HelloRoam is a global eSIM provider offering instant mobile data in 175+ countries. Buy prepaid travel eSIM plans with no extra fees, no contracts, and instant activation on any eSIM-compatible device.
City eSIM plans for popular city break destinations. Get sorted for Barcelona, Dubai, Bangkok, and more from £1.19. No SIM swaps, no surprise bills.
HelloRoam city eSIM plans give you data built for specific urban destinations, from Barcelona to Bangkok to Dubai. Pick your city, choose your data size (3GB to 20GB for fixed plans, or unlimited by the day), and get your QR code in under 5 minutes. No SIM swap, no airport kiosk queue, and real savings compared to EE or Vodafone roaming charges.
HelloRoam city eSIM plans connect you to the strongest local networks in each destination. Plans start from £1.19 per day as of April 2026. Fixed data options run 3GB to 20GB, valid for 12 to 30 days. Unlimited daily plans suit heavier users who stream maps, watch videos, or make frequent video calls throughout their city break.
EE charges up to £6 per day for international data roaming abroad. Vodafone UK charges a similar daily rate. HelloRoam city eSIM plans start from £1.19 per day with no daily data cap structure. Most UK travellers who stay five or more days save 77% or more compared to their home carrier's roaming charges.
Data needs for a city break depend on how you use your phone each day. Light use, checking maps and sending messages, runs about 1GB per day. Streaming music adds roughly 500MB per hour. Video calls use around 700MB per hour. For a 10-day city trip with moderate use, a 10GB plan covers most travellers comfortably without running short. HelloRoam city eSIM plans are a great eSIM for travel: buy eSIM online, get eSIM activation in minutes on any eSIM compatible phone (iPhone XS and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer all qualify as eSIM compatible phones). eSIM vs physical SIM for city breaks: eSIM is faster to set up, cheaper than airport SIM kiosks, and keeps your UK number active for calls home.
Data needs for international travel vary by activity. Maps and messaging use roughly 300MB to 500MB per day. Social media browsing adds 1GB to 2GB per day. Streaming video uses 1GB per hour or more. A 5GB plan covers a light 10-day city break. A 10GB or 20GB plan suits anyone who relies on navigation apps, video calls, or a mobile hotspot whilst travelling.
EE and Vodafone UK both impose daily data roaming caps when you use their plans abroad. HelloRoam eSIM plans offer fixed data from 3GB to 20GB with no daily speed cap, so your connection stays consistent throughout your stay as long as data remains in your allowance.
HelloRoam accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal. All transactions use 256-bit SSL encryption. Prices are shown in GBP. The final charge at checkout is processed in USD by our payment provider. Your bank converts the amount on its own. HelloRoam does not add any extra fees.
HelloRoam offers refunds if your eSIM has not been installed or activated yet. Contact support with your order ID within 24 hours of purchase. eSIMs are digital products, so refunds are not available once the eSIM is activated or installed on your device. Approved refunds take 5 to 14 business days to process.
eSIM delivery is instant. Your QR code and setup instructions arrive by email within 2 to 5 minutes of purchase. Check your spam folder if the email does not appear. You can also view and download your eSIM at any time from your HelloRoam account dashboard. No physical post, no waiting around.
HelloRoam city eSIM plans cover major urban destinations across 175+ countries, including London, Paris, Barcelona, New York, Tokyo, Dubai, and Singapore. Each city plan connects your device to local 4G and 5G networks. Check the plan page for your specific city to see which networks and speeds are available before you buy.
HelloRoam runs promotions during UK bank holidays, peak travel seasons, Black Friday, and major events. Sign up for the HelloRoam newsletter to receive discount codes and early access to deals. Groups and businesses buying multiple city eSIM plans can contact the sales team for a custom quote.
Enter your voucher code in the Promo Code field at checkout before you pay. Type or paste the code exactly as given. A valid code applies the discount to your order total straight away. Only one voucher can be used per order. Check the promotions page or your HelloRoam emails for active codes.
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