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Even in times of crisis, you can find opportunities to travel abroad cheaply. The only thing you need is
1. do not resort to the services of travel agencies; 2. choose countries that offer inexpensive holiday;
3. If possible, book everything in advance.
In many countries, travel costs can be easily reduced if you choose to travel public transport, and look for hotels based on the principle “we just need to spend the night.” For example, in India or Indonesia, the daily budget for two is on average 40-50 US dollars. Although, this is an average. You can reduce the cost of traveling to these countries by up to 20 US dollars.
Below is the entire list of countries worth traveling to in 2016-2017.
Cheap countries without a visa:
Armenia
Budget for two per day – 70-80 $
Approximate price range:
You can eat nourishingly and cheaply in Armenia literally everywhere. On the street you can buy khachapuri for 500 drams ($1), crayfish kebab will cost you 1,500 drams ($3), in lamajo (flatbread with spicy meat filling) it costs 850 drams ($1.7). The average check in a simple cafe will be $3-4, and dinner in a restaurant will be $7-30.
There are inexpensive hotels in Yerevan with cozy double rooms priced from $25 to $30. However, if you like the comfort of home, you can rent an apartment in a picturesque quiet area for $20 or an apartment in the city center on Airbnb for $40 per night. As in Georgia, you can receive invitations from local residents for coffee, dinner or overnight stay. You shouldn’t immediately suspect everyone of fraud. This is just traditional hospitality.
Most popular route:
The capital of Armenia and its surroundings, Lake Sevan, Lori Gorge and Vanadzor, Khor Virnal Monastery overlooking Mount Ararat, Tatev Monastery and the Vorotan Valley.
Visa: Russian citizens can enter the territory of Armenia for a period of 180 days per year.
Georgia
Average budget for two per day: 80-90 $
Approximate price range:
It’s unlikely that you’ll be able to have a variety of snacks on the street in Georgia. For this purpose, only lobiani or khachapuri are available here, which can be purchased on every corner for 2-3 lari ($1). Lunch in an average cafe for two will cost $6, while for dinner with Georgian wine you will have to pay from $8. There is another option not to go hungry - buy khinkali. You can buy them everywhere. 1 piece will cost 60-70 tetri ($0.3).
A modest room for two in the capital of Georgia costs $40 per night. It will cost about $10 less to rent an apartment near the center of Tbilisi. For example, in Batumi you can rent an apartment in the private sector for $20. IN tourist centers housing during the season is expensive, while not far from them you can find an acceptable and inexpensive option.
Popular route in Georgia:
Tbilisi, Georgian Military Road and Mtskheta; Kakheti and Singagi, cave city to Vardzia, Svaneti, Batumi and the Black Sea coast. 
Visa:
Citizens of the Russian Federation can stay in Georgia without a visa for a year.
Those who like to feel at home everywhere and easily meet new people should try couchsurfing. It is a service for finding hospitable hosts who will be happy to spend an evening in your company and provide free overnight accommodation. It often happens that couchsurfing becomes the beginning of a true and strong friendship.
Abkhazia
Average budget for two: 65-75 $
Approximate price range:
A skewer of chicken kebab in Abkhazia costs about 200 rubles, a cheburek with meat and cheese costs 70 rubles. Lunch for two in an average cafe by the sea will cost 350 – 840 rubles, and dinner in a restaurant national cuisine- 600 – 1000 rub. A bottle of aromatic homemade Abkhaz wine costs about 200 rubles.
Renting an apartment in the city center will cost about $37 per day, while a room on Airbnb can be rented for $10. Depending on the region, you can find housing even cheaper. So, for example, you can rent a room in Gagra for only $9, and near Pitsunda - for $8. A room for two in an average seaside hotel costs from $20.
Popular route in Abkhazia:
Ruins of Bagrat Castle in Sukhumi and Kelasur Wall, Botanical Garden, underground karst cave in New Athos and a monastery, a reserve on Lake Ritsa.
Visa:
Citizens of the Russian Federation do not need a visa to enter Abkhazia. You can get to Abkhazia by taking a plane to Adler, and then you only need to drive 10 km to the border of Abkhazia.
Laos
Budget for two per day: 55-65 $
Approximate price range:
Lunch in a cafe in Laos costs on average from 12 to 50 thousand kip ($1.5-6), while the cost of lunch in a tourist cafe or restaurant will cost twice as much. In the Laotian village of Vang Vieng, you can bargain for $6-12 to rent a room with a view of the picturesque mountain landscape. In the capital of Laos, you should book a hotel room in advance, then you can easily rent a comfortable room for two for $15-17 per day.
Access to almost all the attractions of Laos is paid, but it is very cheap. For example, a ticket to the Paku caves costs $2.5. These grandiose caves can be reached by river; a round trip with a stop in the village will cost $8. Renting a motorbike per day costs $9. For this money you can get the opportunity to move freely.
Popular route in Laos:
The capital of Laos, Luang Prabang, national park Bocau, U River, Bolaven and Pakse waterfalls, cruise on the Mekong River to the south. If you move in the opposite direction, you can continue your journey in Thailand or Cambodia.
Visa:
If your stay in the country does not exceed 15 days, you do not need a visa. The only condition is that the passport must be valid for 6 months from the date of entry into the country.
We do not include the cost of the flight in our calculations, because prices for different cities in Russia can vary widely. In principle, if you are interested in a certain country, then you yourself will determine how cheaper it is to get to it from your city.
Indonesia
Budget for two per day: 40-50 $.
Approximate price range:
In Indonesia, street food is very cheap. For example, mi goreng or nasi goreng (fried noodles or rice) costs about $2. Breakfast or lunch in a cafe will cost $3-4, and a hearty dinner will cost $5-8. A decent room for two in a guesthouse in Bali will cost from 15 to 20 $, in Java - from 10 to 15 $, in Sumatra - 10 $. Island hopping is inexpensive. A ferry ticket costs about $3.
Popular route in Indonesia:
A visit to Indonesia gives you the opportunity to visit 17,000 picturesque islands to choose from. You can visit the paradise of Sumatra, Borobudur, the volcano in Java, Lake Toba and the jungle of Borneo.
Visa:
Russian citizens can enter Indonesia through international ports and airports without a visa for up to 30 days. On others border points You can get a visa for 30 days.
You can save significantly on your flight if you fly not on a direct flight, but on two flights with a transfer in Thailand.
Vietnam
Budget for two per day: 45-55 $
Approximate price range:
In Vietnam you can eat cheaply in local cafes and on the street. So for a banh mi sandwich you will have to pay 10-15 thousand dong ($0.5-0.7), the same price for juice in the shop. A plate of traditional soup will cost $1-2, half a liter of beer will cost $1. In local cafes you can have lunch for $2, for which they will prepare you two servings of chicken or fish fried in ginger sauce, a plate of rice and a bowl of soup. In a restaurant, the cost of lunch is multiplied by 3. A seafood dinner in a tourist establishment costs from $12. If you get tired of traditional cuisine, you can buy pizza for $5 or a burger, fries and soda for $3. Alcohol in Vietnam can also be bought cheaply. A bottle of local rum costs about $3-4.
A double room in a Hanoi hotel costs from $11, while in the village of Mui Ne you can rent a bungalow with a shower by the sea for this price, while in Nha Trang you can rent similar housing for $6-10. Service in hotels in Vietnam is always excellent; it is rare that breakfast is not included in the room price.
Popular route in Vietnam:
The capital of Vietnam is Hanoi; Nha Trang; Museum of Cham Sculpture in Da Nang; Mui Ne village; Hoi An Museum City; Dalat; Phu Quoc Island.
Visa
Russian citizens can stay in Vietnam without a visa for up to 15 days.
Serbia
Budget for two per day: 70-80 $.
Approximate price range:
Serbian fast food: pljeskavici (cutlet in dough), cevapcici sausages, gibanica cheese pie - all these dishes cost no more than $2. Lunch or dinner at a restaurant will cost $7-9.
A double room in Belgrade hotels costs $30 per night. For this money you can rent a comfortable apartment in the city center. A hostel room costs twice as much.
Popular route in Serbia:
Belgrade, Smederevo, Novi Sad, national parks Fruska Gora or Tara, Bajina Basta, Drvengrad - an ethnic village from the films of Kusturica. You can also visit Macedonia.
Visa:
If the period of stay does not exceed 30 days, then Russian citizens do not need a visa to visit Serbia.
Montenegro
Budget for two per day: 80-90 $
Approximate price range:
The national fast food in Montenegro is burek (pie with vegetable, meat or cheese filling). It costs only $1. A serving of cevapchichi with potatoes and pita bread, priced between $5 and $9, is enough for two. You can eat even cheaper at Mesara. Those who rent an apartment can purchase semi-finished products in butcher shops that only need to be fried. Breakfast in a cafe will cost $7-10, while dinner for two will cost about $30. Please note that in establishments on the embankment everything costs much more.
The most expensive housing in the city of Budva. During peak season, the cost of renting a one-room apartment reaches $35-45. You can rent a cozy guesthouse room or a small studio apartment for $20 if you book your accommodation in advance.
Popular route in Montenegro:
Resorts of the Bay of Kotor (Perast, Kotor, Herceg Novi, Risan, Tivat, Koštanica); resorts Adriatic coast(Petrovac, Budva, Sveti Stefan, Becici, Petrovac, Rafailovici, Bar); national parks Lovcen and Durmitor, Ostrog monastery.
Visa:
Russian citizens can visit Montenegro without a visa if the period of stay does not exceed 30 days.
Cheap countries where you can apply for a visa online or on arrival
India
Budget for two per day: 40-45 $
Approximate price range:
You can have a snack in India for almost pennies. A serving of vegetarian thali (a dish of rice, lentils and flatbread) can be purchased for just 50 rupees ($0.8), a hearty lunch at a local cafe can be ordered for 150 rupees ($2.3), and the average check in a restaurant is 3 -6 $.
Housing in India can be found inexpensively. A modest room with a bed can be rented for $5-8; for $10 you can rent a room with air conditioning. The rental price is greatly influenced by seasonality. For example, from December to February, room rates increase 2-3 times. Renting a scooter will cost $3-4 per day. If you are planning a long vacation, it is better to rent a scooter for a week or two. It will be more profitable this way.
Popular route in India:
The capital of India is Delhi, the villages of Rajasthan, Varnasi and Nepal or Mumbai and Goa, or Kerala.
Visa:
If you are planning to enter India through international airports in Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Goa, Kolkata, Bangalore, Trivandrum, Cochin or Hyderabad, you can apply for a visa online in advance.
Nepal
Budget for two per day: 40-50 $
Approximate price range:
You can have a cheap meal in Nepal in local cafes for only $4-5, while in a tourist cafe the prices will be 2-3 times higher. As for accommodation, a double room in an inexpensive guesthouse will cost $5-8 per day, and for $15-20 you can rent a quite decent room in good hotel in Kathmandu. A room in Nagarkot will cost a couple of travelers $15, in Pokhara – from $10.
Popular route in Nepal:
Kathmandu and its surroundings, Chitwan Wildlife Sanctuary, Pokhara and mountain trekking, Lumbini.
Visa:
A Nepal visa can be obtained at the embassy in Moscow, or at the airport upon arrival. To do this, you need to fill out a form online 15 days before your trip, print it out and present it when crossing the border.
Cambodia
Budget for two per day: 70-80 $
Approximate price range:
A fried insect or a kilogram of fruit can be purchased here for just $1. But for $5 you can buy two servings of steak with potatoes and salad, a large pizza or baked mussels with salad. Half a liter of local beer in a cafe can be purchased for $0.5, while a jug costs $2. Entertainment in Cambodia is more expensive. For example, a ticket to Angkor for 1 day costs 20 $, and for a week - 60 $. You will have to pay $20 to go up in a hot air balloon.
A guesthouse room for two in the resort of Sihanoukville can be rented for $12-15, while comfortable room in a Phnom Penh hotel it will cost $15-20. If you book a room in advance, you can save money.
Popular route in Cambodia:
Lake Toplesap with floating villages, Siem Reap and temple complex Angkor, Phnom Bokor National Park, Koh Rong Island, Sihanoukville beaches.
Visa:
You can apply for a visa in Cambodia upon arrival or in advance via the Internet.
Sri Lanka
Budget for two per day: 60-70 $
Approximate price range:
Traditional Sri Lankan dishes are very similar in taste to South Indian dishes. By the way, prices for it are also approximately in the same range. You can try roti (spring rolls) for only $0.28 or 40 Sri Lankan rupees if you prefer vegetarian cuisine, and $0.8 for roti with chicken and cheese. Fruits are very cheap here. For example, a bunch of bananas costs only $0.14, a kilogram of papaya costs $0.42, and a drinking coconut costs $0.25. Seafood is also inexpensive. For example, 1 kg of king prawns can be purchased for only $7. 0.75 liters of red rum will cost about $10. The Indian version of a hamburger - kottu - costs about $1.5 - $2 in local cafes. Dinner at a restaurant for two, including seafood, rice, salad and beer, will cost $7-10.
The average cost of a room with acceptable conditions (hot water and a fan) in a guesthouse is $14-20 per day. In places that are centers nightlife, room rentals are higher. During the holidays, the average room will cost $28-55. In Colombo hotels double room You can rent from $25, while you can spend the night in a hostel for $16. If you plan to stay in Sri Lanka for a long time, then for $330 you can rent a house or apartment.
Popular route in Sri Lanka:
Colombo, Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy, Pinnawela Elephant Nursery, tea plantations in Nuwara Eliya, Lion Rock in Sigiriya, Sinharanja Nature Reserve.
Visa:
You can apply for a visa to visit Sri Lanka in three ways: online, upon arrival at the airport or in advance at the Sri Lankan Embassy in Moscow.
Cheap countries that require a visa to visit
Romania
Budget for two per day: 80-90 $
Approximate price range:
Street food, like in Asia, is not sold in Romania. In an inexpensive cafe, lunch will cost 10-30 lei ($2.5 – 7). In restaurants in Sigiasciora and Brasov, lunch costs about 12 – 14 $. Dinner at a prestigious restaurant in Bucharest will cost approximately $24.
Prices for rooms in an inexpensive hotel or guesthouse range from $20-30. Renting a one-room apartment in the center of Bucharest will cost $30-40 per day; in Brasov, housing is more expensive, approximately $35-45.
Popular route in Romania:
The capital of Romania is Bucharest; Mamaia and others Black Sea resorts, Dracula's castle and Peles castle, medieval city Brasov, the Transylvanian cities of Sibiu and Sighisoara. If you are traveling around the country by car, be sure to take a ride along the beautiful Transfagarasan highway.
Visa:
Romania is a member of the European Union, but it has not concluded the Schengen Agreement. A national visa will allow you to travel freely throughout the country, and even visit Cyprus, Croatia and Bulgaria. However, if you have a Schengen visa, you do not need to obtain a separate Romanian visa.
Hungary
Budget for two per day: 85-95 $
Approximate price range:
A delicious lunch in a cafe costs about $10 on average, and a hearty dinner in a restaurant costs about $30. A large pizza costs about $5, the famous Hungarian goulash costs $3.3, and a cup of aromatic coffee with cake costs $2.5.
As for housing in Hungary, a cozy apartment on Airbnb in the center of Budapest can be rented for $35-45 per day, while a room in a guesthouse will cost about $10-20 cheaper.
Popular route in Hungary:
The capital of Hungary is Budapest and its baths, ethnic open museum Skansen near Szentendre, Medveotthon bear park in Veresgyháza, Pannonhalma Abbey, ancient city Szekesfehervar, Lake Balaton.
Visa:
Hungary is a member of the European Union and a participant in the Schengen zone, so to visit it you need to apply for a Schengen visa.
Bulgaria
Budget for two per day: 80-90 $
Approximate price range:
Breakfast for two in a cafe costs an average of $10, a three-course dinner will cost about $20-22. For comparison, a cup of coffee costs approximately $0.5, a plate of traditional soup costs $1, Shopska salad costs $2-3.
A double room in a guesthouse will cost approximately $16. In Ravda and Kosharitsa, for approximately the same price you can rent a room with air conditioning, shower and refrigerator. A room in a three-star hotel in Sunny Beach will cost $26, and for the same money you can rent an apartment by the sea with a swimming pool.
Popular route in Bulgaria:
Capital of Bulgaria – Sofia, Koprivshtitsa, Vitosha Mountain, Perperikon, Plovdiv, Rila Monastery, Valley of Roses, Seven Lakes, Melnik, Nessebar, resort beaches Sunny Beach.
Visa:
You can visit Bulgaria if you have:
double or multiple Schengen visa;
a valid Croatian, Cyprus or Romanian visa;
Bulgarian national visa.
Scientists claim that good rest- the main guarantee of health. But what to do if financial possibilities are small? Spend your free time at the dacha? Not necessarily. A budget vacation is an absolutely realistic prospect, even abroad.
Foreign countries are attractive to our compatriots for several reasons: good service, the opportunity to see the world, profitable shopping, and also a great opportunity to escape from the routine of everyday life. Therefore, for the last decade, Russo tourists have been selflessly exploring foreign countries. Russians even already have favorite holiday destinations in Asia, Europe and Africa.
Before starting any journey, you need to identify its main goal. In the concept of relaxation, some include blissful lying on the beach, others cannot imagine it without sightseeing, and for others, be sure to serve exotic things. Depending on the goals you need
choose a place.
Most budget holiday abroad, where?
For many years, tours to Turkey, Egypt and Bulgaria have been considered the cheapest. Türkiye and Egypt attract everyone with their favorite and convenient all-inclusive options.
Bulgaria has a mild climate and lower prices compared to the rest of Europe. But with the growing popularity among tourists, the cost of holidays in these countries also increases. Therefore, more budget option there will be a trip to Croatia, Montenegro, Romania and even to the Baltic coast of Poland, where in a nice hot summer you can have a great rest.
The service, sea and nature here may not be too European, but at the proper level. Sights to see, all sorts of monasteries, castles and picturesque ruins- full. The kitchen is excellent. Moderately original, but not causing an unexpected reaction in Slavic stomachs. You can also get to these countries by car.
Greece, Italy and Spain will also cost tourists less than the rest of Europe. Especially if you vacation a little out of season and not in the most popular tourist centers. Experienced tourists claim that prices a couple of tens of kilometers from the resort area are an order of magnitude lower. That is, if you rent an apartment or hotel room in small town on the coast in Spain or Italy, a vacation will cost much less. By the way, apartments with several bedrooms and a kitchen always cost less than a room.
In the Asian direction, it is worth paying attention to resorts in Vietnam and Goa in India. The prices there are so low that if it weren’t for the road, holidays in these countries could be called the most budget-friendly. However, the flight is guaranteed to eat up a significant amount. Moreover, there are not many charters in that direction yet and the cost of air tickets remains high.
Belonging to the dollar zone and low local prices have made the country very attractive for tourism Latin America. Argentina, Peru, Brazil, Cuba can boast of good ocean beaches, excellent, moderately exotic cuisine, and an interesting unique culture. But here you also need to make allowances for the road. It won't be cheap.
How to organize an inexpensive holiday abroad?
There are two main options here: either last-minute travel packages, or your own route, searching for cheap charter flights and budget accommodation.
Last minute travel deals are very good, but they have one significant drawback. They are last-minute because it will not be possible to plan their purchase in advance. Therefore, you can use two proven methods of catching them.
The first is to track offers from tour operators in the right direction using Internet resources. True, in this case you need to have a loyal employer who can let you go on vacation at any time. The second method is suitable for large cities where there are many travel agencies. First you need to pack your bags, and then go “hunting” for profitable tours with agencies. As a rule, within 2-3 days some offer appears at bargain prices.
An independent trip is only advisable in European resort and tourist areas. Knowledge of the language is desirable. Cheap air tickets can be found on special websites. In border areas, it will be more profitable to take buses to the Eurozone and fly from there. Accommodation can be found in advance on the Internet.
The most low prices in different directions:
Egypt - from 11,000 rubles.
Greece – from 11,000 rubles.
Türkiye – from 14,200 rubles.
Montenegro – from 8120 rub.
Bulgaria – from 10,150 rubles.
Romania – from 6,000 rubles.
Croatia – from RUB 17,973.
Italy – from 15647 rub.
Spain – from 16,667 rubles.
Argentina – from 264,000 rub.
Vietnam – from RUB 35,407.
Where to have an inexpensive holiday at sea abroad is the most popular question among tourists, and not only in crisis years. Many countries in Europe, Asia and America can offer you cheap holidays at sea: prices for food, hotels and entertainment there remain acceptable even at the current exchange rate of the ruble and dollar. But flying to many places will cost a huge amount. Therefore, today we offer you 5 countries, where you can relax at sea abroad inexpensively even taking into account the price of air tickets.
The Internet is now replete with articles from the category “Where to relax at sea abroad inexpensively.” But many authors, describing the cheapness of holidays in these places, miss the most important point. When choosing the cheapest countries for tourists, the compilers of ratings cite ridiculous prices for food and hotels, but forget about the cost of flights. And as a result, the lists of countries where it is cheaper to relax at sea abroad are topped by either Argentina or Guatemala. No doubt about it, it's really very inexpensive countries for a holiday at sea, but not for Russians. Because before you can spend $10 a night in Guatemala, you first need to get there.
Therefore, in our article about countries where you can have an inexpensive holiday at sea abroad even at the current exchange rate of the ruble, we will take into account three main points:
- flight cost,
- food expenses,
- price of hotel accommodation.
This is a mandatory expense for all tourists. Everything else (excursions, entertainment, transportation costs, souvenirs, etc.) is very individual, so we will not take these costs into account. Considering how wide our native country is, we will list prices for air tickets from three cities at once - the capital, Northern capital and the capital of Siberia. So, where to have an inexpensive holiday at sea abroad: the cheapest countries for tourism in Europe and Asia.
Where to have an inexpensive holiday at sea abroad: TOP 5 countries for a cheap holiday
Bulgaria: everything is inexpensive, everything is clear
Bulgaria will not only always be among the countries where any tourist from Russia can inexpensively relax at sea abroad. Bulgaria is also a great place for your first trip abroad. Everything here seems familiar: in Bulgaria they write in Cyrillic, Bulgarian cuisine is very close to all residents of Eastern Europe, and if you move a little away from the bright resort area, you find yourself in a post-Soviet reality with gray houses and faces.
Prices for flights to Bulgaria: from $125
- Air ticket Moscow - Varna: from 125 dollars
- Air ticket St. Petersburg - Varna: from 130 dollars
- Air ticket Novosibirsk - Varna: from 240 dollars
Hotel prices in Bulgaria: from 15 dollars
Food prices in Bulgaria (for two): from $30 per day
Dinner ( meat dish or local shawarma + coffee): 5-10 dollars
Dinner (meat dish in a restaurant + bottle of wine) – 20-30 dollars
Total: a week's holiday in Bulgaria costs from $895 for two
Airfare to Bulgaria and back: from $500
Hotel stay 7 days: from $105
Meal 7 days: from $210
Visas: $80
Bulgaria is perhaps the cheapest country in Europe for tourists. Therefore, it consistently falls into all ratings of countries where almost anyone can have an inexpensive holiday at sea abroad.
Photo: Photo: Interhotel Cherno More.
Georgia: wow, how cheap!
Georgia is not only mountains, sea, khinkali and Kindzmarauli. This, along with Bulgaria, is also one of those countries where you can have an inexpensive holiday at sea abroad without fear of language and cultural barriers. As in Soviet era, Georgia is still hospitable, still affordable, and still speaks Russian – at least in those places where there are many tourists from Russia. Main seaside resort country Batumi is just one of such places.
Prices for flights to Georgia: from $130
- Flight Moscow – Batumi: from 130 dollars
- Air ticket St. Petersburg - Batumi: from 139 dollars
- Air ticket Novosibirsk - Batumi: from 200 dollars
Hotel prices in Georgia: from 10 dollars
Food prices in Georgia (for two): from $30 per day
Breakfast (omelet or sandwich + tea): 5-10 dollars
Lunch (10 khinkali + coffee): 5-10 dollars
Dinner (two servings of shish kebab with side dish and a bottle of wine): $20-30
Total: a week's holiday in Georgia costs from $800 for two
Airfare to Batumi and back: from $520
Hotel stay 7 days: from $70
Meal 7 days: from $210
Where to relax at sea abroad inexpensively: Batumi is famous Georgian hospitality and no less famous Georgian prices.
Photo: Rock Hotel First Line.
Türkiye: all in and nothing off
One of the goals of our site is to dispel misconceptions. One of the misconceptions Russian tourists– that Türkiye was “closed” and now it has allegedly been “opened”. Dear friends! Nothing of the kind: Turkey has always been open, visa-free and one of the cheapest countries where you can relax at sea abroad inexpensively. It was only prohibited to sell package tours there. Read more in our articles:
No one forbade and is not forbidding you to buy air tickets and fly on your own to vacation in this country of beautiful beaches, majestic mountains and a generous all-inclusive package. Moreover, from many Russian cities you can fly to Turkish resorts either directly or with a transfer in Moscow or Istanbul. And you can book a hotel with all-inclusive meals through the booking system.
Prices for flights to Turkey: from $80
- Air ticket Moscow - Antalya: from 80 dollars
- Air ticket St. Petersburg - Antalya: from 150 dollars
- Air ticket Novosibirsk - Antalya: from 200 dollars
- Flight Moscow - Alanya: from 80 dollars
- Air ticket St. Petersburg - Alanya: from 135 dollars
- Flight Novosibirsk - Alanya: from 200 dollars
Tips for finding flights to Turkey: if tickets from your city to Antalya or Alanya are too expensive, try searching cheap flights to Istanbul. And from there there are many inexpensive ways to get to the resorts of the Turkish Mediterranean - both by air and by land.
Prices for all-inclusive hotels in Turkey: from $45
We won’t calculate food prices in Turkey - why, if you can stay in a decent hotel and eat and drink on an all-inclusive basis? Moreover, it is very inexpensive! When you browse hotels, don't forget to check the "All inclusive" box:
Tips for booking all-inclusive hotels in Turkey: on the most popular booking system Booking.com All-inclusive hotels are sometimes too expensive. The same hotels with the same “opinclusive” can be found on other booking systems for many times cheaper. Therefore, we recommend looking for hotels not through Booking, but through hotel search engine Hotellook— it compares prices for the same hotels in different booking systems and gives you the best price options. In addition, Hotellook, unlike Booking, gives you the opportunity to sort hotels operating on the All Inclusive system. When you select a hotel, Hotellook will transfer you to the booking system website (Booking.com, Agoda.com, Ostrovok.ru, etc.), where the booking takes place.
Total: a week's holiday in Turkey costs from $635 for two
Airfare to Alanya and back: from $320
Hotel accommodation 7 days all inclusive: from $315
Where to relax at sea abroad inexpensively: Türkiye has always been and will be a warm, hospitable country. And after the ban on the sale of package tours, tourists had the opportunity to see the local flavor and beautiful nature behind the endless “all inclusive” packages.
Thailand: affordable exotic
Of those countries where you can inexpensively relax at sea in summer and winter, Thailand is the most exotic. And at the same time very accessible and familiar: none of the countries Southeast Asia not frequented by tourists like Thailand; There are not as many flights from Russia to any of the Southeast Asian countries as to Thailand, and not to any of the neighboring countries There is not so much varied information on the Internet. Including on our website. Here, as an example, are a few of our articles that will help you spend your holiday in Thailand brightly and at the same time inexpensively:
And now let’s learn more about prices in a country where you can have an inexpensive holiday at sea abroad at any time of the year.
Airfare to Thailand: from $200
- Air ticket Moscow - Bangkok: from 200 dollars
- Air ticket St. Petersburg - Bangkok: from 220 dollars
- Flight Novosibirsk - Bangkok: from 260 dollars
- Flight Moscow – Phuket: from 240 dollars
- Air ticket St. Petersburg - Phuket: from 265 dollars
- Air ticket Novosibirsk - Phuket: from 370 dollars
Hotel prices in Thailand: from 12 dollars
Food prices in Thailand (for two): from $16 per day
Breakfast (omelet or sandwich + coffee): $3
Lunch (rice with Khao Pad meat + water): $3
Dinner (soup + beer): $10
Total: a week's holiday in Thailand costs from $1000 for two
Airfare to Bangkok and back: from $800
Hotel stay 7 days: from $84
Meal 7 days: from $112
Thailand is one of those countries where you can have an inexpensive holiday at sea abroad at any time of the year.
Vietnam: how much does beer cost under communism?
Together with Thailand Vietnam is among the countries where cheap holiday at sea possible at any time of the year. For many, Vietnam is even more comfortable as a holiday destination than Thailand. One of the reasons is local cuisine much more familiar to the European stomach - years of communication with the French and Russians took their toll. Moreover, the communication is so close that the main resorts of Vietnam today are completely Russified: you can’t walk a hundred meters in Nha Trang or Mui Ne without encountering the obligatory “Matryoshka” cafe or at least the “USSR” store. And prices for many products here are even lower than in Thailand. For example, beer or bread costs half a dollar, wine costs 5 dollars. Read more in our articles:
Where can you relax inexpensively at sea in the summer, except Turkey and Bulgaria? As always, in Vietnam! In June, July and August the weather here is hot, dry and windless.
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The question of “Where to go on vacation?” concerns everyone who dreams of spending their holidays not on summer cottage, and somewhere abroad. In the current economic instability, many Russians are looking for a cheaper place to relax. There are some countries where you can even save money on vacation. The cheapest place you can relax is in the countries of the Near Abroad.
Abkhazia
This is the ideal place for family vacation and relaxation in the company of friends. Here everyone can find a holiday to suit their taste and at an affordable price. Holidays in Abkhazia will give you a lot of unforgettable emotions and impressions. The tourism industry in this country has recently begun to actively develop. All this is due to the large influx of tourists. More and more hotels, sanatoriums, and boarding houses are appearing here. Abkhazia is called the “country of the soul”, because here not a single tourist will be left unattended. Many note the very hospitable residents.
Armenia
This is another country where you can have a great and inexpensive holiday. This country has a very rich history, so here you can see a huge number of attractions. Armenia has picturesque nature. Here you can enjoy clean air and eat healthy food. In the Soviet Union, Olympic athletes even trained in Armenia because it was proven to have the most favorable climate. Just like in Abkhazia, in Armenia you will meet many hospitable people. For Russians, the climate here is favorable, since there is no monstrous heat and heat, so acclimatization will be easy. You can admire Armenia endlessly.
Georgia
Here you can see one of the main riches of the Caucasus - the mountains. Georgia is the destination that skiers and snowboarders aspire to. Georgian skiers were the best in the USSR. Recently, modern infrastructure has appeared in this country. Thanks to this ski slopes this country now corresponds to the European level.
In addition to the mountains in Georgia, you can also enjoy the beauty of the caves. The local caves will delight even the most experienced speleologist. In them you can see not only underground rivers, but also even waterfalls. All this creates an unforgettable spectacle. The Black Sea coast in this country was one of the most favorite vacation spots for Soviet citizens. There is a subtropical climate here. Worth noting cleanest beaches. You can find magnetic sand on them, which can cure many diseases.
In Russia, many people have heard about Borjomi mineral water. It is manufactured precisely in Georgia, because in this country there are 730 mineral waters. They are often used for health purposes. People with various ailments are treated in Georgian sanatoriums.
It is worth noting the historical sights of this country, of which there are quite a lot. Tourists will be able to see ancient cities, amazing monastic complexes built in caves, ancient fortresses and single temples.
The diverse landscape is also striking. There is interesting plant and fauna. You will be able to meet in the forests of Georgia those animals that have long been extinct in Europe. Excellent ecology is an excellent reason to go on vacation to Georgia. Entire legends are made about the hospitality of the local residents here. Georgians consider the guest a messenger of God. Therefore, they wish only the best to all tourists. In Georgia you can taste famous wines. Winemaking traditions have been preserved here since the 10th century BC. Winemaking in Georgia is a real art.
Nobody canceled the summer trip, despite the crisis. You may have to give up the services of a travel agency and some comfort, but nothing will overshadow your vacation if it takes place in a good environment.
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Sunny Armenia
Meals: (approximate prices for national cuisine):
Khachapuri – $1;
lamajo – $1.5;
Crayfish kebab – $3.
The average bill in a regular cafe is $4.
Accommodation
Double room in a mini-hotel about $30;
nice apartment in the center of Yerevan – $40.
Prices outside the capital are $7-10 cheaper.
Well, if you're lucky, they might offer you an overnight stay. local residents who will give you shelter and give you coffee. In fact, this is not a scam, but a sign of courtesy towards a foreigner.
Attractions
The main route is to visit:
Yerevan and its surroundings;
Lake Sevan;
Lori and Vanadzor gorges;
Khor Viral monastery with unique views of Ararat;
Vorotan valley.
Burek (round pie with meat or vegetable filling) – $1;
a large portion of cevapchichi with potatoes and pita bread, enough for two – $5-7;
breakfast in a cafe for 2 people – $10.
The cheapest place to eat is at local butcher shops, where they sell prepared foods, and here you can ask for them to be fried.
Accommodation
The most expensive real estate is in Budva. During peak season, one-room apartments by the sea rent for $40 per night, but a nice, neat guesthouse room can be rented for $20.
Attractions
Basically, tours to Montenegro involve relaxation not only on the shores of the Adriatic Sea. Also interesting to visit are:
National parks Lovcen and Durmitor with the Tara River Canyon;
Ostrog Monastery;
and other resorts.
Romania
There is no street food here as such, but you can have a decent lunch for an average of $5, and dinner in one of the establishments in Bucharest for $20.
Accommodation
Apartment in the center of Bucharest – $30-40 per day;
double room in a guesthouse or 2 star hotel – $20-30.
Attractions
Bucharest;
Danube Delta;
Peles and Dracula castles;
medieval Brasov.
Hungary
Goulash – $3;
snack in a cafe for 2 people - $10;
dinner at a restaurant – about $30;
coffee with cake – $2.5;
large pizza – $5.
Accommodation
Apartment in the center of Budapest – $35-45 per day;
guesthouse room – $25.
Bear Park in Véreségyháza;
famous baths;
ethno-museum under open air Skansen;
ancient Székesfehérvár;
Lake Balaton.
Bulgaria
A cup of coffee – $0.5-0.8;
chicken soup or with meatballs – $1;
Shopska salad – $2-3;
breakfast in the capital for two – $10;
three-course dinner with drinks in a mid-level metropolitan restaurant – $20.
Accommodation
Double room in a guesthouse in Sofia – from $15;
$16-18 good room with refrigerator, air conditioning in Kosharitsa and Radva;
studio room in the Sunny Beach resort in a three-star hotel – $25;
excellent apartment by the sea and with a pool in the yard - $25-35.
Mount Vitosh;
the capital of Bulgaria is the city of Sofia;
Valley of Roses;
Rila Monastery and the Seven Lakes;
Nessebar
Georgia
Khachapuri or lobiani – $1;
lunch in a cafe – $5-6;
lavish dinner – $8-10. 7
The best option is khinkali: a dozen khinkali with salad and plus another glass of beer - $4.
Accommodation
A modest room for two in Tbilisi or Batumi – from $40;
renting an apartment near the center – $30;
apartments in the private sector in seaside Batumi – $20-25.
Tbilisi and the cave city in Vardzia;
Sighnaghi and Kakheti, Svaneti;
Batumi and the Black Sea coast.
Abkhazia
Chicken kebab skewer – $2.5;
cheburek – $1;
lunch in a cafe for two – $5-10;
hearty dinner – $9-13;
1.5l bottle of house wine -$2.5.
Accommodation
A room in a house by the sea in Sukhumi – $10 per day;
apartment in the city center - for $35;
room in a private house, Gagra – $9, Pitsunda – $8 for two;
a room in a seaside hotel is $20-30.
Reserve near Lake Ritsa;
underground karst cave in New Athos;
Botanical Garden;
beaches of Gudauta, Pitsunda and Gagra.
Accommodation
Double room in Belgrade hotels – up to $30;
guesthouse room – $15;
apartment in the center - $25-30.
Smederevo and Drvengrad;
national parks Tara and Fruska Gora;
Belgrade;
Novi Sad.
Due to the long distance and expensive flight, countries such as Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam were not taken into account. Although holidays in these exotic countries are even much cheaper.
