Saint Petersburg Prices & Travel Costs

Last Updated: Dec 2022

Saint Petersburg is easily Russia’s most popular tourist city, with classic architecture and old world charm that is hard to find in Moscow. The Hermitage Museum itself is an enormous draw and a must-see for art lovers.

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Travel Costs to Saint Petersburg

Population 4,600,000
Area 4,600,000
Timezone UTC+3
Currency Russian ruble
Airports Pulkovo Airport (LED)
1 USD = 92.5300 RUB
134 World cities ranked cheapest to most expensive: Backpacker Index for 2024

Accommodation Costs in Saint Petersburg

Saint Petersburg Hotel Seasons

Saint Petersburg Hotel Prices

Rating Price(USD)
starstarstarstarstar5.19 - 14.05
starstarstarstarstar10.75 - 25.94
starstarstarstarstar10.81 - 41.07
starstarstarstarstar25.07 - 75.33
starstarstarstarstar60.97 - 107.15

Saint Petersburg Hostels Prices

Type Price(USD)
Hostel Bed3.89 - 8.86

Saint Petersburg Attractions Prices

Location Description Type Price(USD)
Hermitage MuseumOne of the world's largest and finest museums is the city's biggest draw. Buy online for US$17.95 to skip the queue.
adults
students
8.65
0.00
Ethnographic MuseumFocusing on ethnic costumes and traditions, this museum offers a solid cultural experience.
adults
student
2.70
1.08
Russian MuseumA large collection of exclusively Russian art.
adults
students
17.29
8.65

Saint Petersburg Food and Drink Prices

Food Type Description Price(USD)
Budget breakfastIf your hotel doesn't include breakfast then you'll have many cheap options in the area.3.89 - 7.57
Budget lunchThere are plenty of chain restaurants and casual places where local specialties are very reasonable.5.94 - 8.65
Budget dinnerAssuming you want to go to a sit-down place you can still find very affordable meals if you look around.7.57 - 12.97
Beer (pint)You'll find plenty of pubs in this big-drinking city, and prices for the local lagers will depend on where you end up.2.59 - 3.57

Saint Petersburg Transport Prices

Type Price(USD)
Taxi from airport to city center12.97 - 16.21
Airport minibus to city center0.39
Bus then metro from airport to city0.30
3km taxi ride in St. Petersburg2.16 - 3.24
Metro ride in St. Petersburg0.49
Tram or bus ride in St. Petersburg0.43
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When to visit Saint Petersburg

Temperature and rainfall

Month High F Low F Precip (inches)
January26161.6
February26161.2
March35241.4
April47341.3
May60441.5
June68532.5
July72583.1
August68553.0
September58472.6
October47382.6
November35282.2
December29211.9

Saint Petersburg Weather advice

Sunrise and sunset

21 Mar6:58am7:15pm
21 Jun4:35am11:25pm
21 Sep7:40am8:02pm
21 Dec9:59am3:53pm

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