Romanians were the most numerous tourists in Bulgaria in october

Data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI) for October 2025 once again highlights the key role of Romania in tourist flows to Bulgaria. Romanian tourists represented the largest group of visitors to our country during the month. At the same time, Romania remains the second most preferred destination among EU countries for Bulgarians.

Romanians – the largest group of foreign visitors in Bulgaria

In October 2025, citizens of Romania made the highest number of foreign visits to Bulgaria – 187,484 people, accounting for over a third (36.3%) of all visits by EU citizens. This confirms Romania’s position as the country generating the largest tourist flow to Bulgaria.

Total visits by foreign citizens during the month reached 956,744, representing a 0.4% increase compared to the same period last year.

Romania – a preferred destination for Bulgarians

In October, Bulgarian citizens made 829,340 trips abroad, with a significant share directed to neighboring countries. Among EU countries, Romania was the second most visited destination by Bulgarians after Greece, reflecting strong business, tourism, and family connections between the two countries.

The most popular destinations in October were Turkey – 233.6 thousand trips, Greece – 179.4 thousand trips, and Romania.