St. Petersburg guide
🇷🇺 Packing List
What to pack for St. Petersburg
In May, St. Petersburg is typically mild, light rain possible (14–22°C). This list adapts to those conditions; adjust for your exact travel dates.
St. Petersburg essentials
- Smart for theater/ballet.
Documents
- Photo ID
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Visa / e-visa printout
- Return / onward flight tickets
- Travel insurance policy
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Passport-size photographs (2-4)
- Photocopies / phone photos of passport and tickets, stored separately
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A light jacket for evenings
- Compact umbrella
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days (6 sets)
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Restaurant safety standards in St. Petersburg are high. Tap water is technically treated but locals advise using bottled water...
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Type C/F, 220V.
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Local currency: Russian Ruble (RUB)
- Russian bank-issued Mir cards are standard. International Visa/Mastercard and PayPal do not function in Russia due to...
Local know-how
- Local SIM: MTS, Beeline, and MegaFon sell SIM cards at Pulkovo Airport and major telecom stores. Registration with...
- Taxi meters
- May highlights: Festivals