Compare the best eSIM plans for Greece
Internet from the moment you land in Greece
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- Instant activation
- iPhone and Android compatible
- From €0.27 for 1 GB or more
- 6,500+ plans compared
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€0.27
Cheapest plan, 1 GB or more
6,500+
Greece plans compared
121+
Providers available
5G
Network supported
Entry price measured on fixed-volume plans of 1 GB or more covering the country. Volumes below 1 GB and plans billed per day, whose price is not comparable, fall outside the calculation.
Best eSIM deals for Greece
Stellar eSIM
1 GB · 8 days
1 GB
8 days
GR
€0.27
AbesteSIM
1 GB · 1 day
1 GB
1 day
GR
€0.30
Strongesim
1 GB · 1 day
1 GB
1 day
GR
€0.57
eSIM.dog
1 GB · 1 day
1 GB
1 day
GR
€0.77
MicroEsim
1 GB · 1 day
1 GB
1 day
GR
€0.84
Textr eSIM
1 GB · 7 days
1 GB
7 days
GR
€0.86
eSIM for Greece at a glance
From
€1.19
For 5 GB / 30 days
Plan duration
1 to 30+ days
Depending on the plan
Local networks
Cosmote, Vodafone GR, Nova (ex-Wind)
4G / 5G in major cities
VPN needed?
No
All Western services work normally
Hotspot tethering
Available
On most plans
Compatibility
iPhone XS+ / Android 8.0+
Check your device
Internet in Greece: everything you need to know
Greece shows an internet penetration rate of around 84% and a very thorough mobile coverage across both the mainland and the islands (source: ITU DataHub, 2024). 4G LTE is available in every city and on the vast majority of islands, while 5G is rolling out in Athens, Thessaloniki and the main tourist destinations. A Greece eSIM gets you onto this network the moment you land at Athens, Thessaloniki or any island airport, with no physical card swap.
- ●4G/5G coverage across every major city (Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras, Heraklion) and the main islands (Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, Rhodes, Corfu).
- ●The national average is comfortable on the mainland and across the busier Cyclades. The gaps are on the small islands and at sea, not in average speed.
- ●For EU/EEA travelers, roaming is charged at the domestic rate (RLAH); the dedicated eSIM is still relevant for non-EU travelers (UK, Switzerland, US) or to keep the main number active.
- ●Perfect for Google Maps, Beat (Athens rideshare), Ferryhopper (inter-island ferries) and booking apps.
Sources: Internet Society Pulse : Greece, ITU DataHub : Greece statistics
Networks and connectivity on the ground
- Average speed
- 133.1 Mbps downloadmeasured 2026 · Internet Society Pulse
- Coverage
- Nationwidemeasured 2025 · Internet Society Pulse
- 5G
- Widely availablemeasured 2025 · Internet Society Pulse
- Local operators
- Cosmote · Vodafone Greece · Novameasured 2026 · Datadopt research
- Public Wi-Fi
- Widely availablemeasured 2026 · Datadopt research
Practical information
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Payments
- Card and cashATMs everywhere
- Tipping
- Round up the bill
- Power socket
- Type C, Type F230 V, 50 Hz
- Official languages
- GreekEnglish widely spoken
- Dialling code
- +30Time zone : Europe/Athens
- Emergency numbers
- 112 · 100 · 166 · 199
When to go
- Best time to go
- May, June, September, October
- Shoulder season
- April, November
- Peak season
- July, August
- Seasonal hazards
- Extreme heatJuly, August
- WildfiresJuly, August
May, June, September and October are the months to aim for: the sea is warm, the archaeological sites are visitable without heatstroke, and the ferries are already or still running. July and August stack extreme heat, crowds and peak prices, and winter closes much of the island network down.
Wildfire is a summer reality
Hot, dry, windy weeks bring fires every summer, and they close roads, suspend ferry routes and occasionally force evacuations of coastal areas. The civil protection service issues daily risk maps and emergency alerts by SMS, which is a concrete reason to arrive with a working local number.
The island season has an end date
Many smaller islands run on a summer economy: hotels, restaurants and most sailings stop between autumn and spring, leaving a skeleton service for residents. An October trip is excellent on the larger islands and can be nearly empty of services on the small ones.
Driving is not like hiring a car at home
Mountain roads are narrow with unguarded drops, island parking is improvised, and the quad bikes and scooters rented everywhere are the single commonest source of holiday injury here. Check what your insurance actually covers, and whether your licence is valid for the category.
Everything happens later
Lunch runs into the afternoon and dinner starts when other countries are finishing, so an empty taverna at seven is early rather than bad. Sites, by contrast, open early and some close in the hottest part of the day, which inverts the usual plan.
Iconic sites and coverage
Acropolis of Athens
The Acropolis rock carries the Parthenon, the Erechtheion and the Propylaea, under what has been a permanent restoration project for decades. A combined ticket covers several ancient sites across the city, and the polished marble underfoot is slippery wet or dry.
Santorini Caldera
Santorini is the rim of a collapsed volcano, with the white villages of Fira and Oia perched on the inner cliff hundreds of metres above the water. Cruise ships unload into it by day, and the town becomes a different place once they sail.
Delphi
Set against Mount Parnassus, Delphi held the oracle of Apollo and was treated in antiquity as the centre of the world. The site climbs steeply to its stadium, and its museum holds the bronze Charioteer, which alone justifies the walk up.
Meteora
Six still-inhabited monasteries sit on top of vertical sandstone pillars in Thessaly. Each closes on a different day of the week, the cut stairways are steep, and covered dress is required at the door, with wrap skirts lent out on the spot.
Knossos
The Minoan palace at Knossos, near Heraklion, is the largest site of Cretan civilisation, complete with the frankly declared painted-concrete reconstructions of the early twentieth century. The original frescoes are in the Heraklion museum, and the two visits complete each other.
Samaria Gorge
Sixteen kilometres of one-way descent through a Cretan canyon, ending at a beach you can only leave by boat. The gorge opens for part of the year only, closes on flood risk, and has no signal on the floor.
Mount Olympus
The country's highest mountain is climbed over two days with a night in a refuge, through forest and then bare rock. The final step to the summit is easy but exposed scrambling, and the weather above the treeline turns fast.
Rhodes Old Town
The medieval town of Rhodes still sits inside the walls the Knights of St John left behind, and it is lived in rather than preserved as a museum. It is one of the few old towns in Europe where sleeping inside the ramparts is ordinary rather than a tourist operation.
Entry and health
- Visa
- Visa-freemeasured 2026 · Destination country's consular authorityPermitted length of stay : 90 days
Sources Internet Society Pulse, Datadopt research, Destination country's consular authority
Datadopt Observatory
Price per GB in Greece: what our data shows
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the lowest price per GB recorded in Greece comes down to 0.08 €/GB, across a sample of 3,037 fixed-volume offers retained for the measurement. That floor is reached on large data bundles : a 5 GB plan over 30 days costs noticeably more per GB. The real differentiator is still the depth of the offer : the more plans compete, the easier it is to find the duration and data volume that fit your trip.
Lowest price per GB recorded
0.08 €/GB
Offers in the price sample
3,037
Europe average
0.12 €/GB
World ranking
32 / 215
Greece is 33% cheaper than the Europe regional average (0.12 €/GB).
Source: Datadopt eSIM Price Observatory, 170,286 plans analysed, measured 1 September 2026.
See the eSIM price Observatory by country →Which eSIM providers for Greece?
Here are the 6 best-placed eSIM providers for Greece, ranked by best price per GB. Prices are expressed per GB so plans of different sizes can be compared on the same basis.
| Provider | Price per GB | From | Max duration | Hotspot | 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stellar eSIM | 0.27 €/GB | 0.27 € | 30 d | Yes | Yes |
| AbesteSIM | 0.30 €/GB | 0.30 € | 7 d | Yes | No |
| 0.42 €/GB | 1.24 € | 5 d | Yes | No | |
| eSIM.dog | 0.47 €/GB | 0.77 € | 90 d | Yes | No |
| Strongesim | 0.50 €/GB | 0.57 € | 7 d | Yes | Yes |
| MicroEsim | 0.69 €/GB | 0.84 € | 7 d | Yes | Yes |
Providers ranked by best price per GB, across plans of at least 1 GB. Source: Datadopt catalogue.
Compare all plans →Device compatibility
eSIM is built into every iPhone XS and later, as well as Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3a+ and most high-end Motorola, Oppo, Sony and Xiaomi models.
Not sure about your device? Check compatibility here.
How to install your eSIM for Greece
- 1. Compare offers on https://www.datadopt.com/en/compare/gr
- 2. Browse our partners' eSIM offers and choose the data volume and duration that fit your trip.
- 3. Purchase the eSIM plan that best fits your needs on our partner's site.
- 4. Receive a QR code by email after purchase.
- 5. Before you leave or during your stay, add the eSIM to your smartphone (Note: a stable Wi-Fi connection may be required during this step.)
- 5.1. On iPhone: Settings > Mobile Data > Add Plan > Scan the QR code
- 5.2. On Android: Settings > Connections > SIM card manager > Add a mobile plan
- 6. Once you arrive, turn on the data of your eSIM and enjoy reliable internet in Greece.
First eSIM? The full walkthrough, with iOS and Android screenshots, lives in our guide how to install an eSIM on your smartphone.
Frequently asked questions
Do eSIMs really work in Greece?
Yes. The vast majority of international eSIMs connect to Cosmote or Vodafone GR the moment you land. Coverage extends to every main inhabited island.
Do I need a VPN in Greece?
No. All Western services (Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, X, YouTube) work normally.
Can I use my EU plan in Greece?
Yes, EU roaming is included at domestic rates for EU subscribers. The dedicated eSIM is still useful if your plan is from outside the EU (UK, US, CH) or to preserve your monthly allowance.
What's the best eSIM for the Cyclades?
For a one-week Santorini-Mykonos-Naxos trip, a 5 to 10 GB plan is enough. Cosmote has the best coverage on the islands.
Do eSIMs work on ferries?
On short coastal hops and between nearby islands (Mykonos-Paros, Santorini-Ios) coverage holds. On long ferries (Piraeus-Crete) the connection can drop for a few hours.
Can I share my connection with other devices?
Most Greece eSIM plans allow hotspot tethering. The detail appears on each plan page on Datadopt.
How much does an eSIM cost in Greece, and is it cheap?
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the lowest price per GB recorded in Greece comes down to 0.08 €/GB, across a sample of 3,037 fixed-volume offers retained for the measurement. That floor is reached on large data bundles : a 5 GB plan over 30 days costs noticeably more per GB. The real differentiator is still the depth of the offer : the more plans compete, the easier it is to find the duration and data volume that fit your trip. Greece is 33% cheaper than the Europe regional average (0.12 €/GB). In our global ranking of well-covered eSIM markets, Greece sits at position 32 of 215 by price per GB (1 = cheapest). Source: Datadopt eSIM Price Observatory, 170,286 plans analysed, measured 1 September 2026.
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