Best eSIM for Albania: Plans and Prices Compared
July 20th, 2026
TL;DR: The cheapest Keep On Roaming eSIM for Albania is the Roam Like Home® Albania 1 GB 7 Days plan at £7.50. If you judge value by price per GB, the 100 GB 30 Days plan wins outright at £72.00, which works out at £0.72 per GB. For a typical one or two week trip, the 10 GB 30 Days plan at £16.50 (£1.65 per GB) is the practical sweet spot, and unlimited data starts at £9.50 for a single day. You can compare every option on our Albania plans page.
What to look for in a travel eSIM for Albania
Albania sits outside the roaming arrangements that many UK and European mobile contracts rely on, so switching your regular SIM on when you land can get expensive quickly. A travel eSIM sidesteps that problem. Before you buy one, four things matter.
Coverage. Check which local networks the eSIM connects to and what speeds they offer. Our Albania plans use Vodafone Albania (2G, 3G and 4G) and ALBTelecom (2G and 3G), so you will get 4G wherever Vodafone Albania provides it.
Plan flexibility. Match the plan to your trip, not the other way round. A weekend in Tirana needs very different data to a month working from the coast, so look for a range that covers short unlimited bursts as well as longer fixed allowances.
Top-ups. Data estimates go wrong, especially once maps, photo backups and video calls get involved. Make sure you can add more data without buying and installing a whole new eSIM.
Installation before you fly. The best place to set up an eSIM is at home on Wi-Fi, not in an arrivals hall. Install it before you travel and you can be online within moments of landing.
The Keep On Roaming plans for Albania
Here is the full line-up. Every price is in GBP.
| Plan | Data | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roam Like Home Albania 1 GB 7 Days | 1 GB | 7 days | £7.50 |
| Roam Like Home Albania Unlimited 1 Days | Unlimited | 1 day | £9.50 |
| Roam Like Home Albania 2 GB 15 Days | 2 GB | 15 days | £10.00 |
| Roam Like Home Albania 3 GB 30 Days | 3 GB | 30 days | £11.50 |
| Roam Like Home Albania Unlimited 3 Days | Unlimited | 3 days | £13.50 |
| Roam Like Home Albania 5 GB 30 Days | 5 GB | 30 days | £14.00 |
| Roam Like Home Albania Unlimited 5 Days | Unlimited | 5 days | £15.50 |
| Roam Like Home Albania 10 GB 30 Days | 10 GB | 30 days | £16.50 |
| Roam Like Home Albania Unlimited 7 Days | Unlimited | 7 days | £16.50 |
| Roam Like Home Albania 20 GB 30 Days | 20 GB | 30 days | £19.50 |
| Roam Like Home Albania Unlimited 10 Days | Unlimited | 10 days | £21.50 |
| Roam Like Home Albania Unlimited 15 Days | Unlimited | 15 days | £31.50 |
| Roam Like Home Albania 50 GB 30 Days | 50 GB | 30 days | £41.00 |
| Roam Like Home Albania Unlimited 30 Days | Unlimited | 30 days | £61.00 |
| Roam Like Home Albania 100 GB 30 Days | 100 GB | 30 days | £72.00 |
All of these plans connect to Vodafone Albania, which offers 2G, 3G and 4G, and ALBTelecom, which offers 2G and 3G.
A quick note on value. Price per GB falls sharply as the fixed allowances grow. The 10 GB plan works out at £1.65 per GB, the 20 GB plan at £19.50 comes in under £1 per GB, and the 100 GB plan is the cheapest of all at £0.72 per GB. If you cannot predict your usage, the unlimited plans remove the guesswork entirely, starting at £9.50 for 1 day and running up to £61.00 for a full 30 days.
So which should you buy? Light users who mostly need maps, messaging and the odd search will be comfortable on the 3 GB 30 Days plan at £11.50. For a one or two week holiday, the 10 GB 30 Days plan and the Unlimited 7 Days plan, both £16.50, are the natural picks depending on whether you prefer a generous allowance or no allowance at all. Heavy users and remote workers should look at the 50 GB or 100 GB plans, or the Unlimited 30 Days.
Frequently asked questions
Will my phone work with an eSIM?
Most recent iPhones, Google Pixels and Samsung Galaxy phones support eSIM. Check your settings: on an iPhone, look for the option to add an eSIM under your mobile data settings; on Android, look in the SIM manager. Your phone also needs to be unlocked from your home carrier, so it is worth confirming that before you buy.
When should I install my Albania eSIM?
Before you fly, ideally at home over Wi-Fi. Installation only takes a few minutes, and doing it in advance means you are not hunting for airport Wi-Fi with your bags in hand. Once you land, switch the eSIM on and you are away.
What happens when my data runs out?
You can top up rather than starting again with a new eSIM. If you burn through a fixed allowance faster than expected, adding more data keeps you connected on the same plan, so there is no need to over-buy up front.
Will my phone number change?
No. These are data plans, and the eSIM sits alongside your existing SIM. Your usual number stays active for calls and texts, though be aware that using it abroad may still incur roaming charges from your home carrier, so most travellers keep mobile data switched off on their primary line.
Should I pick unlimited or a fixed allowance?
It depends on how predictable your usage is. If you know roughly what you use, a fixed plan is usually cheaper: 10 GB over 30 days costs £16.50, while 7 days of unlimited data costs the same. If you stream video, run video calls or share your trip heavily, unlimited saves you thinking about it, and the 3, 5 and 10 day options (£13.50, £15.50 and £21.50) map neatly onto short breaks.
Which networks will I be on in Albania?
Your eSIM connects to Vodafone Albania, with 2G, 3G and 4G, and ALBTelecom, with 2G and 3G. Your phone will use the best available signal as you move around the country.
Ready to get connected?
Albania is a brilliant trip, and staying online there does not need to be complicated or expensive. Pick the plan that fits your dates and data habits, install it before you fly, and land connected. Browse all fifteen Albania plans and get yours sorted in a few minutes.