Best eSIM for Germany in 2026: prices compared
A 5 GB, 30-day Germany eSIM from eSIMology costs £5.99 on O2 and Vodafone with 5G. The same 5 GB for 30 days costs £8.50 at Airalo and £8.49 at Saily; Holafly sells unlimited plans only, from £10.00 for 3 days. Prices checked 7 November 2026.
Four things decide the right Germany eSIM: the networks it runs on, whether it uses 5G, how much data it includes, and the speed you get once a daily allowance is used up. eSIMology's plans run on O2 and Vodafone in Germany.
Germany eSIM prices compared
| Trip | eSIMology | Airalo | Holafly | Saily | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 GB · 30 days | £4.99 | – | Unlimited only | £6.99 | Buy |
| 5 GB · 30 days | £5.99 | £8.50 | Unlimited only | £8.49 | Buy |
| 10 GB · 30 days | £9.99 | £12.50 | Unlimited only | £12.99 | Buy |
Rival prices from each provider's own Germany page, as shown to a UK visitor (GBP, VAT included), read 7 November 2026. Our prices are live; pay in pounds, euros or dollars.
What you get from each
| What you get | eSIMology | Airalo | Holafly | Saily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buy without an account | Yes: guest checkout, no app | Account needed before checkout | Yes: guest checkout | App sign-in needed to install |
| Refunds on unused eSIMs | Full refund to your card within 30 days | In the app as Airmoney credit; card refunds by request | Full if not activated, within 6 months; $3.50 fee on partial refunds | Full within 30 days if not installed |
| Speed after a daily cap | Printed on every plan | “Slows”, no speed given | No speed given | 1 Mbps, in its terms |
| Fixed-GB data plans | Yes, with the price per GB | Yes | No: unlimited by the day only | Yes |
| Data left and top-up | On a web page, no app | In the app | In the app | In the app |
| Phone check before paying | Checks the phone you're on at checkout | A list of phones | *#06# test and a list | A list by brand |
| Install | One tap on iPhone, QR code or codes, by email | In the app, QR code or codes | One tap in the app, QR code or codes | App-guided |
| Currencies | GBP, EUR, USD | 16 currencies, often charged in USD | USD and EUR in the app | GBP, USD, EUR, CHF |
From each provider's own public pages. Full comparison
What makes a good Germany eSIM?
- Networks and 5G: Check which networks the eSIM runs on and whether it has 5G. eSIMology's plans support 5G where the network offers it.
- Data for your trip: Match data to days and use. For a 7-day trip of standard use, about 4.9 GB in all, eSIMology's pick is 5 GB for 30 days. For 14 days of standard use, about 9.8 GB, it is 10 GB for 30 days. Not sure how much you use? Read how much data you need.
- Speed after your daily allowance: Once the day's allowance is used, speed drops to 512 Kbps. eSIMology prints that speed on every plan, so you see it before you pay. Daily allowances run from 500 MB a day to 10 GB a day.
- Where data goes and top-ups: Your data reaches the internet through France, the Netherlands or the United Kingdom. Most eSIMology plans can be topped up on a web page, with no app needed.
Fixed GB, daily or unlimited: which Germany eSIM fits your trip?
Match the plan to how much you'll use your phone, and where you'll be.
- A short city break in Berlin or Hamburg: Light use suits eSIMology's 500 MB a day for 3 days. For standard use, 2 GB for 15 days is the pick.
- A week in Munich or Cologne with Uber, Bolt or FREE NOW: Ride apps and WhatsApp need data, so for standard use over 7 days, eSIMology's 5 GB for 30 days fits.
- Two weeks in Frankfurt on heavy use: Heavy use over 14 days points to eSIMology's 2 GB a day for 15 days.
- Heavy use, every day: eSIMology's daily allowances run up to 10 GB a day, and its 50 GB for 30 days plan is the largest fixed plan for a month. Holafly sells unlimited plans by the day for 3, 5, 7, 10, 15 or 30 days. Airalo sells fixed-GB and unlimited daily plans, and Saily's unlimited daily plans include 90 and 365 days.
Germany eSIM prices: questions
Which is cheaper for 5 GB over 30 days in Germany?
For 5 GB over 30 days in Germany: eSIMology £5.99, Saily £8.49, Airalo £8.50. Holafly sells unlimited plans only. Rival prices from their own Germany pages, read 7 November 2026; ours are live.
Can I get a refund on an unused Germany eSIM?
eSIMology: Full refund to your card within 30 days. Airalo: In the app as Airmoney credit; card refunds by request. Holafly: Full if not activated, within 6 months; $3.50 fee on partial refunds. Saily: Full within 30 days if not installed.
Do I need an app to check my data in Germany?
eSIMology: On a web page, no app. Airalo: In the app. Holafly: In the app. Saily: In the app.
Which networks does a Germany eSIM from eSIMology use?
It connects to O2 and Vodafone in Germany, with 5G where the network has it. Your phone picks the strongest signal by itself.
Is an unlimited or a fixed-GB eSIM better for Germany?
Pick by how much data you'll use. eSIMology sells fixed-GB plans and daily allowances, while Airalo, Holafly and Saily also sell unlimited plans by the day. Heavy users can take a daily allowance of up to 10 GB a day, or a bigger fixed plan such as 50 GB for 30 days.
What happens when I use up my daily allowance?
On eSIMology's daily allowance plans, speed drops to 512 Kbps once the allowance is used. The speed is printed on every plan, so you know what you get before you pay. Saily's terms set 1 Mbps after its cap, and Airalo says it slows but gives no speed.
Can I top up my Germany eSIM and check my data?
Most eSIMology plans can be topped up. You check data left and top up on a web page, with no app needed. Airalo, Holafly and Saily handle data left and top-ups in their apps.
Get your Germany eSIM
From £3.99 / €3.99 / $4.99. Delivered by email in seconds, installed in two minutes, and refunded in full if you never install it.