In many cases, Russians planning a summer getaway expect to spend between 30,000 and 50,000 rubles. This range was cited by 23.1 percent of those surveyed. Close behind, about 22.9 percent said they would need from 50,000 to 100,000 rubles for a vacation. These figures come from a survey conducted by the online lending platform Robot Borrower and reported by socialbites.ca.
Another segment, 18.5 percent, anticipated spending 10,000 to 30,000 rubles, while 16.5 percent projected expenses exceeding 100,000 rubles. A smaller share, 12.3 percent, indicated they would not take a vacation this summer, and 6.3 percent expect to stay within a budget of up to 10,000 rubles.
When comparing this year’s holiday spending with 2023, a majority of Russians, 42.0 percent, believe summer vacations will cost more in 2024. In contrast, 22.4 percent expect to save on holidays this year, and 21.1 percent anticipate spending about the same as last year.
Respondents identified the main drivers of holiday costs. Leisure and entertainment topped the list for 31.3 percent, while 26.9 percent said the biggest expense is travel tickets, such as plane or train fares. Accommodation emerged as the primary cost for 23.6 percent of respondents. Food was earmarked as a smaller share of the budget by 7.1 percent, and 5.9 percent planned to spend on tourist packages. Shopping and souvenirs accounted for the smallest share, with 3.7 percent indicating this as their lowest-cost category.
More than half of travelers this summer planned to use a credit card, borrow from relatives, or take a payday loan, totaling 56.4 percent. An additional 4.4 percent anticipated using a consumer loan. Conversely, 34.0 percent intended to live within their own funds, and 5.2 percent had not yet decided how much their trip would cost.
The study gathered responses from more than 1,500 people who participated in the official VKontakte community Zaymer during early July 2024.
Historical context from Roskachestvo shows where Russians vacationed in the prior year, illustrating broader patterns in domestic travel and spending behavior across the country.