Russia's October Tourism Surge: Sochi Tops, Moscow & St. Petersburg Follow
In Russia, October sees a surge in domestic tourism, with Sochi leading as the most favoured destination, followed by St. Petersburg and Moscow. The average stay in these cities varies, along with the nightly accommodation costs.
Sochi, the most popular choice with 17% of bookings, welcomes visitors for an average of one week. The average nightly accommodation cost here is 3,500 rubles. St. Petersburg, with 11% of bookings, sees travelers staying for about four nights, with an average nightly cost of 3,800 rubles. Similarly, Moscow, the third most popular with 7% of bookings, also sees an average stay of four nights, but with a higher average nightly cost of 4,800 rubles.
Other popular destinations in October include Yalta, Kislovodsk, Kazan, Kaliningrad, and Sevastopol. Besides the top three, Kazan, Krasnodar, and Ekaterinburg also make the list of most booked holiday destinations. Krasnodar and Gelendzhik in the Krasnodar region are particularly popular, ranking eighth and ninth respectively.
October in Russia sees a diverse range of destinations attracting travelers, with Sochi, St. Petersburg, and Moscow leading the way. The duration of stay and accommodation costs vary across these popular cities, offering options to suit different preferences and budgets.
