Crisis, coronavirus, quarantines - it seems that all Egyptian executions hit you and me at once. Will you even be able to relax this summer? And also inexpensive? It will work out! The quarantine will be canceled, the epidemic will pass and we will all go on vacation. There are dozens of good places by the warm sea where we can go to rest this summer. Find out about the cheapest tours.
Coronavirus and quarantine... This review is not about where you can fly to vacation abroad now, but simply about the best inexpensive beach destinations. See the current list of open countries. Find out also where to go in Russia in the summer. The cost of rest in countries closed for today is relevant for the period before the pandemic.
For the seventh year in a row, I have been helping the readers of the site to have an inexpensive and interesting vacation. Well, in a crisis, such advice is especially relevant. Together we have already gone through the crisis of five years ago, we will survive this one without giving up travel. I have made a selection of the cheapest tours and air tickets: choose where to go this summer - there are still plenty of inexpensive and quiet places.
The cost of the tours is indicated for two adults departing from Moscow (the headings contain the price per person).
How to have an inexpensive vacation
Relax in June or September - this is one and a half to two times cheaper than in July and August. True, the Black and Mediterranean Seas at the beginning of summer are not yet very warm, but in September they are simply ideal.
Buy tours online, rather than at travel agencies, to catch the lowest prices. I recommend Level.Travel and Travelata - there you can easily find profitable tours for your needs. Discount promotional codes will help you save a little more.
Our south - from 9000 ₽
There are many myths winding around our Black Sea resorts. Some say that the rest there is terrible and is only suitable for masochists. Others are sure that vacationing in our south is insanely expensive. Fortunately, these are all misconceptions!
Whatever one may say, but resting in our south is cheaper than abroad at sea. It has always been this way, and even more so in the summer of 2021 at the current exchange rate. Only luxury rest is expensive in our country - they ask for some absolutely insane money, but the quality still falls short. For a beautiful inexpensive vacation, you need to go to Turkey, Greece, Thailand and so on. And in the Crimea and the Krasnodar Territory you need to go for a normal, healthy vacation: without yachts, villas, spa and other luxury. The clear sea, pines, junipers, mountains, palms, dolphins, fruits - you will definitely find all these joys in our south. And dozens of our guide articles will help you with this.
Don't listen to critics! Crimea and Krasnodar Territory are wonderful places. We went there to rest an uncountable number of times, brought friends and family and will definitely return again. They always spent little money, and received impressions above the roof. What can I say, after all, even lying on the beach in the Maldives, I can dream of another trip to Crimea. Why? Yes, it's just more interesting there! So feel free to come to our south. Just adhere to simple rules: relax in small villages, and book all tickets and accommodation in advance.
Prices... For June, there are vouchers from 18000 ₽ for two for 7 nights. Simple accommodation can be found from 500 rubles, and something more comfortable and decent - from 1500 rubles. Flights from Moscow to Anapa and back cost from 6400 rubles per person, to Crimea - from 7500 rubles, to Sochi - from 5800 rubles. In large villages it is easy to find inexpensive cafes and canteens. As you can see, it is quite possible to go to the Black Sea for an inexpensive vacation this summer.
Abkhazia - from 9000 ₽
In terms of prices, climate, language and recreation conditions, Abkhazia is practically the south of Russia, but at the same time it is still a little bit abroad. Yes, even if they have barely developed infrastructure and they have not heard about the service, but in the unrecognized republic you can worry less about the coronavirus - the familiar and native rotavirus infection will not give way to some foreign newfangled viruses.
All jokes, but nature and the sea in Abkhazia are praised by everyone. There is an excellent and healthy climate, so you will have a rest from the heart! In addition, it is quite inexpensive: tours for a week cost 18,000 rubles for two, excellent hotels - from 1,500 rubles. But do not even look at all-inclusive tours - such a service is not developed there and is prohibitively expensive. Find out more about rest in Abkhazia →
Turkey - from 15,000 ₽
Turkey is almost synonymous with cheap vacations. And good at the same time. For every budget, you will find an excellent vacation program here: you want ultra-budget hotels near the sea, you want all-inclusive, you want elite resorts and luxury hotels. Turkey has it all! And there is also excellent cuisine, cool nature, a lot of attractions, shopping and any kind of entertainment.
And how much does it all cost this summer? Only from 30,000 ₽ for two per week of rest. All inclusive will be several thousand rubles more. And a ticket to a really good hotel can be taken for 60-80K rubles for two.
I have already been to Turkey four times and will definitely come again. Last summer we flew to Kemer on a hot tour for RUB 33,500 for two. We had a great rest, and we liked the surroundings of Kemer very much: the beaches are magnificent, and the mountains are tall. In general, this is not only Tagil. Recommend! Read our tips for your holidays in Turkey.
Bulgaria - from 16500 ₽
Although the sea here is the same as ours, all these are already abroad, already in Europe. This means that a different level of relaxation and other sensations await you. Prices are also expected to be higher, but the rest is still quite inexpensive. Weekly packages start at RUB 33,000 for two. Find out more about holidays in Bulgaria.
Greece - from 22,000 ₽
Ah, Greece! It’s hard to believe that the first time I went there was only the summer before last. Blessed land! I love the Mediterranean climate, landscapes and cuisine. What about Greek salad? Yes, for the sake of him alone, you can safely go! You will never find such a thing in Russia. We went to Rhodes on a hot tour for RUB 27,000 for two. We lived in a wonderful hotel, rode around the island, enjoyed fruits, olives, cheeses and wine, swam in the clear sea. In short, it is practically Paradise. Find out more about holidays in Greece.
This year, tours are more expensive: from 44,000 rubles for two per week of rest. At the current exchange rate, the price is normal, but maybe you will be lucky to find a more profitable last minute tour.
Montenegro - from 18,000 ₽
Another pleasant and inexpensive country where you can go on vacation this summer. For June 2021, tours cost from 36,000 rubles for two, and for July and August - from 48,000 rubles. All inclusive packages cost about one and a half times more. Find out more about holidays in Montenegro.
Italy - from 25,000 ₽
Italy, dear to my heart! It's just a magical land! It was there that I flew abroad for the first time, and then came several more times. It is simply impossible to advise the best place to stay. Venice, Rome, Rimini, Pisa, Cinque Terre, Genoa, Sicily, Favignana - all this is so beautiful! Find out more about holidays in Italy.
Cyprus - from 23,000 ₽
Cyprus is very similar to Greece, but still there is a lot of its own, the Troodos mountains and the green Turkish part are especially good, where you should definitely go. The island is large, so you can not only relax on the beaches, but also travel. I advise you to rent a car for this, so as not to go on dull and expensive excursions from a tour operator. Find out more about holidays in Cyprus.
Tours for the summer of 2021 now cost from 46,000 rubles for two. I guess even last minute deals will not change this price much. For some reason, a vacation on the island always costs a little more than in Greece. But you do not need to bother with the Schengen, because a visa to Cyprus is easy to obtain online.
Tunisia - from 25,000 ₽
Tunisia does not want to become a second Turkey or Egypt and still has a higher price tag. But you can still relax here quite inexpensively. Tours for a week cost from 50,000 rubles for two, which is quite a feasible amount. There are many all-inclusive offers - they cost about 10-20 thousand more.
Excursions to the desert, the flavor of Arab cities, the ruins of ancient settlements - all these things are interesting. It's just too hot in summer in Africa.I prefer to travel to those regions since September. However, our tourists like it there even in July. Probably, the Russians freeze so much during the long winter and gloomy autumn that we need extreme temperatures to completely warm up. Find out more about your holidays in Tunisia.
Spain - from 27,000 ₽
This is one of my favorite countries! I can't even understand why, but I love it! True, Barcelona did not impress me at all, but Madrid, Andalusia, the Canary Islands - these places fascinated me. Beach holidays in Spain are not particularly cheap, but great deals are popping up. Now I see tours for 7 days from 54,000 ₽ for two - not bad. By the way, prices in the Canary Islands are significantly lower than on the mainland. True, this is not noticeable on tours, but if you are relaxing on your own, you can expect to find inexpensive hotels and restaurants on the islands. Find out more about holidays in Spain →
Thailand - from 33,000 ₽
Summer is not the season in Thailand, but it is still great to have a rest on the sea there. Judge for yourself: there are almost no tourists, the beaches are free, the prices for housing, food and entertainment are almost halving. And on top of that - an abundance of cheap fresh fruit! Yes, it will rain occasionally, the humidity is high and the sea can be a little cloudy. I have outlined the picture for you, then decide for yourself. Personally, I like rest in Tae in the low season.
Take note: the rainy season in Thailand is not so pronounced in the resorts of the Gulf of Thailand (Pattaya, Ko Chang, Samui, Huahin) - it rains less often there than on the Andaman coast (Phuket). Find out more about holidays in Thailand.
Tours for a week cost from 66,000 rubles for two, for two weeks - from 74,000 rubles.
Cheap sea tickets
I keep reminding you that relaxing on your own is much more interesting, and often even cheaper. Therefore, even if you are a passionate lover of ready-made travel packages, do not discount self-tourism right away. Take a closer look at the ticket prices to the sea this summer - there are many good deals.
I found all the cheap tickets from the list below on the Aviasales search engine - it is very convenient to search for the most profitable options there. This is where we can fly cheaply for a seaside vacation in the summer of 2021 (round trip):
- Alicante - from 8900 ₽
- Lisbon - from 9000 ₽
- Thessaloniki - from 9300 ₽
- Antalya - from 10 500 ₽
- Barcelona - from 10,300 ₽
- Larnaca - from 11,000 ₽
- Burgas, Varna, Sofia - from 11 500 ₽
- Tivat - from 12 300 ₽
- Tenerife - from 14500 ₽
- Corfu, Crete, Kos - from 14500 ₽
- Bangkok - from 24,300 ₽
- Nha Trang - from 28,000 ₽
- Bali - from 35,000 ₽
Where to go in the summer without a visa
Vacation without visas is also a reasonable saving of money, time and nerves. 77 visa-free countries are open for Russians, plus many more can be visited by obtaining a visa online or upon arrival. Let's see where this summer you can have a nice vacation at sea without a visa or get it in a simplified way. The links will open our travel guides to these countries.
- Abkhazia: even a foreigner is not needed
- Azerbaijan
- Albania
- United Arab Emirates
- Bali
- Vietnam
- Georgia
- Dominican Republic
- Egypt: upon arrival
- Jordan: upon arrival
- Israel
- Cambodia: upon arrival
- Cyprus: e-Visa
- Cuba
- Mauritius
- Maldives
- Morocco
- Mexico: e-Visa or Schengen
- Seychelles
- Thailand
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Montenegro
- Sri Lanka: e-Visa
