Pocket WiFi in Europe: rental prices vs eSIM
For a week, the cheapest rental we found in Europe costs €58.65 (Hippocketwifi, 1 GB a day · 4G). An eSIM for the same week and 6 GB costs from $12.99 (GoMoWorld), with no device to pick up or return.
Prices checked on October 22, 2026 on the rental companies’ websites
The best eSIMs in Europe for a week
For 7 days and 6 GB
- 1Best unlimited
Ubigi
Unlimited · 7 days
Europe · 38 countries
$23.00$3.29 per day- 25 GB at full speed, then reduced speed
- 2Cheapest
GoMoWorld
11 GB · 30 days
Europe · 33 countries
$12.99$1.18 per GB- Lowest total price for 7 days
- 3Best price per GB
Jetpac
15 GB · 7 days
Europe eSIM · 32 countries
$20.50$1.37 per GB- Lowest price per GB for this trip
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
Pocket WiFi or eSIM?
For a week, at the prices on the rental companies’ and providers’ websites.
Pocket WiFi, 7 days
€58.65
Hippocketwifi · 1 GB a day · 4G
- Pick it up at the airport (CDG · ORY) or have it delivered, depending on the company.
- Connects up to 20 devices at once, handy for families.
- Charge it every night and return it when you leave; some companies ask for a deposit.
eSIM, 7 days
$12.99
with GoMoWorld
- Installed at home before you leave, nothing to return.
- Hotspot: our provider pages say who allows it.
- You need an unlocked, eSIM-compatible phone.
The currencies differ: we convert nothing. · Affiliate links
Pocket WiFi in Europe: our analysis
From the rental companies’ websites, checked on October 22, 2026.
The right rental for your needs
- CheapestHippocketwifi · 1 GB a day · 4G€58.65
- UnlimitedHippocketwifi · unlimited · 4G€72.65
- Most devicesHippocketwifi · up to 20 devices€107.65
In a group, the price per person
The rental at €58.65 (Hippocketwifi) is shared between the connected devices:
- For 2€29.32 per person
- For 3€19.55 per person
- For 4€14.66 per person
An eSIM costs from $12.99 per person for the same week (GoMoWorld).
Pickup, delivery, battery
- Airport pickup: Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Paris-Orly (ORY).
- Delivery to your hotel or home: TravelWifi and Hippocketwifi.
- Pickup point or post office: Hippocketwifi.
- Battery: up to 12 hours (TravelWifi); charge it every night.
The rental offers
For 7 days, worked out on the rental companies’ pages; prices in their currency, never converted.
8 offers from 2 rental companies, read on their websites for a 7-day rental: TravelWifi and Hippocketwifi. Prices stay in their currency, not converted.
| Rental company | Data | One week | Pickup |
|---|---|---|---|
| TravelWifi | 1 GB a day | $55.65 (excl. delivery and tax) | CDG · delivery |
| TravelWifi | 5 GB a day | $62.65 (excl. delivery and tax) | CDG · delivery |
| Hippocketwifi | 1 GB a day · 4G | €58.65 | CDG · delivery · pick-up point or post office |
| Hippocketwifi | unlimited · 4G | €72.65 | CDG · delivery · pick-up point or post office |
| TravelWifi | 13 GB a day | $83.65 (excl. delivery and tax) | CDG · delivery |
| Hippocketwifi | unlimited · 5G | €86.65 | CDG · delivery · pick-up point or post office |
| TravelWifi | unlimited | $105 (excl. delivery and tax) | CDG · delivery |
| Hippocketwifi | unlimited · 5G | €107.65 | CDG · delivery · pick-up point or post office |
Good to know, company by company
- 1
TravelWifi
Delivery and taxes added at checkout; pickup also at CDG and Orly information desks; up to 5 devices, 12 hours of battery.
- 2
Hippocketwifi
Free delivery in Europe (hotel, home, pick-up point, CDG airport); return envelope included in the price: €10 from Europe, €4 from France; up to 10 devices.
Where to pick it up
Rental companies at the airports, from their websites and the airports’.
| Airport | Rental companies |
|---|---|
| Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) | Hippocketwifi, TravelWifi |
| Paris-Orly (ORY) | TravelWifi |
Pocket WiFi in Europe: your questions
Answered from the rental companies’ websites and today’s prices.
How much is a pocket WiFi in Europe?
For a week, from €58.65 with Hippocketwifi (1 GB a day · 4G), from its website on October 22, 2026; up to €107.65 for the most expensive unlimited offer.
Where can I rent a pocket WiFi in Europe?
At the airport: Paris-Charles de Gaulle (Hippocketwifi, TravelWifi); Paris-Orly (TravelWifi). Several companies also deliver to your hotel or a pick-up point.
Pocket WiFi or eSIM in Europe?
An eSIM costs from $12.99 for a week (GoMoWorld) and has nothing to return; a pocket WiFi costs from €58.65, but connects several devices at once.
How many devices can connect?
Up to 20 depending on the device; TravelWifi allows 5.
How much is an unlimited pocket WiFi in Europe?
From €72.65 a week with Hippocketwifi (unlimited · 4G).
Pocket WiFi or eSIM for a family?
For 4, the cheapest rental comes to €14.66 per person; an eSIM costs from $12.99 per person (GoMoWorld).
Can the pocket WiFi be delivered?
Yes, with TravelWifi and Hippocketwifi.
How long does a pocket WiFi battery last?
Up to 12 hours depending on the company (TravelWifi): charge it every night.
How does renting a pocket WiFi work?
You book it online, pick it up at the airport or get it at your hotel, charge it every night and return it when you leave, often in a prepaid envelope.