At a glance
- 1PelesimMost visitors, from a weekend in Amsterdam to a month-long stay$7.3010 GB, 30 days
- 2UbigiTravellers who buy well before the trip$1110 GB, 30 days
- 3NomadPeople who share data with a laptop$1610 GB, 30 days
- 4AiraloPeople who want round-the-clock chat support$1810 GB, 30 days
- 5HolaflyHeavy users who never want to count gigabytesUnlimited only
How we picked
We compared the plan most visitors to the Netherlands buy, 10 GB for 30 days, plus 5 GB for lighter users and each provider’s unlimited option, networks, hotspot rules, refunds and support. Prices were read from each provider’s own Netherlands page on November 5, 2026. Pelesim prices are shown before VAT; other prices are as each site displayed them, and local taxes may apply.
Which plan for your trip
- A weekend in Amsterdam: Pelesim 5 GB on KPN for $5.
- One to four weeks: Pelesim 10 GB on KPN for $7.30, or $9.40 with Vodafone as a second network.
- Working remotely or streaming: Pelesim 20 GB on KPN for $11.
- Heavy daily use: Pelesim’s KPN pass, 3 GB a day at full speed for 7 days, $12.
The Netherlands only, or more of Europe?
A country plan is the cheaper choice when the Netherlands is your whole trip. If you are going on to Belgium, Germany or more of Europe, one regional plan saves buying a second eSIM at the border; our best eSIMs for Europe list compares them. Heading south to Paris? See our best eSIMs for France.
No. 1, our pick
Pelesim
Best for most visitors, from a weekend in Amsterdam to a month-long stay
The lowest price of the five at 5, 10 and 20 GB on KPN, plus an unlimited week on KPN and Vodafone for $7.80.
What we like
- 10 GB for 30 days for $7.30
- 5 GB for $5 and 20 GB for $11, both for 30 days
- Unlimited day passes, 7 days for $7.80 (1 GB a day, then 512 Kbps)
- Refund within 30 days if the eSIM is not activated
Keep in mind
- The lowest prices are KPN 4G only; with Vodafone added, 10 GB is $9.40
- Data only, no phone number
- 10 GB / 30 days
- $7.30
- 5 GB / 30 days
- $5
- Unlimited
- 7 days for $7.80
- Hotspot
- Allowed
- Phone number
- No
- Networks
- KPN, or KPN and Vodafone
No. 2
Ubigi
Best for travellers who buy well before the trip
A carrier-backed plan on KPN that starts on arrival and keeps for six months, at $11 for 10 GB.
What we like
- Starts when it activates on arrival in the Netherlands, with 6 months to do so
- Top up in the app, even with no data left
- Unlimited from $19 for 7 days
Keep in mind
- One network, KPN
- No 5 GB plan, only 3 GB for 15 days ($6) or 10 GB
- 10 GB / 30 days
- $11
- 5 GB / 30 days
- No plan
- Unlimited
- 7 days for $19
- Hotspot
- Data sharing allowed
- Networks
- KPN
No. 3
Nomad
Best for people who share data with a laptop
Hotspot-friendly, on KPN and Vodafone, at $16 for 10 GB, more than twice Pelesim's price.
What we like
- Uses KPN and Vodafone
- Hotspot and tethering supported
- Starts when your phone connects to a Dutch network
Keep in mind
- 5 GB is $12.50, the priciest of the five
- Must be activated within 60 days of purchase
- 10 GB / 30 days
- $16
- 5 GB / 30 days
- $12.50
- Unlimited
- 7 days for $25
- Hotspot
- Allowed
- Phone number
- Some plans
- Networks
- KPN, Vodafone
No. 4
Airalo
Best for people who want round-the-clock chat support
The biggest name in eSIMs, with 24/7 support on WhatsApp, on KPN at $18 for 10 GB.
What we like
- 24/7 multi-language support, including WhatsApp
- 5 GB for 30 days for $10
Keep in mind
- 10 GB for 30 days is $18
- Its Netherlands page does not state the unlimited plans' fair-use terms
- 10 GB / 30 days
- $18
- 5 GB / 30 days
- $10
- Unlimited
- 7 days for $27
- Hotspot
- Not stated
- Networks
- KPN
No. 5
Holafly
Best for heavy users who never want to count gigabytes
Unlimited-only passes on Vodafone and KPN for heavy streamers, at more than three times Pelesim's unlimited price, with hotspot capped at 1 GB a day.
What we like
- Every plan is unlimited, under a fair-use policy
- Uses Vodafone and KPN
- Refunds can be requested for up to 6 months
Keep in mind
- 7 days is $27.50, 30 days is $73.90
- Hotspot capped at 1 GB a day
- 10 GB / 30 days
- No fixed plans
- 5 GB / 30 days
- No fixed plans
- Unlimited
- 7 days for $27.50
- Hotspot
- 1 GB a day
- Phone number
- No
- Networks
- Vodafone, KPN
Compare all five
| Our pickPelesim | No. 2Ubigi | No. 3Nomad | No. 4Airalo | No. 5Holafly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 GB / 30 days | $7.30 | $11 | $16 | $18 | No fixed plans |
| 5 GB / 30 days | $5 | No plan | $12.50 | $10 | No fixed plans |
| Unlimited | 7 days for $7.80 | 7 days for $19 | 7 days for $25 | 7 days for $27 | 7 days for $27.50 |
| Hotspot | Allowed | Data sharing allowed | Allowed | Not stated | 1 GB a day |
| Phone number | No | Not listed | Some plans | Not listed | No |
| Networks | KPN, or KPN and Vodafone | KPN | KPN, Vodafone | KPN | Vodafone, KPN |
Common questions
How much does an eSIM for the Netherlands cost?
In prices checked on 5 November 2026, 10 GB for 30 days in the Netherlands cost $7.30 with Pelesim (before VAT), $11 with Ubigi, $16 with Nomad and $18 with Airalo. For 5 GB, Pelesim is $5, Airalo $10 and Nomad $12.50. Holafly sells unlimited plans only, at $27.50 for 7 days and $73.90 for 30 days.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for the Netherlands?
Yes. Pelesim sells a 7-day pass for the Netherlands for $7.80, with 1 GB a day at full speed and then 512 Kbps, and a KPN pass with 3 GB a day for $12, checked 5 November 2026 and shown before VAT. Ubigi lists 7 days of unlimited data for $19, Nomad $25, Airalo $27 and Holafly $27.50. Each runs under its own daily limit or fair-use policy.
How much data do I need in the Netherlands?
Maps, train and tram apps and messaging use less than people expect, and 5 GB covers a typical week. Choose 10 GB or more if you will stream, share a hotspot with a laptop or stay two weeks or longer. If you cannot predict your use, a daily-unlimited pass removes the guesswork.
Which networks do Netherlands eSIMs use?
In this ranking Pelesim sells KPN plans and KPN and Vodafone plans, Nomad and Holafly use KPN and Vodafone, and Ubigi and Airalo use KPN. A plan with more than one network lets your phone switch when one signal is weak.
Can I install a Netherlands eSIM before I fly?
Yes. Install the eSIM at home while you are online, then switch it on and enable data roaming for that line when you land. Ubigi's plan starts when it activates on arrival, and Nomad's when your phone joins a Dutch network. Check first that your phone supports eSIM and is carrier unlocked. Keep your home SIM active for calls and SMS, since most of these plans are data only.
