The Romanian seaside remains the top destination, with approximately half of those with confirmed plans opting for a 5-10 day stay by the sea. Weekend getaways are the next most popular choice, with a greater preference for mountain destinations (32%) over coastal ones (25%).
Mihail Ion, Vice President of the Capital Markets, Investment Banking Services, and Personal Financial Planning Division at Raiffeisen Bank Romania, said: “The fact that many Romanians are saving for holidays shows a maturation in how we approach financial planning.”
City breaks are chosen by a quarter of participants, and 21% are planning longer vacations of up to three weeks in distant locations. Local tourism continues to be the primary choice for 70% of respondents, followed by stays in Greece (24%), Bulgaria (18%), and Turkey (15%).
The average holiday budget for two people is RON 7,200 (€1,440). Inflation and the current economic climate are significantly influencing holiday decisions, with 63% of respondents expecting their holiday expenses to increase by 10% to 50% compared to last year.
The main reasons cited for these increased planned expenditures are inflation and the local political and economic context. Savings are the primary funding source for holidays, with 58% of respondents setting money aside.
The study surveyed 1,000 people nationwide between May and June 2025.
