Are you wondering about where most visitors to Rome are from?
Or how many hotels operate in this city?
Well, we’ll answer everything below with the most recent statistics about Rome tourism!
Let’s go…
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No, but Rome is the 17th most visited city in the world with 10.32 million international tourists in 2019.
Which nationality visits Rome the most?
Based on the number of tourist arrivals, the United States is the largest inbound tourism market for Rome. The city welcomed 219,000 Americans in 2021.
How many tourists visit Rome annually?
In 2022, there were 5,821,362 international tourist arrivals in Rome, an incredible 500% increase from 2021.
Key Rome Travel Statistics
In 2022, there were 5,821,362 international tourist arrivals in Rome, an incredible 500% increase from 2021.
Based on the number of tourist arrivals, the United States was the largest inbound tourism market for Rome. The city welcomed 219,000 Americans in 2021.
The world region with the most tourist arrivals in Rome is Europe, with 2.78 million tourists in 2022.
In 2022, there were 3,844,876 domestic tourists in Rome, which was a 110.15% increase from 2021 and a recovery of 81.94% from 2019.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, tourism revenues in Italy amounted to $51.91 billion or 2.6% of the country’s gross national product.
On average, it costs 145 euros to stay overnight in Rome in February 2023. This is considerably higher than the 83 euros average back in February 2020.
In 2021, the number of international overnight stays in tourist accommodations in Rome was approximately 4.2 million.
As of 2021, there were a total of 1,600 hotels in Rome, Italy.
In Rome, the average nightly rate of accommodations listed on Airbnb is 236 euros.
The Colosseum is the most popular tourist attraction not only in Rome, but all of Italy. It welcomed 1.7 million visitors in 2021, which was higher than the 1.1 million in 2020.
International tourism in Rome
How many tourists visit Rome annually?
1. In 2019, Rome was the 17th most popular destination in the world with 10.32 million foreign tourists.
2. In 2022, there were 5,821,362 international tourist arrivals in Rome, an incredible 500% increase from 2021.
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3. In 2021, there were a total of 1.6 million international arrivals in tourist accommodation around Rome. This is higher than 2020, but still almost 80% lower than the pre-pandemic figures.
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4. Based on the number of tourist arrivals, the United States was the largest inbound tourism market for Rome. The city welcomed 219,000 Americans in 2021.
5. The US was also the leading inbound travel market in Rome for overnight stays, with a total of 804 thousand overnight stays in 2021 alone.
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6. The world region with the most tourist arrivals in Rome is Europe, with 2.78 million tourists in 2022.
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International travel within Europe has always been easy, which is why the majority of international tourists in Rome in 2022 was from Europe (2.78 million arrivals).
7. On the other hand, as regions, Southeast Asia and Central South America contributed the least number of tourist arrivals in Rome, with 540 thousand and 394 thousand arrivals respectively.
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8. Rome is among the top travel destinations for foodie families.
9. In 2022, there were 3,844,876 domestic tourists in Rome, which was a 110.15% increase from 2021 and a recovery of 81.94% from 2019.
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10. Meanwhile, the number of overnight stays by domestic tourists was 7,243,401.
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Again, this is a 115% increase from 2021, and a recovery of 79.97% from the pre-pandemic levels in 2019.
11. Tourist accommodation establishments in Rome welcomed 2.3 million domestic arrivals in 2021, increasing from 1.5 million in the previous year.
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Economic impact of Rome tourism
How much do tourists spend in Rome?
12. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, tourism revenues in Italy amounted to $51.91 billion or 2.6% of the country’s gross national product.
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13. Thus, in 2020, the average international tourist in Italy spent around $450.
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14. Meanwhile, Italians who travel abroad spend $511 on average when on vacation.
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15. On average, it costs 145 euros to stay overnight in Rome in February 2023. This is considerably higher than the 83 euros average back in February 2020.
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This rising cost can be explained by the recovery of the tourism industry post Coronavirus.
16. State museums, monuments, and archaeological areas in Rome generated an income of 26,899,132 euros in 2021.
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This is higher than the 15,879,076 euros income recorded in 2020, but still 68.7% lower than the pre-pandemic figure of 86,048,208 euros.
17. On average, 26.5% of tourist spending in Rome is for hotels, 20.2% for shopping for clothes, 17.2% for eating out and drinking, and 12% for visiting cultural attractions, movies, and shows.
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Rome tourism hotels & accommodation
How many hotels rooms are in Rome?
18. In 2021, the number of international overnight stays in tourist accommodations in Rome was approximately 4.2 million.
33. As of 2021, there are nearly 6.8 thousand holiday dwellings, 3.5 thousand bed and breakfasts, and 414 holiday homes in Rome.
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These three are the most popular types of non-hotel facilities in Rome.
34. There are 44 youth hostels recorded in Rome.
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35. In 2021, Municipio I - Historical Center-Prati had the most bed and breakfasts (577 establishments).
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Rome is divided into 15 sub-municipalities, with the Prati neighborhood recording the most B&Bs within the city.
The sub-municipality with the least bed and breakfasts is Municipio XV, with only 21 such properties.
36. Prati is also the sub-municipality with the highest number of vacation rentals, or 7.8 thousand establishments in total.
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Municipio VI has the least number of vacation rentals, at only 62 vacation rentals.
Tourism destinations in Rome
Where is the most visited place in Rome?
37. Rome has 35 paid state cultural institutions and 24 attractions with free entry.
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In the region of Lazio, Rome is the province with the highest number of state cultural attractions.
38. In total, there were 4.8 million visitors to state museums, monuments, and archaeological areas in Rome in 2021.
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39. The Colosseum is the most popular tourist attraction not only in Rome, but all of Italy. It welcomed 1.7 million visitors in 2021, which was higher than the 1.1 million in 2020.
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40. After the Colosseum, the most popular sites in Rome are Trevi Fountain (visited by 86.3% of tourists), Pantheon (82.6%), Piazza di Spagna (81.7%), St. Peter's Basilica (75,1%), and the Roman Forum (73.9%).
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41. The Mausoleum of Hadrian greeted 1.2 million visitors in 2019, 220 thousand in 2020, and 240 thousand in 2021.
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The figure is steadily rising as tourism in Rome and Italy overall is recovering, but it’s still well below the pre-pandemic level.
Traveller’s opinion on Rome tourism
What do tourists think about Rome?
42. 14% of tourists in Rome are annoyed by street vendors who keep offering their products.
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43. A further 13% are dissatisfied with lots of vehicles on the streets of Rome.
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44. 12.2% of tourists are also dissatisfied by the unclean streets.
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45. Meanwhile, public transportation is a negative factor of Rome tourism for 11.5% of visitors.
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46. On the other hand, the survey reveals that 1 in 10 visitors to Rome claim that “Rome is beautiful, as is”.
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47. 4 in 5 tourists also says that Rome is the most beautiful city in Italy.
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48. Moreover, 75% of people who travel to Rome state that they will return for a second visit.
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Summary
Overall, Rome’s tourism is rising as the world continues to recover from the Coronavirus pandemic.
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