🇬🇷 Best SIM cards for Greece
Comparing 37 plans from 4 providers
💡 Cosmote (subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom) has the best coverage across Greek territory, including smaller Aegean and Ionian islands. Coverage is excellent in Athens, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini, Crete and Rhodes. Very small or remote islands (Anafi, remote Dodecanese) may have limited signal. EU travellers with a European SIM that includes roaming may find it cheaper to use EU roaming rather than buying a local SIM. Summer tourist SIM packages (June–September) offer particularly good value.
| Provider | Type | Data | Validity | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provider Nomad★ Recommended | TypeeSIM | Data1.00 GB | Validity7 days | Price $4.00Best price | Get this SIM |
| Provider Saily | TypeeSIM | Data1.00 GB | Validity7 days | Price $4.49 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Saily Perfect for a short trip or arrival day. | TypeeSIM | Data1.00 GB | Validity7 days | Price $4.49 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Holafly★ Recommended Holafly 1-day eSIM. Activate before boarding, works from the moment you land. | TypeeSIM | DataUnlimited data | Validity1 days | Price $5.90 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Nomad★ Recommended | TypeeSIM | Data3.00 GB | Validity30 days | Price $9.00 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Saily Local Greece network. Athens, Thessaloniki, Santorini, Mykonos, Crete. | TypeeSIM | Data3.00 GB | Validity30 days | Price $9.99 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Saily | TypeeSIM | Data3.00 GB | Validity30 days | Price $9.99 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Nomad | TypeeSIM | Data5.00 GB | Validity30 days | Price $11.00 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Nomad | TypeeSIM | DataUnlimited data | Validity3 days | Price $11.00 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Holafly | TypeeSIM | DataUnlimited data | Validity3 days | Price $11.90 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Saily | TypeeSIM | Data5.00 GB | Validity30 days | Price $13.99 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Saily Best balance of data and price for Greece. | TypeeSIM | Data5.00 GB | Validity30 days | Price $13.99 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Nomad | TypeeSIM | Data10.00 GB | Validity30 days | Price $18.00 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Nomad | TypeeSIM | DataUnlimited data | Validity5 days | Price $18.00 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Holafly | TypeeSIM | DataUnlimited data | Validity5 days | Price $20.50 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Nomad | TypeeSIM | Data20.00 GB | Validity30 days | Price $21.00 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Nomad 20 GB across 35 European countries. Best price/GB for Europe. No speed cap. | TypeeSIM | Data20.00 GB | Validity30 days | Price $22.00 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Saily Best value for Greece. Covers islands. | TypeeSIM | Data10.00 GB | Validity30 days | Price $22.99 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Saily | TypeeSIM | Data10.00 GB | Validity30 days | Price $22.99 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Nomad | TypeeSIM | DataUnlimited data | Validity7 days | Price $25.00 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Airalo Unlimited across 42 European countries. One eSIM for the whole trip. | TypeeSIM | DataUnlimited data | Validity7 days | Price $27.00 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Airalo Unlimited on Nova. Covers Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, Rhodes. | TypeeSIM | DataUnlimited data | Validity7 days | Price $27.00 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Holafly | TypeeSIM | DataUnlimited data | Validity7 days | Price $27.50 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Holafly Unlimited in Greece. Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, Rhodes. | TypeeSIM | DataUnlimited data | Validity7 days | Price $27.50 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Holafly Unlimited across 33 European countries. One eSIM, no switching. | TypeeSIM | DataUnlimited data | Validity7 days | Price $27.50 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Nomad 50 GB across 35 European countries at just $0.58/GB — lowest price in Europe. | TypeeSIM | Data50.00 GB | Validity30 days | Price $29.00 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Nomad | TypeeSIM | Data50.00 GB | Validity30 days | Price $31.00 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Nomad | TypeeSIM | DataUnlimited data | Validity10 days | Price $33.00 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Saily Heavy data users — streaming, remote work. | TypeeSIM | Data20.00 GB | Validity30 days | Price $35.99 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Saily | TypeeSIM | Data20.00 GB | Validity30 days | Price $35.99 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Holafly | TypeeSIM | DataUnlimited data | Validity10 days | Price $36.50 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Saily | TypeeSIM | DataUnlimited data | Validity5 days | Price $48.99 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Holafly★ Recommended | TypeeSIM | DataUnlimited data | Validity15 days | Price $50.50 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Airalo Unlimited across 42 European countries for a full month. | TypeeSIM | DataUnlimited data | Validity30 days | Price $72.00 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Airalo Unlimited on Nova for long stays or island-hopping in Greece. | TypeeSIM | DataUnlimited data | Validity30 days | Price $72.00 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Holafly | TypeeSIM | DataUnlimited data | Validity30 days | Price $73.90 | Get this SIM |
| Provider Holafly Full month unlimited across 33 European countries. Hotspot included. | TypeeSIM | DataUnlimited data | Validity30 days | Price $73.90 | Get this SIM |
Our recommendations for Greece
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Order your eSIM before departure — nothing to buy on arrival. Works from the moment you land.
Best option for short trips or if you don't want to deal with local operator stores.
About these providers
Strengths
- +Largest selection — 200+ countries, multiple local operators per country
- +Very competitive data-capped plans (cheapest overall for data)
- +Instant QR code activation — works within seconds
- +Excellent iOS & Android app with real-time data tracking
- +Physical SIM available for some destinations
Weaknesses
- −Data-only — no calls or SMS on most plans
- −Too many options can be overwhelming
- −Prices displayed in AUD (confusing for non-Australians)
- −Customer support can be slow
Strengths
- +Unlimited data on ALL plans — no data stress ever
- +1-day plans from $5.90 — perfect for arrival day
- +Simple pricing — few options, no confusion
- +Live chat customer support
- +Social media (WhatsApp, Instagram) always free on top
Weaknesses
- −More expensive than Airalo for stays over 10 days
- −Data-only — no calls or SMS
- −No physical SIM option
Strengths
- +Best multi-country regional plans in the market
- +Global plans up to 180 days or 1 year — ideal for long trips
- +Simple, clean interface — easy to choose
- +Competitive pricing for multi-destination trips
Weaknesses
- −Fewer individual country options than Airalo
- −Data-only — no calls or SMS
- −Less name recognition than Airalo/Holafly
Strengths
- +Made by Nord Security — the NordVPN creators (trusted brand)
- +Often cheaper than Airalo for data-capped plans
- +150+ countries covered
- +Clean app with real-time data usage tracker
- +Flexible packages: 1 GB to 20 GB
Weaknesses
- −Data-capped only — no unlimited plans
- −Newer provider (launched 2023) — fewer user reviews
- −No physical SIM
Getting a local SIM in Greece
🏪Where to buy
Airport kiosks at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH): Cosmote and Vodafone counters in the arrivals hall. Also at Heraklion (HER), Rhodes (RHO), Mykonos (JMK) and Santorini (JTR) airports. In Athens: operator stores in the Syntagma, Monastiraki and Plaka areas. On the islands: operator stores in main towns (Heraklion, Rhodes Old Town, Mykonos Town, Fira on Santorini). Greek Post offices (ELTA) also sell SIMs. Seasonal tourist SIM packages are widely available June–September.
📄Documents needed
Passport or EU ID required by Greek law for SIM registration. Registration is done at point of sale. EU travellers can use their national ID card. The process takes 5–10 minutes.
💡Tips & coverage
Cosmote (subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom) has the best coverage across Greek territory, including smaller Aegean and Ionian islands. Coverage is excellent in Athens, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini, Crete and Rhodes. Very small or remote islands (Anafi, remote Dodecanese) may have limited signal. EU travellers with a European SIM that includes roaming may find it cheaper to use EU roaming rather than buying a local SIM. Summer tourist SIM packages (June–September) offer particularly good value.
Local SIM prices in Greece
Typical cost if you buy a physical SIM card on arrival (for comparison only).
| Data | Validity | Est. price |
|---|---|---|
| 10.00 GB | 30 days | $7.00–$15.00 |
Prices are estimates based on tourist SIM cards available locally. Actual prices vary by operator and date.