Highest scored on our rubric: HelloRoam (4.6/5)Compare eSIM Providers for Greece: Feature Matrix (2026)
Feature matrix
Greece Provider Feature Matrix
5 providers scored across 5 weighted dimensions for Greece.
Score Breakdown by Dimension
| Dimension | Weight | HelloRoam | Airalo | Holafly | Nomad | Saily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coverage | 20% | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 4.0 |
| Pricing | 20% | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.0 |
| Network Generation | 20% | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
| App Quality | 20% | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.5 |
| Support | 20% | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 3.9 | 4.1 |
| Weighted Total | 100% | 4.64 | 4.45 | 4.35 | 4.15 | 4.20 |
At a Glance
| Attribute | HelloRoam | Airalo | Holafly | Nomad | Saily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2025 | 2019 | 2017 | 2020 | 2023 |
| HQ | United Kingdom | Singapore | Murcia, Spain | Santa Clara, CA | Vilnius, Lithuania |
| Support Channels | Live chat + WhatsApp + email | Email + in-app chat | 24/7 chat + email | Email only | Email only |
| Refund Policy | 180-day refund | 14-day refund | 180-day refund | 30-day refund | 30-day refund |
| Starting Price | $3.50 | $4.50 | $2.99/day | $3.00 | $3.99 |
Coverage
Greece Coverage, Provider Against Provider
Carrier Routing per Provider
| Provider | Carrier Partner | Network Type | Coverage score (0-5, our rubric) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HelloRoam | Wind | 5G | 4.5 |
| Airalo | Vodafone | 5G | 4.9 |
| Holafly | Wind | 5G | 4.3 |
| Nomad | Vodafone | 5G | 3.9 |
| Saily | Vodafone | 5G | 4.0 |
Network Count and Types
Greece has 2 mobile networks: Wind, Vodafone. Network types present: 5G. 5G coverage is urban-only in Greece. 5G in Athens, Thessaloniki, and major islands; many islands still 4G only
Coverage Gaps
Mobile coverage varies significantly between Greek islands — Cosmote has widest island coverage
Ferry rides between islands often have no mobile coverage — download offline entertainment
Regional eSIM Alternative
Greece-only plans are priced for one country. Regional plans spread the cost across borders. Greece single-country entry: $2.21 (1GB). Neighbor entry-level prices: Åland Islands: $2.44 (1GB); Albania: $3.99 (1GB); Andorra: $3.78 (1GB); Austria: $2.21 (1GB). Buying individual plans for all 5 countries totals $14.63 minimum. HelloRoam, Airalo and Holafly sell multi-country bundles that put several destinations on one eSIM; Nomad and Saily sell single-country plans only. Bundle country lists differ, so check that Greece and the stops above are on the one you are offered, then price it against that $14.63 total.
Pricing
Greece Price Tiers
Fixed Data Plan Pricing
| Tier | HelloRoam | Airalo | Holafly | Nomad | Saily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB | $3.15 | $2.21 | $2.69 | $2.70 | $3.59 |
| 3GB | $9.45 | $5.56 | $8.07 | $8.10 | $10.77 |
| 5GB | $15.75 | $7.34 | $13.46 | $13.50 | $17.96 |
| 10GB | $31.50 | $12.62 | $26.91 | $27 | $35.91 |
| 20GB | $63 | $32 | $53.82 | $54 | $71.82 |
Airalo prices from live data. Other provider prices are estimated from published starting rates. Actual rates vary.
Unlimited Plan Pricing
| Duration | Total | Per Day | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | $2.36 | $2.36/day | 4% |
| 3 days | $6.79 | $2.26/day | 8% |
| 7 days | $15.84 | $2.26/day | 8% |
| 14 days | $30.65 | $2.19/day | 11% |
| 30 days | $60.52 | $2.02/day | 18% |
Per-GB Value Analysis
The cheapest per-GB rate for Greece is $0.89/GB at the 1GB tier ($2.21 total). Larger data tiers typically reduce the per-GB cost. A 20GB plan often delivers 30-50% lower per-GB rates than a 1GB plan for the same destination.
Cost for Your Trip Length
An average 8-day trip in Greece costs $2.21 on a fixed 1GB plan vs $19.68 on unlimited ($2.46/day x 8 days). Unlimited plans cost less per day on longer trips due to volume discounts.
Network data
Greece eSIM Network Profile
Carrier Routing by Provider
| Provider | Carrier | Type | Network score (0-5, our rubric) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HelloRoam | Wind | 5G | 4.3 |
| Airalo | Vodafone | 5G | 4.4 |
| Holafly | Wind | 5G | 4.2 |
| Nomad | Vodafone | 5G | 4.3 |
| Saily | Vodafone | 5G | 4.4 |
5G Availability
5G coverage in Greece is urban-only. 5G in Athens, Thessaloniki, and major islands; many islands still 4G only Providers routing through 5G-capable carriers pick up 5G in the areas where it is deployed. 4G LTE fallback is available everywhere.
Speed Under Fair Use Policies
Holafly unlimited plans in Greece run at full 5G speed until the daily fair-use threshold. After the threshold, speeds reduce. Maps and messaging still work. Video streaming and large downloads do not. Fixed data plans from Airalo, Saily, and Nomad run at full speed until the data allowance is used.
Urban vs Rural Coverage
5G in Greece sits in the cities. Rural areas fall back to 4G LTE, drop to 3G in places, or lose signal entirely in remote terrain. Cosmote (OTE) offers the widest rural footprint among local carriers, and every provider on this page rides the same towers.
Support
Which Support Channels Each Provider Runs
Support Channels by Provider
| Provider | Channels | Real-time channel | Support score (0-5, our rubric) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HelloRoam | Live chat + WhatsApp + email | Live chat + WhatsApp | 5.0 |
| Airalo | Email + in-app chat | In-app chat | 4.2 |
| Holafly | 24/7 chat + email | 24/7 live chat | 4.7 |
| Nomad | Email only | None published | 3.9 |
| Saily | Email only | None published | 4.1 |
Refund and Guarantee Policies
| Provider | Guarantee |
|---|---|
| HelloRoam | 180-day refund |
| Airalo | 14-day refund |
| Holafly | 180-day refund |
| Nomad | 30-day refund |
| Saily | 30-day refund |
Activation and Setup Experience
Activation steps vary by provider. Here is how each one works for Greece plans. HelloRoam: QR code via email. 4 steps, approximately 3-5 min to complete. Connects to Wind in Greece. Airalo: QR code or direct install. 4 steps, approximately 3-5 min to complete. Connects to Wind in Greece. Holafly: QR code via email. 4 steps, approximately 5-8 min to complete. Connects to Wind in Greece. Nomad: QR code or manual APN. 4 steps, approximately 4-6 min to complete. Connects to Wind in Greece. Saily: Direct in-app install. 4 steps, approximately 2-4 min to complete. Connects to Wind in Greece. All providers connect to Greece's 5G network where available after activation. Install before departure to skip airport setup delays. All 5 providers allow pre-trip installation.
Head-to-head
Head-to-Head Provider Comparison for Greece
Comparing HelloRoam and Airalo side by side for Greece plans. Both connect to Greece's 5G network, but through different paths.
HelloRoam routes through Wind (5G) in Greece. Airalo connects via Vodafone (5G). Different carriers mean different coverage footprints outside Greece's urban core.
Greece plans range from $2.21 (1GB) to $32 (20GB). Pricing score gap: 0.3 points. HelloRoam has a cost advantage at this destination. The widest scoring gap is in support channels: HelloRoam leads by 0.8 points. Composite: HelloRoam 4.64/5 on the rubric, Airalo 4.45/5.
Matrix analysis
Beyond the Numbers: Greece Provider Scores Explained
The Greece scoring matrix is not a copy of global averages. Local conditions reshape provider performance.
Coverage: two operators serve Greece (Wind and Vodafone). Provider-carrier pairing matters for suburban and rural reach. Urban areas see equivalent coverage from both operators.
Network: Greece runs on 5G. Since all providers route through the same infrastructure, network scores track the carrier tier, not the provider. Pricing: plans start at $2.21 (1GB), $2.21/GB floor rate. Unlimited daily data from $2.46/day shifts the pricing calculus for heavy users. Overall spread: 0.49 points between #1 (HelloRoam) and #4 (Nomad). Provider selection matters significantly in Greece.
Use cases
Which Provider Fits Your Greece Travel Style?
Score-weighted recommendations for Greece travelers.
Video Streaming
Airalo
Airalo is the strongest pick for streaming in Greece. Network Generation score: 4.4/5 on this scorecard on Greece's 5G network via Wind and Vodafone. 5G handles HD streaming where the signal is strong. Holafly's unlimited tier from $2.46/day avoids mid-stream data caps.
Remote Work
HelloRoam
HelloRoam ranks first for remote work in Greece. Video calls need a steady connection more than a fast one. Greece's 5G network carries video calls where signal is strong. A real-time support channel matters when connectivity drops mid-session. HelloRoam: 24/7 support. Greece's good WiFi supplements eSIM data for stationary work.
Social Media
HelloRoam
HelloRoam fits social-heavy travelers in Greece. Instagram browsing runs 100-200 MB per hour and TikTok 300-500 MB per hour. At Greece's floor rate of $2.21/GB, an hour of TikTok scrolling costs roughly $1.08 on the entry tier. App quality score: 5.0/5 on this scorecard for data monitoring while uploading.
Navigation
Airalo
Airalo leads for navigation use in Greece. Google Maps uses 10-15 MB per hour of active navigation. Coverage is the dominant factor: losing signal mid-route is worse than slow speed. Airalo routes through Vodafone in Greece. Multi-operator market: carrier reach outside urban zones differs.
Budget Travel
HelloRoam
HelloRoam is the strongest pick on a cost-conscious Greece trip. Pricing score: 4.4/5 on the rubric, starting from $3.50. Greece entry: $2.21 for 1GB ($2.21/GB). Refund window: 180 days. A 180-day refund reduces purchase risk for uncertain itineraries.
Extended Stay
HelloRoam
HelloRoam fits extended stays in Greece. Average trip length: 8 days. Unlimited plans scale: $60.52 for 30 days ($2.02/day, 18% discount). Support quality matters more on longer trips. HelloRoam runs live chat and WhatsApp.
Coverage quality
Coverage Quality by Provider in Greece
Coverage quality in Greece depends on which of 2 operators each provider routes through. HelloRoam: Wind (5G). Airalo: Vodafone (5G). Holafly: Wind (5G). Nomad: Vodafone (5G). Saily: Vodafone (5G).
3 of 5 providers route through Vodafone, the dominant carrier. HelloRoam connects via Wind. Holafly connects via Wind. In Greece's urban centers, all carriers overlap. Outside cities, the dominant carrier typically has wider reach. Rural travelers should verify their chosen provider's carrier covers their itinerary. Greece operates on 5G. Greece is a mature mobile market with near-universal coverage.
Support quality
Customer Support for Greece: Provider-by-Provider
Support quality for Greece eSIMs varies by channel, language, and time zone alignment with your destination.
HelloRoam: real-time help on live chat and WhatsApp. 24/7 availability. 63 languages. 180-day refund window. Available around the clock regardless of Greece's time zone. Airalo: real-time help on in-app chat. 24/7 availability. 12 languages. 14-day refund window. Available around the clock regardless of Greece's time zone. Holafly: real-time help on 24/7 live chat. 24/7 availability. 10 languages. 180-day refund window. Available around the clock regardless of Greece's time zone. Nomad: no real-time channel, email and in-app messages only. Business hours (UTC+8) availability. 2 languages. 30-day refund window. Business hours (UTC+8). Check overlap with Greece's time zone (EET/EEST (UTC+2/+3)). Saily: no real-time channel, email and in-app messages only. 24/7 availability. 1 language. 30-day refund window. Available around the clock regardless of Greece's time zone.
HelloRoam and Airalo and Holafly let Greece travelers reach a person in real time. For activation problems at arrival, that beats waiting on an email queue. Longest refund window: HelloRoam and Holafly at 180 days. Useful when Greece trip dates shift after purchase.
App usability
Greece eSIM App Quality: Installation to Monitoring
Four apps, four installation flows for Greece. Setup time ranges from 2 to 8 minutes depending on the provider.
HelloRoam: App score 5.0/5 on our rubric. Airalo (4.7/5): QR code or direct in-app install. 3-5 minutes. Tracking: Granular: per-profile usage, hourly projections, remaining data alerts. Standout: Airmoney cashback (5-10%), real-time data tracking with hourly estimates. Holafly (4.1/5 on our 2026 rubric): QR code via email + in-app mirror. 5-8 minutes. Tracking: Minimal: unlimited plans remove the need for consumption monitoring. Standout: Unlimited plan management. No data cap tracking needed.. Nomad (3.9/5 on the rubric): Email QR code. Manual scan in phone settings. 4-6 minutes. Tracking: Basic: data balance only. No real-time estimates or usage projections. Standout: Lowest per-GB pricing in covered markets. Minimal UI.. Saily (4.5/5 in our comparison matrix): Direct in-app install with VPN bundled. 2-4 minutes. Tracking: Standard: data balance display, VPN status indicator, remaining allowance. Standout: Integrated NordVPN on every plan at zero cost.
App score leader for Greece: HelloRoam at 5.0/5 on the rubric.
Pricing analysis
Greece eSIM Pricing: Tier-by-Tier Value Analysis
Greece eSIM pricing follows a clear pattern: per-GB cost drops as data volume increases. But not equally for all providers.
1GB: $2.21 ($2.21/GB). 3GB: $5.56 ($1.85/GB). 5GB: $7.34 ($1.47/GB). 10GB: $12.62 ($1.26/GB). 20GB: $32 ($1.60/GB).
Best value: 10GB at $1.26/GB. Worst value: 1GB at $2.21/GB. Ratio: 1.8x difference between cheapest and most expensive per-GB rate. A 8-day trip at 1.5 GB/day needs ~12 GB. The 20GB tier at $32 covers that. Unlimited at $2.46/day = $19.68 total. That undercuts the 20GB fixed tier by $12.32. Pricing score leader for Greece: Nomad at 4.8/5 in our comparison matrix.
A local prepaid SIM in Greece costs $8-15 for 5-15GB / 28 days. A SIM bought on arrival at Athens (ATH) / Heraklion (HER) / Thessaloniki (SKG) costs $10-20 for 10-20GB / 28 days. The cheapest eSIM plan in this matrix for Greece is $2.21 for 1GB. The per-GB floor across the 7 scored Greece plans is $0.89/GB. The airport SIM counter adds a 10-15 min queue that an eSIM installed before departure skips.
Quick comparison
Greece Provider Matchup Summary
Matrix summary
Greece Feature Matrix Overview
5 providers scored across coverage, pricing, network generation, app, and support for Greece. HelloRoam leads the matrix. Plans start at $2.21 on Wind's 5G network.
Verdict
Greece Recommendations, Scenario by Scenario
Scenario-based recommendations for Greece travelers.
Budget trips
Nomad scores highest
Nomad publishes the lowest per-GB rate card of the five, from $3.00. For Greece, the cheapest tracked plan is $2.21.
1GB fixed data planHeavy Data Users
Holafly scores highest
Holafly unlimited data at $2.46/day in Greece. No data caps. Fair-use throttling applies after the daily threshold.
Unlimited daily at $2.46/dayPrivacy-Conscious Travelers
Saily scores highest
Saily includes NordVPN protection on every plan at no extra cost. Its published rate card starts at $3.99 across destinations. Backed by Nord Security's infrastructure.
Fixed data + integrated VPNMulti-Country Trips
Airalo scores highest
Airalo regional bundles cover 200+ countries on a single eSIM. Asialink, Eurolink, and Discover Global work in Greece alongside neighboring destinations.
Regional multi-country bundleGreece Specifically
Airalo scores highest
Airalo scores highest overall for Greece in our 2026 matrix. Widest coverage catalogue. Airalo leads coverage at 200+ countries, the widest catalogue in the matrix, with regional multi-country bundles for complex itineraries.
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Greece Provider Comparison Questions
Which eSIM provider scores highest across Greece?
Which eSIM provider scores highest across Greece?
HelloRoam scores 4.6/5.0 overall in our weighted matrix. Coverage on Cosmote (OTE) rates 4.5/5.0. Pricing rates 4.4/5.0 with plans from $2.21. All five dimensions carry equal 20% weight.
Which of Airalo and Holafly leads across Greece?
Which of Airalo and Holafly leads across Greece?
Airalo scores 4.5/5 on our rubric.0 with fixed data plans from $2.21. Holafly scores 4.3/5.0 with unlimited daily data at $2.46/day. Airalo covers 200+ countries. Holafly covers 160+.
Which provider prices Greece eSIM plans lowest?
Which provider prices Greece eSIM plans lowest?
The lowest per-GB rate for Greece is $0.89/GB. A 1GB plan costs $2.21. Nomad offers competitive per-GB pricing starting at $3.00. Compare all tiers in the pricing grid above.
Does Saily work in Greece?
Does Saily work in Greece?
Saily covers Greece on Cosmote (OTE) at 5G speeds. Its published rate card starts from $3.99 across destinations. Saily includes NordVPN protection on every plan at no extra cost. Saily covers 200+ countries total.
Which Greece eSIM provider has the highest-rated app?
Which Greece eSIM provider has the highest-rated app?
Airalo rates highest at 4.7/5 in our comparison matrix.0 on app quality with real-time data tracking, in-app installation, and Airmoney rewards. Saily rates 4.5/5 on our 2026 rubric.0 with an integrated VPN toggle. Holafly rates 4.1/5.0. Nomad rates 3.9/5.0.
Which Greece trips justify unlimited data?
Which Greece trips justify unlimited data?
Unlimited costs $2.46/day via Holafly in Greece. A 7-day trip totals $17.22. The largest fixed plan (1GB) costs $2.21. Unlimited saves money above 5GB/day usage. Below that threshold, fixed plans offer better value per GB.
Can I use a regional eSIM instead of a Greece-only plan?
Can I use a regional eSIM instead of a Greece-only plan?
Airalo offers regional bundles covering multiple countries on a single eSIM. Asialink (16 countries), Eurolink (39 countries), and Discover Global (130+ countries) all include Greece. Regional bundles cost more per-GB but save the hassle of managing multiple eSIMs on multi-country trips.
Which of the 4 Greece eSIM providers fits your trip?
Which of the 4 Greece eSIM providers fits your trip?
On a budget: Nomad (lowest per-GB from $3.00). Heavy data: Holafly (unlimited from $2.46/day). Privacy: Saily (NordVPN included). Widest coverage: Airalo (200+ countries). Your primary metric determines the right provider.
Greece data, live on arrival
Compare all five providers. Plans from $2.21.