Vodafone roaming in Australia: what it costs, and when an eSIM is cheaper
Data in Australia is included with Global Roam (84 destinations). Otherwise, it costs £8.00/day (Daily roaming charge Zone C). An eSIM for 7 days and 6 GB costs from $12.00 (Jetpac).
Rates checked on October 21, 2026 in the official price guide · Source: Vodafone
The best eSIMs in Australia for a week
For 7 days and 6 GB
- 1Best unlimited
GigSky
Unlimited · 7 days
$34.99$5.00 per day- 3.5 GB a day at full speed, then 500 kbps
- Networks: Optus and Vodafone
- Hotspot allowed
- 2Cheapest
Jetpac
10 GB · 7 days
$12.00$1.20 per GB- Lowest total price for 7 days
- Network: Optus
- Hotspot allowed
- 3Best price per GB
GoMoWorld
17 GB · 30 days
$12.99$0.76 per GB- Lowest price per GB for this trip
- Hotspot allowed
Three steps, three questions: the best unlimited plan, the cheapest and the best price per GB, from three different providers. How we pick the podium · Affiliate links
Vodafone or an eSIM in Australia: our verdict
Depending on your plan and trip length, at the prices read on October 22, 2026.
If your plan includes Australia
Keep Vodafone
With Global Roam (84 destinations), data in Australia is included at no extra cost, within your allowance abroad.
Otherwise, with Vodafone
£8.00/day
Daily roaming charge Zone C. For 7 days and 6 GB, expect £56.00.
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Data in Australia with Vodafone: our analysis
What Vodafone’s rate sheet and eSIM prices show, as checked on October 22, 2026.
The right pass for your trip length
- 3 days3 × Daily roaming charge Zone C£24.00
- 1 week7 × Daily roaming charge Zone C£56.00
- 2 weeks14 × Daily roaming charge Zone C£112.00
- 1 month30 × Daily roaming charge Zone C£240.00
Against the cheapest eSIM
Vodafone charges in GBP and the cheapest eSIM is sold in USD: we convert nothing. For a week, expect £56.00 with Vodafone and $12.00 with the eSIM (Jetpac).
eSIMs in Australia at a glance
- In Australia, we compare plans from 7 eSIM providers: GigSky, GoMoWorld, Jetpac, Nomad, Orange Travel, Ubigi, and Yesim.
- The cheapest unlimited plan for a week is from GigSky: $34.99 (Unlimited · 7 days).
- Locally, the cheapest prepaid SIM card for a week costs A$44 (Telstra, 50 GB, 28 days); see our SIM card comparison in Australia.
Vodafone applies the same rate in 5 other destinations we track, including Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, Turkey, and the United States.
Plan by plan
What applies in Australia depending on your Vodafone plan.
What Vodafone’s official rate sheet sets out in Australia, offer by offer. “Included” means at no extra cost, within your allowance abroad: your Vodafone account shows the one on your line.
| Plan or offer | Data in Australia |
|---|---|
| Daily roaming charge Zone C | £8.00/day |
| Global Roam (84 destinations) | Included |
What your trip costs
With the Vodafone roaming rate, against today’s cheapest eSIM, for everyday use.
| Trip | With Vodafone | Cheapest eSIM | The offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days · 3 GB | £24.00 3 × Daily roaming charge Zone C | €1.99 Orange Travel | See the plan |
| 7 days · 6 GB | £56.00 7 × Daily roaming charge Zone C | $12.00 Jetpac | See the plan |
| 14 days · 12 GB | £112.00 14 × Daily roaming charge Zone C | $12.99 GoMoWorld | See the plan |
| 30 days · 24 GB | £240.00 30 × Daily roaming charge Zone C | $24.99 GoMoWorld | See the plan |
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Australia with other UK carriers
The same trip with the other UK carriers we track, from their official rate sheets.
All 4 UK carriers we track include Australia in at least one plan: EE, O2, Three, and Vodafone.
Three
EE
O2Turn off Vodafone roaming and use an eSIM
Four settings, before you leave or on the plane.
- 1
Install the eSIM at home
Buy it and scan its QR code before you leave: with most providers, the plan only starts when you first connect at your destination.
- 2
Keep Vodafone for calls
In your settings, keep your Vodafone line for calls and texts, and pick the eSIM for mobile data.
- 3
Turn off Vodafone roaming
On iPhone: Settings › Cellular › your Vodafone line › Data Roaming. On Android: Settings › Mobile networks › Roaming.
- 4
Keep eSIM roaming on
A travel eSIM uses the local networks: its data roaming must stay on.
Vodafone roaming in Australia: your questions
Answered from the Vodafone price guide and today’s prices.
Is data in Australia included in my Vodafone plan?
Yes, with Global Roam (84 destinations). Otherwise, it costs £8.00/day (Daily roaming charge Zone C).
How much does data cost in Australia with Vodafone?
£8.00/day (Daily roaming charge Zone C), so £56.00 for 7 days and 6 GB. An eSIM covering the same week costs from $12.00 (Jetpac), checked on October 22, 2026.
Which Vodafone pass should I get for Australia?
The best Vodafone option depends on how long you stay: for 3 days, 3 × Daily roaming charge Zone C (£24.00); for a week, 7 × Daily roaming charge Zone C (£56.00); for two weeks, 14 × Daily roaming charge Zone C (£112.00); for a month, 30 × Daily roaming charge Zone C (£240.00).
Vodafone or an eSIM in Australia: which is cheaper?
Vodafone charges in GBP and the cheapest eSIM is sold in USD: we convert nothing. For a week, expect £56.00 with Vodafone and $12.00 with the eSIM (Jetpac).
Which UK carriers include Australia?
All 4 UK carriers we track include Australia in at least one plan: EE, O2, Three, and Vodafone.
Which network does an eSIM use in Australia?
The cheapest one-week eSIM (Jetpac) uses Optus. Depending on the plan, the 7 providers we compare in Australia list Optus, Vodafone, and Telstra.
How do I avoid roaming charges in Australia?
Use a travel eSIM for data and turn off data roaming on your Vodafone line. You keep your number for calls and texts.
Can I keep my Vodafone number with an eSIM?
Yes, on an eSIM-compatible phone: your Vodafone line stays on for calls and texts while the eSIM carries the data.
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