Free eSIM in Portugal — free data for first-time users, claimed in the Wanderly app.
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Price per GB
$0.70
- Coverage
- Single country
- Plan type
- Data only
- Top-up
- Unavailable — buy another plan
- Activation
- On network connection
Data-only eSIM
Validity starts at the first network connection.
Top-ups unavailable. Usage tracking supported. Hotspot supported.
Calls and SMS are not included. Internet calling apps use your data.
Coverage (1 country)
Portugal
Refund eligibility depends on the plan and its activation status. Contact Wanderly support before installing or using the eSIM.
What's Included
Portugal eSIM plans at a glance
Wanderly lists 40 fixed-data Portugal plans, ranging from 1GB up to 50GB over 3 to 90 days. Prices start at $2.99, and the lowest cost per gigabyte is $0.36/GB on the 50GB 3-day plan.
Unlimited day-passes are also available from $1.99 per day, billed per day rather than per gigabyte. 6 of the 45 Portugal data-only plans can be topped up without reinstalling the eSIM.
Calls and SMS depend on the selected plan. Install using the supplied QR code and keep your home number on its own line. Activation timing varies by plan; check your selected plan's terms before purchasing or installing.
How much does a Portugal eSIM cost?
A Portugal eSIM from Wanderly costs $2.99 for 1GB (7 days), $3.99 for 5GB (3 days) and $8.99 for 20GB (3 days), as a one-off price with no subscription. Larger plans cost less per gigabyte: $2.99/GB at 1GB against $0.45/GB at 20GB.
Across its data-only plans, Portugal works out at a median of $0.70 per GB, below the $1.41 median across the 181 countries in the Wanderly eSIM Price Index. 11 of them have a lower median.
| Data | Validity | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB | 7 days | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| 3GB | 3 days | $2.99 | $1.00 |
| 5GB | 3 days | $3.99 | $0.80 |
| 10GB | 5 days | $5.99 | $0.60 |
| 20GB | 3 days | $8.99 | $0.45 |
Cheapest current data-only plan at each size, as charged at checkout. Prices follow the live catalogue. Compare Portugal with every country in the eSIM Price Index.
🇵🇹 About eSIMs in Portugal
Portugal punches above its weight on mobile networks. Wanderly Portugal eSIM plans connect to MEO or Vodafone, both of which deliver strong 4G and expanding 5G in Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, the Algarve, and Madeira. Coverage is genuinely reliable everywhere a traveler goes — including remote Alentejo villages and along the Ecovia beach roads of the Algarve.
You will use Bolt (more than Uber in Portugal) for rides, WhatsApp for guesthouse hosts, and Google Translate for menus outside the tourist areas. 8–10 GB covers a week; two-week travelers with a Douro Valley or Algarve road trip usually want 12–15 GB. If you are combining Portugal with Spain or Morocco, a Europe regional plan is the better choice.
Airport SIMs at LIS and OPO exist but cost significantly more than an eSIM installed at home.
How to activate your eSIM in Portugal
- 1Add before you flyInstall the QR on Wi-Fi. Delivery is immediate.
- 2Enable in LisbonAt LIS or OPO, switch data to the Portugal eSIM and turn on Data Roaming.
- 3Install BoltBolt is more common than Uber in Lisbon and Porto — sign up in advance.
- 4Save Douro mapsThe Douro Valley has coverage in villages but signal thins on the winding vineyard roads.
Portugal eSIM FAQ
Which network does it use?
MEO or Vodafone — both are tier-1 Portuguese carriers with strong nationwide 4G.
Will it work in Madeira and the Azores?
Yes, MEO and Vodafone both cover Madeira comprehensively. Azores coverage is strong on Sao Miguel and Terceira; smaller islands are patchier.
Does it work along the Algarve coast?
Yes, from Faro to Sagres including all beach towns and the Ecovia route.
How much data for 1 week in Portugal?
8–10 GB is comfortable for maps, Bolt, WhatsApp and social.
Should I get Portugal-only or Europe?
Single-country for pure Portugal trips. Europe regional if you also visit Spain, France or Morocco.
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