Travelers swear by 35-cents-a-day data roaming hack to avoid expensive phone bills

Americans are raving about a 35-cents-a-day roaming hack that will save you from an expensive phone bill this summer.

As frequent travelers will know, a vacation can end up costing more than you think, from flights and accommodation to dinners out. But perhaps the most extortionate setback of them all? Those sky-high charges for international data roaming.

But savvy travelers have found a 'secret' way to use Google Maps for less and it costs as little as $0.35 per day.

Have you heard about this 'secret' travel hack? (Getty/Oscar Wong)

Traveling abroad can be full of hidden costs; on top of paying for flights, hotels and activities there's meal

So, if you want to stretch your vacation budget and still use TikTok while you’re out and about, check out this clever 'roamless' trick that people are obsessed with.

What is the 'roamless' hack everyone is talking about?

Roamless is an eSIM app is designed for travelers who want affordable, hassle-free mobile data in more than 200 countries.

Just download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play, sign up, and you can start using the internet abroad instantly; no SIM card swaps, no surprise fees, and no tech headaches.

You can choose between two plans:

• RoamlessFLEX: a commitment-free, pay-as-you-go option. Add credit to your account before you travel, and your balance never expires.
• RoamlessFIX: a 30-day prepaid plan by country or region, perfect for longer stays or heavier data use.

The app automatically switches between countries and networks; so it’s ideal for multi-country trips. Destinations include the United States, Canada, Switzerland, Australia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, China, the UK, and many more.

How much does it cost?

For trips outside the US, the RoamlessFIX plan starts at $1.74 per GB with a minimum order of 10GB ($17.40). This works out at 35 cents per 200MB of data (roughly the amount the average phone user needs per day), or $4.10 for 1GB.

Plus, new users can save an additional 20% using the discount code LADBIBLE20.

Considering some networks charge as much as $10 per day for international roaming, this could a huge money-saver.

It's a must for your next trip (Getty/Maria Korneeva)

What customers are saying about the app

Travelers give the app high marks for convenience.

“I always struggle to arrange local SIMs abroad. Roamless made it effortless," one reviewer said. "Just activate once and keep using it!”

“Currently in Cambodia after Thailand and Bali; used Roamless frequently without any problems after previous trips with Airalo," another wrote. "Will keep using for future travel.”

Another reviewer called it “a great concept” and said they’d “definitely recommend Roamless to anyone needing a travel eSIM.”

On Trustpilot, Roamless holds an average rating of 3.8 stars; with most reviews in the five-star range.

If you want to cut your roaming costs and stay connected no matter where you go; you can explore Roamless plans here.