Ireland eSIM guide
1 network · 12 data plans from $1.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- 3 4G
- 5G
- Not listed
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $1.99
- Best per GB
- 10 GB · 30 days · $0.60/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 3 days · $5.99
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $1.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $2.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $3.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $2.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $3.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $5.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $3.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $5.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $11.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $5.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $11.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $28.99 Unlimited · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Ireland
The Ireland eSIM connects to 3. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Arriving in Ireland
- DUB Dublin
- SNN Shannon
- ORK Cork
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Ireland.
City guides in Ireland
About unlimited in Ireland
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than Ireland?
These regional eSIMs include Ireland. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Ireland eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $5.99.
All 12 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $1.99 | $0.28 | $1.99 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $2.99 | $0.10 | $1.00 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $3.99 | $0.13 | $0.80 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $5.99 | $0.20 | $0.60 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | $11.99 | $0.40 | $0.60 |
| 50 GB · 30 days | $41.99 | $1.40 | $0.84 |
| Unlimited · 3 days | $5.99 | $2.00 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $7.99 | $1.60 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $9.99 | $1.43 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 10 days | $17.99 | $1.80 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 15 days | $20.99 | $1.40 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 30 days | $28.99 | $0.97 | No cap |
Questions about Ireland
Which networks does the Ireland eSIM use?
The Ireland eSIM connects to 3. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
How much data do I need for a week in Ireland?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 5 GB · 30 days for $3.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Ireland?
Yes, from $5.99 for 3 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Do Ireland plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in Ireland?
The main international airports are Dublin (DUB), Shannon (SNN), Cork (ORK).
Does a regional eSIM cover Ireland?
Yes. EU & UK, Europe and Global include Ireland. The smallest, EU & UK, covers 28 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.