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O2 Travel International Roaming Review: Countries, Speeds & Fair Usage
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On O2, you can use your mobile phone abroad at no extra cost in up to 75 destinations, depending on your price plan.
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The countries in which you’re able to use the O2 Travel offer depends on the price plan you have. On O2’s Pay As You Go plans, you’ll have access to international roaming at no extra cost in 43 European destinations. This increases to 48 destinations on Pay Monthly plans, and to 75 destinations on Pay Monthly Plus (and on regular Pay Monthly plans if you’re living in a Virgin Media household ).
In this article, we’ll review the O2 Travel offer including the countries where you’re able to use it and how much it will cost. We’ll also look at data speeds when abroad, the fair usage policy on O2 Travel and alternative roaming offers from other networks. Finally, we’ll look at how you can keep your current phone number if you’re moving to O2 to take advantage of their O2 Travel offer.
- 1.1 O2 Europe Zone Countries
- 1.2 O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Countries
- 1.3 O2 Travel Countries
- 2 Roaming Speeds
- 3.1 Within Europe
- 3.2 Outside Europe
- 4 Keeping Your Phone Number
- 5 More Information
What is O2 Travel?
On most O2 price plans, it’s possible to use your mobile phone abroad when travelling to other countries. The destinations that are included within the O2 Travel offer depend on the type of price plan you have:
For customers with an O2 mobile broadband plan , the O2 Travel offer isn’t currently available. This is because international roaming is not available on O2’s mobile broadband service.
O2 Europe Zone Countries
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The following destinations are part of O2’s European roaming zone (locations marked with a † are only available on Pay Monthly plans) :
- Canary Islands
- Czech Republic
- French Guiana
- Isle of Man†
- Liechtenstein
- Netherlands
- Saint Barthelemy
- Saint Martin
- Switzerland†
- Vatican City
† If you’re an O2 Pay As You Go customer, inclusive roaming is not available in 5 European destinations (Guernsey, the Isle of Man, Jersey, Monaco and Switzerland). Instead, you’ll need to pay £1.99/day for up to 100MB of data in these countries.
Within Europe, you’re able to use your inclusive minutes and texts to contact any other number within O2’s Europe Zone. Your usage of European roaming is subject to the fair usage policy described here : the most important being that it should only be used “for periodic travel, like holidays or short breaks”. If you use your mobile phone abroad for 63 days or more in any four-month period, O2 reserves the right to apply a regulated surcharge to your usage (currently 3.3p/minute, 1p/text and £3.50/GB).
You’ll be able to use up to 25GB data per month when abroad (or less if your normal UK data allowance is less than 25GB).
On O2’s Pay As You Go plans including Big Bundles , roaming is not included in Guernsey, the Isle of Man, Jersey, Monaco or Switzerland. In these places, you can pay £1.99/day for 100MB of data.
O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Countries
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Within O2’s Travel Inclusive Zone countries, you’ll get unlimited minutes, texts and data when abroad in the following destinations:
- El Salvador
- New Zealand
- United States
There’s traffic management applied when you’re abroad, so your download speeds could be slowed down, depending on your usage.
O2 Travel Countries
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You can use the £6 per day O2 Travel offer in all of the following destinations:
- British Virgin Islands
- Cayman Islands
- Costa Rica*
- Dominican Republic
- El Salvador*
- Madagascar*
- Netherlands Antilles
- New Zealand*
- Saint Lucia
- South Africa
- St Kitts & Nevis
- St Vincent & the Grenadines
- Trinidad & Tobago
- Turks & Caicos islands
- United Arab Emirates
- United States*
* This country is also part of the O2 Travel Inclusive Zone offer. If your tariff includes this offer, you won’t need to pay the £4.99/day charge.
To opt-in to the O2 Travel offer, text TRAVEL to 23336. It can take up to 24 hours for O2 Travel to be enabled on your account so it’s best to opt-in before departing on your trip. To opt-out of the offer and to pay O2’s standard international roaming rates instead, text NOTRAVEL to 23336.
The £6 per day O2 Travel offer isn’t available to customers on O2 Pay As You Go .
Roaming Speeds
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According to their terms and conditions , there’s now a download speed limit of 2Mbps when you’re travelling abroad in other countries. This has applied from June 2022.
The 2Mbps speed limit should be enough for most day-to-day use such as browsing the web, sending messages and using social media. It’s also enough for things like maps and for listening to music. If you’re streaming online video, it should be possible to stream in standard-definition. However, it won’t be possible to stream in HD quality.
Fair Usage Policy
O2 has a fair usage policy for their O2 Travel international roaming service. The fair usage policy depends on whether you’re travelling to another European country or to a country outside of Europe.
Within Europe
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According to O2’s terms and conditions , a surcharge may be applied for your usage if you spend more 63 days abroad in Europe over a rolling 4-month period. If you exceed the 63-day limit, O2 should give you the opportunity to demonstrate prevailing use in the UK. They should also give you two weeks notice before a surcharge is applied at a rate of 3.3p/minute, 1p/text and £4.50/GB of data.
Outside Europe
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- The download speeds available for file transfer, online gaming, peer-to-peer downloads and network backup services is restricted. According to O2, these services “may not work with O2 Travel”.
- Audio and video streaming optimisation are in use. This may reduce the quality of your streaming content when abroad.
- The use of tethering and personal hotspot is not permitted in O2 Travel countries. This means you’re unable to share your data connection with other devices.
- When using O2 Travel outside Europe, your SIM card can only be used inside a smartphone.
Keeping Your Phone Number
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If you’re joining O2 to take advantage of their O2 Travel offer, it’s a straightforward process to keep your current phone number .
To do so, ask your current mobile network to provide you with a PAC Code . You can get this through your mobile network’s website or app, or by texting PAC to 65075.
Once you’ve received the PAC Code from your old network, order your new mobile phone or SIM card from the O2 website. When it arrives, you can provide the PAC Code to O2 by submitting it through this online form . Your phone number transfer will then be scheduled by O2, normally for the next working day.
For a step-by-step guide on moving your phone number to O2 , please select your current mobile network from the drop down menu below:
Select your current mobile network:
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For more information about O2 Travel, please see O2’s official website .
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O2 roaming explained for international & EU countries
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You can roam and use O2 within most countries around the world.
You can use your regular allowance for free within 48 European countries, with a data fair usage policy of 25GB per month.
With selected O2 Refresh, O2 SIM only plans and Volt plans, you also get the O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Bolt On for free, which allows you to use unlimited data, unlimited minutes and unlimited texts in 27 international destinations outside the EU.
Alternatively, all O2 mobile customers can get the O2 Travel Bolt On for £6 per day, which gives you unlimited data, unlimited minutes and unlimited texts in 63 international destinations outside the EU.
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You can use your allowance for free within the EU with all O2 SIMs .
You can find the cheapest O2 SIM Only deals by using our comparison tools. O2 SIMs will work with all phones, including the latest Samsung Galaxy S24 and Apple iPhone 15 .
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With O2 Europe Zone, you can continue to roam for free and use your allowance within the EU.
O2 Europe Zone is included with all plans at no additional cost.
O2 are one of the few networks which will not introduce charges for roaming within the EU after Brexit .
In accordance with the fair usage policy, if your regular allowance is greater than 25GB, you cannot exceed 25GB per month when roaming in the EU.
If you go over your regular allowance, or you exceed the fair usage policy of 25GB per month, you will be charged £3.50 for each additional GB you use when roaming in the EU.
You must also be considered a permanent UK resident. You cannot roam within qualifying European countries for excessive or consecutive periods at a time.
You can use your allowance for free within 48 European destinations:
- Canary Islands
- Czech Republic
- French Guiana
- Isle of Man
- Liechtenstein
- Netherlands
- Saint Barthelemy
- Saint Martin
- Switzerland
- Vatican City
With the O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Bolt On, you will get unlimited data, unlimited minutes and unlimited texts within 27 international countries.
The O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Bolt On is included at no additional cost with selected O2 Refresh, O2 SIM only plans and Volt plans. It is not included with any 30 day SIM only plans or pay as you go plans.
If your plan doesn't include the O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Bolt On for free, you can choose it as your O2 Extra with the following plans:
There is no fair usage policy on the amount of data you can use - you get unlimited data. However, excessive usage may see your data speeds temporarily restricted.
The following 27 international countries are covered by the O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Bolt On:
- El Salvador
- New Zealand
- United States
If you’re not eligible for the free O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Bolt On, you cannot pay for it. However, you can purchase the similar O2 Travel Bolt On, which covers 63 international destinations for £6 per day. See below for more information.
The O2 Travel Bolt On is available for £6 per day, and covers 63 international destinations.
Similar to the O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Bolt On, you get unlimited data, unlimited minutes and unlimited texts. However, there is a 2Mbps speed limit in place.
You can get the O2 Travel Bolt On by texting TRAVEL to 23336 or by enabling it via your O2 account.
The £6 daily fee will automatically be charged when you use mobile data, make a call or send a text message. Using Wi-Fi or receiving calls and texts will not trigger the charge.
The moment the charge is triggered, you'll have access for 24 hours, until the trigger resets. There are no limits on the amount of consecutive days you can trigger the Bolt On.
It is important to note you must enable the O2 Travel Bolt On before you use data, make a call or send a text. If you don't enable the Bolt On, you won't be charged the £6 daily fee - instead, you will be charged at a standard roaming rate, which can be expensive.
There is no fair usage policy on the amount of data you can use - you get unlimited data. However, there is a 2Mbps speed limit in place.
The O2 Travel Bolt On works in the following 63 destinations:
- British Virgin Islands
- Cayman Islands
- Dominican Republic
- Netherlands Antilles
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- South Africa
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turks & Caicos
- United Arab Emirates
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The O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Bolt On is free with selected O2 Refresh, O2 SIM only plans and Volt plans. It works in 27 international countries. You cannot buy the O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Bolt On if you are not eligible for free, however you can choose it as an O2 Extra with select tariffs.
On the other hand, the O2 Travel Bolt On is available to all pay monthly customers for £6 per day and works in 63 international destinations.
Both Bolt Ons give you unlimited data, unlimited minutes and unlimited texts. However, the O2 Travel Bolt On comes with a 2Mbps speed limit.
If you’re using your allowance for free within O2’s Europe Zone, you cannot exceed 25GB data per month if your regular allowance is greater than this amount. If you go over this limit, you will be charged £3.50 per GB until your allowance resets during the next month.
In addition, you cannot roam within the O2 Europe Zone for more than 63 days within a 4 month period - the offer is not intended for extended holidays. If O2 thinks you are abusing the free EU roaming policy, you will be given a 2 week notice, before a surcharge is applied:
The surcharge will be dropped when you return and stay in the UK for a reasonable time.
For the O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Bolt On, there is no fair usage policy on the amount of data you can use, however O2 states they may implement a temporary speed limit if your usage is deemed excessive. The O2 Travel Bolt On does not have a fair usage policy, however there is a permanent 2Mbps speed limit in place at all times.
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If you exceed your data allowance or go over the 25GB limit when roaming for free in the Europe Zone, you will be charged £3.50 per GB, until your plan resets during the next month.
If you don't have an roaming Bolt On when travelling outside of Europe, or you're not in an eligible country, you will charged at a standard out of plan rate.
The out of plan rate is typically expensive, and varies between countries. For full charges, see O2 roaming rates
The following shows the O2 out of plan rates within a few international destinations.
No, 5G is only available within the UK with O2 . The maximum signal you can get when roaming with O2 is 4G.
Yes, all O2 customers can use their regular allowance for free with O2 Europe Zone, covering 48 European destinations.
Before roaming with O2 , you must enable roaming in your phone’s settings.
For Android users:
- Go to Settings
- Go to Connections -> Mobile networks -> Roaming
- Enable Data roaming
For iPhone users:
- Go to Mobile data -> Mobile Data Options
- Enable Data Roaming
If you're roaming in the EU and go over your data allowance or the 25GB limit, you will be charged £3.50 per GB until your plan resets at the next month.
Yes, you can tether to as many devices as you like when roaming with O2 . Any regular data limitations that apply when roaming will also apply when tethering while roaming.
The O2 Travel Bolt On is available with all pay monthly plans for £6 per day. You can get the O2 Travel Bolt On by texting TRAVEL to 23336 . Alternatively, you can purchase the Bolt On through your O2 account.
The O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Bolt On is available for free on selected O2 Refresh, O2 SIM only contracts and Volt plans. You may also choose it for free as an O2 Extra, with eligible plans.
Both Bolt Ons come with unlimited data, unlimited minutes and unlimited texts. However, they each cover different destinations.
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O2 international roaming FAQ
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Staying connected while travelling abroad can be tricky and often costly. However, O2 has one of the most extensive international roaming policies of the UK's major networks – helping you make the most of your mobile services overseas.
EU roaming without charges
One of the standout features of O2's international roaming policy is its commitment to providing EU roaming without additional charges. Currently, O2 is the only major network operator that has continued to offer EU roaming without fees for data, calls, and texts up to 25GB.
This means you can use your mobile phone like in the UK when travelling to any of the 48 destinations within O2's Europe Zone.
Those 48 destinations are:
Canary Islands
Czech Republic
French Guiana
Isle of Man
Liechtenstein
Netherlands
Saint Barthelemy
Saint Martin
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Vatican City
O2 Fair Usage Limit
To ensure international roaming remains fair for all users, O2 has implemented a Fair Usage Limit (FUP). This limit is designed to prevent continuous and excessive use of services outside the UK in its Europe Zone.
Customers can use O2's services for periodic travel, such as holidays or short breaks. However, if you use O2’s services outside the UK in the Europe Zone for 63 or more days within any four-month period – and cannot demonstrate significant use or presence in the UK – charges may apply after two weeks. The charges for Pay Monthly customers include £3.50/GB for data, 3.3p/minute for calls, and 1p/text.
Roaming limits for O2 tariffs
The roaming limits differ based on the customer's monthly data allowance:
Tariffs with more than 25GB of monthly data: Customers with a UK monthly data allowance exceeding 25GB will have a roaming limit of 25GB within the Europe Zone. Once the limit is reached, customers can still use data, but they will be charged £3.50 per additional gigabyte until they return to the UK, use up their UK data allowance, or reach their next bill cycle.
Tariffs with 25GB or less of monthly data: These tariffs are not subject to the 25GB roaming limit within the Europe Zone. However, customers who exhaust their UK data allowance while roaming abroad will need to purchase a data Bolt On to continue using data.
What's included and not included
O2's international roaming policy includes making calls and sending texts within the Europe Zone (excluding the UK), receiving calls and texts in the Europe Zone, and using your monthly data allowance while in the Europe Zone.
However, it does not include making calls or sending texts from the UK to countries outside of the UK, making calls or sending texts to premium rate numbers, directory service numbers, and some non-geographic numbers.
Additionally, mobile broadband tariffs are only valid for use within the UK, and mobile data usage while on a cruise ship is subject to separate charges.
O2 Travel Inclusive Zone and O2 Travel Bolt On
For travellers seeking even more extensive coverage and flexibility, O2 offers a couple of options:
1. O2 Travel Inclusive Zone
If your tariff includes an O2 Travel Inclusive Zone, you're in luck. This feature provides unlimited minutes, texts, and data roaming privileges in 27 destinations worldwide.
Popular destinations like the USA, Australia, and New Zealand are among the covered locations, ensuring that you stay connected without worry during your international adventures. The full list of O2 Travel Inclusive Zone destinations can be found here.
2. O2 Travel Bolt On
If the O2 Travel Inclusive Zone isn't part of your current plan, you can still enjoy communication while abroad by adding the O2 Travel Bolt On to your account. For £6 per day, Bolt On grants you unlimited minutes, texts, and data roaming access in 63 destinations worldwide. To explore the full list of destinations covered by the O2 Travel Bolt On, follow this link .
3. Virgin Media O2’s Volt
If you have a Virgin Media broadband connection and an O2 mobile contract, you can access the Inclusive Zone at no extra cost in all Plus Plans and Volt bundles, which allows you unlimited data, texts and calls in 27 international destinations as well as in Europe.
If you're not eligible for the O2 Travel Inclusive Zone and haven't opted for the O2 Travel Bolt On, or you find yourself roaming in a destination not encompassed by these services, O2's standard roaming rates will apply.
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How does roaming work on O2?
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Before you jump on a plane or a ferry, it pays to know exactly what the score is when you use your O2 (or Virgin Mobile) SIM in a country other than the UK. Do calls, text and data come out of your allowances or will you be slapped with a hefty bill just for checking Facebook?
We’ve got all the answers you need.
Can I roam on my O2 SIM?
Yes. But whether or not you’ll be charged depends upon where you’re going, how you pay and also which tariff you’re on.
O2 Travel is what you need to use your calls, text and data abroad, and you can log into your O2 account to see whether you have it as part of your package. Alternatively, dial 202 on your phone and just ask the customer service team.
To opt into O2 Travel, sign in to My O2 and then add the O2 Travel Bolt On. It doesn’t cost anything to do this: you will only be charged if you trigger the Bolt On by making a call, sending a text or using data in a country that’s outside of the Europe Zone .
Despite having removed them in 2017, following Brexit, three of the big four UK carriers reintroduced roaming charges across the EU. However, on 10 January 2022, Virgin Media O2 ‘s Chief Commercial Officer for Mobile, Gareth Turpin, confirmed that “we [Virgin Media O2] will not be reintroducing roaming fees in Europe for customers on O2 or Virgin Mobile.”
This means O2 (and Virgin Mobile) customers are in the best position, in terms of European roaming charges are concerned, as they don’t have really worry about them.
Note: Don’t forget to enable data roaming in your phone’s settings, otherwise, your apps and browsers will tell you there’s no internet connection.
Roaming in Europe
If you’re heading to Europe, great news. You don’t need to worry as your phone will work just like it does in the UK. Any calls or texts you make will come out of your normal allowance, and the same goes for data from your bundle.
Just check O2’s Europe Zone to make sure your destination country is included.
If you’re on a pay-as-you-go bundle, check out the included countries here (the list is different to the Pay Monthly list). Note that Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey, Monaco and Switzerland are excluded for PAYG customers. You can get 100MB of data for these destinations for £1.99 per day.
Also, note that using mobile data on a cruise ship isn’t covered, but you should be able to use the ship’s own Wi-Fi. Making and receiving calls on a ship costs £2 a minute, and sending each text costs 50p.
Roaming outside Europe
If you have a tariff that gives you free O2 Travel in the Inclusive Zone, the following countries are included and you won’t be charged for calls, texts or data as long as you don’t go over your usual allowance:
- El Salvador
- New Zealand
- United States
If you don’t have free O2 Travel on your tariff, then you’ll need to opt into O2 Travel (you can also do this by texting O2TRAVEL to 23336) before you head abroad.
You’ll be charged £4.99 per day, but only on the days that you ‘trigger’ the Bolt On. That means the first call you make, text you send or data you use will start O2 Travel for that day, which runs from midnight to midnight based on the capital city of the country you’re in.
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What does O2 Travel include?
For your £4.99 per day, which you’ll be billed if you’re not eligible for the ‘Inclusive Zone’ or Europe, you get 120 minutes, 120 text and unlimited data.
O2 says there’s no cap on data at all, but that “speeds may vary” which, reading between the lines, means you’ll see a slow-down in your connection speed if you’re using more than the amount in O2’s fair use policy.
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Is O2 good value for roaming?
Considering EE, Three and Vodafone have all reintroduced roaming charges – even within Europe – since Brexit went into effect, Virgin Media O2’s decision to abstain from reintroducing them is a huge win for customers; especially those who like to travel and are likely to find themselves hopping around Europe.
If you’re off to a destination where you can’t use your allowances, you might be able to get a better deal than the £4.99 per day charge for O2 Travel.
Pop into a phone shop – or pre-book online – and pick up a local pre-pay SIM when you arrive at your destination. This is often a way to use your phone – especially mobile data – for a much-reduced cost. Some operators even sell ‘tourist SIMs’ for exactly this reason. Do your research before you go and you could save a lot.
There are disadvantages of doing this, including the fact that people won’t be able to call you on your normal number while you’re using a different SIM. Of course, if you have a dual-SIM phone, then that’s not an issue, but do watch out if you intend to keep your O2 SIM in a phone, so people can contact you, as you might be charged for receiving calls and texts if you’re outside of the inclusive zones.
If you have SIMs with other operators, check out our other guides:
- What you need to know about roaming on EE
- What you need to know about roaming on Vodafone
- What you need to know about roaming on Three
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13 things to know before you go to Greece and the Greek Islands
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Get out your bucket list; it’s time to cross off a major line item: Greece .
The fabled land remains tops for culture , food, outdoor travel, art and, of course, beaches and islands . As part of the border-free Schengen Area, it’s also incredibly easy to visit for many travelers worldwide. From advance booking to local etiquette – and health and safety issues when you're there – here's everything you need to know to plan a memorable trip to Greece.
1. Choose your season wisely
Your experience in Greece will be wildly different depending on when you visit . Summer is tops for action, family fun, and swimming in the Mediterranean Sea, but prices are at their highest and pre-booking is necessary for everything since it’s all so popular.
The shoulder seasons (spring and autumn) are a delight – prices are lower, and rooms and resources are more readily available. Winter offers a moody and budget-friendly retreat, great for walking, hiking and sedate travels where you will often be the only visitor around. Bear in mind that some businesses will shut down completely during the low season.
2. Prioritize your wishlist and make a plan
Do you want a grand tour, taking in the not-to-be-missed highlights all over Greece, or would you prefer to focus your time on exploring your favorite islands or regions, like the Peloponnese ?
The best way to choose from the dizzying array of options on offer is to focus on what is important to you – relaxing on beautiful beaches, learning more about Greece's fascinating history and culture , museums and archaeology, off-the-beaten-track wildlife, or partying until dawn – and plan accordingly.
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3. Find the perfect island or region for you
Greece merits multiple trips as every island offers something different , and each of its regions is equally dazzling – you're never going to see everything on your first visit, and you'll ruin your trip if you pressure yourself to do just that. Also, don’t be fooled that the biggies are the only islands worthy of your attention. Though Mykonos , Santorini and the major names have plenty to offer, lesser-known islands (there are hundreds!) like Amorgos or Kythira are also a delight. They've also got the added bonus of smaller crowds and lower prices if that's a key consideration for you.
4. Athens isn't the only gateway to Greece
In many cases, you will find it useful to transit in or out of Greece via Athens , as its airport has connections with numerous international destinations, and the city itself is a gem . However, there are other international airports around the Greek mainland (such as in Thessaloniki ) and on some major islands (such as Mykonos , Santorini and Corfu ).
If you need any internal flights to get to your destination of choice, it's worth checking the price of these individually. Due to government subsidies, it can work out significantly cheaper to book each part of your Greek itinerary separately from your international flights.
5. Book everything in advance during peak season
In peak season , prices are high, and demand for car hire, accommodations and ferry tickets is even higher – this is not the time for ad hoc bookings on the fly. Greece is an incredibly popular summer destination, and the best options get snapped up well in advance.
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6. Roads in Greece are for confident drivers
No one who has traveled on Greece’s roads will be surprised to hear that the country’s road fatality rate is one of the highest in Europe. Overtaking is listed as the greatest cause of accidents. Heart-stopping moments aside, your own car is a great way to explore off the beaten track if you are confident in your driving and keep a few key points in mind.
- The road network has improved enormously in recent years; many roads marked as dirt tracks on older maps have now been sealed, and a lot of the islands have very little traffic.
- There are regular (if costly) car-ferry services to almost all islands.
- Greece is not the best place to initiate yourself into motorcycling. If you're not confident on a motorbike, it may be best to park this option until you have more experience.
- All the big multinational car-rental companies are represented in Athens, and most have branches in major towns and popular tourist destinations. The majority of islands have at least one outlet.
7. Greece is not very wheelchair-friendly beyond Athens
Access for travelers with disabilities has improved somewhat in recent years, but the majority of accessible sights, hotels and restaurants tend to be located in Athens. While improvements are on the horizon for beach access, much of the rest of Greece remains inaccessible to wheelchairs, and the abundance of stones, marble, slippery cobbles and stepped alleys create frustrating barriers for those with mobility issues. People who have visual or hearing impairments are also rarely catered for.
Careful planning before you go can make a world of difference. There are specific resources online that provide links to local articles, resorts and tour groups catering to tourists with physical disabilities.
8. Pack the right kinds of clothing
Athenians are well-dressed, and the younger crowd is trendy, so keep your smart clothes for the urban catwalk of clubs and bars. Nevertheless, in Athens and other metropolises such as Rhodes , Thessaloniki and Iraklio , everyday attire such as shorts or jeans and casual tops are just fine.
Bars or fashionable restaurants require more effort – the scene is stylish rather than dressy. Think tops and trousers rather than T-shirts and cut-offs. In out-of-the-way places, you can wear casual clothing, and in summer, the heat will make you want to wear the least amount of fabric you can get away with – bring quick-drying tank tops and cool dresses.
Sturdy walking shoes are a must for the cobbled roads, and proper hiking boots are key if you're exploring the countryside on foot . It's respectful to cover up before entering churches.
9. Learn some basic Greek phrases
Greek is a tough language to learn thoroughly, but mastering a few basic greetings and niceties will make a world of difference in how Greek speakers receive you. In touristed areas, many people speak English, so rest assured that you can get by as long as you know some key phrases.
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10. Carry cash and don't rely on cards or ATMs
As part of the EU, Greece uses the euro. In restaurants, a service charge is normally included in the bill, and while a tip is not expected (as it is in North America), it is always appreciated. Taxi drivers normally expect you to round up the fare, while bellhops who help you carry your luggage to your hotel room or stewards on ferries who take you to your cabin normally expect a small gratuity of between €1 and €3.
ATMs are found in every town large enough to support a bank and in almost all the tourist areas. Be aware that ATMs on the islands can lose their connection for a day or two at a time, making it impossible for anyone (locals included) to withdraw money. It’s useful to keep some backup cash just in case this happens during your visit.
Credit cards are now an accepted part of the commercial scene in Greece, although they’re often not accepted on many of the smaller islands or in small villages. Don't rely on your cards alone, and check in advance when dining or drinking if it's your only option.
11. Make sure you have good travel insurance
Although medical training is of a high standard in Greece, the public health service is underfunded. Hospitals can be overcrowded, and relatives are expected to bring in food for the patient – often a problem for solo travelers. Conditions and treatment are much better in private hospitals, which are expensive. All this means that a comprehensive travel insurance policy is essential.
There is at least one doctor on every island, and larger islands have hospitals. Pharmacies can dispense medicines that are available only on prescription in most European countries. If the situation isn't critical, it's often best to consult a pharmacist first for minor ailments.
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12. Stay hydrated and remember how powerful the sun can be
Tap water isn't safe to drink on many islands – if in doubt, ask. Keeping a supply of bottled water to hand is essential for hydration as well as safety; many tourists underestimate how hot it can get in Greece, and heatstroke and serious sunburn are common on beaches with little shade.
Break up your sun-drenched siestas with time in the shade getting hydrated, and pack plenty of high-factor sunscreen. Mosquitos are an irritant rather than a danger – packing insect repellant is recommended.
13. Pickpocketing and other petty crime is common in busy places
The major risks of theft in Greece are pickpockets in the large cities and theft of belongings when lounging on busy, popular beaches (leave passports behind in hotel safes). Never leave your belongings unattended, and don't leave your bags hanging from the back of your seat where you can't keep an eye on them.
The tourist police work in cooperation with the regular Greek police. Each tourist police office has at least one member of staff who speaks English. If you need to report a theft or loss of passport, go to the tourist police first, and they will act as interpreters between you and the regular police.
Some unscrupulous taxi drivers will try to charge you extortionate rates from the airports to the city centers. Always make sure the meter is running or pre-negotiate and agree on the price before you get in.
This article was first published Mar 1, 2022 and updated Mar 6, 2024.
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O2 roaming is a way for customers to travel to certain destinations around Europe and be able to use their O2 SIM only or O2 pay as you go deals like they're at home and be connected to their family and friends back in the UK.
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Does O2 roaming have extra charges?
One of the best benefits of having a O2 SIM only deal or a O2 pay as you go deal is that you are eligible for O2 roaming which allows you to travel to amazing destinations around Europe.
Fortunately, O2 customers will not pay any extra charges when they travel abroad to any of the O2 roaming destinations, instead of having extra costs you will be able to use only whatever you have from your allowance.
For example, if you are on a O2 SIM only deal that offers 25GB worth of data, then that is your data allowance for when you travel to any of the O2 roaming destinations.
If your O2 SIM only plan or O2 pay as you go has minutes and texts then you can use that when you are abroad and not get charged extra.
Imagine relaxing in the south of France having a coffee and posting it on your Instagram and Facebook showing off to your friends and family back home.
The best part is not being able to get charged extra for using your phone because with O2 roaming it allows you to roam like you're at home.
However, keep in mind that if you are travelling and not using your data during then turn your data off so you can save on your data.
O2 Roaming Destinations
Before you decide to go on your next holiday make sure you consider all the destinations that have O2 roaming so that you do not get charged extra for using your data, minutes and texts.
Here is a list of all the destinations that have O2 Roaming:
Europe Zone: Austria, Azores, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canary Islands, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, French Guiana, Germany Gibraltar, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madeira, Malta, Martinique, Mayotte, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Reunion, Romania, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Martin, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and Vatican City.
So, you can travel to Barcelona or visit Greece and enjoy all the amazing beaches they have over there and still stay active and connected with O2 roaming.
Before travelling to any of the O2 roaming destinations make sure you enable your roaming data so that you are able to have data, some phones will have already have their roaming enabled but for iPhone users you must enable your roaming.
O2 roaming outside the EU
If you are planning a trip outside the EU then O2 roaming allows you to travel to international countries outside the O2 roaming destinations, however it does cost you extra and depending on where you travel to the charges can be different.
The best way to travel to anywhere outside Europe is to the O2 Rest of World Pass , there are two types of O2 Rest of World passes.
The Rest of the World 24 hour pass which is usually used for occasional trips and with this deal O2 customers can get 300 minutes, 300 texts and up to 500MB and this plan starts as soon as you get off the plane.
Now you can keep up to date with your family and friends through social media and also use Google Maps to get you around places.
The Rest of World 30 Day Pass is for O2 customers who are planning on going for a long holiday so they need a plan that can keep them active online longer.
O2 Customers will RECEIVE 2000 minutes & texts and up to 5GB worth of data which is very similar to having a O2 pay as you go deal in relation to the data, minutes and text allowance.
Both Rest of World Pass options offer this plan to 96 countries outside the EU so O2 customers can take advantage of this amazing deal.
Also keep in mind if you are using your data to stream movies, games and music it will eat up your data a lot faster so be smart with your data.
Forget O2 roaming: say hello to Holafly
Roaming with O2 is really convenient when we are travelling inside Europe , as the connection inside the EU is free of charge. However, if you are planning to travel outside of the Old Continent, you may consider other options, such as Holafly International eSIM cards .
Changing O2 roaming for an Holafly international eSIM is also very simple , you do not even have to take your O2 SIM out of your phone. Just choose the country you are visiting, select your prefered data plan and activate your eSIM, which will be sent to your email. However, you will need an eSIM compatible phone as the company does not ship its regular SIM cards to the UK.
Holafly offers a wide range of fixed price data plans especially designed for travellers, as you will be able to keep using your phone abroad at a lower price for a few weeks or a whole month , depending on your needs. This means that you know from the beggining how much you are paying for your data plan and how long it will last. This means no surprises on your phone bill once you came back to the UK.
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We’ve all been there – the plane lands, you whip out your phone and then feel a moment of panic over whether to turn on data roaming.
Let alone agonising over how much it will cost to call home.
Depending on your contract, and your network, using your phone on holiday can be just the same as at home – or very pricey.
It’s all got so much more complicated since Brexit , as some companies reintroduced roaming charges .
The trick is to get clued up and sorted before you go, so there are no unexpected surprises.
Because when you’re hitting the beach for some much-needed R&R , fretting about your phone bill will just pile on the stress.
So if you’re on the O2 network, what’s included – and what isn’t?
Here’s what you need to know.
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In its Europe Zone, O2 contracts work as they do in the UK – so you’ll get the same number of minutes, texts and the same data allowance (up to a limit of 25GB). You can use this for up to 63 days in any four-month period – more than this will trigger a ‘fair usage’ text and after that you could be charged £3.50 per GB for data, 3.3p per minute for calls and 1p per text.
If your data allowance is more than 25GB in the UK, it will be capped at that level in Europe – you can use more, but you’ll have to pay for it.
The Europe Zone also applies to pay-as-you-go – data will come out of your allowance or be charged as it would in the UK.
Note that a handful of Europe Zone destinations on pay-as-you-go are slightly different: in Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey, Monaco or Switzerland, you can buy a travel bolt-on £1.99 for 100MB of data, texts are 1p and calls within these countries or back to the UK for 4p a minute.
Countries in the O2 Europe roaming zone are:
- Canary Islands
- Cyprus* (excluding Northern Cyprus)
- Czech Republic
- French Guiana
- Isle of Man
- Liechtenstein
- Netherlands
- Saint Barthelemy
- Saint Martin
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
- Vatican City
What’s the O2 Travel Inclusive Zone?
The ‘Travel Inclusive Zone’ is a list of 27 countries outside of the Europe Zone.
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Countries in the O2 Travel Inclusive Zone are:
- El Salvador
- New Zealand
- United States
Who can get the Travel Inclusive zone?
It’s offered as a bolt-on on certain O2 Selected Plus Plans (including pay monthly and 12 and 24-month sim-only) to cover unlimited minutes, texts and data roaming in these areas (with no cap on the data).
It’s not available on 30-day sim-only tariffs or on pay-as-you-go.
What about outside the Travel Inclusive zone?
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If you’re travelling outside of the Europe Zone and do not have the O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Bolt On, then if you’re on pay monthly you can buy the the O2 Travel Bolt On for £6 a day which gives unlimited minutes, texts and data in selected destinations.
O2 has a dedicated page where you can check to see if the country you’re visiting is covered. You can add the bolt-on by texting TRAVELON to 21300.
For pay as you go, it’s not offered, so you’ll be charged international roaming rates outside of the Europe Zone.
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Greece; Guadeloupe; Guernsey† ... * This country is also part of the O2 Travel Inclusive Zone offer. If your tariff includes this offer, you won't need to pay the £4.99/day charge. To opt-in to the O2 Travel offer, text TRAVEL to 23336. It can take up to 24 hours for O2 Travel to be enabled on your account so it's best to opt-in before ...
O2 Travel Bolt On. The O2 Travel Bolt On is available for £6 per day, and covers 63 international destinations. Similar to the O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Bolt On, you get unlimited data, unlimited minutes and unlimited texts. However, there is a 2Mbps speed limit in place. You can get the O2 Travel Bolt On by texting TRAVEL to 23336 or by ...
O2 Travel & O2 Travel Inclusive: These bolt-ons are activated by sending a text, making or receiving a call or by using data. Even if you just send one SMS or open an app that uses your mobile data, this will trigger the activation for that day - it will then provide you with O2 Travel allowances up to midnight that day.
Options. 03-11-2016 16:44. This service allows you to stay connected on with your friends & family while you are abroad using your mobile for £4.99 a day. You can call, text & browse the Internet with O2 travel. Please note that Pay As You Go tariffs are not elligible for O2 travel. You will only be charged on the days that you use O2 travel.
O2 international roaming FAQ. Written by Archie Burkinshaw, Content Writer 24 July 2024. O2 customers travelling abroad can enjoy EU roaming without charges of up to 25GB, with fair usage policies ...
O2 Travel is what you need to use your calls, text and data abroad, and you can log into your O2 account to see whether you have it as part of your package. Alternatively, dial 202 on your phone and just ask the customer service team. To opt into O2 Travel, sign in to My O2 and then add the O2 Travel Bolt On.
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5. Book everything in advance during peak season. In peak season, prices are high, and demand for car hire, accommodations and ferry tickets is even higher - this is not the time for ad hoc bookings on the fly. Greece is an incredibly popular summer destination, and the best options get snapped up well in advance.
Does the new European roaming cover Rhodes or do I need to get a o2 daily travel pass? Thanks. Report inappropriate content . 1-2 of 2 replies Sorted by. 1. twixtthepennines. Yorkshire. Level Contributor . 6,013 posts ... Winter travel to Greece - advice and information; Is Greece safe for women travelling solo; Athens - Birthplace of Western ...
Does the new European roaming cover Rhodes or do I need to get a o2 daily travel pass? Thanks. Report inappropriate content . 1-2 of 2 replies Sorted by. 1. twixtthepennines. Yorkshire. Level Contributor . 6,013 posts ... Winter travel to Greece - advice and information; Is Greece safe for women travelling solo; Athens - Birthplace of Western ...
Hi could you tell me the charges for using my phone abroad in Greece please, my tariff is 1GB, unlimited mins, unlimited texts, pay monthly contract, thank you.
The best way to travel to anywhere outside Europe is to the O2 Rest of World Pass, there are two types of O2 Rest of World passes. The Rest of the World 24 hour pass which is usually used for occasional trips and with this deal O2 customers can get 300 minutes, 300 texts and up to 500MB and this plan starts as soon as you get off the plane.
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Roaming is chargeable at £3.50 per GB afterwards. If you use all of your UK data allowance when roaming outside the UK, you need to purchase a data Bolt On. Roaming terms and conditions. At O2, we don't charge anyone extra for EU roaming, up to 25GB. Plus, we were even voted the best network for EU roaming in the USwitch Telecom Awards in 2023.
Is O2 free in Europe? You can use your phone in France as you do at home - if you're on a contract (Picture: Getty Images) In its Europe Zone, O2 contracts work as they do in the UK - so you ...
In Portugal, Spain, Italy, (Vatican City), Malta, Greece, Belgium, Austria & Slovakia, I used the SimCorner O2 Europe travel SIM card with 100 GB of data. It expired after 30 days (unless you have an UK-issued debit- or credit card - then you can recharge it online), so I had to switch to the SimCorner 3 Europe travel SIM card with 12 GB of ...
Solved: Im travelling to Greece next week, and i have o2 travel with my pay monthy contract, will this let we use the internet/ make calls/ text if i. This website uses cookies. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of cookies. ... Just check you have the O2 Travel bolt on in My O2.
Registered: 04-04-2012. Options. on 03-08-2020 17:24. @MJ2. Call O2 and check if there are any roaming bars on your account. If using an iPhone you also need the iData bolt on or change your apn to "mobile.o2.co.uk'. Manually selecting a different network and rebooting phone can also help in getting a connection.