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Rome eSIM

100 Italy plans · from $2.16

Rome runs on timed-entry tickets — the Colosseum, the Vatican Museums, the Borghese Gallery all want a QR code on your phone at a specific hour. A travel eSIM means those tickets load when you need them, not when you find a café with Wi-Fi.

Landing at Fiumicino & Ciampino (FCO / CIA)

The Leonardo Express to Termini takes 32 minutes and has usable but inconsistent onboard signal. An eSIM already active on landing covers the transfer and the walk to your accommodation.

eSIM plans that cover Rome

Rome is covered by every Italy plan below — there is no separate city-only eSIM to buy.

Choose a data plan

1 GB

7 days· 0.6 GB per $1

$2.16

★ BEST VALUE

Unlimited

1 days· ∞ GB per $1

$2.58

2 GB

15 days· 0.8 GB per $1

$3.31

3 GB

30 days· 0.9 GB per $1

$4.21

5 GB

30 days· 1.1 GB per $1

$5.67

Unlimited

3 days· ∞ GB per $1

$5.79

Unlimited

5 days· ∞ GB per $1

$8.88

10 GB

30 days· 1.3 GB per $1

$9.31

Unlimited

7 days· ∞ GB per $1

$11.97

20 GB

30 days· 1.5 GB per $1

$15.56

Unlimited

10 days· ∞ GB per $1

$16.18

Unlimited

15 days· ∞ GB per $1

$23.70

Which networks you'll be on in Rome

Siima eSIMs for Italy ride TIM and Vodafone. TIM has the widest 5G footprint in Rome; Vodafone is close behind in the centre and often faster in the EUR district.

Coverage around Rome

Metro lines A, B and C

The Rome metro has coverage in stations and through most tunnel sections. Line C, the newest, has the most consistent signal end to end.

Centro storico

Dense coverage around the Pantheon, Trevi and Piazza Navona. The narrow streets and heavy stone can cause brief drops, and midday crowds at Trevi congest the local cells.

Vatican City

Vatican City is a separate state but sits inside Rome's network footprint — your Italy eSIM works in St Peter's Square and the Museums. Signal thins inside the Sistine Chapel, where phones are meant to be away anyway.

Ostia Antica and the Appian Way

Both popular half-day escapes hold 4G across the archaeological sites, with occasional dips in the pine-shaded stretches of the Appian Way.

How much data you need

Rome is a walking city with constant map use: 2–4 GB covers a long weekend. Add data if you plan to stream on a day trip to Florence or Naples.

Work it out with our data usage calculator →

Frequently asked questions

Does my Italy eSIM work in Vatican City?
Yes. Vatican City is covered by the surrounding Italian networks, so your Siima Italy eSIM works normally in St Peter's Square, the Basilica and the Vatican Museums with no extra plan needed.
Can I use the same eSIM in Rome, Florence and Venice?
Yes. Siima plans for Italy are country-wide, covering Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan, the Amalfi Coast, Sicily and Sardinia on one eSIM.
How do I set up an eSIM before arriving in Rome?
Install it at home while you still have Wi-Fi: open Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM and scan the QR code from your Siima confirmation email. Leave the line switched off until you land — the plan starts counting from first use in Italy, not from purchase.
How much data do I need for a trip to Rome?
Rome is a walking city with constant map use: 2–4 GB covers a long weekend. Add data if you plan to stream on a day trip to Florence or Naples.
Is an eSIM cheaper than roaming in Rome?
Almost always. Daily roaming passes from most home carriers run $10–15 per day, while Siima plans covering Rome start from $2.16 for the whole trip. You also avoid per-megabyte charges if you exceed a roaming pass allowance.
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