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Russia Leads Winter Budget Travel as Solo Trips Rise for Spring

New booking snapshots show outbound stays taking a larger share this spring.

Overview

  • Onlinetours says an average winter trip for two within Russia costs about 58,000 rubles, making it the cheapest option this season.
  • The lowest-price offers include Lazarevskoye at roughly 20,000 rubles, with budget city tours to Kazan (≈21,000), St. Petersburg (≈29,000) and Essentuki (≈30,800).
  • Among farther destinations this winter, Turkey averages about 143,000 rubles and Egypt about 169,000 rubles, and Egypt was a leading winter choice in 2025.
  • OneTwoTrip reports solo travelers now account for 31% of spring 2026 domestic hotel bookings after a 19% increase, with average domestic stays down to 3.2 days and nightly rates near 9,000 rubles.
  • Outbound hotel bookings have risen to 58% for spring, with stays abroad averaging 5.5 days at about 14,100 rubles per night, while Moscow and St. Petersburg lead domestically and Kazan’s popularity is up 77.5% year on year.