensive so I’m not even going to include them.)
If you’re planning to use the internet to route your way around and upload photos and videos to social media, that 1GB will be used up in no time. Travel wifi routers offer unlimited data, which is more cost-effective.
Furthermore, one device can be shared among up to 5 to 6 devices so you can split the cost with your friends and family.
Granted, for certain countries the unlimited data clause may be subject to the provider’s fair usage policy – which is a data cap to prevent abuse – but technically you still get unlimited internet, it’ll just be dramatically slower.
If it even applies, the fair usage policy limit is usually quite generous anyway (think 500mb to 1GB per day), so if you’re just sharing between 2 to 4 pax, you should be fine.
To make sure you’re getting the best deal, compare a full list of data roaming plans comparison here.
This article was first published in MoneySmart.
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