eSIM for travellers from Italy: where you go and what it costs
Italian travellers go to Spain, the United States and France most (Banca d'Italia, 2025). A 5 GB, 30-day eSIM costs €6.99 for Spain, €10.49 for the United States and €7.99 for France. Delivered by email in seconds.
Banca d'Italia's Indagine sul turismo internazionale for 2025 ranks spending abroad by Italian residents highest in Spain, the United States and France. A travel eSIM gives you a local data plan before you leave, so you don't have to swap out your Italian SIM.
Where Italian travellers go, and the eSIM for each
| Destination | Plan | Price | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Spain | 5 GB, 30 days · prices compared | €6.99 | See plans |
2. United States | 5 GB, 30 days · prices compared | €10.49 | See plans |
3. France | 5 GB, 30 days · prices compared | €7.99 | See plans |
4. Germany | 5 GB, 30 days · prices compared | €6.99 | See plans |
5. United Kingdom | 5 GB, 30 days · prices compared | €9.99 | See plans |
6. Greece | 5 GB, 30 days · prices compared | €6.99 | See plans |
7. Switzerland | 5 GB, 30 days · prices compared | €6.99 | See plans |
8. Turkey | 5 GB, 30 days · prices compared | €7.49 | See plans |
9. Egypt | 5 GB, 30 days · prices compared | €15.99 | See plans |
10. Austria | 5 GB, 30 days | €6.99 | See plans |
Ranking: Banca d'Italia, Indagine sul turismo internazionale (published 26 June 2026), 2025. Ranked by spending abroad by Italian residents in 2025 (Spain EUR 3,876m, US 3,183m, France 2,825m, Germany 1,726m, UK 1,708m, Greece 1,431m, Switzerland 1,338m, Turkey 1,044m, Egypt 888m, Austria 844m), not by trip count; Italy publishes no readable country trip ranking. Prices are live, in euros.
What Italian carriers charge abroad
| Carrier and zone | Price | What it gives | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIMSwitzerland | €5 for 30 days | Opzione Svizzera: 5 GB a month, renews monthly | TIM's page, read 7 November 2026 |
| TIMUSA | €29.99 for 30 days | TIM in Viaggio Pass USA e Canada Medium: 50 GB, 500 min and 500 SMS, valid 30 days (100 GB tier EUR 34.99) | TIM's page, read 7 November 2026 |
| Vodafone ITSwitzerland | €0 a day | Consumer plans from 5 September 2025: voice, SMS and part of your plan's data used at Italian rates, no extra charge (fair use applies) | Vodafone IT's page, read 7 November 2026 |
| Vodafone ITUSA | €3 a day | Smart Passport +: 60 min (30 in, 30 out), 60 SMS and 500 MB per day, charged only on days used | Vodafone IT's page, read 7 November 2026 |
| WindTreSwitzerland | €9.99 for 7 days | Travel Pass Svizzera Weekly: 7 GB and 100 min for 7 days (30-day tier EUR 19.99 for 15 GB) | WindTre's page, read 7 November 2026 |
| WindTreUSA | €9.99 for 7 days | Travel Pass USA Weekly: 10 GB, 100 min and 100 SMS for 7 days (30-day tier EUR 19.99 for 20 GB); activation EUR 2.99 | WindTre'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
- Vodafone Italia extended EU-style roaming to Switzerland for consumer plans from 5 September 2025. Source
- TIM's Opzione Svizzera (5 GB for EUR 5 a month) covers Switzerland, which sits outside the EU roaming rules. Source
Which eSIM suits my trip from Italy?
EU roam-like-at-home covers trips to the 27 EU countries at no extra charge, within a fair-use data limit, so your eSIM earns its place further afield.
- Spain: eSIMology's Spain plans run on Movistar and Orange, with 5G where the network offers it. The Europe bundle covers Spain.
- United States: eSIMology's United States plans run on AT&T and Verizon, with 5G where the network offers it. Bundles include USA & Canada and Australia, UK & US, so pick the one that matches your route.
- France and Germany: eSIMology's France plans run on Orange, and its Germany plans on O2 and Vodafone, with 5G where the networks offer it. Both sit in the Europe bundle.
- Heavy data users: eSIMology's daily allowances and bigger fixed plans are the place to look for longer or data-heavy trips.
What do Italy networks charge to roam?
Your home plan works across the EU at no extra charge, within a fair-use data limit. That is the EU roam-like-at-home rule, covering the 27 EU countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Ukraine and Moldova. Vodafone Italia has also extended it to Switzerland for consumer plans from 5 September 2025.
Outside those areas, roaming is charged. Prices read on 7 November 2026:
- TIM, Switzerland: EUR 5 a month for 5 GB, renewing monthly.
- Vodafone IT, Switzerland: EUR 0 a day for consumer plans, with voice, SMS and part of your plan's data at Italian rates (fair use applies).
- WindTre, Switzerland: EUR 9.99 for 7 days, with 7 GB and 100 min.
- TIM, USA: EUR 29.99 for 30 days, with 50 GB, 500 min and 500 SMS.
- Vodafone IT, USA: EUR 3 a day, with 60 min, 60 SMS and 500 MB, charged only on days used.
- WindTre, USA: EUR 9.99 for 7 days, with 10 GB, 100 min and 100 SMS, plus a EUR 2.99 activation.
A travel eSIM gives you data for one price, and your home number stays on for calls and texts. Heavy data users can look at eSIMology's daily allowances and bigger fixed plans.
Travelling from Italy: questions
Where do Italian travellers go most?
Spain, the United States, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Greece, Switzerland, Turkey, Egypt and Austria, in that order, according to Banca d'Italia, Indagine sul turismo internazionale (published 26 June 2026).
How much does roaming cost from Italy?
TIM €5 for 30 days (Switzerland); Vodafone IT €0 a day (Switzerland); WindTre €9.99 for 7 days (Switzerland), 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 Italian 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 a travel eSIM for a trip from Italy to Spain or France?
Usually not for light use. Your home plan works in Spain and France at no extra charge, within a fair-use data limit, because EU roam-like-at-home applies. For heavier data use beyond that limit, eSIMology's daily allowances and bigger fixed plans give you more room.
Is Switzerland covered by EU roaming for a trip from Italy?
No, Switzerland sits outside the EU roaming rules. Vodafone Italia has extended EU-style roaming there for consumer plans from 5 September 2025, so check whether yours is one of them. If it isn't, eSIMology's Switzerland eSIM runs on Salt or Sunrise, with 5G where the network offers it.
Can I buy a US data pass from my Italian mobile operator?
Yes. TIM, Vodafone IT and WindTre all sell US travel options. TIM's pass lasts 30 days, WindTre's lasts 7 days, and Vodafone's Smart Passport + is charged only on the days you use it. eSIMology also sells US eSIM plans, with 5G where the network offers it.
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