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Europe eSIM plans compared

Pick a Europe eSIM around your route, your trip length, and the data you expect to use. For a multi-country trip, check the included destinations before comparing prices: a plan labeled Europe does not tell you enough on its own.

Our price table compares Airalo, Holafly, Saily, and Nomad, checked Oct 2026. Use the finder above to narrow your options, then check the trade-offs below, especially country coverage, unlimited-data limits, and hotspot allowances.

4 providers · prices checked Oct 2026

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Data use

Our estimate of daily use (an assumption, not a provider figure): Light 0.5 GB, Normal 1 GB, Heavy 2.5 GB a day. Prices: provider pages, checked Oct 2026.

Lowest entry
US$4.99Saily, 1 GB, 7 days
Lowest per GB
US$1.92Saily, 50 GB for 90 days
Unlimited, 7 days
US$27.00Airalo, lowest listed

7 days in Europe, about 7 GB

4 providers, sorted by total price
AiraloLowest total
ARLFrom
EUEurope
Data
Unlimited
Valid
7 days
Per GB at your use
~US$3.86

Unlimited, with a fair-use rule on the provider page: "With Airalo Unlimited eSIMs, this high-speed allowance is 3GB per day at 20 Mbps, after which your connection continues at reduced speeds."

US$27.00total, as listed
HolaflyBoarding pass
HLFFrom
EUEurope
Data
Unlimited
Valid
7 days
Per GB at your use
~US$3.93

Unlimited, with a fair-use rule on the provider page: "In rare cases, yes. Network operators use an international measure called the Fair Usage Policy."

US$27.50total, as listed
SailyBoarding pass
SLYFrom
EUEurope
Data
10 GB
Valid
30 days
Per GB
US$3.60

10 GB covers your estimate of 7 GB for 7 days.

US$35.99total, as listed
NomadPartial fit
NMDFrom
EUEurope
Data
Unlimited
Valid
5 days
Per GB at your use
~US$2.71

Longest listed plan is 5 days, shorter than your 7-day trip: you would need a second plan or a top-up.

US$19.00total, as listed

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Every Europe plan in our table

Prices as listed on each provider's Europe page in USD. Per-GB is our calculation. Unlimited plans have no per-GB figure because the price does not depend on use.

Europe eSIM plans
ProviderDataValidPricePer GBLink
AiraloUnlimited3 daysUS$11.50—Plan page
AiraloUnlimited5 daysUS$19.50—Plan page
AiraloUnlimited7 daysUS$27.00—Plan page
AiraloUnlimited10 daysUS$35.00—Plan page
AiraloUnlimited15 daysUS$49.00—Plan page
AiraloUnlimited30 daysUS$71.00—Plan page
HolaflyUnlimited3 daysUS$11.90—Plan page
HolaflyUnlimited5 daysUS$20.50—Plan page
HolaflyUnlimited7 daysUS$27.50—Plan page
HolaflyUnlimited10 daysUS$37.50—Plan page
HolaflyUnlimited15 daysUS$51.50—Plan page
HolaflyUnlimited30 daysUS$76.50—Plan page
NomadUnlimited5 daysUS$19.00—Plan page
Saily1 GB7 daysUS$4.99US$4.99Plan page
SailyUnlimited15 daysUS$49.99—Plan page
Saily3 GB30 daysUS$12.49US$4.16Plan page
Saily5 GB30 daysUS$19.49US$3.90Plan page
Saily10 GB30 daysUS$35.99US$3.60Plan page
Saily50 GB90 daysUS$95.99US$1.92Plan page

Fair-use notes, quoted from provider pages

  • Holafly: "In rare cases, yes. Network operators use an international measure called the Fair Usage Policy. This is temporarily applied for no more than one (1) day to manage network traffic, ensuring an optimal connection for all users. While this is external to Holafly, there’s no need to worry! If your speed is reduced, the restriction will reset the following day, restoring your plan’s original speed." source
  • Saily: "5GB/Day without a speed limit" source
  • Saily: "Unlimited data at up to 1 Mbps" source

Which plan size fits your trip to Europe

Start with the days you need coverage, then choose a data allowance. Saily lists 1 GB for 7 days at US$4.99, the lowest entry price in our price table. It keeps your initial spend low, but you have a fixed allowance rather than unlimited data.

For a longer stay, Saily lists 3 GB for 30 days at US$12.49 and 10 GB for 30 days at US$35.99. Choose between them based on how much data you expect to use, not the validity period alone.

Saily's 50 GB plan lasts 90 days and costs US$95.99. At US$1.92 per GB, it has the lowest price per GB in our table. That does not make it the right purchase for a short trip: compare the total cost and the allowance you will use.

Unlimited plans and their limits

Compare unlimited plans for the same trip length. For 15 days, Airalo lists US$49.00, Saily US$49.99, and Holafly US$51.50. The prices are close, but the stated limits differ.

Saily lists 5 GB per day without a speed limit, followed by unlimited data at up to 1 Mbps. Saily also lists unlimited hotspot sharing. If you plan to share your connection, weigh that hotspot policy alongside the daily full-speed allowance.

Holafly allows hotspot sharing of 1 GB per day. It also says network operators can temporarily reduce speeds under a fair usage policy for no more than 1 day, with the restriction resetting the following day.

The Airalo and Nomad provider pages we checked do not state a speed cap or hotspot allowance. Do not treat that absence as confirmation of unrestricted use. Nomad's listed unlimited option costs US$19.00 for 5 days.

How many countries the regional plans cover

Airalo lists 41 countries for its Europe package. Saily lists 35 countries. The Holafly and Nomad provider pages we checked do not state a regional country count. A larger count is useful only if the plan includes the places on your route.

For a multi-country trip, check every destination against the provider's included-country list before buying. Airalo describes its Europe package as a single eSIM covering its included countries. Holafly also says you can travel between included countries without switching eSIMs.

If your trip stays in a single country, compare a single-country plan with the regional options rather than paying for regional coverage by default. Our Europe price table does not establish that a single-country plan is cheaper.

Check territories separately. Nomad warns that coverage may exclude overseas territories under a listed country's jurisdiction and asks you to confirm with customer support before purchasing.

Networks and coverage

Country inclusion and network service are separate checks. Holafly lists 5G where available, plus 4G and LTE. Saily lists 3G, 4G, LTE, and 5G depending on local network providers, and says coverage quality depends on those providers.

Nomad lists 5G and 4G connectivity. It says its Europe eSIM often offers more than a single local network and automatically finds a local network to connect to.

Use those network descriptions alongside the included-country list. They are not a promise of the same connection everywhere on your route. Saily's explicit dependence on local providers is a useful reminder to compare coverage as well as price.

Before you fly

Check installation and activation separately. Airalo says you can install before leaving home with a stable internet connection. It also says you can connect the eSIM in advance while outside the coverage area, ready to use your package on arrival.

Holafly says you can install before or during your trip. Its plan starts when you arrive and turn on the eSIM, connecting to a supported network. Holafly's Europe plan is data-only and does not include a local number for traditional calls or text messages.

Saily gives its plans a 180-day activation period, after which an unactivated plan activates automatically. Nomad gives you 60 days from purchase before automatic activation starts the expiry period; it also says the plan starts automatically when connected to the destination network.

If you may need more data, check the refill process. Saily says a new top-up plan activates when your first plan runs out. Nomad says an add-on activates when your initial plan expires.

Questions travelers ask

How many countries does a Europe eSIM cover?

It depends on the provider. Airalo lists 41 countries and Saily lists 35. Check your destinations against the included-country list rather than relying on the Europe label.

Can I use the same eSIM in different European countries?

Airalo describes a single Europe eSIM package for its included countries. Holafly also says you can travel between included countries without switching eSIMs. Confirm that every stop is included before buying.

Are unlimited Europe eSIM plans unlimited at full speed?

Not necessarily. Saily lists 5 GB per day without a speed limit, then unlimited data at up to 1 Mbps. Holafly says network operators can apply temporary fair usage speed reductions for no more than 1 day.

Can I share my Europe eSIM data with a laptop?

Saily lists unlimited hotspot sharing. Holafly allows you to share 1 GB per day. Compare those policies if your laptop or another device needs to use your phone's connection.

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