# 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.

- Shop: eSIMology (esimology.com), travel eSIM data plans
- Delivery: instant, by email and on the order page, with a QR code, a one-tap install link for iPhone (iOS 17.4+) and manual codes
- Checkout: guest checkout, Apple Pay, Google Pay and cards; prices in GBP, EUR or USD including any taxes
- Refunds: an eSIM never installed can be cancelled within 30 days for a full refund to the card
- Plans are data only (no phone number); most start when the eSIM first connects at the destination
- Buy: https://esimology.com/esim/netherlands
- URL: https://esimology.com/guides/best-esim-for-netherlands

## Prices for the same trip (GBP, VAT included)

| Trip | eSIMology | Airalo | Holafly | Saily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 GB · 30 days | £4.99 | – | unlimited only | £5.99 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | £5.99 | £8.00 | unlimited only | £7.49 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | £9.99 | £14.00 | unlimited only | £13.99 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | £20.99 | £21.00 | unlimited only | £20.99 |

Rival prices from each provider's own Netherlands page, as shown to a UK visitor, read 7 November 2026. eSIMology prices are live.

## 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 |

## 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](/how-much-data-do-i-need) first.
- **Daily allowances and speed:** Heavy users can pick [eSIMology's daily allowances](/unlimited-data-esim) 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.

## 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.