Holafly study says exact-day eSIM plans cut trip costs
TL;DR: Holafly said on Sept. 8, 2026 that its Travel eSIM Value Index 2026 found exact-day eSIM plans delivered median savings of 10% to 33% versus fixed-duration plans across trips of one to 30 days.
Holafly said on Sept. 8, 2026 that its Travel eSIM Value Index 2026 found travellers can overpay for international eSIM coverage when fixed-duration plans do not match the length of their trips.
Holafly said the study analysed official pricing and product information from leading travel eSIM providers for trip durations from one to 30 days, comparing pricing efficiency, bundled benefits and the actual cost of covering an entire trip. According to the study, Holafly's exact-day pricing model delivered median savings of 10% to 33% compared with equivalent fixed-duration plans.
Holafly said predefined plan lengths such as seven, 15 or 30 days can force travellers to buy more coverage than they need. For an 11-day trip, the study said Airalo's 15-day plan cost US$47.63 and Saily's 15-day plan cost US$48.59, while Holafly's 11-day plan cost US$39.85.
Holafly said it recorded the lowest median real-trip cost among the providers it evaluated for trips lasting one to 30 days. The study said Saily's median cost was 3.7% higher than Holafly's and Airalo's was 8.4% higher.
Relevant questions
What did Holafly's Travel eSIM Value Index 2026 find?
Holafly said its Sept. 8, 2026 study found exact-day eSIM plans delivered median savings of 10% to 33% compared with fixed-duration plans across trips of one to 30 days.
How much did the study say an 11-day eSIM trip cost with Holafly, Airalo and Saily?
For an 11-day trip, the study said Holafly charged US$39.85 for an 11-day plan, while Airalo charged US$47.63 for a 15-day plan and Saily charged US$48.59 for a 15-day plan.
Which provider had the lowest median real-trip cost in Holafly's analysis?
Holafly said it had the lowest median real-trip cost among the providers it evaluated. The study said Saily's median cost was 3.7% higher and Airalo's was 8.4% higher.
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