eSIM vs SIM Card vs WiFi in Europe

51 countries ranked by 7-day eSIM price. Prices verified weekly from multiple providers so you can pick the cheapest option before you fly.

Quick answer:

Cheapest eSIM in Europe: San Marino at $1.14 for 7 days via helloroam. Region average: $3.60 across 51 countries. 50 countries under $10 for 7 days.

HelloRoam Europe plan vs airport SIM cards

39 countries on 90+ networks with 5G in 35 countries. Key carriers: Vodafone, Orange, O2, Telia. From $3.99/day — compared to $5–15/day roaming or $10–30 for an airport SIM.

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51 countries

Every Europe destination

sorted by price ascending

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Europe countries sorted by eSIM price
Country	Provider	7-day	Savings
	San Marino	helloroam	$1.14	---
Liechtenstein	helloroam	$1.33	---
Iceland	helloroam	$2.09	$48
Macedonia	helloroam	$2.09	$37
Russia	helloroam	$2.15	$75
Austria	helloroam	$2.21	$57
Belgium	helloroam	$2.21	$57
Bulgaria	helloroam	$2.21	$47
Croatia	helloroam	$2.21	$44
Cyprus	helloroam	$2.21	$63
Estonia	helloroam	$2.21	$44
Greece	helloroam	$2.21	$64
Hungary	helloroam	$2.21	$47
Latvia	helloroam	$2.21	$44
Luxembourg	helloroam	$2.21	$57
Portugal	helloroam	$2.21	$57
Slovenia	helloroam	$2.21	$39
Czech Republic	helloroam	$2.34	$44
Åland Islands	helloroam	$2.44	---
Lithuania	helloroam	$2.55	$44
Sweden	helloroam	$2.65	$56
Ireland	helloroam	$2.76	$56
Denmark	helloroam	$2.84	$56
Finland	helloroam	$2.84	$56
Germany	helloroam	$2.84	$56
Norway	helloroam	$2.84	$56
Poland	helloroam	$2.84	$44
Romania	helloroam	$2.84	$44
Slovakia	helloroam	$2.84	$39
Spain	helloroam	$2.84	$56
Switzerland	helloroam	$2.84	$62
United Kingdom	helloroam	$2.84	$80
Bosnia and Herzegovina	helloroam	$3.49	$36
Italy	helloroam	$3.49	$56
Jersey	helloroam	$3.49	---
Montenegro	helloroam	$3.49	$38
Netherlands	helloroam	$3.49	$56
Turkey	helloroam	$3.49	$65
Moldova	helloroam	$3.67	$35
Andorra	helloroam	$3.78	---
Albania	helloroam	$3.99	$38
France	helloroam	$3.99	$58
Isle of Man	helloroam	$3.99	---
Malta	helloroam	$3.99	$55
Serbia	helloroam	$3.99	$38
Ukraine	helloroam	$3.99	$38
Guernsey	helloroam	$5.04	---
Gibraltar	helloroam	$5.22	---
Kosovo	saily	$5.99	---
Belarus	helloroam	$8.49	---
Monaco	helloroam	$30.26	---

FAQ

Europe travel data — common questions

Which country has the cheapest eSIM in Europe?

San Marino has the cheapest eSIM in Europe at $1.14 for 7 days via helloroam. The region average is $3.60 across 51 countries. Prices verified weekly.

Is an eSIM or physical SIM card better for Europe travel?

eSIM is better for most Europe travelers. You activate before landing, skip airport SIM queues, and keep your home number. Physical SIMs cost more on average and require passport registration in some Europe countries. eSIM prices in Europe start at $1.14 for 7 days.

How much does travel data cost across Europe?

Europe eSIM prices range from $1.14 (San Marino) to $30.26 (Monaco). The regional average is $3.60 for 7 days. 50 countries cost under $10. All prices verified weekly across multiple providers.

Do I need a different eSIM for each Europe country?

Per-country eSIMs give you the best per-GB rates. Some providers offer regional plans covering multiple Europe countries under one eSIM, but these typically cost more per day. If you are visiting one or two countries, per-country plans save more. For multi-country trips across Europe, compare regional bundles against individual plans.

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