Starlink for RV: which Roam plan fits your trips?

Starlink for an RV costs $55 a month for Roam 100GB, $80 for 300GB or $175 for Unlimited, plus a $149 Mini or $349 Standard dish (US list, 31 Oct 2026). Pick by days on the road and data per day.

Last checked 31 Oct 2026: Starlink Roam and its public plan list, Roam plan rules.

$55/mo

1Days on the road a month

10 days

2Data per day

Starlink says 100 GB is about a week of typical use (about 14 GB a day). Netflix HD is up to 3 GB an hour.

3Leaving the US or Canada?

4Dish

Your plan

Roam 300GB

$80/mo

140 GByour data a month
$149dish, one time
$1,109Starlink Mini + 12 months
Get Starlink · $100

New Starlink customers on a Residential or Roam plan (Roam 100GB, 300GB and Unlimited all count; business plans don't). You get $100 (cash or service credit) after 2 months subscribed, and so do we. US terms checked 30 Oct 2026; your amount shows at checkout.

What do the three Roam plans give you?

All three list the same top speed, up to 300+ Mbps. The difference is how much fast data you get before it slows down.

Roam 100GB

$55/mo

Starlink: “Reliable connectivity for occasional trips, camping, and getaways.”

Roam 300GB

$80/mo

Starlink: “Reliable connectivity for regular travelers with multiple trips a month.”

Roam Unlimited

$175/mo

Starlink: “Our best performing internet on the go with unlimited high-speed data. Includes international travel within 160+ countries and territories.”

"Users on Roam 100 GB and Roam 300 GB receive an allotment of high-speed data, then unlimited low-speed data." "Low-speed supports email, calls, and texts." Prices are Starlink's US "service starting at" figures, before tax.

Roam or Residential: which works in an RV?

PlanPriceHigh-speed dataWhere it works$100 referral
Roam 100GB$55/mo100 GB, then low-speedUS and CanadaYes
Roam 300GB$80/mo300 GB, then low-speedUS and CanadaYes
Roam Unlimited$175/moUnlimited160+ countries, 30 days abroad at a timeYes
Residentialsee Starlink priceUnlimitedYour home addressYes

Roam abroad: "Roam Unlimited includes up to 30 days of service outside your registered home country at a time." All other Roam plans (Roam 50GB/100GB/300GB) are for use within your registered home country or grouped region (US & Canada or Europe). Referral plan list: Starlink referral terms, checked 30 Oct 2026.

Mini or Standard dish for an RV?

Starlink Mini

$149
1.10 kg (2.4 lb), 25-40W average, router built in. Or $12.41/mo for 12 months.

Standard

$349
2.9 kg (6.4 lb), 75-100W average. More power draw, a bigger dish, a separate router.

Performance Kit

$1,999
Also sold on Roam plans in the US. Priced for full-time and commercial use.

Running on battery or solar? Watts matter more than size. Side by side, drawn to scale: Starlink Mini vs Standard.

What did Elon promise about Starlink on the road?

DeliveredAnd we'll be introducing the Starlink mini later this year which can fit in a backpack.
Elon Musk, 18 Mar 2024. Starlink Mini went on sale in June 2024, a backpack-size dish. The claim and its sources
Delivered lateMost of Earth by end of year, all by next year, then it's about densifying coverage.
Elon Musk, 22 Feb 2021. Global coverage came in early 2023, a year late. The claim and its sources

Also: Starlink for boats · Starlink speed · 30-day return · Is Starlink worth it?

Questions

Can you use Starlink in an RV?

Yes. Order a Roam plan, not Residential: Residential is tied to one address. Roam starts at $55 a month for 100 GB and includes in-motion use. Starlink says: "In-motion use is supported with Roam service plans in select areas."

Which Starlink plan is best for RV living?

Full-time RVers who stream or work online usually need Roam Unlimited ($175/mo). Weekend campers fit Roam 100GB ($55/mo). Roam 300GB ($80/mo) covers a few trips a month. The picker above does the math for your days and data.

How much data does an RV trip use?

Starlink says 100 GB lasts about a week of typical use, about 14 GB a day. Netflix lists HD video at up to 3 GB an hour and 4K at up to 7 GB (Netflix help).

Can I pause Starlink Roam when I'm not traveling?

Yes. "Billing is in one-month increments", and Standby Mode keeps emergency messaging for what Starlink calls "a small monthly fee". The exact fee shows in your account.

Can I use Starlink Roam while driving?

Roam plans include in-motion use in select areas (Starlink in-motion help). Check which dish and mount your setup needs before you drive with it up.

Do Roam plans get the Starlink referral reward?

Yes. Roam 100GB, Roam 300GB and Roam Unlimited are all on Starlink's list of qualifying plans. A new customer gets $100 after 2 months subscribed, and so does the referrer.
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