Memorial Day VPN deals are arriving this weekend, and several providers are slashing prices to their lowest levels in months. If you’re planning international travel and want to protect your data abroad, this is the window to lock in a multi-year subscription at a fraction of the regular cost.
Key Takeaways
- Surfshark’s two-year plan hits $1.99 per month, the cheapest it’s been in a while.
- PrivadoVPN offers exceptional value at $1.11 per month plus three free months.
- Several providers bundle free eSIMs for international data, useful for securing connections while traveling.
- ExpressVPN and Private Internet Access are noticeably absent from the Memorial Day sale lineup.
- Proton VPN reaches its lowest price ever at $2.99 per month for a two-year commitment.
Surfshark Leads the Pack on Price
Surfshark is the standout bargain this Memorial Day. The two-year plan drops to $1.99 per month with an upfront cost of $53.73. This represents the cheapest price Surfshark has offered for quite some time, making it an obvious choice for budget-conscious travelers. The simplicity of the deal—no bundled eSIMs, no hidden catches—appeals to users who just want reliable VPN coverage without extras.
What sets Surfshark apart from other cheap VPN options is its no-frills approach. You pay less because you get exactly what you need: encryption and server access. For someone traveling abroad who wants to secure their banking apps and email without overthinking the purchase, Surfshark’s Memorial Day offer is hard to beat.
PrivadoVPN Sweetens the Deal with Free Months
PrivadoVPN undercuts even Surfshark on the monthly rate, at $1.11 per month for a two-year plan. The upfront cost is just $30. But the real value lies in the bonus: three extra months free. That extends your subscription well beyond the two-year term you’re paying for, effectively lowering your long-term cost even further.
PrivadoVPN’s deal is unusual because it rewards commitment with time rather than features. If you’re confident you’ll use a VPN for the next three years, this math is compelling. The catch is that PrivadoVPN is less recognizable than Surfshark or Proton, so you’re betting on a smaller provider’s longevity and support quality.
Proton VPN Hits an All-Time Low
Proton VPN, known for its privacy-first reputation, is discounted to $2.99 per month for a two-year commitment, bringing the upfront cost to $71.76. This is as cheap as Proton VPN has ever been. Unlike some competitors, Proton’s deal includes no extra months and no bundled eSIMs—you’re paying for the service itself, which appeals to users who trust Proton’s privacy credentials and want nothing else.
Proton VPN’s Memorial Day pricing matters because the company rarely discounts aggressively. If privacy is your primary concern and you’ve been waiting for Proton to drop its price, this is the moment. The trade-off is you’ll pay more per month than Surfshark or PrivadoVPN, but you’re paying for Proton’s encryption architecture and its no-logs reputation.
eSIM Bundles Add Travel Value
Several providers are bundling free eSIMs with their Memorial Day deals, a feature that changes the equation for frequent travelers. IPVanish’s two-year Advanced plan costs $3.29 per month ($78.96 upfront) and includes a free 3 GB eSIM. That’s useful if you’re traveling to a country where your home carrier has poor coverage—you can activate the eSIM for local data while running the VPN over it for extra security.
Other unnamed providers in the sale offer similar bundles. One includes a free 1 GB Saily eSIM with a 30-day money-back guarantee, priced at $3.39 per month ($81.36 upfront) for two years. Another starts at $3.39 per month and scales up to 5 GB and 10 GB eSIMs with pricier plans. These bundles transform a VPN deal into a travel package, though they come at a higher monthly cost than Surfshark or PrivadoVPN.
Who’s Missing From the Sale?
ExpressVPN and Private Internet Access are noticeable absentees from the Memorial Day deal lineup. ExpressVPN, one of the most recognized VPN brands globally, is not running a holiday promotion. Private Internet Access, another major player, is also sitting out the sale. This matters because it narrows the field of premium providers at discount prices, making the available deals more competitive by default.
If you were hoping for an ExpressVPN discount this weekend, you’ll have to choose between waiting for a future sale or pivoting to Proton VPN, which offers comparable privacy features at a lower Memorial Day price.
Should You Buy a VPN for Travel?
VPNs serve a practical purpose when traveling internationally. Public Wi-Fi at airports and hotels leaves your banking credentials, email, and messages vulnerable to interception. A VPN encrypts that traffic, making it significantly harder for someone on the same network to steal your data. The question is not whether you need one, but which one offers the best value for your travel timeline.
If you’re leaving in the next few weeks, locking in a two-year deal at Memorial Day prices makes sense. You’re not betting on the provider’s future roadmap—you’re buying two years of service at a fraction of the regular monthly rate. The upfront cost is low enough that even if you switch providers next year, you’ve still saved money.
Is PrivadoVPN’s deal too good to be true?
PrivadoVPN’s $1.11 per month offer, with three free months included, is legitimate but comes with a caveat: PrivadoVPN is a smaller provider than Surfshark or Proton. You’re trusting a less established company with your traffic and data. The price is real, but so is the risk that the company could change its terms, raise prices after the initial period, or face service disruptions. Read the fine print on the money-back guarantee and check user reviews before committing.
What’s the difference between a 1 GB and 3 GB eSIM?
eSIM data allowances determine how much local data you can use while traveling. A 1 GB eSIM is sufficient for messaging, email, and light browsing—enough to navigate a city and stay in touch. A 3 GB eSIM gives you more room for video calls, map updates, and streaming. Choose based on your travel duration and usage habits. If you’re using a VPN, your data consumption increases because the VPN encrypts everything, so you’ll burn through your eSIM faster than unencrypted browsing.
Memorial Day weekend is the best time to lock in VPN pricing for the year ahead. Surfshark offers the cheapest entry point, PrivadoVPN rewards long-term commitment, and Proton VPN delivers privacy at its lowest cost. Compare these options against your travel plans and privacy priorities, then act before the sale ends—these deals are seasonal, and they won’t return until summer or fall.
Edited by the All Things Geek team.
Source: Tom's Guide
