The number of tourist arrivals in accommodation structures during the first five months of the year increased by 2.5% compared to the same period last year, but the occupancy rate was only 24%.
In the first five months of the year, arrivals registered in tourist reception structures (including apartments and rooms for rent) totaled 4.455 million people, up 2.5% compared to the same period of the previous year, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics.
Of the total number of arrivals, Romanian tourist arrivals in tourist reception structures with accommodation functions accounted for 81.6%, while foreign tourist arrivals accounted for 18.4%. Overnight stays registered in tourist reception structures (including apartments and rooms for rent) during this period totaled 8.485 million, up 2.2% compared to those registered in the same period of 2023.
Of the total number of overnight stays between 01.01.-31.05.2024, Romanian tourist stays in tourist reception structures with accommodation functions accounted for 79.3%, while foreign tourist stays accounted for 20.7%.
The average length of stay in the first five months was 1.9 days for Romanian tourists and 2.1 days for foreign tourists. The net utilization index of tourist accommodation places between 01.01.-31.05.2024 was 24.2% across all tourist accommodation structures (including apartments and rooms for rent), a decrease of 0.3 percentage points compared to the period 01.01.-31.05.2023.
By county, during the period 01.01.-31.05.2024, the number of tourist arrivals in tourist reception structures (including apartments and rooms for rent) recorded higher values in: Bucharest Municipality (764,600 people), Brașov (544,400 people), and Cluj (230,600 people), while tourist overnight stays recorded higher values in: Bucharest Municipality, Brașov, and Prahova.
By country, the most arrivals of foreign tourists accommodated in tourist reception structures (including apartments and rooms for rent) between 01.01.-31.05.2024 came from: Italy (87,600 people), Germany (78,700 people), and the United Kingdom (49,000 people). Foreign visitor arrivals to Romania, registered at border points, were 4.953 million people in the first five months of the year, 1.909 million of whom came from European Union countries.
Road transport means were the most used by foreign visitors (77.2% of total arrivals for the period). Romanian visitor departures abroad, registered at border points, totaled 6.987 million people during this interval, with 68% using road transport and 31.2% using air transport.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did the number of tourists in Romania increase in early 2024?
Tourist arrivals increased by 2.5% in the first five months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, totaling 4.455 million people.
Which Romanian cities attracted the most tourists?
The top destinations by number of arrivals were Bucharest (764,600), Brașov (544,400), and Cluj (230,600).
What are the main countries of origin for foreign tourists visiting Romania?
The majority of foreign tourists came from Italy (87,600), Germany (78,700), and the United Kingdom (49,000).