Foreign tourists spent an average of 2,327 lei per person in the first 9 months of 2021
The total number of non-resident tourists staying in tourist accommodation structures between January 1 and September 30, 2021, was 615.4 thousand, with their expenditures totaling 1,432.2 million lei. In the third quarter of 2021 alone, there were 419.6 thousand tourists, and their expenditures amounted to 928.4 million lei.
Private travel represented the main reason for the stay for 52.3% of the non-resident tourists arriving in Romania in the third quarter of 2021, with their expenditures representing 48.4% of the total spending. Private travel includes trips for holidays, shopping, cultural and sporting events, visiting friends and relatives, medical treatment, religious pilgrimage, transit, and other activities.
Among the non-resident tourists arriving in Romania in the third quarter of 2021, 47.7% traveled for professional and business purposes (including participation in congresses, conferences, courses, fairs, and exhibitions), with their expenditures representing 51.6% of the total spending.
Of the total business expenditures in the third quarter of 2021, the main share was represented by accommodation costs (47.8%), with bed and breakfast accommodation being particularly preferred (90.6% of total accommodation costs). Non-resident tourists’ expenditures in restaurants and bars were 18.8%, while shopping represented 15.6% of total business expenditures. Of the total shopping expenditures, 48.4% were for food and beverages, and 30.0% for gifts and souvenirs. Car rental expenditures accounted for 58.8% of total transport costs, and expenditures for access to amusement parks, fairs, casinos, and slot machine halls represented 47.3% of total recreation spending.
Of the total non-residents arriving in Romania in the third quarter of 2021, 42.4% used the services of travel agencies, 38.0% organized their stay themselves, 15.0% opted for other travel organization methods, while 4.6% organized their trip both on their own and through a travel agency.
The main means of transport used to arrive in Romania in the third quarter of 2021 was the airplane, used by 73.2% of the total number of tourists, while 17.4% used their own cars, 6.0% coaches and buses, and 3.4% arrived by other means of transport (train, river craft, rented cars, motorcycles, etc.).
Business travel (including participation in congresses, conferences, courses, fairs, and exhibitions) represented the main reason for the stay for 51.5% of the non-resident tourists arriving in Romania between January 1 and September 30, 2021, with their expenditures representing 55.3% of the total spending.
Among the non-resident tourists arriving in Romania between January 1 and September 30, 2021, 48.5% traveled for private purposes, mainly for holidays (60.0%), for cultural and sporting events (12.3%), and for visiting friends and relatives (10.5%). Private travel includes trips for holidays, shopping, cultural and sporting events, visiting friends and relatives, medical treatment, religious pilgrimage, transit, and other activities.
Of the total business expenditures between January 1 and September 30, 2021, the largest share was represented by accommodation costs (49.0%), with bed and breakfast accommodation being particularly preferred (90.0% of total accommodation costs). Non-resident tourists’ expenditures in restaurants and bars were 18.5%, while shopping represented 15.1% of total business expenditures. Of the total shopping expenditures, 48.3% were for food and beverages, and 29.8% for gifts and souvenirs. Car rental expenditures accounted for 64.9% of total transport costs, and expenditures for access to amusement parks, fairs, casinos, and slot machine halls represented 41.2% of total recreation spending.
Of the total non-residents arriving in Romania between January 1 and September 30, 2021, 39.4% organized their stay through travel agencies, 38.2% organized their stay themselves, 17.2% through other travel organization methods, while 5.2% organized their trip both on their own and through a travel agency.
The main means of transport used to arrive in Romania between January 1 and September 30, 2021, was the airplane, used by 74.8% of the total number of tourists, while 18.1% used their own cars, 4.5% coaches and buses, and 2.6% arrived by other means of transport (train, river craft, rented cars, motorcycles, etc.).
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the average expenditure of a foreign tourist in the first 9 months of 2021?
During the first 9 months of 2021, a non-resident tourist spent an average of 2,327 lei during their stay in Romania.
What was the primary reason for foreign tourist visits to Romania?
Business travel was the main reason for 51.5% of tourists in the first 9 months, while 48.5% traveled for private purposes.
Which mode of transport was most used by non-resident tourists?
Air travel was the primary mode of transport, used by approximately 74.8% of foreign tourists visiting Romania during the analyzed period.