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region guide 18 countries prices checked Sep 30, 2026

Best Europe eSIM 2026: 18 Countries Compared

Every country we track in Europe, ranked by the cheapest per-gigabyte rate across all 8 providers — so you can see which destinations are cheap to stay connected in, and which provider wins the region on price.

Francecheapest at $0.30/GB
$0.51cheapest entry plan in France
$0.44regional average $/GB
Yesimcheapest in 18 of 18 countries
Phone comparing eSIM data prices across Europe
Europe eSIM prices — every $/GB rate computed from the same dated snapshot.

Europe is where regional eSIMs make the most sense — 18 of the destinations we track sit here, and border crossings are common. If your trip touches two or more countries, note that the table below ranks single-country plans, so a multi-country or Europe regional plan may beat the sum of separate plans for a longer route. Check the per-country prices first.

The numbers

Cheapest eSIM data in Europe

Sorted by the best per-gigabyte rate any provider posts in each destination. Click a country for the full side-by-side provider and plan comparison.

CountryBest $/GBCheapest planProvidersUnlimited plans
France $0.30 $0.51Yesim 8 89
Italy $0.32 $0.51Yesim 8 92
Austria $0.36 $0.51Yesim 8 82
Greece $0.36 $0.51Yesim 8 89
Croatia $0.36 $0.51Yesim 8 88
Ireland $0.36 $0.51Yesim 8 88
Iceland $0.36 $0.51Yesim 8 63
Netherlands $0.36 $0.51Yesim 8 89
Poland $0.36 $0.51Yesim 8 89
Portugal $0.36 $0.51Yesim 8 88
Belgium $0.40 $0.51Yesim 8 88
United Kingdom $0.44 $0.51Yesim 8 91
Spain $0.45 $0.51Yesim 8 91
Turkiye $0.46 $0.57Yesim 8 92
Germany $0.50 $0.51Yesim 8 89
Switzerland $0.55 $0.51Yesim 8 89
Czechia $0.55 $0.51Yesim 8 88
Georgia $0.98 $0.51Yesim 8 72

The verdict

Which provider is cheapest in Europe

We take the cheapest plan in each destination and count how many destinations each provider wins. The provider that is cheapest in the most places is the region's best default for price hunters — not a coverage verdict, just where the numbers land today.

ProviderCountries where it is cheapest
Airalo 0of 18
aloSIM 0of 18
Holafly 0of 18
Roami 0of 18
Roamic 0of 18
Saily 0of 18
Ubigi 0of 18
Yesim 18of 18

The cheapest provider changes by destination, so this is a region summary — check the country table above before you buy. Full provider profiles on the Yesim page.

Before you buy

A regional eSIM or single country eSIM

This guide compares single-country plans country by country, because that is what the country pages show and what we can verify line by line. Regional and multi-country eSIMs exist and can be cheaper when you cross several borders in one trip — but their prices are not listed the same way, so we never mix them into the league table above. The honest rule of thumb: for one country, buy that country's cheapest single-country plan; for three or more countries, check whether a regional plan beats the sum of its single-country parts.

One destination

Buy the single-country plan that tops the table for that country. The cheapest provider there is visible in the country page's own league table.

Several destinations

Sum the cheapest single-country plans for your route first, then compare that total against any regional plan before committing.

Explore

Every Europe country we track

FAQ

Which Europe eSIM should you buy

Which eSIM is cheapest for Europe?

There is no single cheapest provider for all of Europe. The cheapest plan changes by country — use the league table above to see the cheapest $/GB and cheapest entry plan in each of the 18 destinations, and the verdict table for which provider is cheapest in the most countries this month.

Do I need a different eSIM for each European country?

A single-country eSIM only covers one country. If your trip crosses a border, either buy one single-country plan per destination or check a multi-country or Europe regional plan that covers several countries at once.

Is a Europe-wide eSIM better than single-country eSIMs?

It depends on how many countries you visit. For one country a single-country plan is usually the cheapest. For three or more, add up the cheapest single-country plans for your route and compare that total against the regional plan before you commit.

When should I buy my Europe eSIM?

Buy a day or two before you leave so the QR code is ready to install on Wi-Fi. The prices on this page are checked on the date shown, so the table reflects what the providers currently list.