giffgaff roaming: what is included, what it costs, and when an eSIM is cheaper
Of the 6 destinations we track, 6 are included with a giffgaff plan. Everywhere else, here is what data costs, country by country, against today’s cheapest eSIM.
Rates checked on October 21, 2026 in the official price guide
Included destinations
6
of 6 tracked
Charged separately
0
destinations outside every plan
eSIM for 7 days
$9.00
from, depending on the destination
The most popular destinations with giffgaff
For each country: what your giffgaff plan includes, what it costs, and the cheapest eSIM, priced on the photo.
giffgaff abroad: our analysis
Across the 6 destinations we track, from giffgaff’s rate sheet and today’s eSIM prices.
Against other UK carriers
Destinations included in at least one plan, out of the 6 we track:
- ThreeThree24 / 24
- EEEE21 / 24
- O2O221 / 24
- VodafoneVodafone12 / 24
- giffgaffgiffgaff6 / 6
Country by country
The giffgaff rate and the cheapest eSIM for 7 days of everyday use.
| Destination | Included with | Otherwise | eSIM for 7 days from | The offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 France | all plans | — | $12.99 | See the plan |
 Greece | all plans | — | $10.00 | See the plan |
 Iceland | all plans | — | $11.00 | See the plan |
 Italy | all plans | — | $10.00 | See the plan |
 Portugal | all plans | — | $9.00 | See the plan |
 Spain | all plans | — | $9.79 | See the plan |
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giffgaff travel offers
As the official price guide describes them.
| Offer | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| EU and selected destinations roaming (included) | Up to 5GB of your plan data (5GB maximum per plan, not per month or per trip; less if the plan has less than 5GB); unlimited calls and texts (fair usage) | |
| Travel data add-ons | 1GB, 5GB or 10GB per destination | |
| Pay as you go roaming on credit – Zone A | £0.20/MB | Billed per MB from your credit |
| Pay as you go roaming on credit – Rest of the world | £5.00/MB | Billed per MB from your credit |
| Pay as you go roaming on credit – EU zone (beyond your plan) | £0.10/MB | Billed per MB from your credit once the 5GB of your plan are used (or without a plan) |
giffgaff abroad: your questions
Answered from the giffgaff price guide and today’s prices.
Which countries are included with giffgaff?
In every plan: France, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Portugal, and Spain.
Which UK carrier includes the most destinations?
Three: 24; EE: 21; O2: 21; Vodafone: 12; giffgaff: 6, out of the 6 destinations we track.
How do I avoid roaming charges abroad?
Use a travel eSIM for data and turn off data roaming on your giffgaff line. You keep your number for calls and texts.
Can I keep my giffgaff number with an eSIM?
Yes, on an eSIM-compatible phone: your giffgaff line stays on for calls and texts while the eSIM carries the data.