Will I have signal driving between Pula and Rovinj?

Almost always. The main Istrian coastal roads and the Istrian Y motorway carry strong 4G and 5G. You may notice brief dips in tunnels or wooded valleys inland, but coverage returns quickly once you're back on open road.

Can I use the same eSIM if I day-trip to Venice or Slovenia?

No. This is a Croatia-only eSIM, so it stops working once you cross into Italy or Slovenia. If you're taking the Venice catamaran or driving to Piran, you'd need a separate plan covering those countries.

Istria eSIM.

Name: Istria travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

The Istrian peninsula, from Pula's Roman arena to hilltop Motovun and the Rovinj waterfront.

from $2.15/day · unlimited dataAll of Croatia →

Unlimited data5G where availableInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 30 days$4.95$0.50/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 30 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 30 days) · 10-day trip$4.95

Good to know in Istria

Istria is compact and easily driven, but many hilltop towns like Motovun and Grožnjan sit in valleys where signal dips; download offline maps before heading inland for truffle country.

Best time to visit Istria

Late spring to early autumn (May-September) is ideal, with warm sea, truffle season arriving in autumn and fewer crowds either side of peak July and August.

Two simple ways to buy

Istria eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Istria eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Istria — you can always top up or switch on your next trip.

Traveller streaming and browsing freely on an unlimited-data travel eSIM

Unlimited plans

High-speed data, nothing to count

Priced per day — the longer you stay, the better the daily rate. Ideal for streaming, hotspot and longer trips where you'd rather not watch a data meter. A fair-use policy keeps speeds fast for everyone; see each plan for the detail.

Best for streaming, video calls & hotspot
Great for longer or open-ended trips
One price per day — no GB anxiety

By-the-GB plans

3GB10GB20GB

A set bundle, brilliant value

A fixed data allowance (say 3 GB or 10 GB) valid for your travel days. The best-value pick for lighter trips built around maps, messaging and a bit of browsing. Running low? Top up in a couple of taps — nothing to reinstall.

Best value for lighter, shorter trips
Clear allowance — pay only for what you need
Top up any time from your phone

Compare plans →Not every destination has both types — the picker shows what's available where you're headed.

Plan your data

How much data do you need in Istria?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Istria eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Istria are comfortable on 3–5 GB a week — heavy streamers just go Unlimited.

Traveller checking maps and messages on her phone using a My Holiday SIM eSIM

Not sure? Start with a 5 GB plan — you can top up in seconds if you run low.

Light

~1 GB / week

Maps, messaging & email

Google Maps, WhatsApp, email and the odd search. Plenty for a city break where you mostly need directions.

Suits 1–3 GB plans

Balanced

3–5 GB / week

Everyday holiday use

Everything above plus social scrolling, music, cloud photo backups and a little video. Where most travellers land.

Suits 5–10 GB plans

Istria eSIM: your local data guide.

Istria packs a lot into one peninsula, and an Istria eSIM keeps you online as you cross it. You'll want maps for the drive between Pula's amphitheatre and Rovinj's harbour, live times for the Brijuni ferry, and booking apps for a truffle lunch in Motovun or a beach day at Rabac.

One eSIM for Istria and all of Croatia. It's the national Croatia eSIM — from $2.15/day with unlimited data, working the same in Istria as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Pula - Pula Airport (PUY)?

Install the QR at home, then switch the eSIM on as you taxi in — you're online before you reach the arrivals hall.

Istria eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$0.54

$1.63

—

5 days1GB

$0.33

$1.63

−39%

7 days1GB

$0.23

$1.63

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$0.50

$4.95

−7%

15 days3GB

$0.33

$4.95

−39%

30 days3GB

$0.17

$4.95

−69%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in Istria

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

Istria eSIM from $2.15/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

Across the region

Where you'll lean on data in Istria.

Pula

In Pula you'll want steady data around the Roman amphitheatre and ferry port; the city carries solid 4G and 5G on all three networks.

Rovinj

Rovinj's tangled old-town lanes and the St Euphemia hilltop stay well covered, handy for maps and photo uploads.

Motovun

Up in hilltop Motovun and the truffle-hunting Mirna valley, signal holds in the town but can dip on forest trails.

Brijuni National Park

On the Brijuni islands data is decent near the resort, though it thins on the outer trails and boat crossings.

The practical bit

Getting around Istria on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Istria

Bolt— Ride-hailing available in Pula and larger Istrian towns; usually cheaper than a street taxi.
FlixBus— Long-distance coaches linking Pula, Poreč and Rovinj with Zagreb, Trieste and beyond.
Arriva Croatia— Regional bus operator covering Istrian routes between coastal towns and the interior.
Jadrolinija— Ferry and catamaran bookings, including seasonal Istria-Venice and island crossings.

How long to stay in Istria

Most travellers spend three to five days in Istria, enough to pair a coastal base like Rovinj or Pula with day trips inland to Motovun and the truffle towns.

How much data for Istria

A balanced 3-5 GB suits a typical Istria trip of maps, restaurant bookings and photo sharing; add more or go Unlimited if you'll stream or tether a laptop from your base.

Coverage in Istria

Coverage is strong across Pula, Rovinj, Poreč and the main coastal resorts on 4G and 5G, but realistically thins on forest trails inland, around hilltop villages and on the Brijuni outer islands.

Where you're headed

Discover Istria.

Explore the narrow, colorful streets of Labin with vibrant buildings and lush greenery.

Picturesque Croatian harbor with clock tower and boats at dusk.

Beautiful coastal town of Rovinj, Croatia, showcasing the iconic Saint Euphemia Church and harbor scenery.

Picturesque evening view of a historic church tower in a Croatian town square.

Cities in Istria

Zoom in on Istria.

Pula eSIM Rovinj eSIM

How to activate your Istria eSIM.

Full installation guide →

A traveller happily planning her next trip with a map and phone

Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

A traveller installing her eSIM from the sofa in two minutes

Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

Friends laughing together while packing for a holiday

Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

A joyful family reunion at the airport arrivals hall

Switch on in Istria

Turn the line on when you land. Connected before baggage claim.

New to eSIM in Istria?

What is a Istria eSIM?

A Istria eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Istria data plan installs alongside your home SIM — no plastic, no tray tool, no swap. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly where they are.

✓ 2-minute install✓ Keep your number✓ Works on phones from 2018+

How eSIM works →Check my phone

A traveller with a backpack smiling at her phone — online abroad with My Holiday SIM

Connected · 5G

Home SIM · calls & WhatsAppHoliday eSIM · unlimited data

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Istria.

Instant eSIM deliveryQR code in your inbox seconds after checkout — even at the departure gate.

No physical SIMNothing to collect, lose or poke out with a paperclip. Your home SIM stays put.

Keep your WhatsApp numberData flows through us; WhatsApp stays on your home number. Family always reaches you.

A traveller at the departure gate, eSIM ready on her phone

eSIM ready in ~2 minutes

No bill shock, everOne clear price before you fly. Roaming charges simply can't happen.

Secure paymentsCards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Klarna — encrypted end to end.

Real human supportReal people — before, during and after your trip. Live chat and email, no bots. Easy top-ups too.

Coverage in Croatia.

5G where available, fast 4G everywhere else

Connected · 5G

Your eSIM joins Croatia's partner networks automatically — no settings to choose, no manual network hunting. If signal drops in a remote spot, toggling Airplane Mode for a few seconds forces a fresh connection.

Hrvatski Telekom
A1 Croatia
Telemach

Popular places covered

DubrovnikSplitZagrebHvarZadarRovinjPlitvice LakesPula

Keep data roaming ON for the eSIM line only — that's the switch travel eSIMs use, and it never adds charges on our plans.

Trusted networks, honest numbers.

No invented star ratings behind your Istria eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

Friendly globe with location pins — coverage on every continent

My Holiday SIMSTAY CONNECTED. ANYWHERE.

200+

destinations — every continent covered

regions covered by a single regional eSIM

~2 min

typical install — QR to connected

Live

chat & email support

Before you fly

Istria eSIM questions, answered.

Yes. The same national Croatia eSIM roams onto Hrvatski Telekom, A1 or Telemach across Istria, including near the Brijuni resort. Coverage is reliable by the harbour and hotels, though it can weaken on the outer island trails and during the boat crossing.

Your Istria eSIM glossary.

eSIMA SIM built into your phone's hardware. Plans install onto it digitally — no plastic card involved.

QR profileThe code we email you. Scanning it downloads your holiday plan onto the eSIM. One scan per device.

Data roaming (the switch)The toggle travel eSIMs use to join partner networks abroad. On our plans it never adds charges — keep it ON for the eSIM, OFF for your home SIM.

Hotspot / tetheringSharing your phone's data with laptops and tablets. Included on our plans wherever networks allow.

Top-upExtra days added to a live plan from your account. They append to the end — nothing overlaps.

First connectionThe moment your eSIM first joins a network at the destination — that's when your days start counting, not before.

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