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Is Holafly right for your trip?

Verdicts at a glance for three common travel profiles. Scroll down for the full plan breakdown.

Short trip

1–7 days

Unlimited data for a Paris weekend or a city break — no need to track GB. The 7-day plan at €25.50 is the most practical option for a week in France.

Medium stay

1–4 weeks

The 15-day (€46.90) and 30-day (€68.90) plans keep you fully connected for a work trip or extended holiday, at a lower daily rate than shorter options.

Long stay

1–3 months

Digital nomads and long-term visitors get the best value with the 60-day (€98.90) or 90-day (€128.90) plan — just €1.43/day for unlimited data, no counting.

Holafly eSIM France: plans and prices in 2026

Unlike most eSIM providers, Holafly offers only unlimited data plans for France — there are no fixed GB tiers to choose from. You simply select the number of days you need coverage, from 1 to 90. The longer the plan, the lower the daily rate. All plans run on the Orange network in France and include hotspot sharing up to 1 GB/day. Use the tabs below to filter by trip length.

Duration Data Price Price/day Hotspot Action
1 day Unlimited €3.79 €3.79/day ✅ 1 GB/day
Best value
7 days
Unlimited €25.50 €3.64/day ✅ 1 GB/day

Selection of Holafly France eSIM plans verified in June 2026. Plans listed by duration, price ascending. Prices displayed in EUR as shown on esim.holafly.com. Ad: Free Selectra service, non-partner of Holafly (affiliate referencing). No paid ranking.

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Which plan fits your trip?

4 scenarios in plain English

  • Weekend / stopover (1–3 days) → 1-day plan at €3.79/day, pick the exact number of days ;
  • Standard holiday (1 week) → 7-day plan at €25.50, unlimited data with no counting ;
  • Extended trip (2–4 weeks) → 15-day (€46.90) or 30-day (€68.90, €2.30/day) ;
  • Digital nomad / long stay → 90-day plan at €128.90 (€1.43/day, best value per day).

Holafly's countdown starts when you arrive in France and connect to the Orange network, not at the time of purchase. You can safely buy the plan days or weeks before your trip without losing any days of coverage.

Holafly eSIM France: what "unlimited" actually means

Fair usage policy — what to know before buying

All Holafly France plans are marketed as unlimited, and for the vast majority of travellers that is exactly what they get. The operator's Fair Usage Policy allows for temporary speed reduction to between 256 and 1,024 Kbps if estimated usage exceeds 90 GB in a single month. This reduction lasts no more than 24 hours before speeds return to normal. For context, 90 GB equals over 100 hours of standard-definition video streaming — a threshold that regular holiday or business travellers are very unlikely to hit. Hotspot sharing is included but capped at 1 GB per day.

Key figures

Data capNone
FUP threshold90 GB/month
Hotspot cap1 GB/day

Holafly eSIM coverage and network in France

Network operator

Orange

5G 4G LTE

Coverage quality

Excellent nationwide

99%+ 4G population coverage (ARCEP 2024)

In France, Holafly eSIM runs on the Orange network, one of the country's main operators alongside SFR, Free Mobile, and Bouygues Telecom. Orange holds the largest share of 4G and 5G infrastructure in France, with coverage exceeding 99% of the population in 4G according to ARCEP. Coverage is excellent in major cities (Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux, Nice, Toulouse), along main transport routes and in most tourist regions.

In remote rural and mountainous areas (certain Alpine valleys, parts of the Massif Central, isolated corners of Brittany or the Auvergne), coverage can be patchy regardless of provider. Orange performs strongly here relative to other operators, but dead zones do exist. If your itinerary includes off-the-beaten-path destinations, checking Orange's coverage map before purchasing is advisable.

What's included with Holafly eSIM in France

4G/LTE and 5G access on the Orange network · Unlimited data on all plans · Hotspot sharing up to 1 GB/day · Plan countdown starts on arrival · Refund available up to 6 months if trip is cancelled · 24/7 live chat support via app and email

Get your Holafly eSIM for France before your trip. Use code SELECTRA for 5% off your first order.

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Holafly eSIM review for France: pros, cons and user feedback

4.6

Trustpilot 94k reviews · May 2026

Holafly is the most reviewed travel eSIM provider on Trustpilot, with over 94,000 reviews and a score of 4.6/5 as of May 2026. That volume makes the rating particularly meaningful. The pattern that emerges: very high satisfaction for Europe-based trips and installation ease; occasional frustration from users who misunderstood the data-only limitation or the hotspot cap.

  • QR code setup praised by a large majority of users as simple and fast ;
  • Reliable 4G/5G connection reported in Paris and major French cities ;
  • 24/7 live chat support rated highly for responsiveness ;
  • Flexible refund policy: up to 6 months if your trip is cancelled ;
  • No need to track GB — truly unlimited for virtually all travel patterns ;
  • More expensive per GB than fixed-data alternatives (Airalo, Saily) for shorter stays ;
  • Hotspot limited to 1 GB/day, not suitable for sustained multi-device tethering ;
  • No calls or SMS: data-only service, no French phone number included.

Our honest take

Holafly's 4.6/5 on Trustpilot — the highest score of any major travel eSIM provider on the platform — reflects a genuinely well-regarded service. For France specifically, the feedback is clearly positive: Orange France is a reliable network and the unlimited model removes one of the most common traveller frustrations (running out of data mid-trip). The two most important things to understand before buying: Holafly is data-only (no phone number, you keep your existing SIM for calls), and the hotspot cap of 1 GB/day makes it less suitable for heavy group tethering. If unlimited mobile data without GB counting is your priority, Holafly delivers that simply and reliably.

Valentine

Valentine

Editor at Selectra

How to install and activate Holafly eSIM for France

Setup takes about 5 minutes and can be done entirely on the Holafly website or app. Install it at home on Wi-Fi — the plan activates only when you connect to Orange in France.

Five steps from purchase to connected

Do steps 1–3 before you fly — you need Wi-Fi to scan the QR code and install the eSIM profile.

1

Check compatibility

Dial *#06# — if you see an EID, your phone supports eSIM. Make sure it is carrier-unlocked.

2

Choose your plan

On holafly.com or the app, select France and your trip duration. Use code SELECTRA for 5% off.

3

Install the eSIM

On Wi-Fi, go to Settings → Add eSIM and scan the QR code. The QR code is single-use — never delete the eSIM profile.

4

Turn on data roaming

Set Holafly as your data line and enable roaming. Keep your main SIM card for calls and texts.

5

Activate in France

Once you land, your phone connects automatically to Orange. The plan starts and the countdown begins.

Important: never delete the eSIM profile

The QR code used to install your Holafly eSIM is single-use. If you delete the eSIM profile from your phone, you cannot reinstall it with the same code. If you experience connection issues, always try toggling airplane mode or restarting your phone first, and contact Holafly support before removing the eSIM profile.

Is Holafly eSIM compatible with my phone?

Holafly eSIM works on any device that supports the eSIM standard and is carrier-unlocked. If your phone was purchased through a carrier on a locked contract, contact your operator to request an unlock before attempting to install any eSIM.

Compatible devices

  • iPhone: XS, XS Max, XR and all later models (iPhone 11 through iPhone 16 range) ;
  • Samsung: Galaxy S20 series and later, Galaxy Z Fold/Flip series, Galaxy A54 and above ;
  • Google Pixel: Pixel 3 and later ;
  • iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular): iPad Pro (2018 and later), iPad Air (3rd gen and later), iPad mini (5th gen and later).

Not compatible

  • iPhone X and older (8, 7, 6s, SE 1st gen) ;
  • iPhones sold in mainland China (Hong Kong / Macau are fine) ;
  • Carrier-locked phones (e.g. some US Verizon prepaid handsets) ;
  • Most budget Android phones under €300 (no eSIM hardware).

Check phone compatibility with our eSIM tool

Use our eSIM compatibility checker to instantly verify whether your phone supports eSIM — covering 336 models from Apple, Samsung, Google and more. Note that iPhones purchased in the United States from 2022 onwards are eSIM-only (no physical SIM tray), which makes Holafly especially straightforward to set up on those models. On iPhone, dial *#06# — if you see an EID line, your phone supports eSIM.

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Frequently asked questions about Holafly eSIM for France

How much does Holafly eSIM cost for France? Read more Close

All Holafly France plans include unlimited data. Prices start at €3.79 for 1 day. A 7-day plan costs €25.50 (€3.64/day), 15 days costs €46.90 (€3.13/day), 30 days costs €68.90 (€2.30/day), and the 90-day plan is €128.90 (€1.43/day). The longer the plan, the lower the daily rate. Use promo code SELECTRA for 5% off your first purchase. Prices verified on esim.holafly.com in June 2026 — always confirm at checkout as they may vary.

Is there a Holafly discount code for France? Read more Close

Yes. Use the promo code SELECTRA at checkout on the Holafly website or app to get 5% off your first purchase. The discount applies to all plans and destinations, including France.

Does Holafly eSIM include calls or SMS in France? Read more Close

No, Holafly is a data-only service. It does not provide a French phone number, and you cannot make or receive traditional calls or SMS through it. Communication apps that run over data (WhatsApp, FaceTime, Skype) work normally. If you need a local French number, a prepaid SIM card is the appropriate alternative.

Can I use Holafly as a hotspot in France? Read more Close

Yes, hotspot sharing is included on all Holafly France plans. The shareable allowance is capped at 1 GB per day, so a 7-day plan gives you 7 GB of total tetherable data. This is sufficient for occasional use (sharing with a laptop for emails or maps), but not designed for sustained multi-device streaming.

When does the Holafly plan start: at purchase or on arrival? Read more Close

The day count starts when your phone connects to the Orange France network, not at the time of purchase. You can safely install the eSIM profile at home before your trip without losing any days. Once you land and enable data roaming on the Holafly line, the plan activates and the countdown begins.

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