Who runs it
Holafly Limited, founded by Pedro Maiquez and Yingyan (Lidia) Hu
Based in
Dublin, Ireland (Holafly Limited, 2 Grand Canal Square); also Madrid. Started in Murcia, Spain
Founded
2017
Destinations
200+
Apps
iOS and Android
App ratings
App Store (UK) 4.8 (16k ratings); Google Play 4.8 (86.5k reviews, 5m+ downloads)
Hotspot / tethering
Trip eSIMs: hotspot is capped per day and varies by destination (Europe plan: 1GB of shareable data a day). Holafly Plans subscriptions: hotspot depends on the plan. Not available on the free 'Always On' backup data.
Top-ups
No
Unlimited plans
All trip plans are unlimited data by days. No published threshold: terms say speed may be restricted if usage is 'deemed excessive', and destination pages say operator speed limits reset the following day.
Calls and phone numbers
No. Data only, no phone number; calls and texts via apps like WhatsApp.
Currencies
Prices shown in USD by default; GBP pricing not confirmed on the site. App Store listing mentions Trustly as a payment option for UK users.
Refunds
Requests up to 6 months after purchase. Full refund if the eSIM has not been activated or the QR code not scanned; connection problems caused by Holafly or the network can get a full or partial refund (minus a $3.50 admin fee). Paid back to the original account in 3 to 5 business days.
Support
24/7 live chat, WhatsApp and email ([email protected]), multilingual
Extras
'Always On': 1GB of free backup data every month in 150+ destinations after your plan ends, as long as the eSIM stays installed (no hotspot). Holafly Plans monthly/annual subscriptions covering 160+ destinations; Holafly for Business; claims 25m+ eSIMs sold.
Go to Holafly Provider link
Good
- Every trip plan is unlimited data, so no need to work out how many GB you need
- Excellent reviews: Trustpilot 4.7 from 112k+ reviews, 4.8 on both app stores
- 24/7 chat, WhatsApp and email support, plus a 6-month window to refund an unused eSIM
Not so good
- No top-ups: you must buy and install a new eSIM to extend a trip
- Hotspot is capped per day on trip eSIMs (e.g. 1GB a day in Europe)
- Data only, no phone number, and prices shown in USD rather than GBP
Holafly prices by country
Cheapest plan and best 10GB+ month in each country we track, converted to pounds.
| Country | Cheapest plan | 10GB+ / 30 days | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | £8.98Unlimited · 3 days | – | 3 |
| Bulgaria | £20.75Unlimited · 7 days | – | 1 |
| Canada | £15.02Unlimited · 3 days | – | 3 |
| Croatia | £8.98Unlimited · 3 days | – | 3 |
| Cyprus | £8.98Unlimited · 3 days | – | 3 |
| Dominican Republic | £14.26Unlimited · 3 days | – | 3 |
| Egypt | £27.54Unlimited · 7 days | – | 1 |
| France | £8.98Unlimited · 3 days | – | 3 |
| Germany | £8.98Unlimited · 3 days | – | 3 |
| Greece | £8.98Unlimited · 3 days | – | 3 |
| India | £15.02Unlimited · 3 days | – | 3 |
| Italy | £8.98Unlimited · 3 days | – | 3 |
| Japan | £8.98Unlimited · 3 days | – | 3 |
| Mexico | £18.03Unlimited · 7 days | – | 1 |
| Morocco | £10.94Unlimited · 3 days | – | 3 |
| Netherlands | £8.98Unlimited · 3 days | – | 3 |
| Portugal | £8.98Unlimited · 3 days | – | 3 |
| Spain | £8.98Unlimited · 3 days | – | 3 |
| Thailand | £8.98Unlimited · 3 days | – | 3 |
| Turkey | £20.75Unlimited · 7 days | – | 1 |
| United Arab Emirates | £9.43Unlimited · 3 days | – | 3 |
| United States | £8.98Unlimited · 3 days | – | 3 |
| Vietnam | £8.98Unlimited · 3 days | – | 3 |
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, esim.holafly.com, esim.holafly.com, esim.holafly.com. Checked September 2026.