Turismo Rumanía 2026: más de 11 millones de visitantes, suben llegadas extranjeras

Rendimiento general del turismo

The National Institute of Statistics reported that Romania attracted 11,078,200 tourists from January to September 2026, representing a 1.2% increase compared with the same period in 2025. Accommodation activity also grew modestly, with overnight stays reaching 23,992,300, a rise of 0.5% over the previous year. These figures show that the tourism sector maintained positive momentum despite divergent trends in domestic and international markets.

• Total arrivals: 11,078,200
• Total overnight stays: 23,992,300
• Overall growth: +1.2% arrivals, +0.5% stays

Crecimiento de visitantes internacionales

Foreign tourism was the strongest growth driver, with 2,159,700 international arrivals – an 11.1% jump from the prior year. International guests generated 4,394,400 overnight stays, up 10.4% year on year. European travellers remained the largest source, contributing 76.6% of foreign arrivals, while North America and Asia showed notable percentage gains, expanding Romania's overseas visitor base.

• International arrivals: 2,159,700 (+11.1%)
• International overnight stays: 4,394,400 (+10.4%)
• European share of foreign arrivals: 76.6%

Tendencia del turismo interno

Domestic travel experienced a slight contraction, with Romanian residents accounting for 8,918,500 arrivals – a 1% decline compared with 2025. Despite the dip, domestic visitors still represented 80.5% of total arrivals and generated 19,597,900 overnight stays, down 1.5% year on year. The contrast between falling local numbers and rising foreign demand highlighted the shifting balance within Romania's tourism market.

September 2026 showed a modest rebound for domestic travellers, with arrivals up 2.6% and overnight stays increasing 2%, suggesting a possible recovery later in the year.

• Domestic arrivals: 8,918,500 (‑1%)
• Domestic overnight stays: 19,597,900 (‑1.5%)
• September domestic growth: +2.6% arrivals, +2% stays