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Demand for motorhome rentals in Russia increased by 15%, with campers for June-July already fully booked. The country has 25,000 motorhomes, including trailers, but no more than 50 campsites. The lack of CASCO insurance and high deposit costs (200-300 thousand rubles) limit market development.
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Demand for motorhome rentals in Russia increased by 15%, with campers for June-July already fully booked. The country has 25,000 motorhomes, including...
Demand for motorhome rentals in Russia increased by 15%, with campers for June-July already fully booked. The country has 25,000 motorhomes, including trailers, but no more than 50 campsites. The lack of CASCO insurance and high deposit costs (200-300 thousand rubles) limit market development.
Russia — fuel prices
Updated: 22.08.2026
АИ-92
$0.99 /l
₽82.36 · €0.85/l
10 of 18
cheaper than 50% of countries
АИ-95
$1.12 /l
₽92.94 · €0.96/l
35 of 142
cheaper than 76% of countries
АИ-98
$1.17 /l
₽97.05 · €1.00/l
17 of 94
cheaper than 83% of countries
АИ-100
$1.36 /l
₽112.81 · €1.16/l
9 of 26
cheaper than 69% of countries
ДТ
$1.09 /l
₽90.21 · €0.93/l
26 of 142
cheaper than 82% of countries
ДТ премиум
$0.97 /l
₽80.44 · €0.83/l
1 of 40
cheaper than 100% of countries
СУГ
$0.48 /l
₽39.99 · €0.41/l
6 of 54
cheaper than 91% of countries
Метан
$0.36 /l
₽30.03 · €0.31/l
3 of 14
cheaper than 86% of countries
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The growth of domestic tourism is driving demand for motorhomes and campers in Russia. Companies have presented several models: the Feria travel trailer for 1.1 million rubles, the "Kupava" motorhome on a MAZ chassis, and a custom-built motorhome based on a Mercedes-Benz Arocs 8x8 truck priced up to 53.3 million rubles. According to experts, there are over 32,000 motorhomes and more than 400 autocamps in the country.
Motorhome prices in Russia have doubled due to sanctions and increased recycling fees. The market volume decreased by 22.6% in 2025, while domestic camper production is growing but faces certification issues and high costs of imported components.
A Bryansk-based company is preparing to launch a motorhome based on a Chinese truck. The four-berth camper, with predominantly Russian production, will be presented in May at an exhibition in Kolomna, with an estimated price of 3.9 million rubles.
Small Vans Big World converted a 2026 Toyota Sienna into a micro-camper that looks like a standard minivan. The interior includes a 243x61 cm bed, a kitchen with sink and stove, a refrigerator, and a toilet. The conversion costs about $20,000, while a new vehicle starts at $40,820. The project is built to order and takes 2-3 weeks. All 2026 Sienna models are hybrids with 245 hp and fuel economy up to 36 mpg.
An integrated Panda Mia motorhome built on a 2021 Gazelle Next with 7,500 km on the odometer has been listed for sale in Novosibirsk. The vehicle previously served as a mobile medical unit for COVID-19 testing and was later converted into living quarters for five people. It features a kitchen with a gas stove, a 55-liter refrigerator, a bathroom with shower and portable toilet, 600 W solar panels, an inverter, and a 100 Ah battery. The 2.7-liter diesel engine produces 150 hp, and the vehicle can be driven with a standard category B license.
Margarita Kulchenko, author of the blog 'Margo on the Way', shared problems encountered during a trip to Teriberka (Murmansk region). Water for the motorhome had to be poured manually, as campsites refused the service even for a fee. She also noted the large number of tourists, making it hard to find a spot with a view. Despite this, after the main tourist flow left, she enjoyed the nature and plans to visit the Rybachy Peninsula.
The Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant has presented a motorhome named 'Mir', built to order for a European client. The vehicle is based on the SGR platform used for UAZ commercial vehicles and features a distinctive design with space-themed imagery and a portrait of Yuri Gagarin. Technical specifications, equipment, and price have not been disclosed. For the Russian market, UAZ has announced the 'Baikal' model on the same base, equipped with a kitchen module and sleeping areas.
Experts assessed the pros and cons of traveling in motorhomes. Advantages include autonomy, route freedom, and comfort; disadvantages include large dimensions, fuel consumption, and the need to monitor resources. Prices for living modules start from 500,000 rubles, for domestic caravans from 800,000, and campsites in Russia cost from 600 to 5,000 rubles per spot. Winter trips require specially prepared vehicles.
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