{"id":124322,"date":"2015-09-03T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-09-02T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rhn.ro\/most-romanians-research-online-before-purchasing-their-vacation\/"},"modified":"2026-03-28T21:30:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T19:30:46","slug":"most-romanians-research-online-before-purchasing-their-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rhn.ro\/en\/most-romanians-research-online-before-purchasing-their-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"Most Romanians research online before purchasing their vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"
According to a study conducted in July 2015 by the hotel booking platform HotelGuru.ro, the majority of Romanians research and book their summer vacations online.<\/div>\n
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Approximately 72% of respondents stated that they trust online booking sites, and 44% of them access between 2 and 5 such sites to read reviews of the places where they want to spend their vacation.<\/div>\n
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The majority of Romanian tourists prefer to travel in the summer, and the top preferred destinations include Romania, Greece, or Turkey.<\/div>\n
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Vacations to neighbors in Bulgaria have decreased in popularity, with only 3% of respondents wishing to go on a summer vacation on the Bulgarian coast. <\/div>\n
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42% of respondents stated that they go on vacation only once a year, while 13% of Romanians claim they go on holiday whenever they find a special offer. <\/div>\n
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Regarding the time spent planning a stay, the average time is between 1 and 3 months for 29% of respondents, while 21% of them state that they plan their holiday half a year in advance. <\/div>\n
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The preferred means of transport for travel abroad is the airplane, preferred by 46% of respondents, while 38% say they prefer to travel by personal car. 15% specified that they prefer the coach.<\/div>\n
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Approximately 60% of participants said that the budget allocated for a vacation day in Romania is between 100 and 200 RON\/person, while 43% of respondents believe that a double budget, between 200 and 400 RON\/person, is sufficient for a vacation abroad. <\/div>\n
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The duration of a vacation in Romania does not differ from that of a vacation abroad: between 3 and 6 nights.<\/div>\n
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Over 68% of respondents stated that the architecture of the places they visit is a very important criterion in choosing tourist destinations.<\/div>\n
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The study was conducted on a sample of 1,930 respondents from Romania, who participated online in completing the questionnaire between 29.07.2015 – 12.08.2015.<\/div>\n
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Source: Daily Business<\/a><\/p>\n

Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n

How do Romanians plan their vacations?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most Romanians use online booking platforms to research and book their trips, with 72% trusting these sites and many checking multiple sources for reviews.<\/p>\n

What are the top travel destinations for Romanians?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The most popular summer destinations are Romania, Greece, and Turkey, while interest in the Bulgarian coast has significantly declined.<\/p>\n

What is the average budget for a Romanian tourist?<\/strong><\/p>\n

For domestic travel, the daily budget is typically 100-200 RON per person, while for international trips, it doubles to 200-400 RON.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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