Vodafone roaming in Italy: what it costs, and when an eSIM is cheaper
Data in Italy is included with Euro Roam, Global Roam, and any plan taken before 11 August 2021. Otherwise, it costs £2.75/day (Daily roaming charge Zone B). An eSIM for 7 days and 6 GB costs from $10.00 (Jetpac).
Rates checked on October 21, 2026 in the official price guide · Source: Vodafone
The best eSIMs in Italy for a week
For 7 days and 6 GB
- 1Best unlimited
Ubigi
Unlimited · 7 days
$19.00$2.71 per day- 5 GB a day at full speed, then reduced speed
- Networks: Iliad and WindTre
- Hotspot allowed
- 2Cheapest
Jetpac
10 GB · 7 days
$10.00$1.00 per GB- Lowest total price for 7 days
- Networks: TIM and WindTre
- Hotspot allowed
- 3Best price per GB
GoMoWorld
15 GB · 30 days
$12.99$0.87 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 Italy: our verdict
Depending on your plan and trip length, at the prices read on October 22, 2026.
If your plan includes Italy
Keep Vodafone
With Euro Roam, Global Roam, and any plan taken before 11 August 2021, data in Italy is included at no extra cost, within your allowance abroad.
Otherwise, with Vodafone
£2.75/day
Daily roaming charge Zone B. For 7 days and 6 GB, expect £16.00.
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Data in Italy 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 B£8.25
- 1 week8-day European Roaming pass£16.00
- 2 weeks15-day European Roaming pass£21.00
- 1 month2 × 15-day European Roaming pass£42.00
Against the cheapest eSIM
Vodafone charges in GBP and the cheapest eSIM is sold in USD: we convert nothing. For a week, expect £16.00 with Vodafone and $10.00 with the eSIM (Jetpac).
eSIMs in Italy at a glance
- In Italy, 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 Ubigi: $19.00 (Unlimited · 7 days).
- A pocket WiFi rents from €58.65 a week (Hippocketwifi); see pocket WiFi rental in Europe.
Vodafone applies the same rate in 4 other destinations we track, including France, Greece, Portugal, and Spain.
Plan by plan
What applies in Italy depending on your Vodafone plan.
What Vodafone’s official rate sheet sets out in Italy, 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 Italy |
|---|---|
| Daily roaming charge Zone B | £2.75/day |
| Euro Roam | Included |
| Global Roam | Included |
| any plan taken before 11 August 2021 | Included |
| 8-day European Roaming pass | £16.00 for 8 days |
| 15-day European Roaming pass | £21.00 for 15 days |
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 | £8.25 3 × Daily roaming charge Zone B | $4.99 GoMoWorld | See the plan |
| 7 days · 6 GB | £16.00 8-day European Roaming pass | $10.00 Jetpac | See the plan |
| 14 days · 12 GB | £21.00 15-day European Roaming pass | $12.99 GoMoWorld | See the plan |
| 30 days · 24 GB | £42.00 2 × 15-day European Roaming pass | $24.99 GoMoWorld | See the plan |
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Italy with other UK carriers
The same trip with the other UK carriers we track, from their official rate sheets.
All 5 UK carriers we track include Italy in at least one plan: EE, giffgaff, O2, Three, and Vodafone.
| Carrier | Included with | A week (6 GB) |
|---|---|---|
 giffgaff | all plans | Included |
 O2 | all Pay Monthly plans and Pay As You Go SIMs | Included |
 Three | Value, Complete, and plans taken before 1 October 2021 | £12.00 Go Roam in Europe pass, 7-day |
 EE | Essentials Plus, All Rounder, Full Works, Full Works Plus and any plan launched before 7 July 2021 | £16.50 Weekly EU Roaming Pass |
Turn 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 Italy: your questions
Answered from the Vodafone price guide and today’s prices.
Is data in Italy included in my Vodafone plan?
Yes, with Euro Roam, Global Roam, and any plan taken before 11 August 2021. Otherwise, it costs £2.75/day (Daily roaming charge Zone B).
How much does data cost in Italy with Vodafone?
£2.75/day (Daily roaming charge Zone B), so £19.25 for 7 days and 6 GB. An eSIM covering the same week costs from $10.00 (Jetpac), checked on October 22, 2026.
Which Vodafone pass should I get for Italy?
The best Vodafone option depends on how long you stay: for 3 days, 3 × Daily roaming charge Zone B (£8.25); for a week, 8-day European Roaming pass (£16.00); for two weeks, 15-day European Roaming pass (£21.00); for a month, 2 × 15-day European Roaming pass (£42.00).
Vodafone or an eSIM in Italy: which is cheaper?
Vodafone charges in GBP and the cheapest eSIM is sold in USD: we convert nothing. For a week, expect £16.00 with Vodafone and $10.00 with the eSIM (Jetpac).
Which UK carriers include Italy?
All 5 UK carriers we track include Italy in at least one plan: EE, giffgaff, O2, Three, and Vodafone.
Which network does an eSIM use in Italy?
The cheapest one-week eSIM (Jetpac) uses TIM and WindTre. Depending on the plan, the 7 providers we compare in Italy list Iliad, TIM, Vodafone, and WindTre.
How do I avoid roaming charges in Italy?
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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