1 · The short answer

Every travel eSIM sells Amsterdam as part of its Netherlands plan. We priced the six that get most of the traffic on the same day, for a long weekend, a week and two weeks with day trips, and looked at what your phone has to do between Schiphol, the trams and the bike lanes.

OUR PICK
✓Cheapest unlimited for a week or more in Amsterdam

Unlimited data for 2 weeks at $14.99 or 30 days at $26.99, nothing renews. Airalo asks $48 for 15 days and $69 for the month.

Ubigi
✓Cheapest buckets

10 GB for 30 days at $11 and 25 GB at $19, on KPN, installed by QR code.

Nomad
✓Cheapest 3 days, and 20 GB for $20

3 days of unlimited at $11 and 20 GB for 30 days at $20, on KPN and Vodafone.

Holafly
✓Simplest unlimited, two networks

Days, not gigabytes, no daily cap stated for your own phone, on KPN and Vodafone. $27.50 for a week.

Two weeks of unlimited data for Amsterdam
$14.992 weeks48% less
Next cheapest: Ubigi at $29.00, 15 days
A month of unlimited data for Amsterdam
$26.9930 days39% less
Next cheapest: Ubigi at $44.00, 30 days

Prices read on 28 September 2026: Airalo, Holafly, Saily, Nomad, Ubigi on their own sites or listings, Ringo Light from its catalogue. All in US dollars unless stated. Treat every number as a snapshot.

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2 · The prices, charted

Two weeks of unlimited data for Amsterdam

US dollars, 28 September 2026, for the Netherlands plan that covers Amsterdam. The rivals sell 15 days, Ringo Light 2 weeks. Ubigi's 15 days is 30 GB at full speed, then 2 Mbps. Nomad sells no 15-day unlimited.

$14.99 · 2 weekscheapest
Ubigi
$29.00 · 15 days
Airalo
$48.00 · 15 days
Saily
$48.99 · 15 days
Holafly
$50.50 · 15 days
A month of unlimited data for Amsterdam

The 30-day plan at each brand. Ubigi's month is 60 GB at full speed, then 2 Mbps. Nomad sells no 30-day unlimited.

$26.99 · 30 dayscheapest
Ubigi
$44.00 · 30 days
Airalo
$69.00 · 30 days
Saily
$71.99 · 30 days
Holafly
$73.90 · 30 days
10 GB for Amsterdam

Holafly sells no buckets. Ringo Light sells no bucket either: its 2 weeks is unlimited and lasts 2 weeks, not 30 days.

Ubigi
$11.00 · 30 dayscheapest
$14.99 · 2 weeks, unlimited
Nomad
$16.00 · 30 days
Saily
$17.99 · 30 days
Airalo
$18.00 · 30 days

3 · Side by side

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AiraloHolaflySailyNomadUbigi
ModelBuckets or unlimited daysUnlimited days onlyBuckets or unlimited daysBuckets or unlimited daysBuckets, then 2 MbpsUnlimited trips: 2 weeks or 30 days
Unlimited, 3 days$11.50$11.90No 3-day plan; 5 days $18.99$11No 3-day planNo 3-day plan
Unlimited, 7 days$27$27.50No 7-day plan; 10 days $34.99$2520 GB, then 2 Mbps, $19No 7-day plan; 2 weeks $14.99
Unlimited, 15 days$48$50.50$48.99No 15-day plan; 10 days $3330 GB, then 2 Mbps, $292 weeks $14.99
Unlimited, 30 days$69$73.90$71.99No 30-day unlimited60 GB, then 2 Mbps, $44$26.99
10 GB, 30 days$18No buckets$17.99$16$11No buckets; unlimited 2 weeks, $14.99
20 GB, 30 days$27No buckets$26.99$2025 GB $19No buckets; unlimited 30 days, $26.99
Full speed on unlimited3 GB a day, then 1 MbpsNo daily cap stated; sharing 1 GB a day5 GB a day, then slowed2 GB a day, then 1 MbpsA fixed amount, then 2 MbpsUnlimited data at full speed
NetworksKPNKPN, VodafoneNot named by SailyKPN, VodafoneKPNLocal partner network
Renews?NoNoNoNoMonthly plans doNo; the trip ends when it ends
App neededYesNo, QR codeYesOptionalNo, QR installNo, the eSIM arrives by email

Get Ringo Light for Amsterdam, from $14.99.

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4 · What to do in Amsterdam, and what your phone does for you there

Seven places for a first trip, from the canal ring to day trips by train. Most are a tram or a bike ride from Centraal, and all have good 4G and 5G.

The canal ring, Amsterdam centre
Amsterdam centreThe canal ringFour half-moon canals from the 17th century, lined with narrow merchant houses and on the UNESCO list. Walk the Herengracht early, before the tour boats start.✓Bikes have right of way on the red lanes. Set your maps to walking and look both ways for bikes, not just cars.Photo: Anne Dirkse (www.annedirkse.com), CC BY-SA 4.0
The Westerkerk and the Jordaan, Jordaan
JordaanThe Westerkerk and the JordaanThe Westerkerk has the tallest church tower in the city, and Rembrandt is buried inside. The Jordaan around it is a quiet quarter of small canals, cafés and shops.✓The Anne Frank House is a short walk away. Tickets are sold online for a time slot, so book on your phone before you go.Photo: C messier, CC BY-SA 4.0
The Rijksmuseum, Museumplein
MuseumpleinThe RijksmuseumThe national museum, home of Rembrandt's Night Watch and the Vermeers, next to the Van Gogh Museum. Give it half a day.✓Tickets are sold for a time slot. Book on your phone and show the QR code at the door.Photo: C messier, CC BY-SA 4.0
Zaanse Schans, Zaandam
ZaandamZaanse SchansWorking windmills, green wooden houses and a clog workshop on the Zaan river, a short trip north of Amsterdam.✓Take the train and tap in and out with your contactless card or phone wallet. The NS app shows the platform.Photo: Mustang Joe, CC0
Haarlem, Day trip by train
Day trip by trainHaarlemA compact old town around the Grote Markt and the Grote Kerk, a short train ride west of Amsterdam Centraal.✓Check the train in the NS app and tap in and out with OVpay. The town is small enough to walk with an offline map saved.Photo: René Cortin, CC BY-SA 4.0
The Oudegracht and the Dom Tower, Utrecht
UtrechtThe Oudegracht and the Dom TowerA canal with wharf cellars at water level, now cafés, under the tallest church tower in the country. Climb the Dom with a guide for the view.✓About half an hour from Amsterdam by fast train. Many cafés here take cards only, and a phone wallet does the job.Photo: Michielverbeek, CC BY-SA 4.0
Keukenhof, Lisse, in spring
Lisse, in springKeukenhofMillions of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths in a park between Amsterdam and Leiden. It opens only in spring, roughly from late March to mid May.✓Tickets and the bus from Schiphol or Leiden are sold online. Buy both before you go.Photo: Kent Wang, CC BY-SA 2.0

5 · Getting online at Schiphol

Schiphol is the airport for Amsterdam, and the train station sits right under the terminal. Switch your eSIM on when the plane lands, and your phone will be online before you reach passport control.

Trains from Schiphol reach Amsterdam Centraal in under 20 minutes. You can tap in with a contactless bank card or phone wallet at the gates, or buy a ticket in the NS app. Either way, have your phone connected before you walk down to the platform.

6 · Trams, metro and trains

GVB runs Amsterdam's trams, metro and buses, and OVpay lets you pay by tapping a contactless card or phone wallet on the reader as you board and again as you get off. The same tap-in, tap-out works at NS stations. Forget to tap out and you are charged a default fare, so tap out every time.

Trams run on the street, so your data works as it does anywhere in the city. The 9292 app plans door-to-door trips across trams, metro, buses and trains, and the NS app shows live platforms and delays for the trains. Those two apps are the main use of data here.

The ferries behind Centraal Station across the IJ to Amsterdam Noord are run by GVB and are free to ride.

7 · Cycling, cards and cash

Amsterdam is built around bikes. If you rent one, download an offline map of the city first, so a weak signal on a quiet street does not leave you lost, and put your phone in a mount rather than a pocket. Cycle paths are often red asphalt; ride on them, not on the pavement.

Many cafés, shops and market stalls take cards only. A phone wallet works at most of them, but carry a physical card as a backup. A maps app shows the nearest cash machine if you need one.

8 · Which plan fits an Amsterdam trip

A long weekend: Nomad sells 3 days of unlimited at $11, Airalo $11.50 and Holafly $11.90. Ringo Light sells no 3-day plan, so for two or three nights Nomad is the better buy.

A week: a week of unlimited costs $25 at Nomad, $27 at Airalo and $27.50 at Holafly, and Ubigi sells 20 GB at full speed, then 2 Mbps, for $19. Ringo Light sells no 7-day plan, but its 2 weeks of unlimited data costs $14.99, less than any of those weeks. You simply have days left over.

Two weeks or a month: Ringo Light 2 weeks at $14.99 or 30 days at $26.99. Both cover the whole Netherlands, Amsterdam included, so day trips to Haarlem, Zaanse Schans, Utrecht or Keukenhof need no change to your plan.

9 · What Ringo Light is

Ringo Light is our own data eSIM, sold to fund the full Ringo, one plan that works everywhere with your own number ported onto it. For the Netherlands, Amsterdam included, it sells two trips, both unlimited data: 2 weeks at $14.99 and 30 days at $26.99. Nothing renews. Fair use policy, see Terms. The eSIM arrives by email and installs in one scan, no app.

If a fixed amount of data is enough, Ubigi sells 10 GB for 30 days at $11 and 25 GB at $19, and Nomad 20 GB for $20. Ringo Light sells no buckets. The card to buy it is further up this page, just after the side-by-side table.

10 · Pick by trip

A long weekend in Amsterdam

Nomad unlimited, 3 days, $11. Ringo Light sells no 3 days; its 2 weeks is $14.99 if the trip might run longer.

A week in Amsterdam

Ringo Light unlimited, 2 weeks, $14.99, less than a 7-day plan at Nomad ($25), Airalo ($27), Ubigi ($19 for 20 GB) or Holafly ($27.50). Ubigi is cheaper only if 20 GB is enough.

Amsterdam with day trips to Haarlem, Zaanse Schans and Utrecht

Ringo Light 2 weeks at $14.99 covers the whole country.

Maps, tickets and messages only, for a month

Ubigi 10 GB for 30 days at $11.

A month of remote work from Amsterdam

Ringo Light unlimited, 30 days, $26.99.

11 · Frequently asked questions

What is the best eSIM for Amsterdam?+
For a week or more, Ringo Light: unlimited data for 2 weeks at $14.99 or 30 days at $26.99, priced on 28 September 2026. For 3 days, Nomad at $11. Every brand here sells one Netherlands plan that covers Amsterdam.
Can I use an eSIM at Schiphol Airport?+
Yes. Switch the eSIM on when you land and your phone connects to a Dutch network. Install it before you fly, so the QR code is already scanned.
Does my phone work on Amsterdam trams and trains?+
Yes. Trams run on the street, and the NS trains between Schiphol, Amsterdam Centraal, Haarlem and Utrecht run in a country covered by KPN, Vodafone and Odido.
How do I pay for trams and trains in Amsterdam?+
Tap a contactless bank card or phone wallet on the reader when you board and again when you get off, using OVpay. For longer train trips you can also buy a ticket in the NS app.
Which apps do I need in Amsterdam?+
The 9292 app for journey planning, the NS app for trains, and an offline map for cycling. Book museum tickets, such as the Rijksmuseum, on your phone before you go.
Do I need an eSIM if my phone plan covers the EU?+
If your home plan is from an EU country, roaming in the Netherlands is usually included at home prices, within a fair use limit. Travellers from the US, the UK, Canada or Australia usually pay a daily roaming fee, and that is where a travel eSIM saves money.
Do I need cash in Amsterdam?+
Less than in many cities. Many cafés and shops take cards only, and a phone wallet works at most. Carry a physical card as a backup.

12 · How we compared, and our sources

We priced Airalo, Holafly, Saily, Nomad, Ubigi and Ringo Light for Amsterdam on 28 September 2026, all on the same day, in US dollars. Each rival's price comes from its own website where it showed dollars, otherwise from an esimdb.com listing, and every source and its date is listed below. Ringo Light's prices come from the catalogue our checkout charges.

We compare the trips people actually book: a week, two weeks and a month of unlimited data, and a 10 GB bucket. We read each brand's fair use and speed rules and quote them as the brands state them. We did not run speed tests, so this page makes no speed claims for any brand.

Ringo Light is our own product. We put it in the table on the same terms as everyone else, and where a rival is the better buy the page says so.

Left out: Maya Mobile. We could not read its own prices for this country on the day, so it stays out rather than being guessed.

Written and priced by the Ringo team. Prices change often; if you spot one that has moved, tell us through the contact page and we will update the table.