Cyprus tourism revenue fell 3.4% in August, but tourists spent more per day

August in figures

• Tourist arrivals: 581,880, about 3.3% fewer than in August 2025.
• Average stay: 8.9 nights, down from 9.2.
• Spending per person: €965.81, almost unchanged.
• Spending per day: €108.52, up about 3.3% from €105.04.

Israel up, Britain down

Britain remained the largest market with 30.5% of tourists, but arrivals from the UK fell by about 8% and their daily spending dropped to €104.13. Israel, the second market with 23.3%, sent about 28% more tourists, who spent €178.44 a day on average. Poland was third with 6.3% and €92.40 a day, according to the CYSTAT release.

What it means for rental owners

Shorter stays with higher daily spending mean more check-ins and cleaning for the same income. Owners of short-term rentals should look at the length of stay and the guest mix, not only at the number of tourists. Demand also depends more on a few markets, so a change in travel from Britain or Israel affects the whole season.

For August arrivals and a simple rental income test, see our earlier analysis.