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Our verdict
Holafly is known for unlimited-data plans and round-the-clock chat support, and it has some of the strongest customer ratings we track. It is usually not the cheapest: for the same trips, other providers often cost less, which is why its value-for-money score is lower than its other scores. The score below is calculated from checked prices, features, coverage and customer ratings, not a hands-on test.
7.9/10
eSIM Mentor score
Based on prices, features, coverage and customer ratings. Not a hands-on test. How we rate
- Value for money 40%5.1Compared with other providers on 811 trip types across our destinations; the lowest price in 11 of them.
- Features 25%10.0Has 3 of 3 features we check: hotspot sharing, a published refund policy, 24/7 support.
- Coverage 15%10.0Covers 200 countries and regions, as listed on its site.
- Customer ratings 20%9.5App Store 4.8 from 40,865 ratings; Trustpilot 4.7 from 115,145 reviews.
Holafly pros and cons
Pros
- Unlimited-data plans, so you don’t need to count gigabytes
- 24/7 chat support in your language, plus WhatsApp and email
- Very strong customer ratings on the App Store and Trustpilot
- Refund requests accepted within 6 months, depending on activation
Cons
- Often more expensive than other providers for the same trip
- Hotspot sharing is limited on the Holafly plans we track
- Its website gives mixed information about SMS and phone numbers
Holafly at a glance
- Countries and regions
- 200
- Hotspot sharing
- Yes
- Refund policy
- Refund requests within 6 months of purchase; conditions depend on whether the eSIM was activated or its QR code scanned.
- Support
- 24/7 chat in your language, WhatsApp and email (help@holafly.com).
- App Store rating
- 4.8 out of 5 (40,865 ratings)
- Trustpilot rating
- 4.7 out of 5 (115,145 reviews)
These facts come from Holafly’s own website and the app stores, with the date we checked them and links to the sources. We don’t run hands-on tests; see how we research and rate.
How Holafly works
- Choose a plan for your destination on Holafly’s website or app.
- Install the eSIM from the QR code or straight from the app, ideally at home over Wi-Fi.
- When you arrive, switch mobile data to the travel eSIM and turn on data roaming for it.
- If you run low, buy another plan.
Step-by-step help: how to install an eSIM on iPhone.
Holafly prices
Holafly’s Japan plans, as an example of its pricing. Prices are checked on Holafly’s own site. To see its plans for another destination, use the eSIM finder.
| Provider | Data | Valid for | Price | Per GB / day | Hotspot | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holafly | Unlimited | 1 day | $3.90 $3.71 with code ESIM4U | $3.90/day | Up to 1 GB/day | View plan |
| Holafly Japan and China plan, 2 countries | Unlimited | 1 day | $5.90 $5.61 with code ESIM4U | $5.90/day | Up to 1 GB/day | View plan |
| Holafly Global plan, 141 countries | Unlimited | 1 day | $9.50 $9.03 with code ESIM4U | $9.50/day | Up to 1 GB/day | View plan |
| Holafly KDDI, SoftBank | Unlimited | 3 days | $11.90 $11.31 with code ESIM4U | $3.97/day | Up to 1 GB/day | View plan |
| Holafly Japan and China plan, 2 countries | Unlimited | 3 days | $13.50 $12.83 with code ESIM4U | $4.50/day | Up to 1 GB/day | View plan |
| Holafly KDDI, SoftBank | Unlimited | 5 days | $20.50 $19.48 with code ESIM4U | $4.10/day | Up to 1 GB/day | View plan |
| Holafly Japan and China plan, 2 countries | Unlimited | 5 days | $20.90 $19.86 with code ESIM4U | $4.18/day | Up to 1 GB/day | View plan |
| Holafly Global plan, 141 countries | Unlimited | 3 days | $24.90 $23.66 with code ESIM4U | $8.30/day | Up to 1 GB/day | View plan |
| Holafly KDDI, SoftBank | Unlimited | 7 days | $27.50 $26.13 with code ESIM4U | $3.93/day | Up to 1 GB/day | View plan |
| Holafly Japan and China plan, 2 countries | Unlimited | 7 days | $27.90 $26.51 with code ESIM4U | $3.99/day | Up to 1 GB/day | View plan |
Prices from each provider’s own site, checked on 18 Oct 2026. Pages read: Holafly. Providers can change prices at any time. We may earn a commission when you buy through our links, at no extra cost to you. Learn more
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See Saily plansFrequently asked questions
Holafly sells unlimited-data plans, but hotspot sharing is limited on the plans we track. Check the plan details on Holafly’s site and the hotspot column in our tables before you buy.
Holafly accepts refund requests within 6 months of purchase. Whether you get one depends on the refund type, for example whether the eSIM was activated or its QR code scanned.
See our Holafly coupon code page for the code we last verified at checkout and the date we checked it.
Holafly’s website lists a local number for inbound SMS on some plans but also says calls and SMS aren’t possible with its eSIM. If you need SMS, confirm with Holafly before buying.
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Joseph Larkin is the founder and editor of eSIM Mentor. He compares travel eSIM plans and checks every price on the provider's own website before it goes on the site, and every coupon is tried at checkout before it is listed. His aim is simple, honest advice that helps travelers pick the right plan and avoid roaming bills.
