The total number of non-residents staying in collective tourist accommodation establishments in the fourth quarter of 2018 was 572.3 thousand, and their total expenditures amounted to 1,399 million RON.
In 2018, the number of non-resident tourists staying in collective tourist accommodation establishments was 2,784 thousand, and their total expenditures amounted to 6,635.6 million RON.
The main reason for the stay of non-resident tourists in Romania in the fourth quarter of last year was business, attending congresses, conferences, courses, fairs, and exhibitions (54.4% of the total number of non-resident tourists), with their expenditures representing 56.7% of the total.
The second reason for the stay of non-residents in Romania was travel for personal purposes (45.6% of the total number of non-resident tourists), with holiday travel standing out (62.2%). Travel for personal purposes includes travel for holidays, shopping, cultural and sporting events, visiting friends and relatives, medical treatment, religion, transit, and other activities.
Of the total business expenditures, the largest share is represented by accommodation costs (51.1%), with bed and breakfast being the preferred option (91.3%).
Of the total non-residents arriving in Romania, 46.1% organized their stay through travel agencies, and 39.7% organized their stay on their own.
The main means of transport used by non-resident tourists to arrive in Romania was the airplane, used by 80.4% of the total number of tourists, followed by private cars – 14.2%, coaches and buses with 4.3%, and other means of transport – 1.1%.
Expenditures by non-resident tourists in restaurants and bars were 17.3%, while those for shopping represented 12.9%. Of the total shopping expenditures, 39.9% represented expenditures for purchasing food and beverages, followed by expenditures for purchasing gifts and souvenirs at 36.7%. Expenditures for car rentals accounted for 49.9% of total transport expenditures, and expenditures for access to amusement parks, fairs, casinos, and slot machine halls represented 40.7% of total recreation expenditures.
Of the total non-residents arriving in Romania, 48.4% organized their stay through travel agencies, and 35.0% organized their stay on their own.
The main means of transport used by non-resident tourists to arrive in Romania was the airplane (79.7% of the total number of tourists). Private cars represented 11.8%, followed by coaches and buses with 7%, and other means (train, river vessels, rental cars, motorcycles, etc.) 1.5%.
Source: National Institute of Statistics
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did non-resident tourists spend in Romania in 2018?
Non-resident tourists spent a total of 6,635.6 million RON in Romania during 2018.
What was the main reason for non-resident visits in Q4 2018?
The primary reason was business, including attending congresses, conferences, and fairs, accounting for 54.4% of tourists.
What was the most popular mode of transport for foreign tourists?
Air travel was the most popular method, used by approximately 80% of all non-resident tourists arriving in Romania.