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✓ Prices checked 22 Oct 2026For 14 days in the United States with normal daily use, TripUtils estimates 6–9 GB. A 10 GB plan is the usual buffer. Not a live price. Maps and messaging still fit normal use. US unlimited-home-plan mental models do not apply to a prepaid travel eSIM — pick a GB cap from the range, then open the provider.
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The four things that save the most money or hassle before you go.
eSIM for the United States
Mobile data in the United States from the moment you land, instead of costly roaming. Install before you fly.
See Saily plans →Airport transfer
Pre-book a ride from the airport to your stay – or compare with a taxi or public transport on arrival.
Find a transfer →Tours & tickets
Attractions, tours and activities in the United States – compare prices on more than one site.
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What to do next
EU roaming does not cover the United States. A 10 GB plan is the usual buffer. Open Saily and pick a live United States plan.
Saily plans for the United States — snapshot
As listed on saily.com on 22 Oct 2026, in US dollars. Prices change; the live price is on Saily.
| Data | Valid | Price (as listed) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | US$3.99 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | US$8.99 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | US$13.99 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | US$22.99 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | US$36.99 |
Saily also lists unlimited plans for the United States; the price depends on the number of days.
For 14 days at 6–9 GB (10 GB planning size), the smallest listed plan that fits is 10 GB for 30 days (US$22.99 on 22 Oct 2026).
7, 14 or 30 days at a glance
Roaming in the United States on an Austrian plan: what A1 and Drei charge
The United States is outside EU roam-like-at-home, so the EU data in an Austrian plan does not apply there. Published prices, checked on 22 Oct 2026 (euros incl. VAT):
| Network | Option | Data | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Roaming Pass (Zone 1) | per started GB | €4.90 |
| A1 | A1 Roaming Datenwoche Welt | 1 GB, 7 days | €9.90 |
| Drei | Roaming-Paket Go | 1 GB, 15 days | €5.00 |
| Drei | Roaming-Paket Go Select | 5 GB, 15 days | €10.00 |
| Drei | Roaming-Paket Nordamerika Unlimited | unlimited, 15 days | €35.00 |
For the 10 GB planning size (14 days), A1’s Roaming Pass would bill 10 × €4.90 = €49.00, the A1 Roaming Datenwoche Welt 10 × 1 GB = €99.00 (packages run 7 calendar days, Austrian time, and can be stacked); on Drei, 2 packages (Go Select + Go Select) cover it for €20.00. A1 says the Roaming Pass is switched on automatically for every tariff signed since 24 June 2026, and it blocks roaming data at a default limit of €60, which you can raise yourself.
Magenta prices depend on the tariff — look them up in Magenta’s roaming finder. Older tariffs without these options can cost more. Sources: A1, Drei, Magenta.
Planning size
| Habits | 14-day range | Planning size |
|---|---|---|
| Normal (maps, messages, social) | 6–9 GB | 10 GB |
| Normal + daily video | 14–21 GB | 30 GB |
Assumptions and sources
Light 0.20 / normal 0.50 / heavy 0.95 GB per day, plus optional extras, plus about 20% buffer. No live retail prices.
Holiday weeks and national-park summers lift stays; nationwide data still follows the GB model, not the state.
These are planning ranges, not live prices.
Regional plans and guides
United States is also covered by these Saily regional plans: North America (3 countries), Global (121 countries).
Guides: Set up an eSIM on iPhone/Android · eSIM vs roaming in the USA
Plan the trip: transfers and things to do in the United States
After landing: pre-book a transfer from the airport or use a taxi or public transport on arrival. For tours and tickets in the United States, compare prices on more than one site – TripUtils has not checked these offers and does not rank them by price.
Airport transfer
Pre-booked airport and city transfers: you see the price for the route and car type before you book.
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Tours and tickets in United States
Tours, tickets, day trips and local transport passes; strong range in Asia. Search your city – the offer differs by place.
Mobile tickets for museums and attractions. Search your city – not every sight is listed.
Self-guided audio tours on your phone. Search your city – coverage differs by place.
City pass for New York, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Miami, Orlando, New Orleans, San Antonio, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco and Oahu. Worth it only if you visit several paid sights – add up the single tickets first.
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Flight delayed or cancelled? Flight delay compensation (EU261)
Common questions
Is 10 GB enough for 14 days in the United States?
Maps and messaging still fit normal use. US unlimited-home-plan mental models do not apply to a prepaid travel eSIM — pick a GB cap from the range, then open the provider. The 6–9 GB estimate plus buffer lands on 10 GB. Hotel Wi‑Fi is not counted. Streaming video on mobile is the usual reason to go larger.
Should I roam in the United States instead?
The USA is outside EU roaming. As of 22 Oct 2026, A1’s Roaming Pass bills €4.90 per started GB there (zone 1) and Drei sells 1 GB for €5, 5 GB for €10 or “Nordamerika Unlimited” (unlimited) for €35, valid 15 days. Compare that with an eSIM quote for the same GB.
Do you show live Saily prices?
No. The plan table on this page is a dated snapshot from saily.com (22 Oct 2026); the live price is always on Saily. The GB figures are TripUtils estimates.