Study: Romanians prefer domestic vacations in 2022
Approximately 50% of Romanians planning a summer vacation choose locations in Romania. On the other hand, the situation in Ukraine makes Romanians cautious about booking a summer holiday. The available budget does not allow many of those who wish to organize a summer vacation to travel to destinations other than domestic ones.
According to a study conducted by the online hotel platform Travelminit.ro, nearly 50% of Romanian tourists plan to spend their vacation in the country this year as well. Among them, 24.9% intend to go to the Seaside, 17.1% chose Transylvania, 12.7% voted for Maramureș, and 8.8% chose the Danube Delta.
Regarding summer season bookings, only 26.3% claim they have already chosen a tourist package and made their holiday plans. 54.6% stated they haven’t booked anything yet, while 19% believe they should wait until the sanitary and political situation in Europe stabilizes.
According to the study, Romanians prefer to wait before booking a vacation in Romania and consider several reasons. The current situation in Ukraine has the greatest influence (31.2%). In second place is indecision regarding the chosen destination (31.2%), followed by personal financial situation (24.7%) or the lack of new holiday vouchers (23.4%).
Among the criteria analyzed when booking a stay are: affordable prices (66.3%), accommodation packages that include one or more meals (49.3%), the possibility of paying with holiday vouchers (44.4%), the amount of the discount offered by the unit (26.8%), booking without a deposit (37.6%) or free cancellation (40.5%).
According to the survey, 47.8% of them decided to travel exclusively in Romania this summer. On the other hand, 3.9% chose not to travel at all during the summer season.
In terms of the type of vacation, Romanian tourists want a seaside holiday (39%), a mountain holiday (31.1%), treatment and relaxation in a spa destination (13.1%) or a city-break type vacation (9.7%).
Most respondents (25.1%) would allocate between 2,001 and 3,000 RON for their summer vacation, 21.3% stated they allocate between 500 and 1,450 RON, and 20.8% specified they allocate between 1,451 and 2,000 RON.
40.1% of respondents chose guesthouses for accommodation, 39.1% chose hotels and 7.7% chose apartments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top domestic destinations for Romanians in 2022?
The Romanian Seaside (24.9%), Transylvania (17.1%), and Maramureș (12.7%) are the top choices for domestic travelers.
How has the conflict in Ukraine affected Romanian travel plans?
Approximately 31.2% of Romanians are delaying their bookings due to the geopolitical uncertainty caused by the situation in Ukraine.
What is the average budget for a summer vacation in Romania?
The largest group of respondents (25.1%) plans to spend between 2,001 and 3,000 RON on their summer holiday.