The depreciation of the Turkish currency could help Russians save on vacations. Prices for trips to this country will likely drop. This year, Russian vacationers who purchased tours through the online booking service Level.Travel have more than doubled their trips to Turkey. The service's specialists found out which resorts Russian travelers choose.
The Turkish lira has fallen by 451 TRY3T since the beginning of the year. And a few days ago, it experienced its largest single-day decline since 2001, falling by 181 TRY3T. However, such changes, far from hindering vacations, actually help them. Vacation prices are rising, but not as significantly as they could have, given the fluctuations of the Russian currency.
According to Level.Travel statistics, 1,131,333 trips to Turkey were sold in 2018 compared to the previous year. Clearly, the destination had only just launched in 2017 and was just beginning to gain momentum. Since then, it has not only strengthened its position but continues to grow rapidly.
For two years in a row, the TOP of popular Turkish destinations is headed by AlaniaThe price of a vacation here is among the lowest—on average, travelers paid 65,000 rubles per tour, including flights, transfers, and insurance. A tenth of all those who chose a Turkish vacation destination preferred the beaches of Alanya.
The resort took second place this year. KonakliSlightly fewer people went there than to Alanya. However, vacations there cost almost 10,000 rubles more. On average, tours to Konakli cost 74,000 rubles each. Last year, a similar result was achieved. Kemer — 91,000 rubles (3,000 rubles) of all vacationers to Turkey, ranking second. This year, this destination lost one percent of its fans and dropped one spot, falling to 81,000 rubles (3,000 rubles) in 2018. Vacation prices increased from 58,000 to 63,000 rubles per trip.
The resort is in fourth place Side, where 7% of our compatriots decided to spend their vacation among the ancient ruins, having purchased tours through the online tour booking service Level.Travel. The price of a vacation is practically the same as in Konakli—an average of 74,000 rubles per tour. Last year, fourth place went to Marmaris With a result of 6% and an average of 70,000 rubles per trip. This year, 5% traveled there and paid 7,000 rubles less—an average of 63,000 rubles per trip. Marmaris is in sixth place, along with Çolaklı.
Fifth place was shared by two resorts: Beldibi and AntalyaBoth destinations scored 6%, but prices differ significantly. The average price of a tour to Beldibi is 10,000 rubles higher than to Antalya: 75,000 and 65,000 rubles, respectively. In 2017, Çolaklı ranked fifth with 5% tourists and an average price of 98,000 rubles. In 2018, the price of a vacation there dropped to 85,000.
Russians prefer all-inclusive vacations in Turkey, with 461,300 vacationers choosing this option. Last year, 381,300 travelers chose this service option. Couples are most often the ones who come to sunbathe.
Dmitry Malyutin, CEO of online tour booking service Level.Travel, comments on the topic: "The average bill for a trip to Turkey in the summer of 2018 was 73,000 rubles, compared to 66,000 rubles a year earlier. Despite the price hike, tourists continue to actively book trips to Turkey because the hotel service and quality of vacation remain high and satisfying. The launch of several credit and installment plans has also helped Russians travel. This allows vacationers to book a trip at the best time, when prices are at their lowest, even if they don't have the full amount."
Source: trn-news.ru