Non-resident tourists spent over 1,970 million RON in 2021

Non-resident tourists spent over 1,970 million RON in 2021

In 2021, the total number of non-resident tourists staying in collective tourist accommodation structures was 837.7 thousand, with their expenditures totaling 1,970.5 million RON.

Business trips (including participation in congresses, conferences, courses, fairs, and exhibitions) represented the main reason for the stay for 57.4% of the non-resident tourists arriving in Romania in the fourth quarter of 2021, with their expenditures representing 56.9% of total spending.

Of the non-resident tourists arriving in Romania in the fourth quarter of 2021, 42.6% traveled for private purposes, their expenditures representing 43.1% of total spending.

Of the total business expenditures in the fourth quarter of 2021, the main share was represented by accommodation costs (46.1%), with bed and breakfast being particularly preferred within this category (89.6% of total accommodation expenditures).

Non-resident tourists’ expenditures in restaurants and bars were 17.9%, while shopping expenditures represented 18.9% of total business spending. Of the total shopping expenditures, 41.9% were allocated to food and beverages, and 29.2% to clothing and footwear.

Expenditures for car rentals accounted for 61.3% of total transport costs, while expenditures for access to amusement parks, fairs, casinos, and slot machine halls represented 25.2% of total recreation spending.

Of the total non-residents arriving in Romania in the fourth quarter of 2021, 39.4% organized their stay independently, 37.7% used the services of travel agencies, 17.9% opted for other travel organization methods, while 5% organized their trip both independently and through a travel agency.

The main means of transport used to arrive in Romania in the fourth quarter of 2021 was the airplane, used by 81.9% of the total number of tourists, while 14.9% used their own cars, 2.8% used coaches and buses, and 0.4% arrived by other means of transport (train, river craft, rental cars, motorcycles, etc.).

Business trips represented the main reason for the stay for 53.1% of the non-resident tourists arriving in Romania in 2021, their expenditures representing 55.7% of total spending.

Of the non-resident tourists arriving in Romania in 2021, 46.9% traveled for private purposes, their expenditures representing 44.3% of total spending.

Of the total business expenditures in 2021, the largest share was represented by accommodation costs (48.1%), with bed and breakfast being particularly preferred within this category (89.8% of total accommodation expenditures).

Non-resident tourists’ expenditures in restaurants and bars were 18.4%, while shopping expenditures represented 16.2% of total business spending. Of the total shopping expenditures, 46.2% were allocated to food and beverages, and 29.5% to gifts and souvenirs.

Expenditures for car rentals accounted for 64% of total transport costs, while expenditures for access to amusement parks, fairs, casinos, and slot machine halls represented 36.3% of total recreation spending.

Of the total non-residents arriving in Romania in 2021, 39% organized their stay through travel agencies, 38.5% organized their stay independently, 17.4% through other travel organization methods, while 5.1% organized their trip both independently and through a travel agency.

The main means of transport used to arrive in Romania in 2021 was the airplane, used by 76.7% of the total number of tourists, while 17.2% used their own cars, 4.0% used coaches and buses, and 2.1% arrived by other means of transport (train, river craft, rental cars, motorcycles, etc.).

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the total expenditure of non-resident tourists in Romania in 2021?

Non-resident tourists spent a total of 1,970.5 million RON during their stay in Romania in 2021.

What was the primary reason for non-residents to visit Romania?

Business trips were the main reason for 53.1% of non-resident tourists, accounting for 55.7% of the total expenditure for the year.

How did most non-resident tourists travel to Romania?

The airplane was the preferred mode of transport, used by 76.7% of all non-resident tourists arriving in Romania in 2021.