Non-EU visitors can no longer rely on roaming agreements that EU citizens get for free, so figuring out data before or right after landing matters. Between physical SIM kiosks at the airport, eSIMs bought entirely online before you fly, and free WiFi in most cafés and public spaces, there's rarely a real reason to be offline for long.
- eSIMs bought online before departure activate the moment you land — no kiosk queue and often cheaper than airport SIM stands
- If you need a physical SIM, kiosks at CDG and Orly sell prepaid tourist SIMs, though usually at a markup versus city shops
- Most cafés, museums, and the Paris Métro's larger stations offer free WiFi — useful as a backup even with a data plan
- Hours
- N/A
- Price
- eSIM data plans from around €5-15 for a week depending on data; physical tourist SIMs similar or slightly more
- Tip
- Compare eSIM providers before you fly — prices and data allowances vary more than most travelers expect.
Nearby
- C Charles de Gaulle Airport · airport
- O Orly Airport · airport
- P Phone shops, Rue de Rivoli · shopping