Published 26 October 2026 | Updated 26 October 2026 by Kate Acaster
These eSIM reviews rank eight providers by value for Europe, using each provider’s own page on 26 October 2026. WorldSIM is cheapest at £9.94 for 10GB over 30 days, and Saily the dearest at £27.49. Unlimited plans start at £4 for one day at Holafly. Most plans here are data-only, and we say where they aren’t.
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Do you need an eSIM at all?
It depends on your phone network. Our guide to whether you need an eSIM for Europe covers UK roaming charges. O2 lists free EU roaming on its EU roaming page, while other networks charge. An eSIM won’t help in the air either. For flights, see our guides to Jet2 wifi and British Airways wifi.
How we ranked these providers
We haven’t bought or tested these plans. We rank on the price of 10GB for 30 days, the one size every provider except Holafly sells, and flag where terms are missing. Holafly sells unlimited plans only, so it goes last. The reviews rely on what each provider publishes: price, data, validity, hotspot rules, refund terms and country coverage. Where a page didn’t give an answer, we say so rather than guess.
Affiliate links and how we earn
Links to Airalo, Saily, Nomad, Breeze and WorldSIM are affiliate links, so Flight Tribe may earn a commission if you buy, at no extra cost to you. Links to Holafly, Sim Local and easySim aren’t affiliate links. We rank on price, not commission: easySim, second, has no affiliate link.
Europe eSIM prices compared
| Provider | 10GB for 30 days | Unlimited plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1. WorldSIM | £9.94 | None shown for Europe |
| 2. easySim | £15.99 | None listed |
| 3. Nomad | £17.20 | £25.42 for 10 days |
| 4. Breeze | £20.00 | £23 for 10 days (1GB a day, then 512kbps) |
| 5. Sim Local | £21.50 | £32 for 15 days (5GB a day, then 1Mbps) |
| 6. Airalo | £24.00 | £9.00 for 3 days, £38.00 for 15 days |
| 7. Saily | £27.49 | £38.49 for 15 days |
| 8. Holafly | No fixed-data plan | £31 for 10 days, £42 for 15 days |
1. WorldSIM eSIM review
WorldSIM’s eSIM Connect is data only and the cheapest here on fixed data. 1GB for seven days is £2.55, 10GB for 30 days is £9.94 and 20GB for 30 days is £14.82. Validity counts from installation, so install it shortly before you fly. We couldn’t find its hotspot rules, refund policy or country count. Its separate eSIM Pro is pay-as-you-go with voice and texts. Check WorldSIM’s Europe plans.
2. easySim eSIM review
easySim covers 36 countries and prices fixed data up to 20GB below most rivals. 1GB for seven days is £3.49, 10GB for 30 days is £15.99 and 50GB for 30 days is £43.99. It has no regional unlimited plan. Hotspot is unrestricted and fixed plans aren’t throttled, it says. You can get a refund within six months if the eSIM didn’t install and you’ve used no data. There’s no local number or calls. Check easySim’s Europe page.
WorldSIM is cheapest on most fixed-data sizes, but refunds, hotspot rules and coverage matter as well as price.
3. Nomad eSIM review
Nomad lists 35 countries on its main Europe tab, including the UK. A 10GB plan for 30 days is £17.20, 5GB is £13.08 and 1GB for seven days is £4.11. Unlimited plans are £14.21 for five days and £25.42 for 10 days. Hotspot is supported. You can install the eSIM now and activate it within 60 days of purchase, after which the plan starts automatically. Nomad’s FAQ says some of its eSIMs include a local number, so read the plan details. We couldn’t read its refund policy. Check Nomad’s Europe plans.
4. Breeze eSIM review
Breeze covers 36 countries and includes hotspot on all plans. A 10GB plan for 30 days is £20.00, and 1GB for seven days is £4. Its day-based plans give 1GB a day at full speed, then 512kbps, from £5 for one day to £55 for 30. The clock starts when you first use it in Europe. Breeze offers a full refund, paid within three business days, if you haven’t used any data. That doesn’t apply to a plan already activated in-country. See Breeze’s Europe plans.
5. Sim Local eSIM review
Sim Local’s 5G data plans cover 36 countries. 10GB for 30 days is £21.50, and unlimited with 5GB a day at full speed then 1Mbps is £19 for seven days or £32 for 15. It also sells Orange-network plans with calls and texts, such as 20GB for 31 days at £17.00, across 44 countries. Hotspot is allowed. You can claim a full refund within 14 days if the eSIM hasn’t been activated, or at any time for a technical fault. The site may show dollars, so switch to pounds. Check Sim Local’s Europe plans.
6. Airalo eSIM review
Airalo covers 41 European countries and sells fixed-data plans from 1GB for three days at £4.00 to 50GB for 30 days at £54.00. A 10GB plan for 30 days is £24.00. Its unlimited plans run from £9.00 for three days to £55.00 for 30. Hotspot is allowed, subject to your device and network. Unlimited plans can slow on heavy-use days, its help centre says, but we couldn’t find the limit. Refunds go through your account, and a change of mind comes back as Airalo credit, not to your card. Check Airalo’s Europe plans.
On a trip that crosses borders, one regional plan beats buying a new one in each country.
7. Saily eSIM review
Saily covers 35 countries. Its fixed plans run from 1GB for seven days at £3.99 to 50GB for 90 days at £73.99, and 10GB for 30 days is £27.49. That makes it the priciest 10GB plan here. Unlimited is £38.49 for 15 days, with 5GB a day at full speed and then 1Mbps. Plans have a 180-day activation window, so you can buy early, and the app includes an ad blocker. See Saily’s Europe plans.
8. Holafly eSIM review
Holafly sells unlimited plans only for Europe, with no fixed-data option. Prices are £22 for seven days, £42 for 15 days and £61 for 30 days. Its page covers 33 countries. Hotspot is allowed, but sharing is capped at 1GB a day. Holafly says a refund is available for up to six months if you change your plans or your device isn’t compatible. Its plan selector shows pounds, but a table further down the same page is in dollars, so check which one you’re reading. See Holafly’s Europe plans.
Which eSIM suits which trip
- Lowest price for 1GB: WorldSIM (£2.55), easySim (£3.49) or Sim Local (£3.50, for three days). WorldSIM, ranked first, publishes the least detail on refunds and hotspot.
- Hotspot on a laptop: Airalo, Breeze, easySim, Nomad and Sim Local say it’s allowed. Holafly caps shared data at 1GB a day.
- Heavy daily data over 10 days: Breeze is £23 and Nomad £25.42, against Airalo at £27 and Holafly at £31. Breeze slows after 1GB a day, and we couldn’t find Nomad’s fair-use rule.
- Calls and texts: Sim Local’s Orange plans. Nomad says some of its eSIMs include a number. Check before you buy.
- Buying early: Saily gives you 180 days to activate, and Nomad 60.
“The cheapest 10GB plan isn’t always the best one for you. Check three things before you pay: that your phone’s unlocked and supports eSIM, that the plan allows hotspot if you need it, and what happens to a refund once you’ve installed the eSIM. Refund rules are usually stricter once a plan’s installed or activated.”
Kate Acaster, Chief Editor, Flight Tribe
What to check before you buy
- Confirm your phone supports eSIM and isn’t network-locked.
- Check the country list for every stop, including non-EU ones such as Switzerland and Norway.
- Work out your data need. Maps and messaging use little. Video calls and streaming use a lot.
- Install the eSIM at home on wifi, then switch it on when you land.
| Provider | Hotspot | Refunds |
|---|---|---|
| 1. WorldSIM | Not found | Not found |
| 2. easySim | Unrestricted | Within 6 months if install failed and no data used |
| 3. Nomad | Supported | Not found |
| 4. Breeze | Included | Full refund if no data used |
| 5. Sim Local | Allowed | 14 days if not activated, or any time for a fault |
| 6. Airalo | Allowed | Request in your account. Change of mind comes back as credit |
| 7. Saily | Not checked | Not checked |
| 8. Holafly | Allowed, 1GB a day | Up to 6 months, per its page |
Prices and terms come from each provider’s own pages, read on 26 October 2026. They change, so check before you buy. Pricing a trip? Our cheapest cities in Europe and budget travel destinations rankings show where your money goes furthest.
eSIM Reviews FAQs
What is the best eSIM for Europe?
It depends on your trip. WorldSIM, easySim and Nomad have the lowest published prices for 10GB. Airalo, Breeze, easySim, Nomad and Sim Local say hotspot is allowed. Sim Local has plans with calls and texts. We haven’t tested any of them.
How much does a Europe eSIM cost?
For 10GB over 30 days, the published prices we read ranged from £9.94 at WorldSIM to £27.49 at Saily. A one-week 1GB plan is £2.55 to £4.11. Unlimited plans start at £4 for one day at Holafly and £9 for three days at Airalo.
Do I need an eSIM for Europe from the UK?
Not always. Some UK networks include EU roaming, and others charge a daily or monthly fee. Our guide to UK network roaming charges checks the main networks.
Is Holafly or Airalo cheaper?
For unlimited data over 10 days, Airalo is £27 and Holafly is £31. Airalo also sells fixed-data plans, such as 10GB for 30 days at £24.00, while Holafly sells unlimited only.
Can I use hotspot with a Europe eSIM?
Airalo, Breeze, easySim, Nomad and Sim Local say yes. Holafly allows it but caps shared data at 1GB a day. We couldn’t find WorldSIM’s rules and didn’t check Saily’s, so check before you buy.
Can I get a refund on an eSIM?
Usually only if you haven’t used it. Breeze refunds an unused plan, Sim Local within 14 days if it’s not activated, and easySim within six months if it failed to install. Holafly refunds change-of-plan cases for up to six months, per its page.
Do these eSIMs include a phone number?
Mostly no. The Europe plans from Airalo, Breeze, easySim and Holafly are data only. Sim Local’s Orange plans include calls and texts, and Nomad says some of its eSIMs include a number. We didn’t check Saily or WorldSIM for a number.
Kate Acaster is Chief Editor at Flight Tribe. She writes about practical travel planning, budget airlines, baggage rules, city breaks, beach holidays and good hotels that do not cost daft money.
Kate has travelled through Europe, South America and beyond, usually with a notebook, a half-formed plan and a strong opinion on airport snacks. At Flight Tribe, her work focuses on helping UK travellers understand what is included, what costs extra, and whether a trip is worth booking at the price shown.
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Kate checks the details that can change the value of a trip, including cabin-bag rules, airline fees, hotel location, seasonality, travel dates and booking conditions. She is especially interested in offers that look useful on the surface but need a proper reader-first check before they are worth recommending.
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