Tourists spent over 1,100 million RON in Romania in 2020
The total number of non-residents staying in collective tourist accommodation structures in the fourth quarter of 2020 was 59.8 thousand, with their expenditures totaling 139.2 million RON.
In 2020, the number of non-resident tourists staying in collective tourist accommodation structures was 452.1 thousand, with their expenditures totaling 1,179.8 million RON.
Business (including participation in congresses, conferences, courses, fairs, and exhibitions) represented the main reason for the stay for 60.0% of non-resident tourists arriving in Romania in the fourth quarter of 2020, with their expenditures representing 54.7% of the total expenditures for this quarter.
40% of non-resident tourists arriving in Romania in the fourth quarter of 2020 traveled for private purposes, mainly for holidays – 62.4% and for visiting friends and relatives – 17%.
Private travel includes travel for holidays, shopping, cultural and sporting events, visiting friends and relatives, medical treatment, religious pilgrimage, transit, and other activities.
Of the total business expenditures in the fourth quarter of 2020, the largest share was represented by accommodation costs – 52.9%, with accommodation including breakfast being particularly preferred – 82.7% of total accommodation expenditures.
Non-resident tourists’ expenditures in restaurants and bars were 16.3%, while shopping expenditures represented 16.5% of total business expenditures.
Of the total shopping expenditures, 54.7% were for food and beverages, and 26.7% for gifts and souvenirs. Car rental expenditures accounted for 65.9% of total transport expenditures, and expenditures for access to amusement parks, fairs, casinos, and mechanical game halls represented 32.5% of total recreation expenditures.
Of the total non-residents arriving in Romania in the fourth quarter of 2020, 48.5% organized their stay themselves, 28.9% through travel agencies, and 22.6% through other travel organization methods.
The main means of transport used to arrive in Romania in the fourth quarter of 2020 was the airplane, used by 67.3% of the total number of tourists, while 29% used their own cars, 2% coaches and buses, and 1.7% arrived by other means of transport (train, river vessels, rented cars, motorcycles, etc.).
Business (including participation in congresses, conferences, courses, fairs, and exhibitions) represented the main reason for the stay for 63.4% of non-resident tourists arriving in Romania in 2020, with their expenditures representing 62.2% of the total expenditures for that year.
36.6% of non-resident tourists arriving in Romania in 2020 traveled for private purposes, mainly for holidays – 57% and for visiting relatives and friends – 17.3%.
Of the total business expenditures in 2020, the largest share was represented by accommodation costs – 50.3%, with accommodation including breakfast being particularly preferred – 90.3% of total accommodation expenditures.
Non-resident tourists’ expenditures in restaurants and bars were 17.1%, while shopping expenditures represented 14.5% of total business expenditures.
Of the total shopping expenditures, 46.5% were for food and beverages, and 30.8% for gifts and souvenirs.
Car rental expenditures accounted for 67.4% of total transport expenditures, and expenditures for access to amusement parks, fairs, casinos, and mechanical game halls represented 59% of total recreation expenditures.
Of the total non-residents arriving in Romania in 2020, 43.6% organized their stay through travel agencies, 34.4% organized their stay themselves, and 22% through other travel organization methods.
The main means of transport used to arrive in Romania in 2020 was the airplane, used by 77.7% of the total number of tourists, while 18.3% used their own cars, 3% coaches and buses, and 1% arrived by other means of transport (train, river vessels, rented cars, motorcycles, etc.).
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the total expenditure of non-resident tourists in Romania in 2020?
Non-resident tourists spent a total of 1,179.8 million RON in Romania during 2020.
What was the primary reason for non-residents to visit Romania in 2020?
Business travel was the primary reason, accounting for 63.4% of non-resident tourists and 62.2% of their total spending.
What was the most popular mode of transport for tourists entering Romania in 2020?
The airplane was the most popular mode of transport, used by 77.7% of all non-resident tourists throughout the year.