Free eSIM in Netherlands — free data for first-time users, claimed in the Wanderly app.
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Price per GB
$0.80
- Coverage
- Single country
- Plan type
- Data only
- Top-up
- Available
- Activation
- On network connection
What's Included
Netherlands eSIM plans at a glance
Wanderly lists 34 fixed-data Netherlands plans, ranging from 1GB up to 50GB over 3 to 180 days. Prices start at $2.99, 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 39 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 $2.99 for 1GB (7 days), $4.99 for 5GB (5 days) and $11.99 for 20GB (15 days), as a one-off price with no subscription. Larger plans cost less per gigabyte: $2.99/GB at 1GB against $0.60/GB at 20GB.
Across its data-only plans, Netherlands works out at a median of $0.80 per GB, below the $1.41 median across the 181 countries in the Wanderly eSIM Price Index. 17 of them have a lower median.
| Data | Validity | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB | 7 days | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| 3GB | 5 days | $3.99 | $1.33 |
| 5GB | 5 days | $4.99 | $1.00 |
| 10GB | 30 days | $7.99 | $0.80 |
| 20GB | 15 days | $11.99 | $0.60 |
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
- 1Install at homeScan the QR on Wi-Fi. Activation begins on first data use.
- 2Enable at SchipholSwitch data to the Netherlands eSIM immediately after landing and enable Data Roaming.
- 3Install NS ReisplannerNS Reisplanner is the definitive Dutch train app — real-time platforms, delays and connections.
- 4Consider Europe regionalFor 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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