Travelling to Portugal from the UK? One of the biggest hidden travel costs is mobile data roaming.
Many UK networks charge £2–£6 per day to use your phone abroad. Over a 10 day holiday that can easily add up to £20–£60.
A travel eSIM is a much cheaper and easier alternative. Instead of paying roaming fees, you can install a data plan before you fly and land in Portugal already connected.
View Portugal eSIMsRoaming charges can quickly increase the cost of your holiday.
Typical UK roaming costs in Portugal:
Using a travel eSIM avoids these issues completely.
An eSIM is a digital SIM card that allows you to activate a mobile data plan without inserting a physical SIM card.
Most modern smartphones support eSIM including recent iPhone, Samsung and Google Pixel devices.
Instead of buying a SIM card at the airport, you can simply install your eSIM before travelling and activate it when you arrive.
Using an eSIM when travelling to Portugal offers several advantages:
Activating your eSIM takes just a few minutes.
Purchase your Portugal eSIM plan
Scan the QR code on your phone
Activate the plan before or after arrival
Enjoy instant mobile data in Portugal