Holafly eSIM review: prices across 74 destinations
Prices checked 3 October 2026.
As of 3 October 2026, we track 74 destinations where Holafly has verified prices among the destinations we compare. The cheapest 7-day unlimited plan we found is $23.90 in Italy. We rank on price only; this is not a measure of network quality or speed.
Holafly prices by destination
| Destination | From | Link |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.90 | Compare United States |
| Japan | $3.90 | Compare Japan |
| Europe | $3.90 | Compare Europe |
| United Kingdom | $3.90 | Compare United Kingdom |
| Italy | $3.90 | Compare Italy |
| China | $3.90 | Compare China |
| France | $3.90 | Compare France |
| Thailand | $3.90 | Compare Thailand |
| Spain | $3.90 | Compare Spain |
| Philippines | $3.90 | Compare Philippines |
| Australia | $3.90 | Compare Australia |
| Vietnam | $3.90 | Compare Vietnam |
See all destinations.
What Holafly states
From Holafly's own pages; every value links to its source. Where we could not verify a fact, the table says so.
| Founded | 2017source |
|---|---|
| Registered in | Irelandsource |
| Destinations (provider's claim) | 200+ destinations (daily eSIMs); 160+ destinations (Holafly Plans subscriptions)source |
| Fixed-data plans | Yessource |
| Unlimited plans | Yessource |
| Unlimited fair-use limit | No fixed data cap, but 'data coverage and speed may be subject to a network service provider's fair use policy'. Some operators may reduce speeds after a certain high-speed data limit; per Holafly, 'this is not a restriction applied by Holafly' and the reduction lasts no more than one day. No numeric threshold published. Hotspot is capped (1 GB/day) on daily plans even though data is 'unlimited'.source |
| Hotspot / tethering | YessourceDaily/trip eSIMs: up to 1 GB of hotspot sharing per day. Holafly Plans Unlimited ($64.90/month shown): unlimited hotspot sharing; 25 GB plan: 25 GB sharing. Always On backup 1 GB: hotspot prohibited. |
| Top-up of an existing eSIM | NosourceDaily eSIMs cannot be topped up; buy a new plan (ideally 24h before expiry) and switch profiles. Holafly Plans Light (25 GB) also has no top-up. Monthly plans auto-renew every 30 days. Always On gives 1 GB/30 days after plan ends. |
| Calls / SMS included | NosourceDaily/trip eSIMs are data-only: no phone number, no calls, no SMS (T&C). Exception: Holafly Plans (monthly/annual Unlimited Plan only) include a +1 or +44 number that can RECEIVE SMS only (via app or email); no outgoing SMS, no calls. Calls/messages possible via WhatsApp over data. |
| Shortest validity (days) | 1source |
| Longest validity (days) | 90source |
| Refund policy | Daily/trip eSIMs: refund request allowed up to 6 months after purchase (full refund if bought directly and not activated; total or partial depending on usage; approval not guaranteed; processed in 5-10 business days). Holafly Plans subscriptions: refunds only within 14 days of purchase, afterwards only verified technical failures may get a voucher for unused days.source |
| App required | false, eSIM QR code arrives by purchase email (also WhatsApp, or via website/app); QR scan or manual code installation works without the app. App needed for managing Holafly Plans and receiving SMS on the Plans number.source |
| Trustpilot | 4.7, 113706, 2026-10-03source |
"Unlimited" plans: what the providers say about limits
Unlimited plans often slow down after a daily amount of data. These are the providers' own statements.
Holafly
No fixed data cap, but 'data coverage and speed may be subject to a network service provider's fair use policy'. Some operators may reduce speeds after a certain high-speed data limit; per Holafly, 'this is not a restriction applied by Holafly' and the reduction lasts no more than one day. No numeric threshold published. Hotspot is capped (1 GB/day) on daily plans even though data is 'unlimited'.
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How Holafly compares
Frequently asked questions
- Is Holafly worth it?
- Holafly has verified prices in 74 destinations we compare. Whether it is the cheapest depends on your destination; the table above and the Holafly alternatives page show how it ranks. We compare on price only, not network quality, speed or support.
- How much does a Holafly eSIM cost?
- Across the destinations we track, Holafly plans start at $3.90. Prices change often, so check the provider's page before you buy.
- Does Holafly offer unlimited data?
- Yes. Holafly sells unlimited plans, which typically slow down after a daily amount of high-speed data. See the limits each provider states below.
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