Russian Women Are Booking Solo Trips Like Never Before

A growing number of Russian women are choosing to travel alone, with demand for solo tours skyrocketing 47 percent in just one year. According to a new study by the tour booking service Onlinetours, shared with Lenta.ru, the average cost of these trips has also climbed 6.8 percent, from 89,500 to 95,600 rubles. The data signals a major shift in how Russian women are approaching their holidays.

Turkey and Egypt dominate the solo-travel market, together accounting for nearly 60 percent of all women-only tours over the past year. Turkey leads at 33 percent, followed by Egypt at 26 percent. The average price tag for a Turkish getaway runs 154,000 rubles, while a trip to Egypt costs around 140,000 rubles. For those staying closer to home, a Russian domestic solo trip averages a more modest 51,000 rubles.

On the high end, Australia tops the list at a steep 1.05 million rubles per tour, trailed by the Seychelles at 286,000 rubles and the Maldives at 282,000 rubles. Budget-conscious travelers are finding bargains in Belarus (48,900 rubles), Armenia (60,900 rubles), and Azerbaijan (71,200 rubles). Earlier reports also noted that Russian tourists plan to spend summer 2026 in three beach destinations: Turkey, Egypt, and Vietnam.