Key Facts
- •Holafly was founded in 2018 in Murcia, Spain, and sells unlimited data plans across 160 destinations.(source)
- •Holafly's 30-day unlimited plan costs $54.00. At HelloRoam's $8.26 for 10 GB, six plans cover 60 GB for $49.56, so Holafly's flat price only wins above roughly 65 GB in that window.(source)
- •Holafly does not permit hotspot tethering on most of its standard unlimited plans; data is limited to on-device use.(source)
- •Holafly's customer support earns 4.6 out of 5 among the five providers reviewed, with live chat in 10 languages and agents who handle reinstallation and QR code regeneration in one session.(source)
- •Holafly's minimum plan duration is 5 days; there are no short-trip plans under this threshold.(source)
- •Holafly applies no fair use throttle on standard unlimited plans, and the allowance is not reduced after heavy use.(source)
- •Holafly covers 160 destinations, 40 fewer than Airalo's 200, with its deepest carrier partnerships in Western Europe and Latin America.(source)
- •Airalo and Saily both cap a single purchase at 10 GB. A traveler who passes 20 GB buys a third plan, which costs $78.00 at Airalo and $56.97 at Saily, both above Holafly's $54.00 for 30 days.(source)
- •Holafly refunds an unactivated, unused eSIM within 180 days of purchase (published as 'up to 6 months'), the same window HelloRoam publishes. HelloRoam includes hotspot sharing on every plan at no extra fee; Holafly blocks or restricts hotspot tethering on most of its unlimited plans.(source)
Holafly sells one thing: unlimited data, in 160 destinations, starting at $19.00 for 5 days. Founded in 2018 in Murcia, Spain, it removes the decision most eSIM buyers get wrong, which is how many gigabytes to buy. A $34.00 10-day plan carries streaming, maps and video calls with no cap and no fair use throttle. Support scores 4.6/5, with live chat in 10 languages.
The trade-offs are real. Holafly prices a 30-day unlimited month at $54.00, while a fixed 10 GB plan from HelloRoam costs $8.26 for the same window, so light users pay a large premium for data they never touch. Hotspot tethering is blocked or limited on most plans, which rules Holafly out for laptop work. The 160-destination catalog is 40 short of Airalo. Holafly makes financial sense once a month of travel pushes past roughly 65 GB, and very little sense below that.
eSIM Rating: How Does It Score?
The Speed score combines published carrier partnerships, 5G listings, and speed tests we run. We publish no raw Mbps figure. Read our full methodology.
What Works and What Doesn't
What works
- Unlimited data plans eliminate overage worries
- Excellent customer support with live chat
- Full-speed data on most plans
- Simple pricing structure per destination
- Strong presence in European and Latin American markets
What doesn't work
- Premium pricing for unlimited data
- Fewer destinations than Airalo or HelloRoam
- Cannot share hotspot on all plans
- No short-duration plans under 5 days
How Fast Is This eSIM?
Speed performance for Holafly was evaluated based on provider-reported data and user community reports. Performance sits in the middle of the pack based on available data. Usable for streaming and navigation.
Speed policy: none
How Much Does This eSIM Cost?
Holafly's pricing is on the higher side. Not the cheapest available, but you are paying for unlimited data. Here is a comparison.
Is This eSIM Worth It?
It depends on your priorities. Holafly works well if you value unlimited data and 24/7 chat support. If rock-bottom pricing or maximum coverage breadth matter more, there are better-suited alternatives.
If Holafly does not quite fit, HelloRoam (4.9/5) is the closest alternative with better value.
The bottom line
A solid 4.2/5. Holafly does enough things well to deserve a spot on any shortlist, even if it is not our top overall pick.
Is it for you?
Buy if
- You stream video, take video calls or work from your phone for hours a day and pass 65 GB in a month
- You want to stop counting gigabytes and will pay $54.00 for 30 days to do it
- You are traveling in Western Europe or Latin America, where Holafly's carrier partnerships run deepest
Skip if
- You use under 65 GB in a month: HelloRoam sells 10 GB for $8.26, and six of those plans cover 60 GB for $49.56, still under Holafly's $54.00 for 30 days
- You need hotspot tethering for a laptop or a second device, which most Holafly plans block or limit
- You are traveling outside Holafly's 160-destination catalog, which is 40 short of Airalo's 200
Holafly destination coverage
Holafly offers plans in these destinations. Click to read the destination guide.
