eSIM for Romania – Mobile Data from $0.38
An eSIM for Romania on esimbloom costs from $0.38, with 47 prepaid data plans from short-trip packs to month-long bundles. Buy online, scan the QR code from your email, and the plan activates the first time you connect in Romania — no roaming charges, no contract, and your home SIM stays active for calls.
- Plans from
- $0.38
- Plans available
- 47
- Smallest bundle
- 500MB
- Shortest validity
- 1 days
- Delivery
- QR code by email, within minutes
- Plan type
- Prepaid data only — no contract
Data Plans for Travel in Romania
esimbloom lists 47 prepaid eSIM plans for Romania from $0.38 (the smallest is 500MB for 1 day). Every plan is data-only — mobile internet for maps, messaging and bookings, but no local phone number or SMS — and prepaid: pay once, no contract, no roaming charges.
Data runs on the local mobile network at whatever speed it and your device support. Coverage spans Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara, Brașov, and smaller towns across Transylvania, Moldavia, and the coast. No contract, no registration with a Romanian operator, no surprise fees when you return home.
How to Set Up Your Romania eSIM
Check that your phone supports eSIM—most iPhones from XS onward and recent Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, and other flagships do. After purchase, you will receive a QR code by email. Add the eSIM in your phone's settings before you fly or once you land.
Turn on data roaming for the new eSIM profile when you arrive in Romania. Your home SIM stays in place for calls and texts over Wi-Fi if your carrier permits it. The eSIM handles all mobile data, leaving your primary number untouched. Activation is immediate once the eSIM connects to a local network.
Staying Connected While Travelling Romania
Bucharest metro stations, intercity trains, and FlixBus coaches typically have mobile coverage, though tunnels through the Carpathians may drop signal briefly. In cities like Sibiu and Iași, you will find reliable connectivity in cafés, hotels, and pedestrian zones. Rural villages in Maramureș or the Danube Delta can have thinner coverage—download offline maps before leaving urban areas.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an eSIM for Romania cost?
esimbloom Romania eSIM plans start at $0.38, with 47 plans to choose from. You pay once for the plan you pick — no roaming fees and no contract.
Do I need an eSIM for Romania?
Only if you want mobile data without roaming charges. An esimbloom Romania eSIM is installed from a QR code before you fly, activates on your first connection in Romania, and is data-only — your home SIM stays in the second slot for calls and SMS, with its data roaming switched off.
Do I get a Romanian phone number with this eSIM?
No. These are data-only plans. You can make calls using WhatsApp, Skype, or similar apps over mobile data, but the eSIM does not include a local number for traditional voice calls or SMS.
When should I activate the eSIM?
Install the eSIM profile before departure, but wait to turn on data roaming until you land in Romania. Validity periods begin when the eSIM first connects to a Romanian network, not when you scan the QR code.
Will the eSIM work in the Carpathian Mountains?
Coverage reaches most mountain towns and main roads, but expect reduced or no signal in remote valleys, national parks, and high-altitude trails. Download offline maps and travel information while you have connectivity in towns.
Can I use this eSIM in other countries?
These plans are designed for use in Romania only. If your itinerary includes Hungary, Bulgaria, or other neighbouring countries, check each plan's description for roaming details or purchase a separate plan for those destinations.
How do I check my remaining data balance?
Most phones display data usage in Settings under Mobile Data or Cellular. The eSIM provider may also offer a web portal or app; check your confirmation email for instructions specific to your plan.