EU residents spent an average of 377 EUR per tourist trip in 2017, with residents of Romania ranking last in this classification, with an average of 135 EUR allocated for a vacation, according to data published by Eurostat.
Luxembourg residents rank first, with an average of 769 EUR for a vacation in 2017, followed by residents of Austria – 641 EUR and those from Malta – 633 EUR.
At the opposite end are residents of Hungary – 161 EUR, Latvia – 155 EUR, Bulgaria – 153 EUR, and Romania – 135 EUR.
According to Eurostat data, Europeans spent an average of 377 EUR for each tourist stay. The average amount spent per night was 75 EUR.
Regarding the average amount spent per night, Romanians, with 35 EUR, ahead of residents from the Czech Republic – 34 EUR or Greece – 31 EUR per night. The biggest spenders are residents of Denmark – 162 EUR/night, followed by those from Austria – 132 EUR, Malta – 128 EUR, Ireland – 112 EUR, Luxembourg – 108 EUR, and Finland – 102 EUR.
Romania ranks first in terms of tourism expenditures made within the country. 79% of the 2.245 billion EUR representing total tourism expenditures were made in domestic destinations. Romania is followed by Greece – 76%, Spain – 66%, France and Portugal – both with 65%, Bulgaria and Italy – both with 64%.
Source: Profit
Frequently Asked Questions
Which EU country had the highest average spending per vacation in 2017?
Luxembourg residents had the highest average spending, reaching 769 EUR per vacation.
How much did Romanians spend on average per night during their trips?
Romanians spent an average of 35 EUR per night, ranking higher than residents of the Czech Republic and Greece.
What percentage of Romanian tourism spending stayed within the country?
Approximately 79% of Romania’s total tourism expenditure was spent on domestic destinations, the highest rate in the EU.