On the road
eSIM for road trips
Maps and music for every mile, with plans for the USA, Canada, Mexico, Europe and beyond.
Quick answer
An eSIM for road trip planning should cover navigation, music and bookings all day. Pick a plan with plenty of data, or unlimited where listed, that lasts from pickup to drop-off and covers every country you will drive through. Download offline maps as a backup, because rural roads and national parks can have no signal on any network.
Why road trips need more data
Navigation runs all day on a road trip, often alongside music streaming and searches for places to eat and sleep. That adds up to far more data than a city break, so plans of 10 GB or more, or unlimited plans, are the safer choice.
Drives often cross borders, from the USA into Canada or across several European countries, so check that every country on the route is covered. Rural roads and national parks can have no signal on any network, which is why offline maps are worth downloading before you set off.
Passengers matter too. If two people share one phone's plan for maps while the other streams music or video, data disappears faster, so consider one eSIM per traveler on longer drives.
What to look for on a road trip
Plenty of data
10 GB or more, or unlimited, for navigation all day.
The whole trip
A plan that lasts from pickup to drop-off.
Every country on the route
Check borders you will cross.
Offline maps
Rural roads can have no signal.
USA
United States eSIM 50GB Data 30 Days
United States eSIM 20GB Data 30 Days
United States eSIM 15GB Data 30 Days
United States eSIM 10GB Data 30 Days
United States eSIM 100GB Data 10 Days
United States eSIM 100GB Data 30 Days
USA and Canada
North America eSIM 1GB Data 30 Days (3 Countries)
North America eSIM 2GB Data 15 Days (3 Countries)
North America eSIM 3GB Data 15 Days (2 Countries)
North America eSIM 3GB Data 30 Days (2 Countries)
North America eSIM 5GB Data 30 Days (2 Countries)
North America eSIM 10GB Data 30 Days (3 Countries)
USA, Canada and Mexico
North America eSIM 1GB Data 30 Days (3 Countries)
North America eSIM 2GB Data 15 Days (3 Countries)
North America eSIM 3GB Data 15 Days (3 Countries)
North America eSIM 3GB Data 30 Days (3 Countries)
North America eSIM 5GB Data 30 Days (3 Countries)
North America eSIM 10GB Data 30 Days (3 Countries)
Europe road trips
Europe eSIM Unlimited Data 1 Day (34 Countries)
Europe eSIM Unlimited Data 3 Days (34 Countries)
Europe eSIM 10GB Data 31 Days (31 Countries)
Europe eSIM 10GB/Day (35 Countries)
Europe eSIM 10GB Data 30 Days (35 Countries)
Europe eSIM Unlimited Data 5 Days (34 Countries)
Europe eSIM 20GB Data 31 Days (31 Countries)
Europe eSIM Unlimited Data 7 Days (34 Countries)
Iceland, Australia and New Zealand
Iceland eSIM 10GB Data 30 Days
Australia eSIM 10GB Data 30 Days
New Zealand eSIM 10GB Data 30 Days
Iceland eSIM 20GB Data 30 Days
Australia eSIM 20GB Data 30 Days
New Zealand eSIM 20GB Data 30 Days
Iceland eSIM Unlimited Data 10 Days
Australia eSIM Unlimited Data 10 Days
New Zealand eSIM Unlimited Data 10 Days
Popular road trip destinations
Matching the plan to your route
A weekend loop in one country is simple: choose a single-country plan sized for a few days of maps and music. Starting from $4.11, there are options for short drives.
A coast-to-coast drive or a multi-country trip needs more thought. For the USA, Canada and Mexico, look at the regional plans above, and check the coverage list on each plan page before buying.
In Europe, one regional plan can cover many countries, which saves swapping eSIMs at every border. For Iceland, Australia and New Zealand, distances between towns are long, so pick a plan that lasts the whole trip and keep offline maps ready.
Not sure how long you will be on the road? Top up the same eSIM if the plan allows it, instead of starting over.
Frequently asked questions
How much data does a road trip use?
Navigation and music streaming all day can use a gigabyte or more a day, and more if passengers stream video. Plans of 10 GB or more, or unlimited plans where listed, suit most road trips. Check the plan's data allowance and validity against the length of your drive before you buy.
Is there signal in national parks?
Often not, on any network. Remote parks, mountain passes and desert stretches can have gaps no matter which plan you choose. Download offline maps for your whole route before you set off, and save key bookings and addresses to your phone so you are covered when signal drops.
Can one plan cover the USA and Canada?
Yes. Regional plans that cover both countries are listed above, and some also include Mexico. Check the coverage list on each plan page to confirm every country on your route is included before you buy, especially if you plan to cross borders more than once.
What if the trip runs longer?
If your plan is marked as top-up, you can add data or days to the same eSIM without reinstalling. Otherwise you can buy a new plan and install it. It helps to check your plan's validity before leaving, so you are not caught out in a remote area.
Should I install the eSIM before I pick up the car?
Yes. Install the eSIM at home or at your hotel while you have Wi-Fi, then turn it on when you land. That way maps work from the rental lot onward, and you can download offline maps for your route before you drive off.