Best Europe eSIM 2026: 18 Countries Compared
Every country we track in Europe, ranked by the cheapest per-gigabyte rate across all 10 providers — so you can see which destinations are cheap to stay connected in, and which provider wins the region on price.
The short answer
Where a Europe eSIM is cheapest
Europe is where a regional eSIM earns its keep. The destinations we track sit within a few hours of each other, so one trip often crosses two or three borders, and the cheapest per-gigabyte rate moves from country to country rather than staying with one brand. For a single country, buy that country's cheapest plan; for three or more, compare a Europe-wide plan against the sum of the single-country plans before you commit.
Europe eSIM price facts
- Countries tracked
- 18
- Cheapest $/GB in Europe
- France at $0.30
- Regional average $/GB
- $0.43
- Cheapest entry plan
- $0.51 in France
- Cheapest in the most countries
- Yesim — 18 of 18
- eSIM brands compared
- 10
- Prices checked
- Oct 7, 2026
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 of the 18 Europe destinations. Click a country for the full side-by-side provider and plan comparison.
| Country | Best $/GB | Cheapest plan | Providers | Unlimited plans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 France |
$0.30 | $0.51Yesim | 10 | 99 |
 Italy |
$0.32 | $0.51Yesim | 10 | 101 |
 Austria |
$0.36 | $0.51Yesim | 10 | 92 |
 Greece |
$0.36 | $0.51Yesim | 10 | 99 |
 Croatia |
$0.36 | $0.51Yesim | 10 | 98 |
 Ireland |
$0.36 | $0.51Yesim | 10 | 98 |
 Iceland |
$0.36 | $0.51Yesim | 10 | 73 |
 Netherlands |
$0.36 | $0.51Yesim | 10 | 99 |
 Poland |
$0.36 | $0.51Yesim | 10 | 99 |
 Portugal |
$0.36 | $0.51Yesim | 10 | 97 |
 Belgium |
$0.40 | $0.51Yesim | 10 | 98 |
 UK |
$0.44 | $0.51Yesim | 10 | 102 |
 Spain |
$0.45 | $0.51Yesim | 10 | 100 |
 Turkiye |
$0.46 | $0.57Yesim | 10 | 99 |
 Germany |
$0.50 | $0.51Yesim | 10 | 99 |
 Switzerland |
$0.55 | $0.51Yesim | 10 | 99 |
 Czechia |
$0.55 | $0.51Yesim | 10 | 98 |
 Georgia |
$0.93 | $0.51Yesim | 10 | 81 |
The verdict
Which provider is cheapest in Europe
Europe has 18 tracked destinations, each with its own cheapest plan, and counting the wins shows which provider is the region's best price default — not a coverage verdict, just where the numbers land today.
The cheapest Europe 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
One Europe plan or several single country plans
The Europe table compares single-country plans, because that is what the country pages show and what can be verified line by line. Regional and multi-country eSIMs exist and can be cheaper when a trip crosses several borders — but their prices are not listed the same way, so they never enter the league table above. The 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 Europe 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 Europe route first, then compare that total against any regional plan before committing.
Explore
Every Europe country we track
France
from $0.51
Italy
from $0.51
Austria
from $0.51
Greece
from $0.51
Croatia
from $0.51
Ireland
from $0.51
Iceland
from $0.51
Netherlands
from $0.51
Poland
from $0.51
Portugal
from $0.51
Belgium
from $0.51
UK
from $0.51
Spain
from $0.51
Turkiye
from $0.57
Germany
from $0.51
Switzerland
from $0.51
Czechia
from $0.51
Georgia
from $0.51
Keep exploring
Other regions ranked the same way as Europe
FAQ
Which Europe eSIM should you buy
Which eSIM is cheapest for Europe?
Europe has no single cheapest provider across the whole region. 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. The pairings that come up most often here are Belgium with the Netherlands, Ireland with the UK, Switzerland with Italy and Croatia with Italy — for any of them, add the two cheapest single-country plans from the league table above and compare that total with a Europe-wide plan.
Is a Europe-wide eSIM better than single-country eSIMs?
Whether a Europe-wide plan wins 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 Europe 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 a Europe trip so the QR code is ready to install on Wi-Fi. The prices on this page are checked on the date shown, so the Europe table reflects what the providers currently list.
Which providers sell eSIMs for Europe?
Every brand we track sells into European destinations, but they do not offer the same list of countries, so the useful answer is per country rather than per continent. The league table above names the cheapest provider in each of the 18 destinations and the winner table shows which brand is cheapest in the most of them this month.
Is there one plan that covers all of Europe?
No single plan covers all 18 destinations in the table. Regional plans are sold with their own country lists — usually the EU, sometimes wider — so compare that list against your actual route rather than against the word Europe. If the route stays inside the EU a Europe plan is the easy answer; if it includes the UK, Switzerland, Turkiye or Georgia, check that those names appear before you buy.