Nicosia:In 2025, a total of 576,394 residents of Cyprus embarked on at least one domestic or international trip that included an overnight stay for personal reasons. This figure represents a 6.0% increase compared to 2024, when 543,526 residents traveled, as reported by the Statistical Service of Cyprus.

According to Cyprus News Agency, there was a 4.1% decrease in residents who participated only in domestic trips in 2025, with the number dropping to 157,764 from 164,590 in 2024. Conversely, residents participating only in outbound trips increased significantly by 19.8%, totaling 203,102 in 2025 compared to 169,525 in 2024. Additionally, 215,528 individuals traveled both domestically and internationally, marking a 2.9% increase from the previous year.

The overall number of domestic trips experienced a 14.7% rise, reaching 1,858,029 in 2025, up from 1,619,371 in 2024. A majority, 96.1%, of these trips were undertaken for personal reasons such as leisure and visiting friends or family. Rented accommodations were the preferred choice for 57.5% of these trips, while 42.5% of travelers opted for non-rented accommodations.

For outbound trips, the number increased by 12.0% in 2025, totaling 1,957,292 compared to 1,747,492 in 2024. Of these, 83.3% were for personal purposes and 16.7% for professional reasons. The majority, 75.9%, used rented accommodations, while 24.1% stayed in non-rented accommodations.

The expenditure for domestic trips in 2025 reached £385.9 million, a 28.6% increase from 2024. The primary expenses were accommodation and food and drinks, each accounting for roughly 36% of the total. Transportation and other goods or services made up smaller portions of the expenditure.

For international travel, expenditure totaled £2,531.1 million in 2025, reflecting a 22.2% rise from 2024. Transportation costs represented the largest share at 35.2%, followed by accommodation and food expenses, each contributing just over 23% to the total expenditure.