Best eSIM for the Netherlands in 2026: prices compared
A 5 GB, 30-day Netherlands eSIM from eSIMology costs £5.99 on KPN and Vodafone with 5G. The same 5 GB for 30 days costs £8.00 at Airalo and £7.49 at Saily; Holafly sells unlimited plans only, from £10.00 for 3 days. Prices checked 7 November 2026.
Three things decide the right Netherlands eSIM for your trip: which network it runs on, whether 5G is there, and how much data you use each day. Speed after a daily allowance matters too. eSIMology's Netherlands plans run on KPN and Vodafone, with 5G where the network offers it.
Netherlands eSIM prices compared
| Trip | eSIMology | Airalo | Holafly | Saily | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 GB · 30 days | £4.99 | – | Unlimited only | £5.99 | Buy |
| 5 GB · 30 days | £5.99 | £8.00 | Unlimited only | £7.49 | Buy |
| 10 GB · 30 days | £9.99 | £14.00 | Unlimited only | £13.99 | Buy |
| 20 GB · 30 days | £20.99 | £21.00 | Unlimited only | £20.99 | Buy |
Rival prices from each provider's own Netherlands 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 Netherlands eSIM?
- Data size: Pick by how much you'll use. For a 7-day trip, light use (about 1.8 GB in all) suits 2 GB for 15 days, standard use (about 4.9 GB in all) suits 5 GB for 30 days, and heavy use (about 12.6 GB in all) suits 2 GB a day for 7 days. Not sure? Read how much data you need first.
- Daily allowances and speed: Heavy users can pick eSIMology's daily allowances from 500 MB a day to 10 GB a day, or bigger fixed plans such as 50 GB for 30 days. Once your daily allowance runs out, speed drops to 512 Kbps.
- Where your data goes: Your data reaches the internet through France, the Netherlands or the United Kingdom.
- Top-ups: Most plans can be topped up. Check data left and top up on a web page, with no app to install.
Which Netherlands eSIM plan fits your trip: fixed GB, daily or unlimited?
Match the plan to your days and how much you'll use.
- A three-day break in Amsterdam or Haarlem: Light use suits 500 MB a day for 3 days. Heavy use suits 2 GB a day for 3 days.
- A week in Rotterdam and The Hague: Uber, Bolt and WhatsApp use data every day. Standard use suits eSIMology's 5 GB for 30 days, a fixed amount you can top up if you run short.
- Two weeks across Utrecht, Amsterdam and Haarlem: Heavy use suits 2 GB a day for 15 days. If your days run bigger, eSIMology's daily allowances go up to 10 GB a day, and its bigger fixed plans include 50 GB for 30 days.
- A month of heavy use: eSIMology's 2 GB a day for 30 days fits. Holafly sells unlimited plans by the day only, in 3, 5, 7, 10, 15 or 30 days. Airalo sells those lengths too, alongside fixed-GB plans. Saily's unlimited plans run from 1 to 30 days, plus 90 and 365.
Netherlands eSIM prices: questions
Which is cheaper for 5 GB over 30 days in the Netherlands?
For 5 GB over 30 days in the Netherlands: eSIMology £5.99, Saily £7.49, Airalo £8.00. Holafly sells unlimited plans only. Rival prices from their own Netherlands pages, read 7 November 2026; ours are live.
Can I get a refund on an unused Netherlands 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 the Netherlands?
eSIMology: On a web page, no app. Airalo: In the app. Holafly: In the app. Saily: In the app.
Which networks does a Netherlands eSIM from eSIMology use?
It connects to KPN and Vodafone in the Netherlands, 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 Netherlands?
It depends on how much you use. For light and standard use, a fixed-GB plan keeps things simple, and eSIMology prints the price per GB on every plan. Heavy users can choose a daily allowance of 500 MB to 10 GB a day, then 512 Kbps once it is used. Or pick a bigger fixed plan, such as 50 GB for 30 days.
Can I top up a Netherlands eSIM?
Most eSIMology plans can be topped up. Data left and top-ups are on a web page, so you do not need an app. Airalo, Holafly and Saily all manage data left and top-ups in their apps.
Get your Netherlands 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.