Russia's Sochi and Anapa lead the most costly vacation destinations within the country
In a recent study conducted by VTB, the most expensive resort cities for tourists in Russia have been identified for the year 2025. Sochi, Krasnaya Polyana, and Anapa top the list, with tourists spending the most per day in these popular destinations.
Sochi and Krasnaya Polyana, renowned for their developed winter and summer resort infrastructure, are well-known choices for tourists seeking a blend of adventure and relaxation. On the other hand, Anapa, with its beautiful Black Sea beaches, attracts visitors looking for a sun-soaked getaway.
While the exact figures for daily spending were not disclosed in the available search results, these three cities are highlighted as the most costly for tourists in terms of daily expenses according to VTB's analysis for 2025. No other Russian resort cities were found to be more expensive than these in the recent VTB data.
Yalta, another popular resort city, also ranks among the expensive destinations, with an average daily spending of approximately 2,000 rubles. However, the rankings of the resort cities based on average daily spending were not provided in the report.
Interestingly, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Krasnodar, Sochi, and Anapa were the most popular vacation destinations for summer 2025. It's worth noting that the majority of summer travel enthusiasts in Russia reside in Moscow and the Moscow region, St. Petersburg, and the Krasnodar region, accounting for up to 50% of all summer trips in the country.
Meanwhile, in other news, a major transport interchange is set to begin construction in Krasnodar this month, as previously reported by "Live Kuban". This development is expected to further boost the region's appeal as a tourist destination.
For those seeking more detailed information about daily spending amounts, it's recommended to check VTB's official tourism or economic reports directly.
Tourists seeking an expensive lifestyle with travel opportunities in Russia might consider Sochi and Krasnaya Polyana, known for their developed infrastructure and high expenses, or Anapa, popular for its pricy beaches. Yalta, another costly destination, offers an average daily spending of roughly 2,000 rubles for tourists, although the exact figures for daily spending in the popular destinations for 2025 were not disclosed in the recent VTB report.
