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Netherlands eSIM

Prepaid Netherlands travel data from $1.99 USD (1 GB, 7 days). No physical SIM and no contract: you get a QR code by email and install it from your phone's settings. Check your phone

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6 options for 7 days

Plan details · 5 GB, 7 days

Coverage
Single country
Plan type
Data only
Activation
On network connection
Hotspot
Supported
Top-up
Not available

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Full plan terms, coverage & refunds

Data-only eSIM

Validity starts at the first network connection.

Top-ups unavailable. Usage tracking supported. Hotspot supported.

Calls and SMS are not included. Internet calling apps use your data.

Coverage (1 country)

Netherlands

Refund eligibility depends on the plan and its activation status. Contact Wanderly support before installing or using the eSIM.

Listed network types describe plan support; 4G/5G availability and speeds vary by location and device. Country coverage does not guarantee a signal throughout your route. If you need a specific network or location, confirm it with support before buying.

Refunds: who is eligible and how to request one are set out in our refund policy.

Free eSIM in Netherlands — free data for first-time users, claimed in the Wanderly app.

Netherlands eSIM plans at a glance

Wanderly lists 36 fixed-data Netherlands plans, ranging from 502MB up to 50GB over 1 to 180 days. Prices start at $1.99, and the lowest cost per gigabyte is $0.46/GB on the 50GB 10-day plan.

Unlimited day-passes are also available from $1.99 per day, billed per day rather than per gigabyte. 8 of the 41 Netherlands data-only plans can be topped up without reinstalling the eSIM.

Calls and SMS depend on the selected plan. Install using the supplied QR code and keep your home number on its own line. Activation timing varies by plan; check your selected plan's terms before purchasing or installing.

How much does a Netherlands eSIM cost?

A Netherlands eSIM from Wanderly costs $1.99 for 1GB (7 days), $4.99 for 5GB (5 days) and $10.99 for 15GB (30 days), as a one-off price with no subscription. Larger plans cost less per gigabyte: $1.99/GB at 1GB against $0.73/GB at 15GB.

Across its data-only plans, Netherlands works out at a median of $0.80 per GB, below the $1.63 median across the 198 countries in the Wanderly eSIM Price Index. 12 of them have a lower median.

Cheapest plan that lasts your trip

Cheapest Netherlands eSIM plan by trip length
TripPlanPrice
Long weekend (1GB or more)1GB, 7 days$1.99
One week (3GB or more)3GB, 7 days$3.99
Two weeks (5GB or more)5GB, 15 days$4.99
One month (10GB or more)10GB, 30 days$7.99

The data amounts are a starting point. Estimate how much you will use.

Cheapest plan by data size

Cheapest Netherlands eSIM plan by data allowance
DataValidityPricePer GB
1GB7 days$1.99$1.99
3GB5 days$3.99$1.33
5GB5 days$4.99$1.00
10GB30 days$7.99$0.80
15GB30 days$10.99$0.73

Cheapest current data-only plan at each size, as charged at checkout. Prices follow the live catalogue. Compare Netherlands with every country in the eSIM Price Index.

🇳🇱 About eSIMs in Netherlands

The Netherlands has some of the densest, fastest mobile networks in Europe. Wanderly Netherlands eSIM plans use KPN or Vodafone — the top two Dutch carriers — with 5G in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht and Eindhoven, and strong 4G in every village. You should expect flawless signal across the entire country, including on the intercity trains and along the North Sea coast.

You will use NS Reisplanner for trains, 9292 for buses and trams, WhatsApp for Airbnb hosts, and Google Maps constantly (Amsterdam's canals get disorienting fast). 8–10 GB covers a week; the country is small enough that you rarely need more.

The Netherlands is a common gateway for European trips. If your itinerary also includes Belgium, Germany or France, a Europe regional eSIM is the natural choice.

How to activate your eSIM in Netherlands

  1. 1
    Install at home
    Scan the QR on Wi-Fi. Activation begins on first data use.
  2. 2
    Enable at Schiphol
    Switch data to the Netherlands eSIM immediately after landing and enable Data Roaming.
  3. 3
    Install NS Reisplanner
    NS Reisplanner is the definitive Dutch train app — real-time platforms, delays and connections.
  4. 4
    Consider Europe regional
    For Amsterdam + Brussels + Paris or Amsterdam + Berlin trips, a Europe eSIM is more efficient.

Netherlands eSIM FAQ

Which network does it use in the Netherlands?

KPN or Vodafone — the two largest Dutch carriers with excellent nationwide 5G/4G.

Will it work on the Intercity trains?

Yes, coverage runs the length of every major intercity route including Amsterdam–Rotterdam and Utrecht–Groningen.

Does it cover the Wadden Islands?

Yes, Texel, Vlieland, Terschelling, Ameland and Schiermonnikoog all have KPN 4G coverage.

Should I get NL-only or Europe?

For a pure Netherlands trip, single-country. If crossing into Belgium, Germany or France, Europe is the better value.

How much data for a 5-day Amsterdam trip?

5–8 GB is plenty for maps, trams, WhatsApp and social.

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