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Caravanning booms in Russia: motorhomes replace hotels

09.07.2026 03:12 1 min 3 sources
RuNews24.ru RUS + 2 more
Caravanning booms in Russia: motorhomes replace hotels
Original source: RuNews24.ru

In Brief

Caravanning is becoming a mass phenomenon in Russia: the number of motorhome owners is growing, and a week-long trip for a family from Moscow to Gelendzhik costs 70,000 rubles, saving up to 50,000 rubles on hotels.

Caravanning is gaining popularity in Russia as an alternative to traditional holidays. According to media reports, the number of motorhome owners has grown to tens of thousands, and more than 150 new campsites have been built in three years. By 2030, the plan is to create 230 campsites with 9,000 spaces.

Demand is mainly for trailers costing 1–3 million rubles, although a comfortable travel camper can be bought from 599,000 rubles. A week-long trip for a family from Moscow to Gelendzhik by motorhome costs about 70,000 rubles, saving around 50,000 rubles on hotels. According to Mordor Intelligence, such a holiday saves up to 55% of the budget compared to hotels.

Challenges include a lack of equipped parking areas and ambiguous parking legislation. President Vladimir Putin has ordered the development of a concept for automotive tourism, and the Russian Union of Tourism Industry has proposed creating a network of campsites. About 15,000 motorhomes are registered in Russia.

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