The average length of stay of overseas visitors in the United Kingdom rose sharply in 2021 compared to 2019 due to the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on travel and tourism. Overall, inbound travelers visiting the UK stayed for an average of 16 nights in 2021, while the average length of stay was just above seven nights in 2019.
Average length of stays of overseas visitors in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2003 to 2021
(in nights)
Data for 2021 excludes the Eurotunnel. Dover traffic was only included from the third quarter of the year.
Figures have been rounded. The source adds the following information: "No data were collected for Q2 to Q4 2020 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Estimates are based on models using passenger numbers and IPS trend data".
Data can be found under Tab 2.13 of the source's Excel file.
Estimates based on the International Passenger Survey (IPS). Interviews are conducted with passengers arriving and departing from the country and include visits for all purposes, including for vacation, business, study, visiting friends and family, and other leisure purposes.
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Office for National Statistics (UK). (June 15, 2022). Average length of stays of overseas visitors in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2003 to 2021 (in nights) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 04, 2022, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/615918/average-nights-spent-on-tourist-visits-to-the-united-kingdom-uk/
Office for National Statistics (UK). "Average length of stays of overseas visitors in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2003 to 2021 (in nights)." Chart. June 15, 2022. Statista. Accessed July 04, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/615918/average-nights-spent-on-tourist-visits-to-the-united-kingdom-uk/
Office for National Statistics (UK). (2022). Average length of stays of overseas visitors in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2003 to 2021 (in nights). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: July 04, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/615918/average-nights-spent-on-tourist-visits-to-the-united-kingdom-uk/
Office for National Statistics (UK). "Average Length of Stays of Overseas Visitors in The United Kingdom (Uk) from 2003 to 2021 (in Nights)." Statista, Statista Inc., 15 Jun 2022, https://www.statista.com/statistics/615918/average-nights-spent-on-tourist-visits-to-the-united-kingdom-uk/
Office for National Statistics (UK), Average length of stays of overseas visitors in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2003 to 2021 (in nights) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/615918/average-nights-spent-on-tourist-visits-to-the-united-kingdom-uk/ (last visited July 04, 2022)
