Travelling to Italy from the UK? One of the biggest hidden travel costs is mobile data roaming.
Many UK networks charge £2–£6 per day to use your phone abroad. Over a 10 day holiday that can easily add up to £20–£60.
A travel eSIM is a much cheaper and easier alternative. Instead of paying roaming fees, you can install a data plan before you fly and land in Italy already connected.
View Italy eSIMsItaly eSIMs from £3.49 (1GB, 7 days) to £25.99 (50GB, 180 days). Best value: 50GB for 30 days at £0.40 per GB.
| Data | Valid for | Price (£) | Price ($) | £ per GB | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB | 7 days | £3.49 | $3.49 | £3.49 | |
| 3GB | 30 days | £4.49 | $4.49 | £1.50 | |
| 3GB | 15 days | £4.49 | $4.49 | £1.50 | |
| 5GB | 30 days | £6.49 | $6.49 | £1.30 | |
| 10GB | 30 days | £7.49 | $7.49 | £0.75 | |
| 20GB | 30 days | £10.99 | $12.49 | £0.55 | |
| 50GB | 30 days | £19.99 | $22.49 | £0.40 | |
| 50GB | 180 days | £25.99 | $29.49 | £0.52 |
Prices checked: 20 October 2026
Roaming charges can quickly increase the cost of your holiday.
Typical UK roaming costs in Italy:
Using a travel eSIM avoids these issues completely.
An eSIM is a digital SIM card that allows you to activate a mobile data plan without inserting a physical SIM card.
Most modern smartphones support eSIM including recent iPhone, Samsung and Google Pixel devices.
Instead of buying a SIM card at the airport, you can simply install your eSIM before travelling and activate it when you arrive.
Using an eSIM when travelling to Italy offers several advantages:
Activating your eSIM takes just a few minutes.
Purchase your Italy eSIM plan
Scan the QR code on your phone
Activate the plan before or after arrival
Enjoy instant mobile data in Italy
The cheapest gosimless eSIM for Italy is 1GB for 7 days at £3.49 ($3.49). We currently offer 8 Italy eSIMs.
For maps, messaging, email and social media, most travellers use around 0.5GB per day: about 3GB for a week and 5–7GB for two weeks. For a week, the 3GB for 30 days at £4.49 ($4.49) eSIM covers this. For two weeks, the 3GB for 30 days at £4.49 ($4.49) eSIM is the cheapest fit. If you stream video or use your phone as a hotspot, the 50GB for 30 days at £19.99 ($22.49) eSIM gives the lowest price per GB.
The validity period starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Italy, not when you buy it. You can install it at home on Wi-Fi before you fly and it will start when you land.
Yes. Hotspot and tethering are supported, so you can share your Italy eSIM data with a laptop or tablet. Keep in mind it uses data faster, so choose a larger eSIM.
Your phone will work if it supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked. Most recent iPhone, Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models do. Check the full list of compatible devices.