Foreign tourists spent $929 on average in Ukraine in 2021.

The average cost for foreign tourists in Ukraine in 2021 was $929, and the average visit time was 7-9 days, announced the State Agency of Tourism. The largest average expenditure among travelers was by tourists from the United Arab Emirates, who spent $2,220 per visit. Saudi Arabia and Oman citizens spent $1,500, Canadians $1,250, and from the United States, $1,125. This trend became possible because of the opening of Ukraine to the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The primary purpose of foreigners’ visits last year was holidays and leisure at 29.5%. In addition, 25.9% of respondents came on a business trip, and 22.4% visited relatives and friends. Additionally, 11.7% of foreigners came for treatment and rehabilitation, and only 4% for shopping. In 2021 more than 4M foreigners visited Ukraine, which is almost 26% more than in 2020.