eSIM for travellers from Germany: where you go and what it costs
German travellers go to Spain, Turkey and Italy most (FUR Reiseanalyse, 2025). A 5 GB, 30-day eSIM costs €6.99 for Spain, €7.49 for Turkey and €6.99 for Italy. Delivered by email in seconds.
Spain, Turkey and Italy top the list for German holiday travellers, based on 2025 trips of five days or more (DRV Zahlen und Fakten 2026, citing FUR Reiseanalyse 2026). A travel eSIM lets you add mobile data for your destination while your German SIM stays in place at home.
Where German travellers go, and the eSIM for each
| Destination | Plan | Price | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Spain | 5 GB, 30 days · prices compared | €6.99 | See plans |
2. Turkey | 5 GB, 30 days · prices compared | €7.49 | See plans |
3. Italy | 5 GB, 30 days · prices compared | €6.99 | See plans |
4. Greece | 5 GB, 30 days · prices compared | €6.99 | See plans |
5. Austria | 5 GB, 30 days | €6.99 | See plans |
6. Croatia | 5 GB, 30 days · prices compared | €6.99 | See plans |
7. France | 5 GB, 30 days · prices compared | €7.99 | See plans |
8. Poland | 5 GB, 30 days | €6.99 | See plans |
9. Denmark | 5 GB, 30 days | €6.99 | See plans |
10. Egypt | 5 GB, 30 days · prices compared | €15.99 | See plans |
Ranking: DRV Zahlen und Fakten 2026, citing FUR Reiseanalyse 2026 (travel year 2025). Ranked by share of holiday trips of 5+ days in 2025 (Spain 15.0%, Turkey 7.8%, Italy 7.7%, Greece 5.6%, Austria 4.4%, Croatia 4.3%, France 3.1%, Poland 2.3%, Denmark 2.3%, Egypt 2.0%). Spain, Turkey and Italy also confirmed at https://www.drv.de/themen/reisen-in-zahlen/destinationen.html Prices are live, in euros.
What German carriers charge abroad
| Carrier and zone | Price | What it gives | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| TelekomSwitzerland and UK | €0 a day | Included at no extra roaming charge (Telekom counts Switzerland and the UK as EU roaming) | Telekom's page, read 7 November 2026 |
| Vodafone DESwitzerland | €7.99 a day | EasyTravel Tag: calls, SMS and data for each calendar day you use the phone (German time); charged only on days used | Vodafone DE's page, read 7 November 2026 |
| Vodafone DEUSA | €7.99 a day | EasyTravel Tag: calls, SMS and data for each calendar day you use the phone (German time); charged only on days used. Flat Flex option EUR 9.99/month adds 123 GB a month on Red XL / GigaMobil XL | Vodafone DE's page, read 7 November 2026 |
| O2 (Telefonica DE)USA | €14.99 for 30 days | Roaming Plus World: 2 GB for 1 month in 100+ countries including the USA | O2 (Telefonica DE)'s page, read 7 November 2026 |
Good to know
- EU roam-like-at-home covers trips to the 27 EU countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Ukraine and Moldova: your home plan works at no extra charge, within a fair-use data limit. The UK and Switzerland are not covered by the regulation. Source
- Telekom includes Switzerland and the UK in its EU roaming, so Telekom customers pay nothing extra there; outside that, mobile data is blocked until a Travel & Surf pass is booked. Source
- Reiseanalyse 2026: 78% of German holiday trips of 5+ days in 2025 went abroad. Source
Which eSIM suits my trip from Germany?
Your eSIM runs on local networks, so pick the plan for the country you land in.
- Spain: eSIMology's Spain plans run on Movistar and Orange, with 5G where the network offers it.
- Turkey: your eSIM uses Avea/Türk Telekom and Vodafone, with 5G where the network offers it. Turkey sits in the Middle East and Middle East & North Africa bundles.
- Italy, Austria and France: these sit in the Europe bundle. Italy runs on Iliad, TIM and Wind, Austria on 3 and A1.net, and France on Orange, with 5G where each network offers it.
- Greece and Croatia: Greece runs on Vodafone and Wind, Croatia on A1 and Tele2, with 5G where each network offers it. Both fall in the Balkans and Europe bundles.
Within the EU, your German plan works abroad at no extra charge, subject to a fair-use data limit. That leaves Turkey and heavier data use as where a travel eSIM earns its place.
Heavy users should look at eSIMology's daily allowances and larger fixed plans.
What do German networks charge to roam?
Telekom customers pay nothing extra in Switzerland and the UK, because Telekom counts both as EU roaming. Vodafone DE charges EUR 7.99 a day in Switzerland and the USA. That covers calls, texts and data on each calendar day you use the phone, and you pay only for those days. O2 sells a Roaming Plus World pass for EUR 14.99 in the USA. It lasts 30 days and gives 2 GB, and it works in 100+ countries. Prices read on 7 November 2026.
EU roam-like-at-home covers the 27 EU countries, plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Ukraine and Moldova. A German plan works there at no extra charge, within a fair-use data limit. The UK and Switzerland sit outside that rule, so roaming there can cost extra.
Where home roaming costs extra, a travel eSIM gives you data for one price, and your German number stays on for calls and texts. Heavy users can look at eSIMology's daily allowances and bigger fixed plans.
Travelling from Germany: questions
Where do German travellers go most?
Spain, Turkey, Italy, Greece, Austria, Croatia, France, Poland, Denmark and Egypt, in that order, according to DRV Zahlen und Fakten 2026, citing FUR Reiseanalyse 2026 (travel year 2025).
How much does roaming cost from Germany?
Telekom €0 a day (Switzerland and UK); Vodafone DE €7.99 a day (Switzerland); O2 (Telefonica DE) €14.99 for 30 days (USA), from each carrier's own page, read 7 November 2026. A 5 GB, 30-day Spain eSIM costs €6.99 for the whole trip.
Can I keep my German number with a travel eSIM?
Yes. A travel eSIM from eSIMology is data only: keep your home SIM switched on for calls and texts (your carrier's own rates apply to those), and use WhatsApp, FaceTime or any calling app over the eSIM's data.
Which currency do I pay in?
Pounds, euros or US dollars: pick yours at the top of any page. This guide shows euros.
Do I need an eSIM for a trip from Germany to Spain?
For Spain, your German plan already works at no extra charge, within a fair-use data limit. EU roam-like-at-home covers it. An eSIM from eSIMology makes sense if you need more data than that limit, or if your trip also takes in the UK or Switzerland, which the rule does not cover.
Is roaming included on Telekom in Switzerland and the UK?
Yes. Telekom counts Switzerland and the UK as EU roaming, so Telekom customers pay nothing extra there. Beyond those, mobile data is blocked until a Travel & Surf pass is booked. For Turkey or Egypt, eSIMology's Middle East & North Africa bundle is one eSIM option.
Do I need an eSIM for a trip from Germany to Turkey?
Yes. Turkey is not on the EU roam-like-at-home list, so that rule does not apply there. eSIMology's Middle East & North Africa bundle covers Turkey, so you can add an eSIM before you travel.
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