Russians increased their spending on toll roads. In the period from January to June 2024, the volume of spending increased by 3%, and the number of payments by 9% compared to the same period in 2023. Such data is shown by the analysis of transactions on Pochta Bank customer cards (available from socialbites.ca).
At the same time, the average bill decreased by 5% to 441 rubles. through the use of transponders, funds are debited according to the tariff or current subscription.
Besides Moscow, most of the expenses fall on the Krasnodar and Khabarovsk regions. Bank statistics show that most of the payments are made by men. Their share was 66%.
In addition, since the beginning of the year, car rental payments have increased (+20%), and the volume of expenses has increased by 3%. At the same time, the average daily rental price has increased by 40%, reaching 4,647 rubles. Bank experts noted that this type of tourism is cheaper than classical tourism, it becomes possible to visit distant tourist destinations, easily change routes and move comfortably.
At the same time, traveling by caravan is also becoming popular among Russians. Caravan rental costs increased by 4%, and the average bill increased by 6%, rising to 6,025 RUB. per day. The main advantage of a trailer over a regular car is that it eliminates the need to look for a hotel. Most often, such vehicles are rented by men under the age of 44 for an average of 7 days.
The study was conducted at the end of June 2024.
Russians before reported It’s about the increase in hotel prices.
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Source: Gazeta
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