According to a national survey conducted by tbi bank, over 75% of Romanians say they will fund this year’s holiday exclusively from personal savings. For another 4.3% of Romanians, the money needed for their vacation will come from the salary earned in the month prior to departure.
Even when additional financial support is needed, Romanians prefer not to rely entirely on debt. Nearly 14% say they will cover their vacation costs through a mix of savings (50%) and credit (50%). Taking out a full loan for a holiday remains a marginal option.
Modest budgets
Over one-third of respondents (34.1%) have allocated less than 1,000 euro for their holiday this year, while nearly 51% say they will spend between 1,000 and 3,000 euro. Only a minority (approximately 15%) exceed this threshold, a clear sign that financial caution is shaping vacation choices in 2025.
The general perception is that vacations have become significantly more expensive: nearly 7 out of 10 respondents estimate they will pay at least 25% more compared to last year. This impacts not only the length and type of holiday, but also the chosen destination and the timing of the trip.
Nearly two-thirds of Romanians (64.5%) say that in 2025 they will go on only one vacation – or at most two – a clear sign of more cautious planning and limited spending on leisure. Moreover, over 16% state that they won’t afford any vacation this year, either due to financial constraints, lack of time, or other personal priorities.
Over 51% say they choose one main, longer vacation, complemented by a few shorter breaks scattered throughout the year, either for city breaks or personal needs. Only 29% plan two longer holidays in different seasons, while the remaining 20% or so prefer several extended weekends as a way to occasionally escape the daily routine.
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