How much mobile data do you need for a trip? 3, 7, 14 and 30 days
2026-11-03 · goAFK
Short answer
- Maps, taxis and messaging use tens of MB a day; video and short-video apps use most of the data.
- For a week: 1–3 GB without video, 3–5 GB with social media, unlimited for video or laptop hotspot.
What apps use
Approximate figures: Google Maps navigation about 5–10 MB per hour (per Orange and Ultra Mobile); Netflix about 0.3 GB per hour on Low and 0.7 GB in SD (per Netflix help).
How much to buy
| Trip | No video | Social and photos | Video, work, hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | 1 GB | 2 GB | unlimited |
| 7 days | 1–3 GB | 3–5 GB | unlimited |
| 14 days | 3–5 GB | 5–10 GB | unlimited |
| 30 days | 5–10 GB | 10–20 GB | unlimited |
Guidance, not a rule: size up if unsure, or top up later.
Save data on the trip
- Download offline maps of the city before you fly.
- Turn off video autoplay in social apps and lower streaming quality.
- Stop app updates over mobile data.