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$0.52
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$1.94
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Data
Validity
Price
Price/GB
Code
Roamless Italy
500 MB
Unlimited
$0.00
-
20% off TRAVELESIMXP
Verified & tested
4.5/5
in our ROAMLESS review

Yes

Single eSIM, No expiry plans, Credits can be used in multiple countries

1115 Mbps (China)

🥉 3rd in United Kingdom

Yesim Italy
502 MB
1 Day
$0.52
$1.07/GB
20% off TEE20
Verified & tested

Yes

Single eSIM

504 Mbps (Belgium)

eSIM.dog Italy
1 GB
7 Days
$0.54
$0.54/GB
5% off TRAVELESIMEXPERT5
Verified & tested

Yes

803 Mbps (UAE)

eSIM.dog Italy
2 GB
15 Days
$0.54
$0.27/GB
5% off TRAVELESIMEXPERT5
Verified & tested

Yes

803 Mbps (UAE)

eSIM.dog Italy
500 MB
15 Days
$0.54
$1.11/GB
5% off TRAVELESIMEXPERT5
Verified & tested

Yes

803 Mbps (UAE)

eSIM.dog Italy
3 GB
7 Days
$0.54
$0.18/GB
5% off TRAVELESIMEXPERT5
Verified & tested

Yes

803 Mbps (UAE)

eSIM.dog Italy
3 GB
15 Days
$0.54
$0.18/GB
5% off TRAVELESIMEXPERT5
Verified & tested

Yes

803 Mbps (UAE)

Per Day
MicroeSIM Italy
500 MB Per Day
1 Day
$0.84
$1.72/GB
10% off TRAVELESIMEXPERT
Verified & tested

Yes

528 Mbps (Macau)

🥉 3rd in Malaysia

eSIM.dog Italy
100 MB
30 Days
$0.86
$8.81/GB
5% off TRAVELESIMEXPERT5
Verified & tested

Yes

803 Mbps (UAE)

Per Day
MicroeSIM Italy
1 GB Per Day
1 Day
$0.95
$0.95/GB
10% off TRAVELESIMEXPERT
Verified & tested

Yes

528 Mbps (Macau)

🥉 3rd in Malaysia

eSIM.dog Italy
100 MB
90 Days
$0.98
$10.04/GB
5% off TRAVELESIMEXPERT5
Verified & tested

Yes

803 Mbps (UAE)

eSIM.dog Italy
3 GB
30 Days
$0.98
$0.33/GB
5% off TRAVELESIMEXPERT5
Verified & tested

Yes

803 Mbps (UAE)

eSIM.dog Italy
2 GB
30 Days
$0.98
$0.49/GB
5% off TRAVELESIMEXPERT5
Verified & tested

Yes

803 Mbps (UAE)

Roamic Italy
1 GB
7 Days
$0.99
$0.99/GB
10% off TEE10
Verified & tested

Yes

797 Mbps (Portugal)

MicroeSIM Italy
1 GB
5 Days
$1.34
$1.34/GB
10% off TRAVELESIMEXPERT
Verified & tested

Yes

528 Mbps (Macau)

🥉 3rd in Malaysia

Per Day
MicroeSIM Italy
500 MB Per Day
3 Days
$1.41
$0.96/GB
10% off TRAVELESIMEXPERT
Verified & tested

Yes

528 Mbps (Macau)

🥉 3rd in Malaysia

Unlimited data at high speed up to 0.5GB/day, then throttled to 512 Kbps
eSIM.dog Italy
Unlimited Unlimited data at high speed up to 0.5GB/day, then throttled to 512 Kbps
1 Day
$1.48
-
5% off TRAVELESIMEXPERT5
Verified & tested

Yes

803 Mbps (UAE)

eSIM.dog Italy
500 MB
1 Day
$1.49
$3.05/GB
5% off TRAVELESIMEXPERT5
Verified & tested

Yes

803 Mbps (UAE)

eSIM4Travel Italy
1 GB
7 Days
$1.52
$1.52/GB
-
Verified & tested

Yes

424 Mbps (UK)

Per Day
MicroeSIM Italy
2 GB Per Day
1 Day
$1.56
$0.78/GB
10% off TRAVELESIMEXPERT
Verified & tested

Yes

528 Mbps (Macau)

🥉 3rd in Malaysia

eSIM.dog Italy
5 GB
15 Days
$1.57
$0.31/GB
5% off TRAVELESIMEXPERT5
Verified & tested

Yes

803 Mbps (UAE)

eSIM.dog Italy
5 GB
5 Days
$1.57
$0.31/GB
5% off TRAVELESIMEXPERT5
Verified & tested

Yes

803 Mbps (UAE)

eSIM.dog Italy
5 GB
1 Day
$1.57
$0.31/GB
5% off TRAVELESIMEXPERT5
Verified & tested

Yes

803 Mbps (UAE)

eSIM.dog Italy
5 GB
30 Days
$1.62
$0.32/GB
5% off TRAVELESIMEXPERT5
Verified & tested

Yes

803 Mbps (UAE)

Simbye Italy
1 GB
7 Days
$1.69
$1.69/GB
15% off TEE15
Verified & tested

Yes

602 Mbps (Spain)

Per Day
MicroeSIM Italy
3 GB Per Day
1 Day
$1.93
$0.64/GB
10% off TRAVELESIMEXPERT
Verified & tested

Yes

528 Mbps (Macau)

🥉 3rd in Malaysia

Roamless Italy
1 GB
Unlimited
$1.95
$1.95/GB
20% off TRAVELESIMXP
Verified & tested
4.5/5
in our ROAMLESS review

Yes

Single eSIM, No expiry plans, Credits can be used in multiple countries

1115 Mbps (China)

🥉 3rd in United Kingdom

JamboSim Italy
1 GB
7 Days
$1.99
$1.99/GB
15% off TEE15
Verified & tested

Yes

64 Mbps (UK)

Jetpac Italy
2 GB
1 Day
$2.00
$1.00/GB
10% off JPTEE10
Verified & tested
4.2/5
in our JETPAC review

Yes

Voice calls available, Travel Perks

487 Mbps (Belgium)

🥉 3rd in United States

Per Day
MicroeSIM Italy
1 GB Per Day
3 Days
$2.00
$0.67/GB
10% off TRAVELESIMEXPERT
Verified & tested

Yes

528 Mbps (Macau)

🥉 3rd in Malaysia

Instabridge Italy
1 GB
7 Days
$2.00
$2.00/GB
20% off TRAVELESIMEXPERT
Verified & tested

Yes

165 Mbps (USA)

Per Day
MicroeSIM Italy
500 MB Per Day
5 Days
$2.04
$0.84/GB
10% off TRAVELESIMEXPERT
Verified & tested

Yes

528 Mbps (Macau)

🥉 3rd in Malaysia

Roamify Italy
Unlimited
1 Day
$2.23
-
10% off EXPERT
Verified & tested
4.5/5
in our ROAMIFY review

Yes

Calls available, SMS available

959 Mbps (Korea)

🥇 1st in Belgium
🥇 1st in Malaysia

MicroeSIM Italy
3 GB
7 Days
$2.32
$0.77/GB
10% off TRAVELESIMEXPERT
Verified & tested

Yes

528 Mbps (Macau)

🥉 3rd in Malaysia

Roamify Italy
1 GB
7 Days
$2.47
$2.47/GB
10% off EXPERT
Verified & tested
4.5/5
in our ROAMIFY review

Yes

Calls available, SMS available

959 Mbps (Korea)

🥇 1st in Belgium
🥇 1st in Malaysia

Jetpac Italy
4 GB
1 Day
$2.50
$0.63/GB
10% off JPTEE10
Verified & tested
4.2/5
in our JETPAC review

Yes

Voice calls available, Travel Perks

487 Mbps (Belgium)

🥉 3rd in United States

Per Day
MicroeSIM Italy
Unlimited Per Day
1 Day
$2.50
-
10% off TRAVELESIMEXPERT
Verified & tested

Yes

528 Mbps (Macau)

🥉 3rd in Malaysia

MicroeSIM Italy
3 GB
15 Days
$2.52
$0.84/GB
10% off TRAVELESIMEXPERT
Verified & tested

Yes

528 Mbps (Macau)

🥉 3rd in Malaysia

Per Day
MicroeSIM Italy
500 MB Per Day
7 Days
$2.69
$0.79/GB
10% off TRAVELESIMEXPERT
Verified & tested

Yes

528 Mbps (Macau)

🥉 3rd in Malaysia

MicroeSIM Italy
3 GB
30 Days
$2.84
$0.95/GB
10% off TRAVELESIMEXPERT
Verified & tested

Yes

528 Mbps (Macau)

🥉 3rd in Malaysia

BNESIM Italy
1 GB
30 Days
$2.89
$2.89/GB
30% off TRAVELESIMEXPERT
Verified & tested
4.5/5
in our BNESIM review

Yes

Calls available, VPN available, No expiry plans,

590 Mbps (Belgium)

🥇 1st in Hong Kong
🥇 1st in Indonesia
🥈 2nd in Belgium
🥉 3rd in Portugal

ByteSIM Italy
Unlimited
1 Day
$2.90
-
5% off TRAVELESIMXP
Verified & tested

Yes

Calls available, SMS available

608 Mbps (Macau)

Yesim Italy
1 GB
30 Days
$2.90
$2.90/GB
20% off TEE20
Verified & tested

Yes

Single eSIM

504 Mbps (Belgium)

eSIM.dog Italy
10 GB
30 Days
$2.92
$0.29/GB
5% off TRAVELESIMEXPERT5
Verified & tested

Yes

803 Mbps (UAE)

eSIM.dog Italy
10 GB
1 Day
$2.92
$0.29/GB
5% off TRAVELESIMEXPERT5
Verified & tested

Yes

803 Mbps (UAE)

eSIM.dog Italy
10 GB
12 Days
$2.92
$0.29/GB
5% off TRAVELESIMEXPERT5
Verified & tested

Yes

803 Mbps (UAE)

eSIM.dog Italy
10 GB
5 Days
$2.92
$0.29/GB
5% off TRAVELESIMEXPERT5
Verified & tested

Yes

803 Mbps (UAE)

Roamify Italy
2 GB
15 Days
$2.97
$1.49/GB
10% off EXPERT
Verified & tested
4.5/5
in our ROAMIFY review

Yes

Calls available, SMS available

959 Mbps (Korea)

🥇 1st in Belgium
🥇 1st in Malaysia

Roamic Italy
3 GB
14 Days
$2.99
$1.00/GB
10% off TEE10
Verified & tested

Yes

797 Mbps (Portugal)

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Network Speeds

No personally tested speed data is available for Italy. You can check Speedtest.net for general averages.

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Cheapest & Average Price

Data AmountAverage PriceCheapest PriceProvider
1 GB data$6.50$0.54
eSIM.dog
3 GB data$6.87$0.54
eSIM.dog
5 GB data$7.95$1.57
eSIM.dog
10 GB data$12.93$2.92
eSIM.dog
20 GB data$19.71$5.56
eSIM.dog
30 GB data$20.23$7.54
eSIM.dog
50 GB data$33.57$10.73
eSIM.dog
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Country Affordability

Italy is cheaper than

88%

Of all countries

Affordability Rating (higher is better)

9

Out of 10

Italy is very cheap when compared with other countries around the world. You're getting great value.

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Networks in Italy

TIM (Telecom Italia) | Vodafone Italy | Wind Tre | Iliad Italy

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Trip Duration7 days
Daily UsageMedium
Recommended: 5GB plan
For a detailed analysis, visit our full travel data calculator.
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Imagine stepping out of the Santa Maria Novella station in Florence, ready to find your hotel, but your map won’t load. Italy is a country you want to dive into headfirst, and having instant internet access lets you do just that. An eSIM for Italy means you can navigate the ancient streets of Rome, book museum tickets on the fly, and find the best pasta spot without ever worrying about a spotty connection.

Real Life Insights in Italy

Hot, Busy, but Still Amazing

We have mixed feelings about summer in Italy. On one hand, it’s stunning, but wow, the heat hits you like a brick wall. And the crowds? Everywhere. Spring and autumn felt a lot more forgiving, warm but not too hot, busy but not overwhelming. The weather flips sometimes, even in sunny looking places like Tuscany. We kept checking our weather apps to dodge sudden storms or heatwaves. Having data on hand made that much easier.

Why Trains Are Your Best Friend

Trains are your best friend. Italy’s high speed trains made getting from Rome to Florence or Florence to Venice easy. We booked most tickets using the Trenitalia and Italo apps while already walking to the station. Remember that trains and metros need you to validate your ticket before boarding. We downloaded all our tickets onto our phones so we did not have to deal with paper copies.

Walking, Taxis, and Takeaway Apps

Rome and Milan have metros that work fine, but we mostly walked. Honestly, wandering the streets is half the fun, but Google Maps helped us not get too lost. Citymapper was our backup in Rome when Google got confused. For taxis and food delivery, Uber barely exists outside a few cities, so we used Free Now for taxis and Glovo or Deliveroo for takeaway. These came in handy when we didn’t feel like heading out after a long day.

The “Codice Fiscale” SIM Card Roadblock

If you try to buy a physical local SIM card in Italy, you will likely be asked for a Codice Fiscale. This is an Italian tax code that tourists simply do not have. While some shops might find a workaround by generating one for you with your passport, it can be a significant hassle. Using an international travel eSIM is the easiest way to avoid this frustrating roadblock.

Food, Gelato, and Other Essential Tips

The food is worth the hype. You’ll eat some of the best meals of your life, whether it’s a quick slice of pizza on a side street or a full sit down dinner. And nobody’s in a rush. Dinner is long, slow and social. As major gelato afficionados, our only advice is to avoid the overly neon or decorated gelato. The best ones are usually simple, understated and busy with locals. We used data to find places locals actually eat at instead of the tourist traps with faded English menus.

Sights Worth Seeing (and How to Book Them)

Italy is packed with places you will want to see and honestly, they are popular for a reason. The Vatican, Colosseum, Uffizi, they are all iconic, but book ahead or be prepared for long queues. Most attractions have easy online booking and we bought tickets as we went, often while walking between places or waiting for a coffee. Mobile data helped make last minute plans smoother.
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🔥 Hot Tip

When choosing a data plan for your trip to Italy, it’s often better to slightly overestimate your needs. Buying a larger plan upfront is usually more cost effective and results in a better cost per GB of data than having to purchase an emergency top up mid trip.

FAQs

Can you get 5G in Italy?
Yes, 5G is available in all major cities and many towns across Italy and is rapidly expanding. Networks like TIM and Vodafone have particularly strong 5G coverage.
Can I use my phone in Italy?
Most modern, unlocked smartphones will work in Italy. To use an eSIM, your phone must be both unlocked and eSIM compatible.
Can I make calls with an eSIM in Italy?
Most travel eSIMs for Italy are data only and do not come with a phone number. You can make calls easily using your data with apps like WhatsApp, FaceTime Audio, or Skype.
What is the best eSIM for Italy?
The “best” eSIM depends on what you need. For short trips, a smaller data package might be fine. For longer trips or heavy use, an unlimited plan might be better. Our comparison tables are designed to help you choose based on your specific needs.