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Average duration of stays in European destinations

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21 August 2024

Average duration of stays in European destinations

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According to statistics, the average length of stays at tourist accommodations in EU destinations increased from 2.9 days in 2019 to 3.0 days in 2022, with Ireland, Croatia, and Cyprus having the highest average stays around 5.1 days.

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Austria

Belgium

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czechia

Denmark

Estonia

EU-27

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Ireland

Italy

Latvia

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Netherlands

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Organisation Type

Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer Organisations

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

EU Institutions

Financial Institutions and Investors

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

International Organisations

Local Authorities

Media / Journalist Organisations

National authorities

Networks and Federations / Confederations

NGOs / Non-profits

Regional Authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

Trade Unions

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Education tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • MICE tourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Coordinated information on travelling

    • Improving statistics and indicators

    • Innovative tourism services

  • Business activities

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Other accommodation

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Based on data from the EU Tourism Dashboard, the average length of stays at tourist accommodation establishments in EU destinations increased from 2.9 days in 2019 to 3.0 days in 2022. Notably, Ireland, Croatia, and Cyprus had the highest average stays, each around 5.1 days, potentially contributing to increased tourism expenditure and local economic growth. Conversely, Iceland, Latvia, Estonia, and some other EU countries had lower average stays, indicating less preference for these destinations compared to countries with higher stay durations.

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