Can I use it on the water taxis and metro to Kop van Zuid?

Absolutely. You'll stay connected on the RET metro and above the Maas on the water taxis and Waterbus. Signal may dip briefly in the metro tunnels under the river but returns as you reach each station.

Is this only for Rotterdam or the whole Netherlands?

It's a single national Netherlands plan. Buy it for your Rotterdam trip and the very same data works in Delft, The Hague, Amsterdam and anywhere else you roam in the country.

Rotterdam eSIM.

Name: Rotterdam travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

From the Markthal to the Erasmusbrug, keep Rotterdam's bold architecture at your fingertips.

from $2.21/day · unlimited dataAll of Netherlands →

Unlimited data5G where availableInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 15 days$4.88$0.49/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 15 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 15 days) · 10-day trip$4.88

Good to know in Rotterdam

Rotterdam's RET metro, trams and the Waterbus network all use OVpay; keep your eSIM active so you can plan hops between the centre and the port without losing your route.

Two simple ways to buy

Rotterdam eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Rotterdam eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Rotterdam — you can always top up or switch on your next trip.

Traveller streaming and browsing freely on an unlimited-data travel eSIM

Unlimited plans

High-speed data, nothing to count

Priced per day — the longer you stay, the better the daily rate. Ideal for streaming, hotspot and longer trips where you'd rather not watch a data meter. A fair-use policy keeps speeds fast for everyone; see each plan for the detail.

Best for streaming, video calls & hotspot
Great for longer or open-ended trips
One price per day — no GB anxiety

By-the-GB plans

3GB10GB20GB

A set bundle, brilliant value

A fixed data allowance (say 3 GB or 10 GB) valid for your travel days. The best-value pick for lighter trips built around maps, messaging and a bit of browsing. Running low? Top up in a couple of taps — nothing to reinstall.

Best value for lighter, shorter trips
Clear allowance — pay only for what you need
Top up any time from your phone

Compare plans →Not every destination has both types — the picker shows what's available where you're headed.

Plan your data

How much data do you need in Rotterdam?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Rotterdam eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Rotterdam are comfortable on 3–5 GB a week — heavy streamers just go Unlimited.

Traveller checking maps and messages on her phone using a My Holiday SIM eSIM

Not sure? Start with a 5 GB plan — you can top up in seconds if you run low.

Light

~1 GB / week

Maps, messaging & email

Google Maps, WhatsApp, email and the odd search. Plenty for a city break where you mostly need directions.

Suits 1–3 GB plans

Balanced

3–5 GB / week

Everyday holiday use

Everything above plus social scrolling, music, cloud photo backups and a little video. Where most travellers land.

Suits 5–10 GB plans

Rotterdam eSIM: your local data guide.

Rotterdam is a city you navigate by sight and app, from the yellow Cube Houses to water taxis darting across the Maas. A Rotterdam eSIM means you can pull up harbour tour times, translate a menu on Witte de Withstraat and check your metro line to Kop van Zuid without pausing for Wi-Fi.

One eSIM for Rotterdam and all of Netherlands. It's the national Netherlands eSIM — from $2.21/day with unlimited data, working the same in Rotterdam as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)?

Install the QR at home, then switch the eSIM on as you taxi in — you're online before you reach the arrivals hall.

Rotterdam eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$0.59

$1.77

—

5 days1GB

$0.35

$1.77

−41%

7 days1GB

$0.25

$1.77

−58%

10 days3GBPopular

$0.49

$4.88

−17%

15 days3GB

$0.33

$4.88

−44%

30 days3GB

$0.22

$6.50

−63%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in Rotterdam

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

Rotterdam eSIM from $2.21/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Rotterdam.

Markthal & Blaak

Under the Markthal's arch and beside the Cube Houses, use data to compare food stalls and book a spot on a harbour tour.

Kop van Zuid

Cross the Erasmusbrug to Hotel New York and the Fenix museum, hailing a water taxi or Uber back with a live map.

Witte de Withstraat

This gallery-and-bar strip rewards a phone for menu translation, table bookings and finding the next rooftop terrace.

Delfshaven

Wander the historic harbour where the Pilgrims once sailed, using maps to trace the canal-side lanes and windmill viewpoints.

The practical bit

Getting around Rotterdam on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Rotterdam

RET— Rotterdam's metro, tram and bus operator; buy tickets and see live times in-app.
NS— Intercity trains from Rotterdam Centraal — live departures and e-tickets, all app-based.
Bolt— Widely available ride-hailing; booking and live driver tracking rely on mobile data.
Donkey Republic— Shared bikes across the city — locate and unlock one straight from the app.

How long to stay in Rotterdam

Rotterdam is usually a one or two-day city break, covering the Markthal, Erasmus Bridge, Cube Houses and bold modern architecture, often paired with nearby Kinderdijk.

How much data for Rotterdam

A short architecture-focused break rarely burns much data — around 1-3 GB covers maps, RET tickets and photos, though a 5 GB plan makes sense if you'll stream or share your connection.

Coverage in Rotterdam

Expect fast 5G across the centre, the port-side districts and Rotterdam Centraal; coverage only really dips inside the metro tunnels and the long tunnelled stretches running under the river Maas.

Where you're headed

Discover Rotterdam.

Rotterdam, Netherlands — skyline and landmarks · stay connected with a Rotterdam eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Rotterdam, Netherlands — streets and everyday scenes · stay connected with a Rotterdam eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Rotterdam, Netherlands — sights worth exploring · stay connected with a Rotterdam eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Rotterdam, Netherlands — a travel moment · stay connected with a Rotterdam eSIM from My Holiday SIM

How to activate your Rotterdam eSIM.

Full installation guide →

A traveller happily planning her next trip with a map and phone

Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

A traveller installing her eSIM from the sofa in two minutes

Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

Friends laughing together while packing for a holiday

Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

A joyful family reunion at the airport arrivals hall

Switch on in Rotterdam

Turn the line on when you land. Connected before baggage claim.

New to eSIM in Rotterdam?

What is a Rotterdam eSIM?

A Rotterdam eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Rotterdam data plan installs alongside your home SIM — no plastic, no tray tool, no swap. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly where they are.

✓ 2-minute install✓ Keep your number✓ Works on phones from 2018+

How eSIM works →Check my phone

A traveller with a backpack smiling at her phone — online abroad with My Holiday SIM

Connected · 5G

Home SIM · calls & WhatsAppHoliday eSIM · unlimited data

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Peace of mind

Your Rotterdam eSIM: data-only, zero bill shock.

Your Rotterdam eSIM handles the internet while you travel. Your home number stays exactly where it is — no surprise roaming charges in Rotterdam, no swapping your real SIM out.

Keep your number & WhatsApp

The eSIM is data-only and runs alongside your home SIM. Your number, iMessage and WhatsApp keep working exactly as they do at home.

No roaming bills, ever

Turn data roaming OFF on your home SIM and ON for the eSIM. You pay once, up front — no overage, no metered surprises, no bill waiting when you land home.

One thing worth knowing

Because it's data-only, the eSIM can't receive bank verification (OTP) text codes — those still go to your home number. Keep it reachable on Wi-Fi calling, or use app-based codes.

Traveller relaxed and connected on her phone, no roaming bill to worry about

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Rotterdam.

Instant eSIM deliveryQR code in your inbox seconds after checkout — even at the departure gate.

No physical SIMNothing to collect, lose or poke out with a paperclip. Your home SIM stays put.

Keep your WhatsApp numberData flows through us; WhatsApp stays on your home number. Family always reaches you.

A traveller at the departure gate, eSIM ready on her phone

eSIM ready in ~2 minutes

No bill shock, everOne clear price before you fly. Roaming charges simply can't happen.

Secure paymentsCards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Klarna — encrypted end to end.

Real human supportReal people — before, during and after your trip. Live chat and email, no bots. Easy top-ups too.

Coverage in Netherlands.

5G where available, fast 4G everywhere else

Connected · 5G

Your eSIM joins Netherlands's partner networks automatically — no settings to choose, no manual network hunting. If signal drops in a remote spot, toggling Airplane Mode for a few seconds forces a fresh connection.

KPN
Vodafone
Odido

Popular places covered

AmsterdamRotterdamThe HagueUtrechtEindhovenMaastrichtDelftHaarlem

Keep data roaming ON for the eSIM line only — that's the switch travel eSIMs use, and it never adds charges on our plans.

Trusted networks, honest numbers.

No invented star ratings behind your Rotterdam eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

Friendly globe with location pins — coverage on every continent

My Holiday SIMSTAY CONNECTED. ANYWHERE.

200+

destinations — every continent covered

regions covered by a single regional eSIM

~2 min

typical install — QR to connected

Live

chat & email support

Before you fly

Rotterdam eSIM questions, answered.

Yes, it activates on arrival at Rotterdam The Hague Airport, connecting to networks such as KPN or Vodafone. Many visitors instead land at Schiphol and take the train south; the same eSIM works there and throughout the journey.

Your Rotterdam eSIM glossary.

eSIMA SIM built into your phone's hardware. Plans install onto it digitally — no plastic card involved.

QR profileThe code we email you. Scanning it downloads your holiday plan onto the eSIM. One scan per device.

Data roaming (the switch)The toggle travel eSIMs use to join partner networks abroad. On our plans it never adds charges — keep it ON for the eSIM, OFF for your home SIM.

Hotspot / tetheringSharing your phone's data with laptops and tablets. Included on our plans wherever networks allow.

Top-upExtra days added to a live plan from your account. They append to the end — nothing overlaps.

First connectionThe moment your eSIM first joins a network at the destination — that's when your days start counting, not before.

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