Planning your trip to Slovenia and wondering what is the best way to stay connected on your trip on have data on your phone? Let Traveltomtom help you how to avoid high roaming charges and slow overseas data roaming plans. This is the ultimate guide for finding the best sim card for traveling to Slovenia in 2024.
Find out everything you need to know about buying a prepaid sim card in Slovenia, where to buy a sim card, the best e-sim cards for Slovenia, the best 4G/5G network in Slovenia, up to date sim card prices per April 2024, my recommendation, info about EU data roaming, information about international sim cards and more.
Depending on the length of your trip to Slovenia a prepaid sim card or an e-sim card is the best way to stay connected and save money on high roaming charges. One of the first things I do when planning my next trip abroad is figuring out what is the best way to stay connected and whether to order an e-sim card on the internet or buying a local prepaid sim card on arrival.
Having internet on your phone while traveling to Slovenia makes life so much easier. In the past I always used to buy a prepaid sim card on arrival but nowadays I mostly order an e-sim card on the internet.
E-sim cards are simply so convenient to order online and as soon as the plane lands I have internet on my phone like at home without paying high roaming charges.
As Traveltomtom is on a mission to travel to every country in the world I get to about 30 - 40 different countries every year and therefore I use about 30 different sim cards per year. As I am already traveling full time since 2012 buying prepaid and e-sim cards became part of life and that is how Traveltomtom became the ultimate specialist in providing info about sim cards for tourists.
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My recommendation
Traveltomtom recommends an A1 sim card for Slovenia. A1 has very good 4G/5G network coverage in Slovenia and a good prepaid sim card plans for tourists. For $11 USD you get about 7 GB data.
It leaves no doubt Traveltomtom recommends e-sim cards over physical prepaid sim cards when traveling to Slovenia in 2024. E-sim cards make the whole process so easy and there is no time wasting buying a prepaid sim card for tourists on arrival in Slovenia. For $23.90 USD you get 15 GB data in all of Europe + unlimited calls.
Traveltomtom recommends ordering an e-sim card for Slovenia via either Airalo or SimOptions.
Is Slovenia your first stop in Europe? Then get yourself a sim card for traveling in Europe. You can find some amazing deals in Traveltomtom's comparison of the best sim cards for visiting Europe in 2024.
Prepaid sim cards you buy in Slovenia are NOT suited for traveling in Europe as they don't include EU data roaming. If you are on a trip around the world then check out Traveltomtom's list of the best international sim cards with global coverage.
Best e-sim cards for Slovenia
The easiest way to stay connected when traveling to Slovenia in 2024 is an e-sim card. You arrange everything online in just a couple clicks. No more visiting a phone store and swapping physical prepaid sim cards.
You order an e-sim card for Slovenia on the internet, you receive a QR code, scan it, follow the simple steps and within less than 2 minutes you have a Slovenia e-sim card installed on your phone.
Upon arrival in Slovenia it automatically connects you to an available network and you enjoy data on your phone pretty much when the plane lands.
Make sure your phone is e-sim compatible before ordering an e-sim card for Slovenia.
Airalo
Airalo is a reliable e-sim provider that sells e-sim cards from pretty much every country in the world. Traveltomtom has been using Airalo e-sim cards for almost 4 years now without a problem. Here are the Airalo e-sim card plans for Slovenia in 2024:
- 1 GB data for 7 days = $5 USD
- 2 GB data for 15 days = $8.5 USD
- 3 GB data for 30 days = $10 USD
- 5 GB data for 30 days = $15 USD
- 10 GB data for 30 days = $22.5 USD
- 20 GB data for 30 days = $46 USD
Click here for more info or to directly order an e-sim card for Slovenia via Airalo.
The above Zivjo e-sim cards for Slovenia are data-only. Incoming and outgoing calls are not supported. The Zivjo e-sim cards operate on the 5G network of Telemach and A1 and are only valid in Slovenia.
SimOptions
SimOptions is another reliable e-sim provider and Traveltomtom has used SimOptions in more than 50 countries around the world and never faced an issue.
SimOptions is specialized in international e-sim cards. These international e-sim cards also support calling and texting. They come with a phone number and are valid in all of Europe.
- 1 GB data-only for 7 days = $4.50 USD
- 3 GB data-only for 15 days = $10 USD
- 5 GB data-only for 30 days = $17.90 USD
- 10 GB data-only in all Europe (5G ready) for 30 days = $22.90 USD
- 15 GB data in all Europe + unlimited calls for 15 days = $23.90 USD
- 30 GB data in all Europe+ unlimited calls for 30 days = $44.90 USD
- 20 GB data-only for 30 days = $49.90 USD
- 30 GB data-only for 30 days = $59.90 USD
Click here for more info or to order an e-sim card for Slovenia via SimOptions.
With an e-sim card you keep your own phone number from home, but make sure your phone is unlocked and e-sim compatible.
There is another e-sim provider tested and reviewed by Traveltomtom and although they sometimes have great e-sim card deals for Slovenia it is not Traveltomtom's first recommendation. Personally I have faced some issues with Nomad e-sim cards and unless they are not improving on reliability and performance Traveltomtom is not recommending Nomad e-sim cards over Airalo and SimOptions.
If your phone is not e-sim compatible then there still is the option to order a physical prepaid sim card for Slovenia on the internet. This physical prepaid sim card will be delivered to your home address before your trip to Slovenia.
There are pre-activated international sim cards for $24.90 USD with 10 GB data and unlimited calls/text in all of Europe. Check out SimOptions to order a physical prepaid sim card for Slovenia.
Slovenia prepaid sim cards and EU data roaming
Throughout this article you will find out that Slovenia sim cards are NOT the best for traveling in Europe. All the prepaid sim cards you can buy in Slovenia have no or very limited EU data roaming included in their data packages. That means if you buy a sim card in Slovenia and you travel onwards to Italy you have very limited data available and it is better to buy a new sim card in Italy.
However, if you are visiting multiple countries in Europe you are better choosing a sim card from Traveltomtom's comparison of the best prepaid and e-sim cards for traveling in Europe in 2024.
Mobile internet operators in Slovenia
There are actually 4 mobile internet operators in Slovenia and for such a small country that is a lot:
- Telekom Slovenia
- Telemach Slovenia
- A1 Slovenia
- T2
T2 does not have Slovenia prepaid sim cards. Therefore this research for finding the best Slovenia prepaid sim card is focussed on Telekom, Telemach and A1.
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Best 4G/5G Slovenia network in 2024
In 2024 all tourist destinations in Slovenia are covered with a 4G/LTE phone signal and even a 5G signal. There is however a difference in the 4G/5G network of Telemach, A1 and Telekom, so Traveltomtom compared the 4G/5G coverage maps of Slovenia below to show you which provider has the best mobile data network in Slovenia.
Is there 5G in Slovenia?
Yes, there is 5G in Slovenia however, it is mostly concentrated around Ljubljana and Maribor at the moment.
A1 Slovenia 4G/5G network coverage map
Telekom Slovenia 4G/5G network coverage map
Telemach Slovenia 4G/5G network coverage map
Although the above mobile data network coverage maps are updated for 2024 they are not 100% accurate. However, they are a great reference to compare the 4G/5G networks of the mobile internet providers in Slovenia in 2024.
From the updated Slovenia 4G/5G network coverage maps Traveltomtom comes to the conclusion that Telemach has a much weaker 4G/5G mobile data network compared to Telekom and A1.
Therefore a Telemach prepaid sim card is not Traveltomtom's first recommendation.
A1 has the best 5G network in Slovenia in 2024, but Telekom has the most extensive 4G/5G mobile data network in Slovenia in 2024.
Where to buy a Slovenia prepaid sim card
Ljubljana Airport
On arrival at the airport would of course be the most convenient place to buy a prepaid sim card for Slovenia. However, there are hardly any intercontinental flights arriving in Ljubljana and most European travelers don't buy prepaid sim cards anymore.
I guess that is why there is no sim card shop at Ljubljana Airport.
Phone stores city center
When you get to Ljubljana city center there are multiple mobile phone shops. Type in the by you preferred mobile operator on Google Maps and locsate the nearest one near your hotel. Ljubljana is a small city, you can easily walk everywhere. There are A1, Telekom and Telemach stores in all big cities and popular tourist destinations in Slovenia.
Unlike almost any other European country in Slovenia you do NOT need to bring a passport when buying a prepaid Slovenia sim card.
Convenience stores in Slovenia
You can also buy your sim card for Slovenia in the well known convenience stores, supermarkets and gas stations like Petrol, Big Bang, Harvey Norman, Mercator and Posta Slovenije. This is not Traveltomtom's first recommendation, but it works. Obviously the staff of these convenience stores or gas station have obviously no knowledge of these prepaid sim cards.
You can only buy set prepaid sim card packages and you will have to do the activation yourself.
Online
As I mentioned before, ordering a sim card for Slovenia on the internet is actually the easiest way to stay connected and avoid high roaming costs. No more visiting a sim card shop on arrival in Slovenia.
The fastest way is an e-sim card for Slovenia, it takes just a couple clicks and as soon as the plane lands you are connected to the internet and have data on your phone. Traveltomtom recommends ordering an e-sim card for Slovenia from either Airalo or SimOptions.
If your phone is not e-sim compatible then look into ordering an international prepaid sim cards that will be delivered to your home address. Check out SimOptions for ordering a physical prepaid sim card for Sloveniaordering a physical prepaid sim card for Slovenia.
Prices prepaid Slovenia sim card in 2024
All prices and information below is updated as per April 2024 and prices are in Euros: $1 USD = €0.92 EUR and €1 EUR = $1.09 USD.
As of April 2024 it is possible to get an e-sim card when buying a prepaid sim card in Slovenia. However, you can only get an e-sim card in the official phone stores of Telekom, Telemach and A1. Physical prepaid sim cards for tourists are also still available.
Telekom Slovenia
A Telekom Slovenia sim card costs for tourists costs €8.50 EUR ($9.5 USD) and comes with €5 EUR ($5.5 USD) credit you can top up with the above data packages, for example:
- 5 GB data for 30 days = €10 EUR ($11 USD)
Data packages are valid ONLY in Slovenia, there is NO free EU roaming included. Neither are minutes/sms included, you will have to add credit to your prepaid sim card. Calls and texts costs €0.13 cents per minute/sms.
Although they have the best 4G/5G network in Slovenia their prepaid sim card deals are pretty limited, although you can kind of make your own. Find more info about Telekom Slovenia prepaid sim cards on their website.
Telemach Slovenia
The Telemach Slovenia prepaid sim cards for tourists are called Free 2Go
- 500 units = €3.99 EUR ($4.5 USD)
- 10,000 units = €6.99 EUR ($8 USD)
This means either 10,000 MB, 10,000 minutes, 10,000 sms or a mix of this. All only for use in Slovenia, free EU roaming is limited to 3,900 MB.
This sim card is pretty flexible for short term stay in Slovenia and €6.99 EUR ($8 USD) for 10 GB data is not that bad at all. But remember they have the weakest 4G/5G network in Slovenia. For more info check the Telemach Slovenia website.
A1 Slovenia
When buying an A1 Slovenia sim card you pay €6 and get €5 credit. You can then top up with different data packages:
- 2 GB data for 3 days = €5 EUR ($5.5 USD)
- 7 GB data for 30 days = €10 EUR ($11 USD)
- 15 GB data for 30 days = €15 EUR ($16.5 USD)
Data is valid ONLY in Slovenia. For more info check the A1 Slovenia website.
Best Slovenia prepaid sim card in 2024
Comparing all the Slovenia prepaid sim card deals Traveltomtom comes to the following conclusions:
- Telemach Slovenia prepaid sim cards are very flexible.
- The 4G/5G network of Telemach is much smaller/weaker than A1 and Telekom.
- Telemach allows limited EU data roaming, Telekom and A1 do NOT allow EU roaming at all.
All in all Traveltomtom rates A1 as the best prepaid sim card for Slovenia in 2024.
A1 has some good prepaid sim card plans for tourists and A1 has the best 4G/5G mobile data network in Slovenia. For $11 USD you get 7 GB data with an A1 prepaid sim card.
Comparing the Slovenia prepaid sim cards with e-sim cards for Slovenia you order on the internet we see that e-sim cards are a couple dollar more expensive, but the convenience is that you are online and have data on your phone as soon as the plane lands. No more wasting time finding a sim card shop in Slovenia.
The best buy e-sim card for Slovenia is a Bouygues Telecom e-sim with 15 GB data in all of Europe + unlimited calls for $23.90 USD Traveltomtom recommends ordering an e-sim card for Slovenia via either Airalo or SimOptions.
If you are traveling onwards in Europe then Slovenia sim cards are an absolute no-go because of their EU data roaming limitations! Traveltomtom put together a list of the best prepaid and e-sim cards for Europe travel in 2024.
Order a prepaid sim card for Slovenia online
If your phone is not e-sim compatible but you would like to order a sim card for traveling to Hungary online before your trip then check out the following.
Arrive prepared in Hungary 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 Hungary, basically when the plane lands you are instantly online.
SimOptions is the only sim card provider that sells physical prepaid sim cards for Hungary:
1. O2 Go Card - $24.90 USD
- 10 GB data
- €2 EUR calling credit
- Valid 30 days
2. Three Data Pack - $24.90 USD
- 10 GB data
- Unlimited calls/sms in Europe
- Valid 30 days
3. Bouygues Telecom - $44.90 USD
- 30 GB data
- Unlimited calls in Europe
- Valid 30 days
4. Orange Holiday Europe - $49.90
- 30 GB data
- Unlimited calls/sms in Europe
- 120 minutes worldwide
- 1,000 sms worldwide
- Valid 14 days
Click here for more info or to order a physical prepaid sim card for Slovenia via SimOptions.
Traveltomtom has used the Bouygues Telecom, Three as well as the Orange physical prepaid sim cards in the past and I was always satisfied. However, it is no secret that nowadays I rather use e-sim card for traveling to Europe instead of physical prepaid sim cards.
If your phone is e-sim compatible then here is a last reminder that you can arrange everything online in just a couple clicks. Traveltomtom recommends ordering an e-sim card for Slovenia via either Airalo or SimOptions.
Order a data-only e-sim card for Slovenia via Airalo or an international e-sim card for Slovenia including calls/sms and EU data roaming via SimOptions.
I am sure some of the above tips for buying a prepaid sim card for Slovenia are helpful for your upcoming trip. Please leave me a comment below if you have any questions and I am happy to help you out, also with Slovenia travel tips.
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