Irkutsk residents actively choose to vacation abroad, with Thailand in first place (55%), followed by Vietnam (25%) and the UAE (10%). Interestingly, 52% book last-minute trips, and most prefer to travel as couples. The average tour cost is 82,500 rubles, and 64% choose 14-day packages. Learn more about Irkutsk residents' preferences in our full review!
Analysts from the "Level.Travel" service have determined which countries are most frequently chosen for vacations by residents of Irkutsk. The most popular destination for the people of Irkutsk is Thailand, with 55%, followed by Vietnam, chosen by 25% of citizens, and the United Arab Emirates, selected by 10% of tourists.Russian resorts ranked fourth with 5%. Indonesia rounded out the top five with 3%, while another 2% of tourists from Irkutsk opted for other countries for their vacations.
The average cost of tours purchased by residents of Irkutsk is 82,500 rubles.
More than half of Irkutsk residents—52%—are looking for advantageous "last-minute" deals, booking their trips less than a week before departure. About a month before the intended date, 19% of Irkutsk residents plan their vacations. Another 16% search for tours 7-14 days in advance, and 13% choose resorts 2-4 weeks before their vacation starts.
The majority of Irkutsk residents prefer 14-day packages—64%. 35% of vacationers travel for a week or less. Only 1% of tourists wish to spend 14 or more days at resorts. Most Siberians travel for vacations in pairs—86%. 7% of tourists vacation in groups of three. 4% go on vacation alone, and 3% of vacationers travel in groups of four.