Last Updated: January 9, 2025

6 Best Romania eSIMs (Affordable Travel Data)

Searching for the best Romania eSIM for your upcoming trip?


At A Glance: Our Favorite eSIMs for Romania


I am a big user of eSIMs too because they make data roaming so easy. eSIMs allow you to get the most affordable and convenient data while you travel to Romania.

But the eSIM market is a bit of a confusing mess, with more options available than I can count!

And after traveling around Eastern Europe this year, and visiting Romania, I wanted to share my eSIM experience so you can quickly and easily find the right option!

Choosing The Perfect eSIM

In my long experience with eSIMs, I recommend narrowing down your choice with these three questions:

  1. Do you need a lot of data or just a few GB per day?
  2. Do you want to share your data with others or from phone to laptop (ie. hotspot)?
  3. Will you need to make calls and send SMSs while in Romania?

With the answer to these simple questions about your data and network use, you can look at the following eSIM providers:

Unlimited Data: If you want no data limits

  • Maya Mobile has data sharing but no calls or SMS
  • Holafly has calls (no SMS) but limited data sharing

Per GB Data: If you want less data, even up to 20 GB packages

Calls & SMS

  • Orange has the best option for Europe & overseas calls / SMS

ESIM Product Comparison


Cheapest eSIM

Maya

Maya Mobile is a top eSIM provider with an affordable mix of Romania eSIMs which include per GB plans and unlimited data plans.

Where Maya excel is that their Romania Unlimited Data plans allow you to use hotspots/tethering, so if you need to share your data or work via your phone, they are the perfect option.

Here is a quick overview of their eSIMs for Romania:

They also use Orange Romania and Vodafone to ensure great travel coverage. And if you are unhappy with their eSIMs, they have a money-back, no questions asked guarantee!

Pros

  • Great mix of plans
  • Hotspots/Tethering with unlimited data

Cons

  • Not the cheapest per GB
See Prices on Maya

Best unlimited esims

Holafly

If you use a lot of data on a daily basis, then the eSIM for Romania plans you will want to take a look at is Holafly’s.

Every Holafly Romania eSIM comes with unlimited data and a phone number with 60 minutes of calls within the EU.

Their unlimited data Romania eSIM plans range from 5 days to 3 months, so there is something for everyone

Holafly teams up with the majority of Romania carriers: Telekom Romania Mobile / DIGI (RCS & RDS) / Vodafone Romania / Orange Romania which is great news too.

Note: Just keep in mind Holafly eSIMs don’t allow hotspots, so if you are working via your phone, then this is not the eSIM for you

Pros

  • Unlimited data - 1 day - 3 months
  • Affordable per day
  • Includes a phone number with 60 minutes

Cons

  • No data tethering allowed
See Prices on Holafly

affordable per GB

Airalo Noroc

Airalo is one of the first Romania eSIM providers around and they are very competitive in terms of price per GB for smaller packages.

So, if you need something between 1 – 10 GB for your trip to Romania, they are a great option. Here are the prices:

Not only do you get lots of eSIM package size choices with Airalo, they also use some of the top operators in Romania – Orange Romania and Vodaphone. So you know you will have a great connection.

Pros

  • Plans: 1 to 10 GB
  • Great connection speeds
  • Hotspots allowed
  • Affordable price per GB

Cons

  • Unlimited data not available
See Prices on Airalo Noroc

Nomad

Nomad is another big gun in the eSIM world. They also have a huge range of Romanian eSIMs, maybe too much choice if you ask me.

For some reason, they have two plans per GB size, offering either Truphone or local carriers. So, it is hard to comment on what you get with each. You can check out their prices and options below or click on the link to get straight to the choices.

Nomad’s Romania eSIM plans:

Unfortunately, no unlimited plans with Nomad. But you can use hotspots with a Nomad Romania eSIM, so if you are working or traveling with a family, it’s a good option.

Pros

  • Lots of plans
  • Affordable per GB
  • Hotspots are allowed

Cons

  • Confusing range of plans
  • Unlimited data is not available
See Prices on Nomad

Romania eSIM with Calls

Orange Holiday Europe eSIM

Orange has great eSIMs that include Romania where you can make calls and send SMS within Europe (and the world)

The Orange Holiday Europe eSIM  is a Europe-wide eSIM that includes Romania, so if you are traveling it is the perfect option. You get

  • 20GB of data
  • unlimited free calls and SMS in Europe
  • 120 minutes and 1000 SMS globally
  • $49.90

This is not the cheapest eSIM for Romania, but if you need calls and texts, and are maybe traveling further, it is ideal.

They have a slightly cheaper and smaller option called Zen Europe too:

  • 8GB of
  • unlimited free calls & SMS in Europe
  • 30 free minutes & 200 SMS globally
  • $29.90.

Pros

  • Europe coverage
  • Unlimited calls and SMS messages in Europe
  • Hotspots are allowed

Cons

  • No long plans - 14 days max
  • Expensive per GB
See Prices on Orange Holiday Europe eSIM

European eSIMs For Romania

Ubigi

If you’re traveling to Romania and visiting multiple European countries, Ubigi has some regional eSIM options you can choose from.

The prices are not the cheapest because you can take the eSIM all over Europe. So, you are paying for that convenience. But it’s worth it if you are moving around a lot.

Ubigi also allows hotspots/tethering, so it’s perfect for multistop trips or business too.

Pros

  • Europe-wide plans
  • Packages to match your trip length
  • Tethering is allowed

Cons

  • Unlimited data plans not available
See Prices on Ubigi

What is an eSIM?

An eSIM, also known as an embedded SIM, is simply a digital version of your current SIM card.

A normal SIM is a small plastic chip you insert into your phone that tells your phone which cellular network to connect to and gives you a phone number.

An eSIM is built right into your phone or device and does the same job as your SIM. But, you don’t have to insert or remove anything. You can simply download the information you need to connect to a network.

Benefits of Getting a Romania eSIM

There a too many benefits to count when it comes to eSIMs, but here are a few to help you understand why you should get one:

  • fast and simple to install (no lines or store visits)
  • no need to remove/replace your current SIM
  • keep your home phone number for calls and texts
  • save money by comparing plans and downloading the best
  • switch mobile carriers faster as you are not locked into a plan

Devices Compatible with eSIM in Romania

ESIMs are compatible with most modern phones that were introduced after the iPhone X and Samsung S20. That was many years ago, and today there is a huge list of phones compatible with eSIMs.

Luckily, there is a quick and easy way to check if your device will work with eSIMs. Just call this number – *#06# and if an eSIM identification number (EID) comes up then your device will work with an eSim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is eSIM available in Romania?

Yes, you can definitely use eSIMs in Romania and the best way to get one is via the top international operators like Airalo, Holafly, Maya and Nomad.