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Belgium's travel fever: three quarters are planning a vacation, France and Spain are top!
Three quarters of Belgians are planning a vacation in 2023. Popular destinations include France, Spain and Italy, followed by a trend towards short trips.
Belgium's travel fever: three quarters are planning a vacation, France and Spain are top!
Today, May 27, 2025, a recent survey shows that three quarters of Belgians plan to go on vacation in 2023. These numbers, which are from BRF published provide interesting insights into the travel behavior of the Belgian population. France, Spain and Italy are particularly popular travel destinations. However, many Belgians avoid traveling to the USA, Turkey, Russia and Israel due to the geopolitical situation.
The average duration of holidays is just under two weeks, and the average holiday budget of Belgian households is 2,170 euros. In addition, the trend towards short vacations is becoming increasingly clear: 45 percent of those surveyed are planning trips of a week or shorter. This could significantly change the way Belgians spend their free time.
Popular means of transport and travel trends
When choosing a means of transport, the plane remains the most popular option at 51 percent, while only 44 percent of travelers use the car. This change in transport choice may be linked to the rise of fully electric cars, as concerns are increasingly raised about charging options on long-distance journeys.
The importance of travel is also highlighted in a brochure that presents the results of a survey on the holiday and travel practices of Belgians, which has been carried out continuously since 1997. Loud Statbel This survey records the type of trips Belgians undertake, the destination, the type of accommodation and the means of transport used.
Survey methodology and definitions
The survey is based on quarterly household surveys and covers a population of residents in Belgium. The data is collected using paper questionnaires and evaluated annually. The information collected includes the duration and purpose of the trips, with trips such as day trips having been included in the survey since 2014. A distinction is made between business trips and vacations, which also include visits to friends and relatives.
Overall, these results show that travel continues to be very important for Belgians, both at home and abroad. This could lead to trends in the travel industry evolving and adapting in the coming period.