Denmark SIM Card for Tourists: Prepaid Plans & Prices

Lyca Mobile is a practical starting point for a tourist SIM in Denmark: its prepaid service is available without a Danish CPR number or MitID, and you can choose a physical SIM or an eSIM. Lebara is another local prepaid option to look for, while Roafly suits visitors who want a separate, data-only travel plan without automatic renewal.

Before buying anything, see whether your existing mobile plan already includes Denmark. Our guide to internet options in Denmark covers the wider choice between roaming, local SIMs, travel eSIMs and Wi-Fi.

Denmark Tourist SIM Prices at a Glance

Compare the standard bundle price with the service you actually need. Local packages include calling allowances, while Roafly’s Denmark plans provide mobile data without a Danish phone number.

Prices checked on September 26, 2026. Lyca figures are bundle prices, not a verified all-in price for every shop: add any separately charged starter SIM or setup fee to the amount you pay. Roafly figures are standard USD prices. Prices and terms may change.

The cheapest advertised offer can have conditions that matter even on a short holiday. Lyca’s All in 49 currently has an 18 DKK introductory price for new customers who buy a SIM with a plan and select automatic renewal. That price applies for three months; cancelling automatic renewal brings the full price into effect under the offer terms.

Which Local Prepaid SIM Should You Consider?

Lyca Mobile: a clear starting point for tourists

The All in 19 plan suits light data use, with five hours of calls to Denmark and specified international destinations, plus unlimited texts within Denmark. Its smaller allowance makes sense if most video streaming and large downloads happen over Wi-Fi.

The All in 49 plan gives heavier users more room and includes 15 hours of calls to Denmark and specified destinations. Both packages have a separate allowance for use abroad, so their domestic data totals should not be treated as Europe-wide allowances.

Lyca also offers these plans as local eSIMs. An eSIM-compatible phone therefore gives you a choice between a Danish service with a local number and a data-only travel service, without requiring a physical card in either case.

Lebara: another option when shopping locally

Lebara is worth looking for alongside Lyca in convenience stores and other prepaid SIM retailers. Compare the exact starter pack on sale, including its loaded credit, data bundle and renewal conditions.

Do Tourists Need a CPR Number or Passport?

Lyca’s prepaid SIM guidance for Denmark explicitly says tourists can buy a prepaid SIM without identification, a CPR number or MitID. CPR is Denmark’s personal identification number; MitID is its digital identification system.

SIM registration is optional for Lyca’s listed bundles. Registering can help you retain your number and remaining balance if the SIM is lost, damaged or stolen, but it is separate from the basic activation process.

Keep this distinction in mind when comparing plans:

• Tourist-accessible prepaid service: the verified Lyca route does not depend on obtaining Danish resident credentials.

• Other subscriptions or order forms: follow that provider’s specific requirements rather than assuming the same eligibility.

• Physical delivery: an SIM order still needs somewhere to receive the card, even when purchasing the service does not require resident identification.

These are Lyca-specific purchasing conditions, not a promise that every Danish mobile plan has identical requirements.

Where to Buy a SIM Card in Denmark

Convenience stores, kiosks and supermarkets are useful places to look for physical prepaid SIMs. Buying in a shop lets you inspect the starter pack and establish what is included before handing over your money.

Typical purchasing routes include:

• 7-Eleven and local convenience stores: useful places to ask for a prepaid SIM, particularly around transport hubs.

• Supermarkets such as Netto, Føtex and Bilka: possible stockists, with availability depending on the branch.

• Copenhagen Airport: convenience-store SIM purchases are reported in DTU’s arrival guidance, including the airport’s 7-Eleven. Treat this as a buying option rather than a guarantee of a particular package or current stock.

• Online ordering: useful if you have time to receive a physical SIM. Lyca lists free physical SIM delivery; an eSIM avoids the delivery step.

Ask for a prepaid SIM or taletidskort, then establish the complete amount needed to get. Starter cards, loaded credit and activated data bundles are different things.

Before paying, get clear answers to three questions: does the pack already contain the intended bundle, is there a separate SIM or setup charge, and will the shop help activate it? promotional pricing should not be assumed to apply at a retail counter.

Activating the SIM and Managing Renewal

Your phone must be carrier-unlocked to use another provider’s SIM. Physical-SIM buyers also need a compatible SIM slot; eSIM buyers should check their exact handset model and regional version before purchasing.

Activate a Lyca physical SIM as follows:

1. Insert the card and allow the phone to connect to the network.

2. Look for the confirmation SMS containing your new mobile number.

3. Restart the phone if needed to finish setting up the connection.

4. Verify that the intended data bundle is active before using mobile data.

5. Review automatic renewal in your My Lyca account.

Lyca eSIM users install the supplied profile through the QR code or supported-click installation process. Keep a Wi-Fi connection available while completing the setup.

The listed Lyca bundles renew automatically, and the account controls let you turn renewal off. If you select a discounted offer tied to renewal, read its cancellation terms before treating the discounted amount as your final cost.

Usage outside an active bundle or beyond its allowance can attract standard pay-as-you-go charges. Checking the active bundle is therefore more useful than checking whether the phone has a signal.

When a Roafly Denmark eSIM Makes Sense

Roafly is useful if you want to buy travel data before departure, keep your primary SIM available on a compatible dual-SIM phone and avoid managing a renewing local bundle. Its Denmark plans are data-only, with hotspot use drawn from the purchased allowance and top-ups supported.

The verified Denmark eSIM plans list TDC and 3 as local networks. Actual network availability depends on your location, device and local conditions; the network names do not promise coverage in every building or on every route.

Local prepaid service is the more useful choice if you need a Danish number, ordinary mobile calls or the larger domestic allowance in the Lyca comparison. Roafly is a straightforward alternative when mobile data and no automatic renewal are the priorities.

If you have already decided on a travel eSIM, compare the best eSIM options for Denmark for a broader provider and package comparison.

Using Your Danish SIM in Sweden or Elsewhere in Europe

Copenhagen visitors taking a day trip to Malmö should pay particular attention to the roaming allowance, rather than the larger domestic number on a package.

The checked Lyca bundles have different EU roaming allowances:

• All in 19: 4 GB for EU roaming.

• All in 49: 10 GB for EU roaming.

Those are the figures to consider for an trip to Sweden or Germany. Lyca’s terms also state that personal hotspot is unavailable while roaming, which matters if you plan to connect a laptop or share data outside Denmark.

Roafly’s Denmark country plan should be selected for the Danish part of your journey. If your itinerary crosses borders, choose a package whose destination list explicitly covers each stop.

Trips to Greenland or the Faroe Islands need a separate coverage check. The word “Denmark” in a plan name is not enough to establish that those destinations are included.

Which Option Fits Your Trip?

• Light data use on a short stay: start with the smaller local bundle and compare the actual shop total with the convenience of an eSIM.

• A Danish number or heavier domestic use: Lyca’s larger prepaid bundle is a strong option among the verified plans. Review the regular price and renewal settings before buying.

• Separate travel data without automatic renewal: Roafly offers a clear alternative, with a choice of allowances and support for top-ups.

• A multi-country holiday: make the roaming quota and included destinations the deciding factors, rather than the amount of domestic data.

Roafly publishes this guide and sells the travel eSIM plans discussed above.