eSIM·5 min read·
Best eSIM for a Europe Trip in 2026: Compared
Airalo vs Holafly vs Nomad vs Saily for a 2-week Europe trip — price per GB, speeds, hotspot support and which one to actually buy.
TL;DR
- Best value: Airalo Eurolink, $15 / 5GB / 30 days.
- Best unlimited: Holafly $47 / 15 days.
- Best for hotspot: Nomad (most providers throttle hotspot).
- Fastest: Saily on Orange / Vodafone APNs.
Speed test (Lisbon, May 2026)
| Provider | Download | Upload | |---|---|---| | Airalo | 78 Mbps | 22 Mbps | | Holafly | 64 Mbps | 18 Mbps | | Nomad | 91 Mbps | 27 Mbps | | Saily | 105 Mbps | 31 Mbps |
What to watch for
- "Unlimited" usually = throttled to 512kbps after 1–3GB/day
- Some plans block voice calls (WhatsApp calls still work)
- iPhone XR+ and Pixel 4+ support eSIM; older Androids may not
Buying advice
For a 2-week trip in 4 countries → Airalo 10GB Eurolink ($25) wins. Add Holafly only if you stream daily.