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How Much Mobile Data Do I Need for Travel?

Use this data usage calculator to estimate your daily and total mobile data needs based on how you actually travel and use your phone.

Estimate your daily mobile data usage

Choose a travel profile based on how you use mobile data

Select how often you use each activity per day to estimate your mobile data consumption.

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What is mobile data usage?

Mobile data usage refers to how much internet data your phone consumes when Wi-Fi isn’t available.

Every time you use maps, scroll social media, send messages, stream videos, or book rides, your phone uses mobile data through local networks. When traveling, mobile data becomes essential — because Wi-Fi isn’t always nearby, reliable, or fast.

Understanding your mobile data usage helps you estimate how much data you need for your trip — so you can choose the right data plan without running out or overpaying.

What is mobile data usage?
How to calculate your mobile data needs for travel

How to calculate your mobile data needs for travel

You don’t need to guess how much mobile data you’ll need for your trip.

Gohub estimates your daily mobile data usage based on how you actually use your phone — including navigation, messaging, social media, video streaming, and work calls.

Choose a usage profile that matches your travel style, or customize each activity manually. Based on your daily usage and trip length, we calculate your total data needs and suggest a plan that fits your trip.

Frequently asked questions

1GB of mobile data can last from a few hours to a full day, depending on usage. Messaging and maps use little data, while video streaming consumes much more.
For most travelers, 5GB of data lasts about 5–7 days with moderate use, including navigation, social media, and messaging.
Yes, 1GB is usually enough for a day if you mainly use maps, messaging, and light browsing. Streaming video will require more data.
Most travelers use around 500MB to 1GB per day. Heavy users or remote workers may need 2GB or more per day.
A typical 7-day trip requires about 5–7GB of data for moderate usage. Heavy usage may require 10GB or more.
Google Maps uses approximately 5–10MB per hour for navigation. Downloading offline maps can reduce data usage significantly.
Social media apps can use anywhere from 50MB to 150MB per hour, depending on image and video content.
The calculator provides an estimate based on average usage patterns. Actual data usage may vary depending on apps and user behavior.
If you run out of data, you can top up your plan or purchase an additional data package. Using Wi-Fi when available helps conserve data.
You can check your remaining mobile data in your phone's settings under Cellular or Mobile Data. If you're using a travel eSIM, you can also view your data balance directly in the eSIM app or provider dashboard.