International tourism was severely affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in 2020, which is reflected in the lowest inbound tourist expenditure recorded in Hungary over the observed period. Nevertheless, the industry recovered swiftly and in 2024, inbound tourist spending reached over 3.3 trillion forints.

In Hungary, outbound tourism expenditure reached over 1.7 trillion forints in 2024, which was the highest figure recorded over the observed period. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 404 billion forints.

Hungary Household Income: ow Balance of Tourism Expenditure data was reported at -1,043.400 HUF bn in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of -1,006.800 HUF bn for 2016. Hungary Household Income: ow Balance of Tourism Expenditure data is updated yearly, averaging -584.500 HUF bn from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2017, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of -233.700 HUF bn in 1995 and a record low of -1,043.400 HUF bn in 2017. Hungary Household Income: ow Balance of Tourism Expenditure data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Hungarian Central Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hungary – Table HU.H011: Household Income.

In 2023, accommodation and catering services accounted for the largest share of Hungarians' outbound tourism expenditure, reaching ** percent. Shopping and souvenir accounted for a further ** percent of outbound tourist spending.

Hungary HU: International Tourism: Expenditures: for Travel Items data was reported at 2.166 USD bn in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.830 USD bn for 2015. Hungary HU: International Tourism: Expenditures: for Travel Items data is updated yearly, averaging 1.971 USD bn from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2016, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.225 USD bn in 2008 and a record low of 1.476 USD bn in 1998. Hungary HU: International Tourism: Expenditures: for Travel Items data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hungary – Table HU.World Bank.WDI: Tourism Statistics. International tourism expenditures are expenditures of international outbound visitors in other countries. The goods and services are purchased by, or on behalf of, the traveler or provided, without a quid pro quo, for the traveler to use or give away. These may include expenditures by residents traveling abroad as same-day visitors, except in cases where these are so important as to justify a separate classification. Excluded is the international carriage of travelers, which is covered in passenger travel items. Data are in current U.S. dollars.; ; World Tourism Organization, Yearbook of Tourism Statistics, Compendium of Tourism Statistics and data files.; Gap-filled total;

International tourism, expenditures for travel items (current US$) in Hungary was reported at 1159000000 USD in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Hungary - International tourism, expenditures for travel items - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

International tourism, expenditures (% of total imports) in Hungary was reported at 1.1018 % in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Hungary - International tourism, expenditures (% of total imports) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

International tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items (current US$) in Hungary was reported at 175000000 USD in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Hungary - International tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

International tourism, expenditures (current US$) in Hungary was reported at 1334000000 USD in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Hungary - International tourism, expenditures - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Hungary Tourism Income: Gross Accommodation Fee: Annual: per Night Spent data was reported at 9,336.000 HUF in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 8,615.000 HUF for 2016. Hungary Tourism Income: Gross Accommodation Fee: Annual: per Night Spent data is updated yearly, averaging 6,899.000 HUF from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2017, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9,336.000 HUF in 2017 and a record low of 4,641.000 HUF in 2001. Hungary Tourism Income: Gross Accommodation Fee: Annual: per Night Spent data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Hungarian Central Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hungary – Table HU.Q006: Tourism Income and Expenditure.

In 2024, the largest share of inbound tourist expenditure was spent on accommodation, measuring nearly 33 percent of all expenses. Shopping accounted for 17 percent of international tourist spending in Hungary, while spa, wellness, and medical treatments accounted for a further 10 percent of the expenditure.

Spending by domestic tourists has increased over the years and came to around 393 billion Hungarian forints in 2019. However, due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, in 2020, domestic tourist expenditure on overnight trips decreased to 270 billion forints. In 2023, this figure reached an all-time peak of 632 billion forints.

The international tourism receipts in Hungary were forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total *** billion U.S. dollars (+**** percent). After the ninth consecutive increasing year, the tourism receipts is estimated to reach *** trillion U.S. dollars and therefore a new peak in 2029. Receipts denote expenditures by inbound tourists from other countries. Domestic tourism expenditures are not included. The forecast has been adjusted for the expected impact of COVID-19. The shown data are an excerpt of Statista's Key Market Indicators (KMI). The KMI are a collection of primary and secondary indicators on the macro-economic, demographic and technological environment in more than *** countries and regions worldwide. All input data are sourced from international institutions, national statistical offices, and trade associations. All data has been are processed to generate comparable datasets (see supplementary notes under details for more information).Find more key insights for the international tourism receipts in countries like Slovenia and Poland.

Hungary Tourism Income: Gross Accommodation Fee: per Night Spent data was reported at 10,346.000 HUF in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 10,167.000 HUF for Apr 2018. Hungary Tourism Income: Gross Accommodation Fee: per Night Spent data is updated monthly, averaging 7,863.000 HUF from Jan 2005 (Median) to May 2018, with 161 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10,611.000 HUF in Oct 2017 and a record low of 4,883.000 HUF in Jul 2007. Hungary Tourism Income: Gross Accommodation Fee: per Night Spent data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Hungarian Central Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hungary – Table HU.Q006: Tourism Income and Expenditure.

Historical dataset showing Hungary tourist spending by year from 1995 to 2020.

Hungary Tourism Income: Gross Accommodation Fee: Annual: per Operation Day of Room: Hotels data was reported at 11,860.000 HUF in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 10,311.000 HUF for 2016. Hungary Tourism Income: Gross Accommodation Fee: Annual: per Operation Day of Room: Hotels data is updated yearly, averaging 7,076.000 HUF from Dec 2003 (Median) to 2017, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11,860.000 HUF in 2017 and a record low of 4,769.000 HUF in 2003. Hungary Tourism Income: Gross Accommodation Fee: Annual: per Operation Day of Room: Hotels data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Hungarian Central Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hungary – Table HU.Q006: Tourism Income and Expenditure.

This statistic presents the distribution of travel and tourism's direct contribution to GDP in Hungary, by foreign visitor and domestic spending in 2017. Foreign visitors generated the highest contribution from tourism to GDP in Hungary, at over 73 percent.

Hungary HU: International Tourism: Expenditures data was reported at 2.799 USD bn in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.456 USD bn for 2015. Hungary HU: International Tourism: Expenditures data is updated yearly, averaging 2.470 USD bn from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2016, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.857 USD bn in 2008 and a record low of 1.491 USD bn in 1996. Hungary HU: International Tourism: Expenditures data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hungary – Table HU.World Bank.WDI: Tourism Statistics. International tourism expenditures are expenditures of international outbound visitors in other countries, including payments to foreign carriers for international transport. These expenditures may include those by residents traveling abroad as same-day visitors, except in cases where these are important enough to justify separate classification. For some countries they do not include expenditures for passenger transport items. Data are in current U.S. dollars.; ; World Tourism Organization, Yearbook of Tourism Statistics, Compendium of Tourism Statistics and data files.; Gap-filled total;

In 2018, the expenditure of foreign tourists making wellness trips to Hungary reached *** billion forints. Due to the restrictions introduced because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, this figure decreased to *** billion forints by 2021. Figures improved over the following years and reached **** billion forints in 2024.

Hungary Tourism Income: Gross Accommodation Fee: per Operation Day of Room: Hotels data was reported at 14,970.000 HUF in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 17,339.000 HUF for Aug 2018. Hungary Tourism Income: Gross Accommodation Fee: per Operation Day of Room: Hotels data is updated monthly, averaging 7,625.000 HUF from Jan 2005 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 165 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17,339.000 HUF in Aug 2018 and a record low of 3,635.000 HUF in Jan 2005. Hungary Tourism Income: Gross Accommodation Fee: per Operation Day of Room: Hotels data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Hungarian Central Statistical Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hungary – Table HU.Q006: Tourism Income and Expenditure.