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Europe eSIM: prices from Airalo, Holafly and Yesim compared
Prices checked on October 31, 2026. Prices in US dollars, as the providers show them to English-speaking customers.
Europe, 7 days, at least 5 GB: cheapest matching plan per provider, followed by more plans.
$1.92 per GB · top-up possible · hotspot yes
$3.70 per GB · top-up possible · hotspot yes
$3.93 per day · no top-up · hotspot 500 MB/day
An eSIM for Europe starts at $0.45 (0.5 GB / 1 day at Yesim). Below are all 62 plans from Airalo, Holafly and Yesim, sorted by price, with the price per GB.
Which countries are included
All Europe plans compared here include the 27 EU countries. They differ outside the EU, for example in Switzerland, the UK, Turkey and the Balkans. The table shows the countries outside the EU from our comparison, as the providers list them in October 2026. If your route leaves the EU, check the country list on the provider's site before you buy.
| Airalo | Holafly | Yesim | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countries in the plan | 41 | 33 | 33 |
 Switzerland | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
 United Kingdom | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
 Norway | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
 Iceland | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
 Turkey | ✓ | - | - |
 Serbia | ✓ | - | ✓ |
 Albania | ✓ | - | - |
 Bosnia and Herzegovina | ✓ | - | - |
 Montenegro | ✓ | - | - |
 North Macedonia | ✓ | - | - |
 Kosovo | - | - | - |
 Georgia | ✓ | - | - |
When a Europe eSIM makes sense
- Trips through several countries: one eSIM and one data allowance for the whole route, without a new eSIM at every border.
- Travelers from the US, Canada, Australia or the UK, whose home plans charge for roaming in Europe.
- Routes outside the EU roaming rules, such as Switzerland, the UK, Serbia or Turkey. The table above shows which plan includes them.
Travelers from the US, Canada or Australia pay roaming charges in the EU, and many UK operators charge for EU roaming again. A local eSIM uses European networks at local prices. If your home plan already includes EU roaming, an eSIM still helps where your operator's partner network has a weak signal, because it uses a different network.
For comparison, the cheapest 5 GB for 7 days with an eSIM for a single country: Italy $9.60, France $9.60, Spain $8, Germany $9.60, Switzerland $9.60, United Kingdom $9.60.
Price by amount of data for Europe
| Provider | 1 GB | 3 GB | 5 GB | 10 GB | 20 GB | Unlimited, 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airalo | $51 GB / 3 days | $103 GB / 3 days | $18.505 GB / 7 days | $2610 GB / 7 days | $4720 GB / 15 days | $277 days |
| Holafly | - | - | - | - | - | $27.507 days |
| Yesim | $2.501 GB / 30 days | $9.605 GB / 30 days | $9.605 GB / 30 days | $1610 GB / 30 days | $2220 GB / 30 days | $24.507 days |
For each provider, the cheapest plan with at least this amount of data, regardless of validity; unlimited = 7 days. Highlighted in yellow is the lowest price in the column.
All plans for Europe
| Provider | Data | Validity | Price | Price per GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yesim | 0.5 GB | 1 day | $0.45 | $0.90 | Go to Yesim |
| Yesim | 1 GB | 30 days | $2.50 | $2.50 | Go to Yesim |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 1 day | $3.50 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 1 GB | 3 days | $5 | $5.00 | |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 2 days | $7 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Yesim | 5 GB | 30 days | $9.60 | $1.92 | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 3 days | $10 | $3.33 | |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 3 days | $10.50 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 7 days | $11 | $3.67 | |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 3 days | $11.50 | - | |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 3 days | $11.90 | - | |
| Yesim | 10 GB | 30 days | $16 | $1.60 | Go to Yesim |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 5 days | $17.50 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 7 days | $18.50 | $3.70 | |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 15 days | $19 | $3.80 | |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 5 days | $19.50 | - | |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 30 days | $19.50 | $3.90 | |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 5 days | $20.50 | - | |
| Yesim | 20 GB | 30 days | $22 | $1.10 | Go to Yesim |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 7 days | $24.50 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 7 days | $26 | $2.60 | |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 7 days | $27 | - | |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 7 days | $27.50 | - | |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 15 days | $28 | $2.80 | |
| Yesim | 30 GB | 30 days | $28 | $0.93 | Go to Yesim |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 10 days | $29.94 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 30 days | $31 | $3.10 | |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 10 days | $35 | - | |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 14 days | $37.19 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 10 days | $37.50 | - | |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 15 days | $39 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 20 days | $45 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 15 days | $47 | $2.35 | |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 30 days | $48 | $2.40 | |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 15 days | $49 | - | |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 15 days | $51.50 | - | |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 30 days | $57 | - | Go to Yesim |
| Airalo | 50 GB | 30 days | $70 | $1.40 | |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 30 days | $71 | - | |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 30 days | $76.50 | - | |
| Airalo | 50 GB | 90 days | $100 | $2.00 | |
| Airalo | 100 GB | 180 days | $185 | $1.85 |
We show unlimited plans for the usual lengths; Yesim sells them for any number of days between 1 and 30.
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The providers in Europe
Yesim
Yesim offers 36 plans for Europe, from $0.45 (0.5 GB / 1 day). For plans with a fixed data allowance, the price per GB ranges from $0.90 to $2.50. Unlimited data costs from $1.90 per day (Unlimited / 30 days for $57).
Airalo
Airalo offers 20 plans for Europe, from $5 (1 GB / 3 days). For plans with a fixed data allowance, the price per GB ranges from $1.40 to $5.00. Unlimited data costs from $2.37 per day (Unlimited / 30 days for $71).
Holafly
Holafly offers 6 plans for Europe, from $11.90 (Unlimited / 3 days). Unlimited data costs from $2.55 per day (Unlimited / 30 days for $76.50).
eSIM for Europe: frequently asked questions
How much does an eSIM for Europe cost?
The cheapest plan in our comparison costs $0.45 (0.5 GB / 1 day at Yesim). One week with 5 GB costs from $9.60 at Yesim. As of October 31, 2026.
Is there unlimited data for Europe?
Yes. One week of unlimited data costs from $24.50 at Yesim. Unlimited plans are offered by Airalo, Holafly and Yesim. Note that providers may slow down unlimited plans after heavy use; the conditions are listed with each plan.
Which provider is cheapest in Europe?
That depends on the amount of data. Yesim: from $0.45 (0.5 GB / 1 day). Airalo: from $5 (1 GB / 3 days). Holafly: from $11.90 (Unlimited / 3 days). The full table above is sorted by price; the price per GB makes plans with different amounts of data comparable.
When should I buy and set up the eSIM for Europe?
Buy and install the eSIM before you leave, on Wi-Fi. With the providers compared here, validity starts when the eSIM connects to a network at your destination, not at purchase. You install it with a QR code or directly in the provider's app.
Do I keep my phone number?
Yes. A travel eSIM provides data only. Your regular SIM stays active alongside it, you can be reached on your number, and you make calls over WhatsApp, Signal or similar apps using the eSIM data. Turn off data roaming on your home SIM to avoid roaming charges.
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