UK networks · prices checked 25 October 2026

Vodafone roaming charges vs a travel eSIM

What Vodafone charges to use your phone abroad, and what the same trip costs with a prepaid travel eSIM.

£168-day pass
£2115-day pass
£3.83per GB out of allowance

What Vodafone publishes

Vodafone roaming passes: £16 for 8 days or £21 for 15 days in Zone B destinations. Out-of-allowance data abroad is £3.83 per GB. What’s included depends on your plan.

Sources: Vodafone roaming (checked 25 October 2026). Prices change; check before you buy.

A week abroad: Vodafone vs a Graba SIM eSIM

What 7 days of mobile data costs in each destination. Vodafone’s charge depends on your plan and destination, so check yours before you travel.

  • USA£16.00£8.25
  • Europe£16.00£6.25
  • Japan£16.00£6.50
  • Turkey£16.00£5.25
  • Thailand£16.00£6.25

VodafoneGraba SIM eSIM

See the figures
DestinationVodafoneGraba SIM eSIM
USA£16.00 8-day pass, Zone B only£8.25 3GB, 15 days
Europe£16.00 8-day pass, Zone B only£6.25 3GB, 15 days
Japan£16.00 8-day pass, Zone B only£6.50 3GB, 15 days
Turkey£16.00 8-day pass, Zone B only£5.25 3GB, 15 days
Thailand£16.00 8-day pass, Zone B only£6.25 5GB, 30 days

Pick your destination

How to avoid Vodafone roaming charges

  1. Before you fly, install a travel eSIM at home on Wi-Fi.
  2. On landing, set mobile data to the eSIM and turn on data roaming for the eSIM only.
  3. Turn data roaming off for your Vodafone SIM so you aren’t charged a daily fee for background data. You can still receive calls and texts.

Questions UK travellers ask

How much does Vodafone charge for roaming?

Vodafone roaming passes: £16 for 8 days or £21 for 15 days in Zone B destinations. Out-of-allowance data abroad is £3.83 per GB. What’s included depends on your plan.

Is a travel eSIM cheaper than Vodafone roaming?

For trips of a week or more it often is, because a daily charge adds up every day you use your phone. Compare the chart above for your destination. If your Vodafone plan already includes your destination at no extra cost, use your plan.

Can I keep my Vodafone number while using an eSIM?

Yes. Keep your Vodafone SIM in your phone for calls and texts, turn data roaming off for it, and use the eSIM for data.

What if something goes wrong?

Live chat in the Graba SIM app is available 24/7. Email and contact-form requests are answered Monday to Friday.

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