Best eSIMs for travelling in Europe

Alex Choros - Managing Editor + Group Telco Editor

Last updated 25 September 2024

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In this Europe travel eSIM guide:

Airalo European travel eSIM
Jetpac European travel eSIM
SIMCorner European travel eSIM
Alternatives to getting a European eSIM

eSIM technology has made it easier than ever to stay connected when travelling. If you've got an eSIM-compatible phone, you don't need to waste time finding a physical SIM when you get to your destination. You can just download an eSIM before you even leave, meaning you'll have mobile data as soon as you land.

If you're heading to Italy, Spain, Germany, France, or even Poland, we've rounded up our favourite travel eSIM options for Europe. All of these travel eSIMs work across multiple countries, but make sure you read the fine print to check your destinations are all covered.

Airalo European travel eSIM

Airalo is one of our favourite options for getting a travel eSIM. We've tested it in several destinations, including multiple countries in Europe. Pricing is affordable, connectivity has always been fast and reliable, and the process of buying and installing the eSIM is simple.

If you buy a travel eSIM for Europe through Airalo, you can get a 10GB plan with a 30-day expiry for $58 or a 50GB plan with a 90-day expiry for $156.

Airalo European eSIM mobile plans cover 41 countries. This includes destinations that aren't normally covered by other European SIMs, including Albania, Bulgaria, and Ukraine.

Just be aware that Airalo travel eSIMs are data-only, so you won't be able to make phone calls. Plans will have 5G connectivity in some destinations.

Airalo also sells travel eSIMs for individual countries, if you want to save money are going to just one destination. For example, 3GB of data costs $20.50 on one of Airalo's Europe eSIM plans, but $16 on one of its Italian travel eSIM plans.

Here are Airalo's travel eSIM plans for Europe:

Price	Data	Expiry
AUD$8	1GB	7 days	View on Airalo
AUD$20.50	3GB	30 days	View on Airalo
AUD$31.50	5GB	30 days	View on Airalo
AUD$58	10GB	30 days	View on Airalo
AUD$156	50GB	90 days	View on Airalo
AUD$288	100GB	180 days	View on Airalo

Jetpac European travel eSIM

Jetpac is another travel eSIM provider, backed by Circles.Life. Its European eSIMs tend to be cheaper than Airalo, but it only covers 28 countries, so double-check if your planned destination is covered. The plans are also data-only, but you'll get 5G in some destinations.

Jetpac European eSIMs have a unique perk where you can score for free airport lounge access if your flight is delayed (and meets the threshold). This is done by registering your flight in the Jetpac app. Up to five people travelling with you are eligible to enter the lounge with you.

Here are Jetpac's European travel eSIMs

Price	Data	Expiry
USD$1	1GB	4 days	View on Jetpac
USD$5	3GB	7 days	View on Jetpac
USD$7	5GB	30 days	View on Jetpac
USD$13	10GB	30 days	View on Jetpac
USD$17	15GB	30 days	View on Jetpac
USD$19	20GB	30 days	View on Jetpac
USD$26	30GB	30 days	View on Jetpac
USD$39	40GB	30 days	View on Jetpac

SIMCorner European travel eSIM

If you're after an eSIM that also allows you to make phone calls, you could consider SIMCorner. SIMCorner's 30GB Europe travel eSIM. It costs $72 with a 30-day expiry, covers over 50 countries, and has unlimited talk and text to European and UK numbers. You also get €25 of credit for calling international numbers, like Australian numbers back home. Note that not all SIMCorner plans cover the same countries.

Here are all of SIMCorner's European travel eSIMs:

Price	Data	Calls	Countries	Expiry
AUD$50	10GB	No	41	30 days	View on SIMCorner
AUD$49	15GB	No	50+	15 days	View on SIMCorner
AUD$72	30GB	Yes	50+	30 days	View on SIMCorner
AUD$119	200GB	No	45	30 days	View on SIMCorner

SIMCorner also lets you build your own unlimited data plan with prices starting at $29 with a five-day expiry. On this plan, you can use 2GB of data each day at full speed. After this, you'll be capped to 128kps, which is only a little faster than dial-up. SIMCorner's unlimited travel eSIMs cover 34 countries.

Alternatives to getting a European eSIM

If you don't want to get a travel eSIM or your phone doesn't support eSIM, there are still plenty of other options for staying connected in Europe.

You can pick up a local SIM card through Orange, which is one of the biggest telcos in Europe. It has European SIM cards specifically designed for tourists. These SIMs start at €4.99 and cover around 50 countries.

Alternatively, many Australian mobile providers now have decent international roaming offers. Telstra, Optus, Vodafone, Belong, amaysim, Boost Mobile, and felix mobile, among others, all offer reasonably priced options for staying connected while overseas.

Here are the most popular roaming-compatible plans from postpaid providers:

#1	Vodafone	Vodafone $58 Small Plan 65GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices $58.00/mth Min. cost $58 Go to Site	$58.00/mth Min. cost $58	Go to Site
#2	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom 30GB 5G Mobile SIM 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: 50% off plan fees for 4 months - $15/mth for 4 months then $30/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $30.00/mth Min. cost $15 Go to Site	$30.00/mth Min. cost $15	Go to Site
#3	Optus	Optus $60 Optus Choice Plus Plan 100GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: $39/mth and 100GB/mth for first 12 months, then 60GB/mth and $60/mth or as notified. New services. Ends 12.11.26. Terms apply. $39.00/mth Min. cost $39 Go to Site	$39.00/mth Min. cost $39	Go to Site
#4	Telstra	Telstra $74 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan 50GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices $74.00/mth Min. cost $74 Link not supplied	$74.00/mth Min. cost $74	Link not supplied
#5	Belong	Belong 25GB Mobile Plan 85GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: Includes 60GB monthly bonus data for first 12 months when you activate your new service by 04.11.26. T&Cs apply. $34.00/mth Min. cost $34 Link not supplied	$34.00/mth Min. cost $34	Link not supplied
#6	More	More 75GB 5G Mobile SIM 75GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses Telstra Wholesale 4G/5G mobile networks Deal: Get $10/mth off new mobile plans for 36mths, then $4/mth ongoing when you sign up with a CommBank debit or credit card. Ends 31.3.27 $46.00/mth Min. cost $46 Link not supplied	$46.00/mth Min. cost $46	Link not supplied

And here are the most popular roaming-compatible plans from prepaid providers:

$39 Prepaid

30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
Deal: Grab a $39 SIM for $13 – save $26. Hurry! Offer ends 05.10.26. Terms Apply

$39.00

Per 28 Day Renewal

Go to Site

$39.00

Per 28 Day Renewal

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felix 25GB Mobile Plan

25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
On the Vodafone 5G/4G Mobile Network
Deal: Get 50% off your first 3 mths when you switch to felix. $15/mth for first 3 mths, then $30/mth. Use promo code FELIX50. T+Cs apply

$30.00

Per 1 Month Renewal

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$30.00

Per 1 Month Renewal

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UNLIMITED 240GB Long Expiry

240GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT
Deal: Get 240GB for $199 (includes $121 off) on first renewal. Offer ends 31.10.26. New online services only. T&Cs apply.

$199.00

Per 365 Day Renewal

Link not supplied

$199.00

Per 365 Day Renewal

Link not supplied

Note that roaming will cost extra on top of each of these plans. Read our guide to the best mobile plans for travelling in Europe for more information.

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