Moscow travel guide
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You're Going to Love Moscow
With 10.38 million inhabitants, Moscow is the most populous city in Russia. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country.
Activities & attractions in Moscow
When to visit Moscow
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Moscow in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 69.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 3.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Moscow, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.
How to Get to Moscow
Plane
There are 4 airports serving Moscow. Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) is the closest to the city center (17 miles). Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) is located 18 miles from downtown Moscow, while Moscow Zhukovsky (ZIA) is 25 miles from the center. The shortest flight to Moscow from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 18h 15m.
Train
Located 1.3 miles from the city center, Moscow Paveletsky is the busiest station in Moscow. Another popular train station is Moscow Passazhirskaya, located 3 miles from the center.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Moscow Fili, located 4 miles from downtown Moscow. Moscow Domodedovskaya is also a commonly used station, and is 10 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Moscow
Where to stay in Moscow
There are also lots of vacation rental options in Moscow, with prices from $6 to $934 per night. South-Western Administrative is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Moscow are about 3% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.