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How much does a travel eSIM cost?

For travel in Europe, an eSIM costs from €11.42 for three days of unlimited data to €12 for 10 GB valid for seven days; a seven-day unlimited plan costs €25.50. Longer plans reach €70.90 for 30 days.

Verifiable answer

For travel in Europe, an eSIM costs from €11.42 for three days of unlimited data to €12 for 10 GB valid for seven days; a seven-day unlimited plan costs €25.50. Longer plans reach €70.90 for 30 days.

Question
How much does a travel eSIM cost?
Average cost
€12 / prepaid data plan
Price range
€11.42 – €71
Area
Europe and travel abroad
Last verified
17 October 2026
Confidence
Confidence: High
What is included
Digital eSIM profile delivered after purchase; Data allowance of the chosen plan; Activation through a QR code or app; Coverage in the provider’s listed destinations
What is not included
Traditional calls and SMS; Cost of an Italian SIM or mobile subscription; Data beyond a fixed allowance or later top-ups; Paid services supplied by the phone
What the price depends on
Trip duration; Data allowance and available speed; Number of included countries; Hotspot or tethering use; Device compatibility and carrier lock
Sources and methodology
2 sources

Short answer

There is no single price: duration, data allowance, covered countries and hotspot availability all change the plan. This guide keeps fixed-data and unlimited offers separate so they can be compared honestly.

A travel eSIM is a digital profile installed on a compatible phone without removing its physical SIM. For travellers leaving Italy, the important cost is not simply the number of gigabytes: the actual days, included destinations and activation method matter too. Ubigi lists €12 for 10 GB in Europe valid for seven days. Holafly lists €25.50 for seven days of unlimited data, with plans from €11.42 for three days to €70.90 for 30. They are different offers, so the guide does not present them as identical: the first gives a defined data allowance, while the second sells duration with unlimited data. Both are data-only eSIMs, so ordinary calls and SMS are outside the stated price.

What is included

  • Digital eSIM profile delivered after purchase
  • Data allowance of the chosen plan
  • Activation through a QR code or app
  • Coverage in the provider’s listed destinations

What is not included

  • Traditional calls and SMS
  • Cost of an Italian SIM or mobile subscription
  • Data beyond a fixed allowance or later top-ups
  • Paid services supplied by the phone

How the price breaks down

How the price breaks down: A travel eSIM
ItemTypeFrequencyTypical
Europe 10 GB planUbigi data plan valid for seven days in Europe.Compulsoryone-off€12
Europe unlimited 7-day planHolafly plan with unlimited data for seven days.Optionalone-off€26

What the price depends on

  • Trip duration
  • Data allowance and available speed
  • Number of included countries
  • Hotspot or tethering use
  • Device compatibility and carrier lock

Hidden costs

  • Activating too early and losing validity days
  • A carrier-locked phone or one without eSIM support
  • Accidentally keeping mobile data active on the Italian SIM
  • Restricted tethering on unlimited-data plans

Three realistic scenarios

Short trip

€11.42

Holafly Europe eSIM with unlimited data for three days.

Seven days with 10 GB

€12

Ubigi Europe eSIM with 10 GB, valid for seven days.

Seven days unlimited

€26

Holafly Europe eSIM with unlimited data for seven days.

How to spend less

  1. Check that your phone supports eSIM and is unlocked before buying.
  2. Match gigabytes and days to the trip; unlimited data can cost more than a fixed plan if you only use maps.
  3. Install the profile over Wi-Fi before departure and activate it only when the provider says validity starts.
  4. Turn off data on the Italian SIM and assign data to the eSIM to avoid unwanted charges.
  5. Check the covered-country list if you cross borders or have a stop outside the European Union.

Frequently asked questions

Does a travel eSIM replace my Italian SIM?

No. It can coexist with an Italian SIM where the phone supports dual SIM or eSIM. The plans examined here are data-only: you can keep your usual number for WhatsApp and your primary line’s calls, but you must select which line handles mobile data in settings. To avoid accidental roaming, turn off data on the Italian SIM when using the eSIM.

When does eSIM plan validity begin?

It depends on the provider and plan. Ubigi says its plan activates on arrival in a covered destination, while Holafly says the plan starts when its eSIM connects to a supported network. Install the profile before departure over Wi-Fi, then activate it according to the provider’s instructions so unused days are not lost.

Do unlimited plans always allow unlimited hotspot use?

No. Unlimited data does not automatically mean unlimited tethering. Holafly’s Europe page states that 1 GB a day can be shared with other devices. If you need to work from a laptop or share a connection, check this limit before purchase; a plan with a large fixed allowance may better suit your use.

Sources and methodology

How we worked it out

The official pages for both providers were opened and only euro prices shown in their own price lists were used. The headline figure of €12 identifies a specific 10 GB, seven-day plan; Holafly’s €25.50 plan shows the cost of the same duration with unlimited data. The minimum and maximum are actual three-day and 30-day ends of Holafly’s price table, not a spending forecast. Non-European plans, the cost of an Italian mobile subscription and currency conversions are excluded. Check coverage for each destination before buying.

Why this confidence level

Confidence is high for the prices and terms of the two quoted plans because they come from the providers’ official price lists opened on 17 October 2026. It is not high for every traveller’s spend: use, coverage and duration are personal variables, and the guide does not blend equivalent-looking plans.

  1. Holafly Europe eSIM prices for unlimited data from three to 30 days and the data-use conditions.

    eSIM Europa con dati illimitati (opens in a new tab)

    Holafly · Official tariff · Verified on 17 October 2026

    The price table and data-only terms were checked; no third-party promotions were used.

    Authority4/5

  2. The €12 price for 10 GB valid for seven days in Europe and its activation terms.

    eSIM Europa 10 GB per 7 giorni (opens in a new tab)

    Ubigi · Official tariff · Verified on 17 October 2026

    The one-off plan, validity and activation on arrival in a covered destination were checked.

    Authority4/5

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Revision history

First published on 17 October 2026 after checking Holafly and Ubigi Europe plans on their official sites.

Published on
17 October 2026
Last verified
17 October 2026
Next review
17 December 2026

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