Kamchatka, Altai, and Kaliningrad have made it to the list of the most expensive regions for tourism.

      April 16, 2026 08:00 Society Russian tourists have started to spend more on both domestic travel and trips abroad. The main expenses are accommodation, transportation, and food, as found by 360.ru.

      Increase in hotel prices

      Experts from the Russian Union of Travel Industry (RST) reported that the most expensive regions for travel have become Altai, the Caucasus, Kaliningrad, Krasnodar, Vladimir, Murmansk regions, Karelia, and Kamchatka.

      According to the "Ostrovok" service, the highest average hotel prices were recorded in Kemerovo region (8000 rubles), Karachay-Cherkessia (7100 rubles), Gorny Altai (7000 rubles), Karelia (6400 rubles), Kaliningrad region (6200 rubles), Vladimir region (6200 rubles), Krasnodar Krai (6200 rubles), Kamchatka Krai (6200 rubles), Kabardino-Balkaria (6200 rubles), and Murmansk region (6100 rubles).

      The press secretary of the service, Anita Gusich, clarified that the average cost of a hotel night has increased moderately over the year. For example, in Kaliningrad region, it rose from 4400 to 4500 rubles, and in Tatarstan — from 4400 to 4600 rubles.

      Expectations for an increase in tourist flow

      According to preliminary forecasts from the Ministry of Economic Development, an increase in tourist flow of 4% is expected in the summer of 2026, reaching 48 million people. The number of foreign tourists in Russia for the season may reach 6.5 million. Due to the closure of airspace in the Middle East, these figures may be adjusted, noted the head of the Ministry of Economic Development, Maxim Reshetnikov.

      It is expected that the demand for summer vacation bookings among Russians will start to grow actively in April-May, as travelers now book trips 1.5–2 months in advance. Reshetnikov emphasized the importance of a sound pricing strategy that will ensure competitiveness and attract Russian consumers. Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko urged governors to support domestic tourism.

      Popular destinations

      The south remains the most sought-after destination. In the Trans-Baikal region, demand has doubled, in Novosibirsk region — increased by 1.8 times, and in Kirov region — by 1.5 times. The Republic of Crimea showed a 30% increase, and Krasnodar Krai — 22%.

      The most expensive foreign countries for vacations

      RST noted that the most expensive foreign destinations for Russians are countries in Latin America, islands in the Indian Ocean, Monaco, and Belgium.

      Pavel Belov, director of the payment service "Pay Around the World," confirmed that the highest spending is recorded among travelers in Monaco. The average transaction amount is 161 dollars. The top 5 most expensive destinations also include Belgium, the Maldives, the Seychelles, and the USA.

      According to Belov, Fiji has become the absolute record holder for the average check — 423 dollars. However, due to the small number of tourists visiting this country, this figure is not included in the statistics.

      Main expense items

      The main expenses of Russian tourists are on accommodation, restaurants, supermarkets, and clothing. Through the "Pay Around the World" service, the highest spending since August 2025 has been registered in the UAE, Turkey, Thailand, the USA, and Indonesia.

      An expert reported that in 2026 there was a sharp surge in interest in entertainment, personal care, and active recreation. Among categories with significant turnover, the largest increase was shown by theater ticket sales and entertainment shows — spending grew by 172.5%.

      Despite the overall increase in expenses, tourists have started to save on medical services. Spending on medical care and health-related procedures has decreased by almost half — by 45.3%.

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