Planning your trip to Poland and wondering what is the best tourist sim card to stay connected? Don't get stuck with high roaming charges or slow overseas data roaming plans.
This is a complete guide with everything you need to know before buying a prepaid sim card in Poland in 2025.
Find out where to buy a sim card, up to date prices as per January 2025, the best 4G/5G network in Poland, EU data roaming restrictions, info about eSIMs for Poland, my recommendation and more.
Staying connected is one of the most important things for me when traveling and therefore finding the best sim card is a vital part of my travel planning. In the past I always used to buy a prepaid sim card in every country, nowadays I always use eSIMs to stay connected.
Traveltomtom also wrote a guide for the best eSIMs for traveling to Poland in 2025.
Table of Contents
- My recommendation
- Why buying a sim card in Poland
- Where to buy a sim card for Poland
- Poland prepaid sim cards and EU data roaming
- Mobile internet operators in Poland
- Best 4G/5G network in Poland in 2025
- Prices Poland prepaid sim cards in 2025
- Best prepaid sim card in Poland in 2025
- Best eSIMs for Poland
- Order a prepaid sim card for Poland online
- My experience buying a sim card in Poland
Traveling to Poland is very affordable. A great 4-star hotel in the city center for less than $100 USD per night, a meal in a restaurant for just $10 USD, it is all still possible when visiting Poland in 2025!
Therefore Poland is also named in my list of the best off the beaten path destinations in Europe for 2025.
Some links in this article about the best prepaid sim cards for tourists in Poland are affiliate links. If you buy any of the products after using the outgoing links I earn a small commission. Don't worry this is at absolutely no extra cost to you!
My recommendation
Traveltomtom recommends an Orange prepaid sim card for traveling in Poland. They have the best 4G/5G network in Poland and for around $8 USD you get 30 GB data.
You can buy a tourist sim card from Orange in any phone store around Poland. But if you want to be online as soon as the plane lands then get yourself an eSIM for Poland.
eSIMs already start from just $1 USD and you can already order an Airalo eSIM for Poland with 10 GB data for just $11.5 USD.
For many more eSIM plans check out my comparison of the best eSIMs for Poland in 2025.
Another recommendation especially if you are traveling onwards in Europe is an eSIM for Europe or if you are on a trip around the world then check out my list of the best international sim cards for traveling the world in 2025.
Why buying a sim card in Poland
First off, don't rely on public WiFi. What if your hotel room has a weak signal? Are you gonna stand on the hallway to upload a photo? Public WiFi is often slow and there is no guarantee. Also be aware that a public WiFi connection is are through an UNSECURED network. The use of a VPN in these cases is very much recommended.
Being connected to the internet makes traveling so much easier. Think about ordering a taxi through an app, looking for a nearby rooftop bar or restaurant with good reviews or getting directions from Google Maps. There are many reasons I can come up with for you to stay connected when traveling to Poland. Buying a prepaid sim card in Poland is easy, done fast and you are instantly connected, just as getting an eSIM for Poland.
As a full time travel blogger and nomad who is also aiming to visit every country in the world I constantly get to new countries and I change sim cards pretty much every week.
Since I like to document all my travel tips you can already find more than 200 sim card guides on Traveltomtom from all over the world: Europe, Spain, UK, France, Netherlands, Germany, Rome, London, but also outside of Europe: Asia, USA, Mexico, Canada, Thailand, Vietnam, Kenya, South Africa, Turkey, Brazil, Dubai, Argentina, Australia, Singapore, etc.
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Where to buy a sim card for Poland
International airport on arrival
Most intercontinental flights to Poland arrive in Warsaw and the most convenient place to buy a prepaid sim card for Poland is straight away on arrival at Chopin Airport in Warsaw. Luckily it is easy to buy a prepaid sim card at Warsaw Airport Chopin. There are several phone shops in the arrival hall and you can also get sim cards from the Relay and the Starter convenient store.
Traveltomtom has not landed himself ones on Warsaw Airport, but will soon travel to Warsaw to record a vlog and write a blog about buying a sim card at Warsaw Airport.
Phone stores city center
Everywhere around the city center of the main tourist destinations in Poland you can find stores of the mobile internet providers. The easiest way to find one is to use Google Maps and located the nearest one to your hotel. Otherwise another great place to buy a sim card in Poland is a shopping mall, where you will always find mobile phone stores from Orange, Play, T-Mobile or Plus.
Online
Local prepaid sim cards can only be bought in phone stores in Poland, but you can also be online as soon as the plane lands. If your phone is eSIM compatible then get yourself an eSIM.
eSIMs for Poland already start from just $1 USD and you can order an Airalo eSIM for Poland with 10 GB data for just $11.5 USD.
For more info check out my guide with everything you need to know before ordering an eSIM for Poland.
If your phone is not eSIM compatible then you can order a physical prepaid sim card via SimOptions.
Poland prepaid sim cards and EU data roaming
As of 2017 the EU banned international roaming fees within the European Union. Therefore data, voice and text allowance on a Poland prepaid sim card should be free to use in every other EU country. But wait...
Poland mobile internet operators asked the European Commission to not be part of the free EU data roaming agreement. This request has been honored by the European Commission, due to the very low prices for mobile internet in Poland.
That said, as of 2025 a lot of Poland prepaid sim cards are allowing some data for use in the EU. Always ask for the EU roaming restrictions when buying a prepaid sim card in Poland and you are traveling onwards to other countries.
So be careful as some prepaid sim cards from Poland are USELESS for a trip to Europe. I tried it out myself and my Poland sim card did indeed NOT work in Norway and later that week neither in Spain.
A prepaid sim card from Poland is not recommended for traveling in Europe as there are a lot of EU data roaming restrictions. So just to test this out on my last trip to Poland I bought the cheapest T-Mobile Poland sim card I could find. For 5 Zloty ($1.2) I got 1 GB data in Poland and in Europe.
In Poland it worked perfectly fine, but just an hour after I landed in Oslo my Orange Poland sim card then kept on saying: insufficient funds while I still had credit and data leftover.
If, after visiting Poland you are traveling onwards in Europe then check out my comparison of the best sim cards for traveling in Europe in 2025 or check my guide for buying a local prepaid sim card on arrival in Europe in 2025 with more info about free EU data roaming as well as the rules for Brexit.
Mobile internet operators in Poland
There are 4 mobile internet providers in Poland that sell prepaid sim cards for tourists:
- Orange
- T-Mobile
- Plus
- Play
All the above mobile internet providers sell prepaid sim cards for tourists. As per 2025 the mobile internet operators in Poland now also offer eSIMs for tourists as well as physical prepaid sim cards.
Best 4G/5G network in Poland in 2025
The best sim card for traveling in Poland is not only determined by the price for data packages. Let's also look into the 4G and 5G network strength and data speed. Imagine you take the bus from Warsaw to Gdansk and as soon as you leave the city you have no phone signal anymore. That is not what we want!
Is there 5G in Poland?
Yes, there is 5G in Poland. All the 4 mobile internet providers offer 5G. However, the 5G coverage differs per operator, see the coverage maps below. Poland is working hard to bring 5G all over the country. Check the Poland 4G/5G coverage maps for more details.
Play Poland 4G/5G network coverage map
T-Mobile Poland 4G/5G network coverage map
Plus Poland 4G/5G network coverage map
Orange Poland 4G/5G network coverage map
Although the above mobile data network coverage maps are updated for 2025 they are not 100% accurate. However, they are a great reference to compare the 4G/5G networks of the mobile internet providers in Poland in 2025.
Traveltomtom comes to the conclusion that Orange and T-Mobile have the best 4G/5G network in Poland in 2025.
In general, the mobile network coverage in Poland is so extensive that even tourists that go off the beaten path in Poland will find a 4G/LTE signal almost everywhere regardless which provider you choose.
Prices Poland prepaid sim cards in 2025
All prices and info are updated in January 2025. Prices are in Polish Zloty: 1 PLN = $ 0.25 USD and $1 USD = 4 PLN.
Orange
An Orange prepaid sim card is free if you get one of the following prepaid plans. All data plans include unlimited calls/text in Poland and Europe as well as free social media apps and are valid for 30 days:
- 30 GB data + free social media apps in Poland = 30 PLN - $7.5 USD
- 45 GB data + free social media apps in Poland = 35 PLN - $8.7 USD
- 80 GB data + free social media apps in Poland = 50 PLN - $12.5 USD
- 150 GB data + free social media apps in Poland = 80 PLN - $20 USD
All the Orange Poland prepaid sim cards are 5G ready. Some providers only support 4G/LTE.
You can only opt for a physical prepaid sim card as well as an eSIM for tourists in Orange stores.
*3.48 GB EU data roaming included. **4.18 GB EU data roaming included. ***6.96 GB EU data roaming included. ****11.14 GB EU data roaming included. Check the latest Orange Poland sim card offers on the Orange Poland website.
Plus
A Plus Poland sim card costs 5 ZL ($1.20) and comes with 6 GB data and unlimited calls/sms in Poland valid for 15 days. They offer a wide variety of top up data packages:
- 30 GB data in Poland for 30 days = 25 ZL - $6.2 USD
- 40 GB data in Poland for 30 days = 30 ZL - $7.5 USD
- 50 GB data in Poland for 30 days = 50 ZL - $12.5 USD
Just the top up for example with 30 PLN ($7 USD) will already give you 15 GB bonus and then 15 GB from the package = 30 GB. Then on your first month you get another 200 GB for free and on top of that you can opt for another 1,500 GB data extra.
Unfortunately Plus does not mention anything about EU roaming, neither is it completely clear whether you can access the 5G network or not.
Check the Plus Poland website for the latest prepaid sim card deals or more info. You can now also opt for an eSIM in Plus stores.
T-Mobile
There is a T-Mobile prepaid sim card for already 5 ZL ($1.2 USD) which comes with 1 GB data + unlimited calls and sms in Europe for 5 days. Then you can top up with one of the T-Mobile prepaid plans for 30 days:
- 25 GB data for 30 days = 25 PLN - $6.2 USD
- 30 GB data for 30 days = 30 PLN - $7.5 USD
- 40 GB data + 100 GB bonus for 30 days = 35 PLN - $8.7 USD
- 60 GB data + 100 GB bonus and 5G network ready for 30 days = 45 PLN - $11.2 USD
If you top up your T-Mobile prepaid sim card you already get bonus data. For example a top up with 20 PLN ($5 USD) gets you 5 GB data for 5 days bonus extra.
Also on the T-Mobile Poland website there is no mention of free EU roaming with the prepaid sim card plans. In T-Mobile stores in Poland there are eSIMs for tourists available.
Play
The last option for buying a Poland prepaid sim card is Play. The Play prepaid sim cards come with unlimited calls/sms in Europe however, data is only valid in Poland.
- 10 GB data in Poland for 30 days = 25 ZL - $6.2 USD
- 15 GB data in Poland for 30 days = 30 ZL - $7.5 USD
- Unlimited GB (20 GB full speed) data in Poland for 30 days = 35 ZL - $8.7 USD
Check out the Play Poland website for more info. You can now opt for a physical prepaid sim card as well as an eSIMs in Play stores.
Best prepaid sim card in Poland in 2025
International prepaid sim cards and eSIMs are great alternatives for staying connected when traveling to Poland. Prices for eSIMs for Poland are very competitive and for $11.5 USD you get an Airalo eSIM with 10 GB data.
For more eSIM plans check my Poland eSIM comparison.
But buying a prepaid sim card in Poland is even cheaper.
Plus and T-Mobile are giving new prepaid costumers a 100 GB data bonus on the first month. I am sure you are not even able to finish that much data on your holiday in Poland.
When it comes down to the 4G/5G network strength, Traveltomtom concludes that Orange and T-Mobile have stronger 4G/5G networks than Plus and Play.
Orange includes free social media apps, which is a big plus compared to the other operators. Another big advantage about an Orange Poland prepaid sim card is that is clearly stated how much data you can use in the EU.
All in all Traveltomtom concludes that Orange is the best prepaid sim card for Poland in 2025.
Best eSIMs for Poland
The easiest way to stay connected when traveling to Poland in 2025 is an eSIM. No need to visit a phone store in Poland and swap a physical sim cards, you arrange everything online within just a couple clicks.
You order an eSIM for Poland on the internet, you receive a QR code, scan it, follow the simple steps and within less than 2 minutes you have an eSIM installed on your phone.
Upon arrival in Poland it automatically connects you to an available network and you enjoy data on your phone pretty much when the plane lands.
For more info check out my guide with everything you need to know before ordering an eSIM for Poland in 2025.
Here are some recommendations.
SimOptions
SimOptions is a very reliable eSIM provider and Traveltomtom has used SimOptions uncountable times in more than 50 countries around the world. I can totally recommend using SimOptions for ordering your Poland eSIM. Here is our SimOptions Review.
Why using SimOptions? They offer eSIMs including calling and texting in all of Europe.
These eSIMs support incoming and outgoing calls/sms as they come with a phone number.
Bouygues Telecom
- 15 GB data-only for 15 days = $15.90 USD
- 20 GB data + unlimited calls for 15 days = $21.90 USD
- 30 GB data + unlimited calls for 30 days = $32.90 USD
- 60 GB data + unlimited calls for 30 days = $39.90 USD
Orange Holiday Europe
- 12 GB data + unlimited calls/text + 30 minutes international for 14 days = $28.90 USD
- 30 GB data + unlimited calls/text + 120 minutes international for 14 days = $49.90 USD
- 70 GB data + unlimited calls/text + 120 minutes international for 28 days = $55.90 USD
Click here for more info or to order an international eSIM for Poland via SimOptions.
If you download the SimOptions app and use the coupon code TOM10 you get an extra 10% discount on all SimOptions eSIMs.
These eSIMs are valid all over Europe and they include free EU data roaming. The best thing about these eSIMs for Poland is that they also include unlimited calling and texting.
Airalo
Airalo is a reliable eSIM provider and Traveltomtom has used Airalo in more than 50 countries around the world and never faced an issue.
Here are the Airalo eSIM plans for Poland for 2025:
- 1 GB data for 7 days = $4.5 USD
- 2 GB data for 15 days = $5.5 USD
- 3 GB data for 30 days = $6.5 USD
- 5 GB data for 30 days = $8 USD
- 10 GB data for 30 days = $11.5 USD
- 20 GB data for 30 days = $15 USD
Click here for more info or to order a Poland eSIM via Airalo.
Get an extra discount of $3 USD on your first Airalo eSIM with the code: TOMTOM3.
The above eSIMs from Airalo are data-only and only valid in Poland! These Airalo eSIMs for Poland are called Cześć and operate on the 4G/LTE network of Plus. 5G is not supported.
Make sure your phone is eSIM compatible before ordering an eSIM for Poland.
For many more eSIM plans check out my comparison of the best eSIMs for traveling to Poland in 2025.
Order a prepaid sim card for Poland online
If your phone is not eSIM compatible but you would like to order a sim card for traveling to Poland online before your trip then check out the following.
Arrive prepared in Poland with an international prepaid sim card. You order them online and a physical prepaid sim card will be delivered to your home address. You put this sim card in your phone and it automatically connects to an available network upon arrival in Poland, basically when the plane lands you are instantly online.
SimOptions is the only sim card provider that sells physical prepaid sim cards for Poland:
- 15 GB data-only for 15 days = $15.90 USD
- 20 GB data + unlimited calls for 15 days = $21.90 USD
- 10 GB data + $2 calling credit for 30 days = $24.90 USD
- 10 GB data + unlimited calls/sms for 30 days = $24.90 USD
- 12 GB data + 30 minutes international + unlimited calls/text for 14 days = $29.90 USD
- 30 GB data + unlimited calls for 30 days = $44.90 USD
- 30 GB data + 120 minutes international + unlimited calls/text for 14 days = $49.90 USD
- 60 GB data + unlimited calls for 30 days = $51.90 USD
Click here for more info or to order an international prepaid sim card for Poland via SimOptions.
Personally Traveltomtom recommends the Bouygues Telecom or the Orange sim cards. I have used these physical prepaid sim cards plenty of times in the past and never had an issue.
But when traveling to Poland these days I always use an eSIM for Europe. It is just so easy and done fast and as soon as the plane touches the ground you are online.
My experience buying a sim card in Poland
A couple years ago on my trips to Poland I always used to buy a prepaid sim card in either an Orange or a T-Mobile store. I mostly traveled overland to Poland and in the first place I would stay overnight I would go to a store.
It is not easy to find staff that speaks English, but luckily I also speak fluent German so that helps. If you are English speaking then be prepared to use Translate in store and it can be a bit challenging.
In general buying a local prepaid sim card in Poland is easy, but most of all cheap and you get a lot of data.
That said, just to save time on my last trip I visited Krakow for a couple days and simply got myself an eSIM from Airalo with 10 GB data for just $11.5 USD. You arrange everything within a couple minutes on the internet and as soon as the plane lands you are online.
While doing my research for the best prepaid sim cards to travel in Europe I already found out that Poland has an exception within the EU data roaming regulations. Free data roaming in Europe is the best invention since the Euro, but always ask if data roaming in the EU is included and if there are limitations when buying a sim card in Poland.
I hope the above tips for buying a prepaid sim card for Poland and other ways to stay connected were helpful for your upcoming trip to Poland. In case you have any questions don't hesitate to leave me a comment or a question below. I am more than happy to help you out.
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Enjoy your trip to Poland!