eSpeedz Greece eSIM plans start at $7.99 for prepaid data that works in Athens, on the mainland and across the islands on local networks. You install it from the QR code we email you before you fly, and it starts the moment your phone connects in Greece.
Ferry tickets, taxi apps and directions to that little beach on Naxos, all on one prepaid plan that follows you from island to island.
Greece is a trip where you keep moving. A typical itinerary is a couple of days in Athens, a ferry to two or three islands, maybe a hop to Crete, and a roaming day pass from a US carrier charges you for every one of those days. A prepaid Greece eSIM is one fixed cost, and you don't have to think about whether today's island counts as another billable day.
Taxis in Greece are booked by app, but every app hails a licensed taxi rather than a private car. FreeNow is the local favorite in Athens and also runs in Thessaloniki and on islands like Crete, Santorini and Mykonos. Uber and Bolt work in Athens too, and with Uber a regular metered taxi turns up. Athens public transport, including the airport express buses, takes contactless bank cards and phone wallets at the validators, so you can skip the ticket machine. For ferries, Ferryhopper lets you compare operators and keep e-tickets on your phone.
Island hotels and beach bars nearly all have wifi, but it's often shared by a whole building and crawls in the evening when everyone's uploading sunset photos. Ferry wifi is usually paid and slow because it runs over satellite, and on longer crossings like Piraeus to Crete mobile signal drops out in the middle of the sea. The fix is simple: download your e-ticket and offline maps before you board, and let the eSIM pick back up as you approach port.
Plans connect to leading local 4G/5G networks in Greece. Data-only, prepaid, no contract. Prices in USD.
| Plan | Data | Validity | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece 5GB | 5GB | 30 days | $7.99 |
| Greece 10GB | 10GB | 30 days | $13.99 |
| Greece 20GB | 20GB | 30 days | $31.99 |
| Greece 50GB | 50GB | 30 days | $69.99 |
Prices checked October 1, 2026. All prices in USD, one-time payment.
| Network | Leading local 4G/5G networks in Greece |
|---|---|
| Phone number | Not included. Data only, your regular number keeps working for calls and texts |
| Validity starts | When the eSIM first connects in Greece, not when you buy or install it |
| Delivery | QR code by email, usually in about 3 minutes |
| Top-ups | Available |
| Phone needed | eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked |
Plans connect to leading local 4G/5G networks in Greece. Popular stops for travelers:
Most island hoppers get through a week on 5GB: maps, ferry apps, taxi apps, messaging and a fair number of photos. If you're making video calls home, uploading reels, or leaning on your own data because the hotel wifi can't keep up, go for 10GB. For two weeks or longer, 20GB is the comfortable choice, and the 50GB plan covers working remotely from an island with a laptop tethered to your phone. All Greece plans run for 30 days.
Late May to June and September to early October are ideal: the sea is warm, ferries run full schedules, and you dodge the heat and crowds of July and August. From November to March many island hotels and tavernas close and ferry timetables thin out, while Athens and Crete stay lively all year.
Sources: ferryhopper.com · athenstourism.org · en.wikipedia.org · taxitoathens.com · angelsathens.gr · onoff.gr · hellenicseaways.gr · traveltomtom.net. Information checked October 2026. Entry rules and fees change, so confirm with official sources before you travel.