UK eSIM for Tourists
Visiting the UK? Don’t fall for overpriced travel eSIMs. The truth is, tourists can use the exact same mobile networks and eSIM deals as locals — with better data, better coverage, and far better value.
There’s no need to pay extra for so-called ‘tourist plans’ that limit your options.
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With a UK eSIM, you can activate instantly on your phone, get full access to local 4G and 5G speeds, and pay local prices — no shops, no hidden fees, no waste. Whether you’re here for days or weeks, stay connected like a local.
Olimit Tips & Tricks
Can I use a local eSIM in the UK as a tourist?
Yes, you can — and you should. There’s no need to buy an overpriced tourist SIM. If your phone supports eSIM, you can use the exact same data plans that locals in the UK use. You’ll get more data for your money, better coverage, and you can activate it instantly without even stepping into a shop or overpaying with these popular travel sim brands.
Is a local UK eSIM cheaper than the popular travel SIM brands?
Yes — and that’s exactly why Olimit exists. Many tourists overpay with popular travel SIM brands that mark up prices for less data and slower speeds. At Olimit, we work directly with UK mobile networks to bring you even better deals — real local prices, more data, and reliable coverage. Activate your eSIM instantly and enjoy the best value without the usual tourist premiums.
30 Roaming Destinations
10GB
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
List of the Best UK eSIM Deals for Tourists
Contract Length
Roaming Destinations
Additional
48 Roaming Destinations
25GB
Austria Azores Belgium Bulgaria Canary Islands Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany
Gibraltar Greece
Guadeloupe
Guernsey
Guyane (French Guiana) Hungary Iceland Ireland
Isle of Man Italy
Jersey Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Madeira Malta
Martinique
Mayotte
Monaco Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal
Réunion Romania
Saint-Barthélemy
Saint-Martin
San Marino Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden
Switzerland
Vatican City
47 Roaming Destinations
5GB
🇦🇹 Austria
🇵🇹 Azores
🇧🇪 Belgium
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
🇪🇸 Canary Islands
🇭🇷 Croatia
🇨🇾 Cyprus (Excludes Northern Cyprus)
🇨🇿 Czech Republic
🇩🇰 Denmark
🇪🇪 Estonia
🇫🇮 Finland
🇫🇷 France
🇬🇫 French Guiana
🇩🇪 Germany
🇬🇮 Gibraltar
🇬🇷 Greece
🇬🇵 Guadeloupe
🇬🇬 Guernsey
🇭🇺 Hungary
🇮🇸 Iceland
🇮🇪 Ireland
🇮🇲 Isle of Man
🇮🇹 Italy
🇯🇪 Jersey
🇽🇰 Kosovo
🇱🇻 Latvia
🇱🇮 Liechtenstein
🇱🇹 Lithuania
🇱🇺 Luxembourg
🇵🇹 Madeira
🇲🇹 Malta
🇲🇶 Martinique
🇲🇨 Monaco
🇳🇱 Netherlands
🇳🇴 Norway
🇵🇱 Poland
🇵🇹 Portugal
🇷🇪 Reunion
🇷🇴 Romania
🇸🇲 San Marino
🇸🇰 Slovakia
🇸🇮 Slovenia
🇪🇸 Spain
🇵🇲 St Pierre & Miquelon
🇸🇪 Sweden
🇨🇭 Switzerland
🇺🇦 Ukraine
47 Roaming Destinations
5GB
🇦🇹 Austria
🇵🇹 Azores
🇧🇪 Belgium
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
🇪🇸 Canary Islands
🇭🇷 Croatia
🇨🇾 Cyprus (Excludes Northern Cyprus)
🇨🇿 Czech Republic
🇩🇰 Denmark
🇪🇪 Estonia
🇫🇮 Finland
🇫🇷 France
🇬🇫 French Guiana
🇩🇪 Germany
🇬🇮 Gibraltar
🇬🇷 Greece
🇬🇵 Guadeloupe
🇬🇬 Guernsey
🇭🇺 Hungary
🇮🇸 Iceland
🇮🇪 Ireland
🇮🇲 Isle of Man
🇮🇹 Italy
🇯🇪 Jersey
🇽🇰 Kosovo
🇱🇻 Latvia
🇱🇮 Liechtenstein
🇱🇹 Lithuania
🇱🇺 Luxembourg
🇵🇹 Madeira
🇲🇹 Malta
🇲🇶 Martinique
🇲🇨 Monaco
🇳🇱 Netherlands
🇳🇴 Norway
🇵🇱 Poland
🇵🇹 Portugal
🇷🇪 Reunion
🇷🇴 Romania
🇸🇲 San Marino
🇸🇰 Slovakia
🇸🇮 Slovenia
🇪🇸 Spain
🇵🇲 St Pierre & Miquelon
🇸🇪 Sweden
🇨🇭 Switzerland
🇺🇦 Ukraine
47 Roaming Destinations
5GB
🇦🇹 Austria
🇵🇹 Azores
🇧🇪 Belgium
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
🇪🇸 Canary Islands
🇭🇷 Croatia
🇨🇾 Cyprus (Excludes Northern Cyprus)
🇨🇿 Czech Republic
🇩🇰 Denmark
🇪🇪 Estonia
🇫🇮 Finland
🇫🇷 France
🇬🇫 French Guiana
🇩🇪 Germany
🇬🇮 Gibraltar
🇬🇷 Greece
🇬🇵 Guadeloupe
🇬🇬 Guernsey
🇭🇺 Hungary
🇮🇸 Iceland
🇮🇪 Ireland
🇮🇲 Isle of Man
🇮🇹 Italy
🇯🇪 Jersey
🇽🇰 Kosovo
🇱🇻 Latvia
🇱🇮 Liechtenstein
🇱🇹 Lithuania
🇱🇺 Luxembourg
🇵🇹 Madeira
🇲🇹 Malta
🇲🇶 Martinique
🇲🇨 Monaco
🇳🇱 Netherlands
🇳🇴 Norway
🇵🇱 Poland
🇵🇹 Portugal
🇷🇪 Reunion
🇷🇴 Romania
🇸🇲 San Marino
🇸🇰 Slovakia
🇸🇮 Slovenia
🇪🇸 Spain
🇵🇲 St Pierre & Miquelon
🇸🇪 Sweden
🇨🇭 Switzerland
🇺🇦 Ukraine
50 Roaming Destinations
30GB
🇦🇹 Austria
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
🇵🇹 Azores
🇧🇾 Belarus
🇧🇪 Belgium
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
🇪🇸 Canary Islands
🇭🇷 Croatia
🇨🇾 Cyprus
🇨🇿 Czech Republic
🇩🇰 Denmark
🇪🇪 Estonia
🇫🇮 Finland
🇫🇷 France
🇩🇪 Germany
🇬🇮 Gibraltar
🇬🇷 Greece
🇬🇵 Guadeloupe
🇬🇬 Guernsey
🇬🇫 Guyane (French Guiana)
🇭🇺 Hungary
🇮🇸 Iceland
🇮🇪 Ireland
🇮🇲 Isle of Man
🇮🇹 Italy
🇯🇪 Jersey
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
🇱🇻 Latvia
🇱🇮 Liechtenstein
🇱🇹 Lithuania
🇱🇺 Luxembourg
🇵🇹 Madeira
🇲🇹 Malta
🇲🇶 Martinique
🇲🇨 Monaco
🇳🇱 Netherlands
🇲🇰 North Macedonia
🇳🇴 Norway
🇵🇱 Poland
🇵🇹 Portugal
🇷🇪 Réunion
🇷🇴 Romania
🇧🇱 Saint-Barthélemy
🇲🇫 Saint-Martin
🇸🇲 San Marino
🇸🇰 Slovakia
🇸🇮 Slovenia
🇪🇸 Spain
🇸🇪 Sweden
🇻🇦 Vatican City
UK eSIM for Tourists
Arrive in the UK connected — no shops, no SIM swaps, just instant mobile data.Why Use a UK eSIM When Visiting?
Whether you’re here for business, a holiday, or visiting family, staying online in the UK has never been easier. A UK travel eSIM lets you:- Skip airport queues — no need to buy a physical SIM on arrival.
- Activate before you land — get online the moment you touch down.
- Keep your original number — use eSIM for data, keep WhatsApp and calls on your home SIM.
- Switch or top-up easily — no contracts, just flexible plans built for travellers.
Instant Setup, Real Tourist Story
One of our customers landed at Heathrow, scanned a QR code from Olimit’s email, and had full UK data on their phone before their luggage even hit the belt. No hunting for SIM shops. No hassle.Who Is a UK Travel eSIM For?
- Tourists who want affordable mobile data without buying local SIMs.
- Students & short-term visitors staying a few weeks or months.
- Digital nomads & remote workers needing fast and flexible UK data.
Top UK eSIM Tourist Plans
We’ve partnered with top providers to bring you prepaid and no-contract eSIM plans perfect for visiting the UK. Choose based on how long you’re staying and how much data you need.| Provider | Network | Plan Type | eSIM Available | Tourist Friendly? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyca | EE | Prepaid & 30-day | ✅ | Great international call rates |
| Voxi | Vodafone | 30-day rolling | ✅ | Unlimited social media use |
| Three | Three | 30-day prepaid | ✅ | Massive data, good for streaming |
| SimLocal | Global | Prepaid | ✅ | Buy before you fly — travel-ready |
| Spusu | EE | 30-day rolling | ✅ | Simple plans, good coverage |
| giffgaff | O2 | Prepaid “goodybags” | ✅ | Flexible, community-powered |
How to Activate a UK eSIM Before or After Arrival
It’s super easy — just follow these steps:- Pick your plan from Olimit.co.uk and complete checkout.
- Get your eSIM QR code or installation instructions by email.
- Open settings on your phone and scan the QR or follow the link.
- You’re live — browse, navigate, video call, and post as you explore the UK.
Why Olimit?
- ✅ Handpicked plans ideal for UK visitors and anyone wishing to travel further on the same sim. Many plans offer further roaming especially around Europe. Look for
in the deal listings. - ✅ Instant digital delivery — no waiting, no post
- ✅ Better rates than airports or high street
- ✅ Local support if you need help
FAQs About UK eSIM for Tourists
Does my phone support eSIM?
Most modern smartphones do. If you’ve got an iPhone 11 or newer, Samsung Galaxy S20+, or a Google Pixel 3 or above — you’re good to go.Can I use a UK eSIM and keep my home SIM active?
Yes! Dual SIM mode means you can use mobile data in the UK while still getting texts or calls from your home number via WhatsApp or your original SIM.Is there roaming included?
Some UK tourist eSIM plans come with EU roaming included — especially from networks like Lyca and O2. Always check the plan details before you buy.Find More About The Network You Like
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