Travel eSIM: true cost per GB
Before you pay your network a daily roaming fee, see what the same week costs on a travel eSIM. We compare plans by £ per GB, not headline price.
Example prices while we connect eSIM providers’ official feeds, so provider names are hidden for now. Live plans coming soon.
| Destination | Lowest £/GB (example) | EE, 7 days roaming | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | £0.85/GB eSIM provider E 20GB £17.00 | £15.00 | Europe zone |
| France | £1.20/GB eSIM provider B 10GB £12.00 | £15.00 | Europe zone |
| Italy | £1.38/GB eSIM provider F 8GB £11.00 | £15.00 | Europe zone |
| Greece | £1.25/GB eSIM provider B 10GB £12.50 | £15.00 | Europe zone |
| Portugal | £2.00/GB eSIM provider A 5GB £9.99 | £15.00 | Europe zone |
| Europe-wide | £0.97/GB eSIM provider B 20GB £19.50 | £15.00 | Europe zone |
| Turkey | £1.50/GB eSIM provider B 10GB £15.00 | £42.00 | Worldwide rates |
| USA | £1.20/GB eSIM provider B 20GB £24.00 | £42.00 | Worldwide rates |
| Japan | £1.54/GB eSIM provider G 10GB £15.40 | £42.00 | Worldwide rates |
| Thailand | £0.80/GB eSIM provider B 20GB £16.00 | £42.00 | Worldwide rates |
| UAE (Dubai) | £3.66/GB eSIM provider C 5GB £18.30 | £42.00 | Worldwide rates |
Prices checked 15/10/2026. Roaming fees checked 2026-10-15. £/GB = price ÷ GB; unlimited plans shown per day.
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Uses example eSIM prices and the roaming fees in the table below. Your own plan may include roaming, so check it first.
What UK networks charge to roam in Europe
| Network | 7 days in Europe | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| O2 | £0 (included) | Included on pay monthly up to 25GB (Europe Zone) | o2.co.uk/eu-roaming |
| Three | £12.00 | £2/day if you joined Oct 2021–17 Dec 2025; £2.75/day if joined from 18 Dec 2025. 7-day Go Roam in Europe pass £12 | three.co.uk roaming abroad |
| EE | £15.00 | £2.72/day for plans from 7 Jul 2021, or £15 for 7 days (Uswitch, Jun 2026; ee.co.uk checker wouldn't load for us) | Uswitch roaming guide |
| Vodafone | £16.00 | Zone B daily charge (Uswitch); 8-day European Roaming Pass £16, 15-day £21 (vodafone.co.uk) | vodafone.co.uk global roaming |
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