Arrivals registered in tourist accommodation structures in December 2020 totaled 341.8
thousand, a decrease of 59% compared to December 2019. Of these, 95.2% represented arrivals of Romanian tourists and 4.8% represented arrivals of foreign tourists.
Regarding the arrivals of foreign tourists in tourist accommodation structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe – 82.3% of the total foreign tourists, and of these, 71.9% were from European Union countries.
Overnight stays registered in tourist accommodation structures in December 2020 totaled 625.8 thousand, a decrease of 63% compared to December 2019. Of these, overnight stays of Romanian tourists represented 93.8%, while overnight stays of foreign tourists represented 6.2%.
Regarding the overnight stays of foreign tourists in tourist accommodation structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe – 81.9% of the total foreign tourists, and of these, 68% were from European Union countries.
The average length of stay in December 2020 was 1.8 days for Romanian tourists and 2.3 days for foreign tourists. The net occupancy rate of accommodation places in December 2020 was 12.2% for total tourist accommodation structures, a decrease of 13.6% compared to December 2019. Higher occupancy rates in December 2020 were recorded in tourist halts (24.4%), tourist villas (13.5%), hotels (12.9%), tourist chalets (11.8%), agritourism guesthouses (11.4%), tourist guesthouses (11.2%), hostels (10.2%), and motels (9.2%).
Arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, registered at border crossing points, were 284.6 thousand in December 2020, a decrease of 69% compared to December 2019. Road and air transport were the most used for arrivals from abroad, representing 86.9% and 9.3%, respectively, of the total number of arrivals.
Departures of Romanian visitors abroad, registered at border crossing points, were in the month of
December 2020 449.6 thousand, a decrease of 69.1% compared to December 2019. Road and air transport were the most used for departures abroad, representing 79.4% and 19.8%, respectively, of the total number of departures.
Arrivals registered in tourist accommodation structures in the year 2020 totaled 6,335.4 thousand, a decrease of 52.3% compared to 2019. Of these, 92.8% represented arrivals of Romanian tourists and 7.2% represented arrivals of foreign tourists.
Regarding the arrivals of foreign tourists in tourist accommodation structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe – 78.4% of the total foreign tourists, and of these, 74.2% were from European Union countries.
Overnight stays registered in tourist accommodation structures in the year 2020 totaled 14,444.7 thousand, a decrease of 51.6% compared to those in 2019. Of these, 93.1% represented overnight stays of Romanian tourists and 6.9% overnight stays of foreign tourists.
Regarding the overnight stays of foreign tourists in tourist accommodation structures, the largest share was held by those from Europe – 77.2% of the total foreign tourists, and of these, 73% were from European Union countries.
The average length of stay in 2020 was 2.3 days for Romanian tourists and 2.2 days for foreign tourists. The net occupancy rate of accommodation places in 2020 was 22.9% for total tourist accommodation structures, a decrease of 11.3% compared to 2019. Higher occupancy rates in 2020 were recorded in accommodation spaces on ships (29.3%), bungalows (28.9%), hotels (26.7%), campsites (24.3%), tourist cottages (22.1%), tourist villas (21.4%), tourist halts (19.4%), and agritourism guesthouses (16.7%).
Arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, registered at border crossing points, were 5,022.7 thousand in 2020, a decrease of 60.8% compared to the previous year. Road and air transport were the most used for arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, representing 82.6% and 14.5%, respectively, of the total number of arrivals.
Departures of Romanian visitors abroad, registered at border crossing points, were 9,510.1 thousand in 2020, a decrease of 58.8% compared to 2019. Road and air transport were the most used for departures abroad, representing 71.0% and 28.3%, respectively, of the total number of departures.
Frequently Asked Questions
By how much did tourist arrivals decrease in 2020?Arrivals in tourist accommodation structures decreased by 52.3% in 2020 compared to 2019, totaling 6,335.4 thousand.
What was the average length of stay for foreign tourists in 2020?The average length of stay in 2020 was 2.2 days for foreign tourists and 2.3 days for Romanian tourists.
Which means of transport were most used for international travel?Road transport was the most used, accounting for 82.6% of foreign visitor arrivals and 71.0% of Romanian visitor departures.