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Bottom line: For two travelers, plan roughly ¥800–1,500 per day for a comfortable Guilin trip, excluding international flights. Budget travelers can spend ¥400–600 per day; luxury trips start around ¥2,000+ per day.
Source & verification: Price ranges are based on publicly listed hotel, rental, and attraction rates researched in August 2026. Actual costs vary by season, provider, and exchange rate. Approximate USD values use the August 2026 exchange rate; verify current rates on XE.com before budgeting.
Cost overview
A realistic budget for independent travelers (per person, per day):
| Category | Budget | Mid-Range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | ¥80–150 ($11–21) | ¥200–400 ($28–55) | ¥500+ ($70+) |
| Food | ¥50–80 ($7–11) | ¥100–200 ($14–28) | ¥300+ ($42+) |
| Car Rental (shared) | — | ¥150–250 ($21–35) | ¥300–450 ($42–63) |
| Attractions | ¥50–100 ($7–14) | ¥150–300 ($21–42) | ¥400+ ($55+) |
| Total per day | ¥180–330 ($25–46) | ¥600–1,150 ($83–160) | ¥1,500+ ($210+) |
*Excludes international flights. Car rental cost assumes 2–4 people sharing. Prices vary by season. USD estimates use the August 2026 exchange rate; verify current rates before budgeting.
Typical Total Trip Costs (4–5 days)
- Budget backpacker: ¥800–1,500 ($110–210)
- Mid-range independent: ¥2,500–4,500 ($350–625)
- Comfort / family: ¥5,000–8,000 ($700–1,100)
Exchange rate note: Approximate USD values are based on the August 2026 rate. Treat them as planning estimates; actual USD costs depend on the rate at the time of payment. Check current CNY/USD rates on XE.com.
Hotels
- Budget guesthouse: ¥150–250 per night (US$22–36)
- Mid-range hotel with parking: ¥350–600 per night (US$50–86)
- Boutique or resort: ¥700–1,500+ per night (US$100–215+)
Yangshuo and Longji hotels with parking or terrace views tend to cost more than comparable options in Guilin city.
Car rental & fuel
- Economy sedan: ¥200–350/day + deposit ¥2,000–5,000
- Compact SUV: ¥350–550/day + deposit ¥3,000–6,000
- Mid-size SUV: ¥550–900/day + deposit ¥5,000–8,000
- Fuel: roughly ¥7–8 per liter; a full day of driving may use 10–25 liters
Rental rates and deposit policies can change. We review this page regularly, but always confirm current rules with the relevant local authority, rental provider, or your embassy before travel.
Food
- Local rice noodles or street snack: ¥15–40 (US$2–6)
- Restaurant meal per person: ¥50–120 (US$7–17)
- Hotel or tourist-area dinner: ¥150–300+ (US$22–43+)
Attractions & activities
- Longji Rice Terraces entrance: approx. ¥80 (US$12)
- Li River cruise: ¥300–700+ depending on class (US$43–100+)
- Yangshuo bike/e-bike rental: ¥20–80/day (US$3–12)
- Local shows and activities: ¥100–400 (US$15–58)
Parking & transfers
- Hotel parking: Often free for guests; some charge ¥20–50/day
- Attraction parking: ¥10–30 per entry
- Guilin ↔ Yangshuo private transfer: ¥300–600 one way
- DiDi/taxi short trips: ¥15–60 within city areas
Sample budgets (2 people, excluding flights)
| Style | Per day | Example trip (5 days) |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | ¥400–600 (US$58–86) | ¥2,000–3,000 (US$290–430) |
| Comfortable | ¥800–1,500 (US$115–215) | ¥4,000–7,500 (US$575–1,075) |
| Luxury | ¥2,000+ (US$290+) | ¥10,000+ (US$1,440+) |