The presence of mineral springs, attractive coastal and mountain scenery, long beaches, and warm (humid subtropical) climate have made Sochi a large and popular holiday and health resort for Russian vacationers.

A one week trip to Sochi usually costs around $949 (₽96,418) for one person and $1,897 (₽192,836) for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing. A two week trip to Sochi on average costs around $1,897 (₽192,836) for one person and $3,795 (₽385,672) for two people.

Sochi (Russian: Сочи, IPA: [ˈsotɕɪ], from Ubykh: Шъуача – seaside) is the largest resort city in Russia. The city is situated on the Sochi River, along the Black Sea in the North Caucasus of Southern Russia, with a population of 466,078 residents, and up to 600,000 residents in the urban area.

Sochi is a resort city located in the Russian Federal Subject of Krasnodar Krai. It is north of Russia's border with Georgia along the Black Sea near the Caucasus Mountains. Greater Sochi stretches 90 miles (145 km) along the sea and is considered one of the longest cities in Europe.