eSIM for travellers from Ireland: where you go and what it costs
Irish travellers go to the United Kingdom, Spain and France most (CSO, 2025). A 5 GB, 30-day eSIM costs €9.99 for the United Kingdom, €6.99 for Spain and €7.99 for France. Delivered by email in seconds.
In the CSO Ireland Household Travel Survey for 2025, the United Kingdom, Spain and France come first for Irish travellers. A travel eSIM from eSIMology gives you a data plan for the country you visit, so you need not rely only on your home allowance.
Where Irish travellers go, and the eSIM for each
| Destination | Plan | Price | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
1. United Kingdom | 5 GB, 30 days · prices compared | €9.99 | See plans |
2. Spain | 5 GB, 30 days · prices compared | €6.99 | See plans |
3. France | 5 GB, 30 days · prices compared | €7.99 | See plans |
4. Portugal | 5 GB, 30 days · prices compared | €6.99 | See plans |
5. Italy | 5 GB, 30 days · prices compared | €6.99 | See plans |
6. Poland | 5 GB, 30 days | €6.99 | See plans |
7. Germany | 5 GB, 30 days · prices compared | €6.99 | See plans |
8. Netherlands | 5 GB, 30 days · prices compared | €6.99 | See plans |
Ranking: CSO Ireland, Household Travel Survey (overnight trips abroad by country visited; tables HTA13 and HTA14), 2025. Ranked by trips in 2025: United Kingdom 4.66m (Great Britain 3.36m, Northern Ireland 1.30m), Spain 2.96m, France 1.02m, Portugal 856k, Italy 826k, Poland 487k, Germany 389k, Netherlands 347k. The CSO groups the United States and Canada together (717k trips, which would sit between Italy and Poland), so they are not listed as separate countries. Source for the EU rows: https://data.cso.ie/table/HTA14 Prices are live, in euros.
What Irish carriers charge abroad
| Carrier and zone | Price | What it gives | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vodafone IrelandUK and Europe | €0 a day | Full home allowance of calls and texts at no extra cost; data from your plan's roaming or home allowance | Vodafone Ireland's page, read 7 November 2026 |
| Vodafone IrelandUSA and Canada (standard Vodafone World rate) | €5 a day | 1 GB per day, charged only on days you use data; weekly bundles: Roam Extra 5 GB for €20, Roam Tour 2.5 GB for €25 | Vodafone Ireland's page, read 7 November 2026 |
| Three IrelandRest of world Day Pass (60+ destinations outside the EU) | €5.99 a day | 2 GB per day, charged only on days you use roaming data in a covered country | Three Ireland's page, read 7 November 2026 |
| EirUSA and Canada (prepay data add-on) | €29.99 for 1 day | 1 GB data add-on, bought by texting 'Data USACAN' to 50104; pay-as-you-go data is €4.99 per MB | Eir's page, read 7 November 2026 |
Good to know
- Vodafone Ireland says customers roam in Europe and the UK with their full home allowance of calls and texts at no extra cost; data uses the plan's roaming or home allowance. Source
- Three Ireland's Day Pass does not cover EU destinations: EU roaming comes from the customer's existing EU roaming allowance. Source
- The UK is Ireland's top trip destination: 4.66 million overnight trips in 2025 (Great Britain 3.36 million, Northern Ireland 1.30 million). Source
Which eSIM do I need for a trip from Ireland?
Here is what eSIMology's plans offer on the main routes from Ireland.
- United Kingdom: See United Kingdom eSIM plans. eSIMology's plans run on 3 and EE, with 5G where the network offers it. The UK & Ireland bundle is also available.
- Spain: The Europe bundle covers Spain, and eSIMology's plans run on Movistar and Orange, with 5G where the network offers it.
- France: The Europe bundle covers France too, and eSIMology's plans run on Orange, with 5G where the network offers it.
- Portugal, Italy, Germany and the Netherlands: These are in the Europe bundle too. eSIMology's plans run on NOS and Vodafone in Portugal, Iliad, TIM and Wind in Italy, O2 and Vodafone in Germany, and KPN and Vodafone in the Netherlands, with 5G where each network offers it.
What do Ireland networks charge to roam?
Your home network charges differently by destination, so check before you fly. Prices read on 7 November 2026 are below.
Vodafone Ireland says customers roam in Europe and the UK with their full home allowance of calls and texts at no extra cost. Data comes from the plan's roaming or home allowance. For the USA and Canada, its standard rate is €5 a day for 1 GB, charged only on days you use data. Weekly bundles are Roam Extra, 5 GB for €20, and Roam Tour, 2.5 GB for €25.
Three Ireland's Rest of world Day Pass costs €5.99 a day for 2 GB, charged only on days you use roaming data in a covered country. It does not cover EU destinations. Eir's USA and Canada option is a 1 GB data add-on at €29.99, or pay-as-you-go data at €4.99 per MB.
Where home roaming costs extra, a travel eSIM gives you data for one price, and your home number stays on for calls and texts. If you use a lot of data, eSIMology's daily allowances and bigger fixed plans are built for that. For Europe trips, see eSIMology's Europe plans.
Travelling from Ireland: questions
Where do Irish travellers go most?
The United Kingdom, Spain, France, Portugal, Italy, Poland, Germany and the Netherlands, in that order, according to CSO Ireland, Household Travel Survey (overnight trips abroad by country visited; tables HTA13 and HTA14).
How much does roaming cost from Ireland?
Vodafone Ireland €0 a day (UK and Europe); Three Ireland €5.99 a day (Rest of world Day Pass (60+ destinations outside the EU)); Eir €29.99 for 1 day (USA and Canada (prepay data add-on)), from each carrier's own page, read 7 November 2026. A 5 GB, 30-day United Kingdom eSIM costs €9.99 for the whole trip.
Can I keep my Irish 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 Ireland to the UK or Europe?
Not always. Vodafone Ireland says customers roam in Europe and the UK with their full home allowance of calls and texts at no extra cost, with data drawn from their plan's roaming or home allowance. An eSIM suits trips where you want data apart from that allowance.
Does Three Ireland's day pass cover Spain?
No. Three Ireland's Day Pass does not cover EU destinations. EU roaming there comes from your existing EU roaming allowance. For Spain, eSIMology's Europe plan runs on Movistar and Orange, with 5G where the network offers it.
Can I get mobile data in the USA or Canada from Ireland?
Yes, with a few options. eSIMology sells an 'Australia, UK & US' bundle. Vodafone Ireland's USA and Canada rate gives 1 GB per day, charged only on days you use data, and Eir's USA and Canada add-on gives 1 GB, bought by texting 'Data USACAN' to 50104.
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