Top 5 VPNs for Travellers in 2026

Choose a travel VPN by checking how many devices you can protect and how many countries you can connect through. Our 2026 ranking puts unlimited connections first, then considers country coverage and features for phones, laptops and travel days.

How we ranked these VPNs for travel

Travellers often carry a phone, laptop and tablet, and may also share a connection with someone travelling alongside them. We therefore ranked providers with unlimited simultaneous devices ahead of those with a fixed limit. Within each group, we considered the number of countries listed: more locations give you a wider choice of VPN endpoints near your destination or in another region.

We also checked that iOS and Android apps are listed, then considered protocols, kill switches and support. Country coverage does not guarantee a server in every city, and a listed protocol cannot tell you the speed you will get on a particular hotel or airport network. We rank on listed specs and features, not lab tests.

1. Namecheap FastVPN

Namecheap FastVPN takes the top spot with unlimited simultaneous devices and coverage in 112 countries. That suits travellers who want one subscription for a phone, laptop, tablet and other supported devices without keeping count. Its iOS and Android apps are listed, as are Windows, macOS and Linux apps.

WireGuard, OpenVPN and IKEv2/IPsec give you three protocol options. The plan also lists a kill switch, split tunnelling and obfuscated servers. These features let you manage which apps use the VPN and add protection if the VPN connection drops. Namecheap lists 2,700 servers and servers in the Netherlands.

• Strengths: Unlimited devices; 112 countries; mobile apps; three protocols; kill switch and split tunnelling.
• Limits: It covers fewer countries than NordVPN and lists fewer platforms than Surfshark, NordVPN or ExpressVPN. The provider is based in the United States.

Pick FastVPN if you want unlimited device support and broad country coverage without needing browser extensions. It also lists 24/7 support, a free trial and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

2. Surfshark Starter

Surfshark Starter allows unlimited simultaneous connections and lists servers in 100 countries. Its apps cover iOS, Android, desktop systems, streaming devices and routers; browser extensions are listed for Chrome, Firefox and Edge. That broad platform coverage helps if you use more than a phone and laptop on a trip.

WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2/IPsec and Surfshark’s own protocol are listed. You also get a kill switch, split tunnelling, multi-hop and obfuscated servers. Surfshark lists 4,500 servers, RAM-only servers, an independent no-logs audit and 24/7 support. Its tracker and ad blocker and malware protection add features beyond the VPN connection.

• Strengths: Unlimited devices; 100 countries; wide device and browser support; multi-hop; audited no-logs policy; tracker blocking and malware protection.
• Limits: Its 100-country coverage is the smallest among the five ranked providers. The listed free trial lasts seven days.

Choose Surfshark if supporting many devices matters more than having the highest country count. The Netherlands-based provider also lists a 30-day money-back guarantee, plus live chat and email support.

3. NordVPN Basic

NordVPN Basic has the widest country coverage in this ranking, with 150 countries listed. It allows 10 simultaneous devices, which may be plenty if you travel alone with a few devices. iOS and Android apps are included alongside desktop, streaming-device and router platforms.

NordVPN lists 7,200 servers and supports OpenVPN, IKEv2/IPsec, NordLynx and its own protocol. A kill switch, split tunnelling, obfuscated servers and multi-hop are included. Its no-logs policy has an independent audit, and the plan lists Tor over VPN.

• Strengths: 150 countries; 10 devices; mobile apps; audited no-logs policy; multi-hop, obfuscated servers and Tor over VPN.
• Limits: The 10-device cap ranks below the unlimited plans for travellers carrying many devices. Ad and tracker blocking and malware protection are not listed for Basic.

Pick NordVPN if access to the widest range of listed countries is your priority and 10 connections cover your travel kit. The plan includes 24/7 support and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

4. Proton VPN Plus

Proton VPN Plus lists 149 countries and supports 10 simultaneous devices. It is a good fit if you want wide geographic coverage and a free version is useful to you. Its Plus plan lists iOS and Android apps, plus desktop, streaming-device and browser support.

The plan includes WireGuard, OpenVPN and Proton’s own protocol, along with a kill switch, split tunnelling, multi-hop and obfuscated servers. Proton lists 20,000 servers, the largest server count among these five providers. It also includes an ad and tracker blocker, malware protection, Tor over VPN and port forwarding. The provider is based in Switzerland and lists an independent no-logs audit.

• Strengths: 149 countries; 10 devices; free version; audited no-logs policy; multi-hop, tracker blocking, malware protection and port forwarding.
• Limits: It has a 10-device limit rather than unlimited connections. Browser support is listed for Chrome and Firefox, but not Edge.

Choose Proton VPN Plus if you value its privacy and security features alongside country coverage close to the top of this list. The free version may help you explore the provider, but the listed Plus features belong to the paid plan.

5. ExpressVPN Basic

ExpressVPN Basic combines a 10-device limit with coverage in 113 countries. It offers a spread of travel-friendly apps, including iOS, Android, desktop systems, streaming devices, routers and browser extensions.

Its listed protocols are WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2/IPsec and Lightway. ExpressVPN also includes a kill switch, split tunnelling, obfuscated servers, ad and tracker blocking and malware protection. The provider lists RAM-only servers, an independent no-logs audit and 24/7 support. Its device limit keeps it behind the unlimited-connection providers in our ranking.

• Strengths: 113 countries; mobile and router apps; four protocols; audited no-logs policy; kill switch, tracker blocking and malware protection.
• Limits: Only 10 simultaneous devices are listed. It covers fewer countries than NordVPN and Proton VPN, and its listed trial lasts three days.

Pick ExpressVPN Basic if its app coverage and feature set suit your devices, and 10 connections are enough. It lists a 30-day money-back guarantee and 24/7 support.

Why other VPNs missed the list

CyberGhost VPN covers 100 countries and lists mobile apps, but its seven-device limit falls short of the unlimited options and 10-device plans. X-VPN Premium covers 80 countries and allows five devices, so it offers less travel coverage and capacity than the providers ranked above.

How to choose a VPN for your trip

Start by counting the devices you expect to use at the same time, including a tablet or streaming device. If you travel with family or regularly switch between several gadgets, an unlimited plan removes the need to monitor a connection cap. For a solo trip with a phone and laptop, a 10-device plan may be plenty.

Next, use country coverage as a guide rather than a guarantee of a nearby server. Check the provider’s locations for your destination and the services you expect to access. A kill switch can help if the VPN connection drops; split tunnelling lets you choose which apps use the VPN. Your actual connection also depends on the network you are using.

Before departure, install the apps on every device you plan to use and confirm you can sign in. Check the provider’s trial or money-back terms directly, as these differ between plans. In 2026, an unlimited plan is a simple choice for many multi-device travellers; if country choice matters more and your device count is modest, compare NordVPN and Proton VPN.