New Year 2027 Travel Costs Rise, Domestic Resorts Gain Popularity
A week-long holiday during the New Year celebrations here may cost 75,000 rubles per person, including a flight and accommodation in a 4-5 star hotel, - said Gorin.
Consensus
- New Year's holidays in 2027 will last 11 days, from December 31 to January 10.
- Travelers are advised to book tours, flights, and accommodations in advance due to high demand.
- Domestic destinations such as Sochi, Saint Petersburg, Moscow, and the Krasnodar region are among the most popular for New Year's travel within Russia.
- The most popular international travel format is beach and sea holidays.
- Popular international destinations include Egypt, Vietnam, Thailand, the UAE, Maldives, China, and South and Southeast Asia.
- Prices for international New Year's trips can vary by a factor of two depending on the destination.
- Travelers with children under 14 will need their own passport starting January 1, 2027, replacing the previous practice of adding a parent's entry.
Points of divergence
- The average cost of a seven-day New Year's trip abroad for two people, including flights and hotel, ranges from 200,000 to 450,000 rubles. — vm
- The average cost of a New Year's ski resort holiday in Russia starts from 100,000 rubles. — m24
- Egypt is the most cost-effective destination for New Year's holidays, with a one-week trip costing 75,000 rubles per person including flights and 4–5 star hotel. — vm
- The most popular domestic destinations for New Year's holidays in 2026 were Sochi and Saint Petersburg, followed by Moscow, the Moscow region, Kaliningrad region, and Dombai. — m24
- Dombai, a ski resort in Karachaevo-Cherkessia, entered the top list for the first time in 2026. — m24
- 43% of travelers book their New Year's trips at the last minute. — m24
- The average cost of a one-week trip to Egypt for two people is 75,000 rubles. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- Where to fly for New Year holidays in 2027 and how much it will cost — Вечерняя Москва
- TurExpert Anastal: Ski resorts in Russia for New Year's rest cost from 100 thousand rubles — Москва 24