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Portugal eSIM plans compared

Pick your Portugal eSIM by matching the allowance and validity to your trip, then check coverage and sharing rules. Our price table compares Holafly, Saily, Nomad, Yesim, and Ubigi, with prices checked Oct 2026.

If you stay in Portugal, compare the country plans above. If you also visit Spain, check a regional Europe plan: Saily says its Europe plan covers both destinations, while its Spain-only plan does not provide data in Portugal. For Madeira or the Azores, look for an explicit coverage statement rather than relying on the country label.

5 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$3.00Yesim, 1 GB, 30 days
Lowest per GB
US$1.40Saily, 20 GB for 30 days
Unlimited, 7 days
US$19.00Ubigi, lowest listed

7 days in Portugal, about 7 GB

5 providers, sorted by total price
SailyLowest total
SLYFrom
PTPortugal
Data
10 GB
Valid
30 days
Per GB
US$1.70

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

US$16.99total, as listed
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UbigiBoarding pass
UBGFrom
PTPortugal
Data
Unlimited
Valid
7 days
Per GB at your use
~US$2.71

Unlimited plan. The provider page we checked did not state a daily speed cap.

US$19.00total, as listed
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HolaflyBoarding pass
HLFFrom
PTPortugal
Data
Unlimited
Valid
7 days
Per GB at your use
~US$3.93

Unlimited, with a fair-use rule on the provider page: "All Holafly plans include unlimited data and up to 1 GB of phone hotspot sharing daily, which is more than enough to supply multiple connected devices with…"

US$27.50total, as listed
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YesimPartial fit
YSMFrom
PTPortugal
Data
1 GB
Valid
30 days
Per GB
US$3.00

Largest listed plan covering 7 days has 1 GB, below your estimate of 7 GB: expect a top-up.

US$3.00total, as listed
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NomadPartial fit
NMDFrom
PTPortugal
Data
Unlimited
Valid
3 days
Per GB at your use
~US$1.57

Longest listed plan is 3 days, shorter than your 7-day trip: you would need a second plan or a top-up.

US$11.00total, as listed
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Every Portugal plan in our table

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

Portugal eSIM plans
ProviderDataValidPricePer GBLink
HolaflyUnlimited1 dayUS$3.90—Plan page
HolaflyUnlimited3 daysUS$11.90—Plan page
HolaflyUnlimited5 daysUS$20.50—Plan page
HolaflyUnlimited7 daysUS$27.50—Plan page
HolaflyUnlimited10 daysUS$36.50—Plan page
HolaflyUnlimited15 daysUS$50.50—Plan page
HolaflyUnlimited30 daysUS$73.90—Plan page
NomadUnlimited3 daysUS$11.00—Plan page
Saily1 GB7 daysUS$3.99US$3.99Plan page
Saily3 GB30 daysUS$7.99US$2.66Plan page
Saily5 GB30 daysUS$9.99US$2.00Plan page
Saily10 GB30 daysUS$16.99US$1.70Plan page
Saily20 GB30 daysUS$27.99US$1.40Plan page
UbigiUnlimited7 daysUS$19.00—Plan page
UbigiUnlimited15 daysUS$34.00—Plan page
UbigiUnlimited30 daysUS$48.00—Plan page
Yesim1 GB30 daysUS$3.00US$3.00Plan 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." provider page
  • Saily: "Hotspot: Enjoy unlimited hotspot sharing with friends and family." provider page
  • Saily: "Plan duration: Depends on the plan, either 7 or 30 days." provider page
  • Nomad: "Coverage may not include overseas territories under the jurisdiction of the specified country (or countries). Please contact customer support to confirm before purchasing." provider page
  • Nomad: "Please check your plan details for specific network availability and speed, as coverage may vary by location and time of day." provider page
  • Yesim: "Data speed may be limited in accordance with the network operator's Fair Usage Policy" provider page
  • Yesim: "To prevent network congestion, most mobile service providers implement a daily usage limit. Once this limit has been reached, your data speed will be reduced, or "throttled."" provider page

Which plan size fits your trip to Portugal

Start with how much data you expect to use, not the lowest price per GB. Yesim lists 1 GB for 30 days at US$3.00, the lowest entry price in our price table. Saily lists 1 GB for 7 days at US$3.99. The Yesim option gives you a longer validity period, but the same data allowance.

For a larger allowance, Saily lists 5 GB for 30 days at US$9.99 and 10 GB for 30 days at US$16.99. Both have the same validity, so choose between them based on your data needs rather than your trip length.

Saily's 20 GB plan costs US$27.99 for 30 days, or US$1.40 per GB. That is the lowest price per GB in our price table, but it means paying more upfront. A smaller allowance can cost less overall if you do not need the extra data.

For Portugal and Spain, Saily gives you a choice between separate country plans and a Europe plan covering both. Check the regional plan's country list against your itinerary before comparing its price with separate plans.

Unlimited plans and their limits

Compare unlimited plans over the same validity period. Ubigi lists 7 days at US$19.00, compared with Holafly's US$27.50. For 15 days, Ubigi lists US$34.00 and Holafly lists US$50.50. For a shorter stay, Nomad lists unlimited data for 3 days at US$11.00.

Unlimited data does not mean unrestricted sharing or a promise of unchanged speed. Holafly allows 1 GB of hotspot data per day. Its Portugal page also says operators may apply a Fair Usage Policy in rare cases, temporarily, for no more than 1 day.

Yesim warns that speed may be limited under the network operator's Fair Usage Policy. Its page explains that reaching a daily usage limit can lead to throttling. The provider pages we checked do not state a numerical daily threshold or reduced speed for Yesim, or a fair-use threshold for the listed Ubigi and Nomad unlimited plans.

If sharing data matters, compare those rules alongside the price. Saily states unlimited hotspot sharing on its Portugal page, while Yesim says hotspot availability depends on the operator. Saily's sharing permission does not change the fixed data allowance you buy.

Networks and coverage

Holafly and Saily name MEO, NOS, and Vodafone Portugal on their Portugal pages. Nomad names Vodafone and MEO. These network names help you compare the plans, but they are not a guarantee of the same connection everywhere. Nomad says availability and speed can vary by location and time of day.

Holafly lists 5G where available, as well as 4G and LTE. Saily lists 3G, 4G, LTE, and 5G depending on local providers. Nomad lists 5G and 4G, with a reminder to check the specific plan details.

For island travel, Holafly explicitly includes mainland Portugal, Madeira, and the Azores without changing eSIMs. Saily names Madeira in its coverage list, alongside destinations including Lisbon, Porto, and Faro, and says coverage quality depends on local providers.

Nomad warns that coverage may exclude overseas territories and asks you to contact support before buying. If your itinerary includes Madeira or the Azores, confirm the exact island coverage rather than treating a Portugal plan label as confirmation.

Before you fly

Check your phone's eSIM support before purchasing, then separate installation from the start of validity. Nomad says you can buy and install ahead of time; the plan starts when it connects to the destination network. You must activate it within 60 days of purchase, after which it starts automatically.

Holafly says its plan activates when your eSIM connects to a supported network. Yesim also starts validity upon connection to a compatible network and lists activation within 180 days of purchase. Saily gives its plans a 180-day activation period, with automatic activation if you leave the plan unused beyond that period.

Saily sends a QR code by email after a website purchase, or shows the eSIM in your profile after an app purchase. If you need more data later, Saily says a top-up activates once your first plan runs out. Nomad says its add-on activates when the initial plan expires.

Check calling requirements separately from data. Holafly's Portugal eSIM is data-only and has no local number for traditional calls or texts. Saily says calls require a minutes plan and SMS requires a phone number and text message plan; do not assume those are included in the listed data allowance.

Questions travelers ask

Can I use a Spain eSIM in Portugal?

Saily says its Spain-only plan does not provide data in Portugal. For both countries, it offers separate country plans or a Europe plan covering both destinations.

Does a Portugal eSIM work in Madeira and the Azores?

Holafly explicitly includes both Madeira and the Azores. Saily names Madeira in its coverage list. Nomad warns that overseas territories may be excluded and asks you to confirm with support before purchasing.

Can I use a hotspot with a Portugal eSIM?

Saily states unlimited hotspot sharing, subject to the data allowance you buy. Holafly allows 1 GB of shareable data per day. Yesim says hotspot availability depends on the operator.

Does a Portugal eSIM come with a phone number?

Holafly's Portugal plan does not include a local number, traditional calls, or texts. Saily says it offers a phone number with calls through a minutes plan and SMS through a text message plan, separate from data-only use.

Sources (7), checked Oct 2026
  • Holafly, eSIM Portugal — Best eSIM with Unlimited Data Plans, checked Oct 2026
  • Saily, Best eSIM for Portugal with unlimited data plans, checked Oct 2026
  • Nomad, Portugal eSIM, from US$ 4.5 — Best Travel eSIM, checked Oct 2026
  • Yesim, Portugal eSIM from $0.54 — Best Fixed and Unlimited Data Plans, checked Oct 2026
  • Ubigi, Ubigi data plans, checked Oct 2026
  • Apple Support, checked Oct 2026
  • Apple Support, checked Oct 2026

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