The cost of traveling to Ili in July varies from person to person, but it can be roughly estimated based on some common expenses. Below is a budget overview based on the experiences of many people:?
Transportation Expenses?
Car Rental: In July, the daily car rental price in Xinjiang ranges from about 200 to 1,000 yuan. Taking a 1.5T city SUV as an example, the daily rental fee is about 350 yuan, plus an insurance fee of about 50 yuan per day, totaling about 400 yuan per day. If you drive for 8 days, the car rental cost is approximately 3,200 yuan.?
Fuel: The fuel consumption of a 1.5T SUV is approximately 0.9 yuan per kilometer. The total fuel cost for the 2,400-kilometer Ili Grand Loop is approximately 2,160 yuan.?
Highway Tolls: During the self-driving tour, the total highway toll fee does not exceed 500 yuan.?
Entrance Fees?
Specific entrance fees vary by attraction. For example, the entrance fee for Nalati Forest Park is 75 yuan.?
Other attractions such as Sayram Lake, Fruit Valley, and Yizhao Highway may also have entrance fees.?
Accommodation Expenses?
July to August is the peak tourist season in Xinjiang, and hotel and homestay prices are relatively high, ranging from 400 to 2,000 yuan per night. If two people share a room, the average cost per person per night is about 200 yuan, and the accommodation cost for 8 days is approximately 1,600 yuan.?
Dining Expenses?
Restaurant prices in Xinjiang are relatively high, with an average cost of about 80 yuan per person per meal. Including the cost of buying drinks, the average daily dining expense per person is about 200 yuan, and the dining cost for 8 days is approximately 1,600 yuan.?
Total Budget?
Adding up the above expenses, the total budget for traveling to Ili in July (excluding personal shopping and other additional expenses) is approximately between 8,000 and 12,000 yuan, depending on factors such as car rental class, accommodation choice, and dining habits.?
Note: This is only a rough budget range, and actual expenses may vary due to personal choices and market changes. It is recommended to plan your itinerary in detail before traveling and book car rentals, accommodation, and other services in advance to obtain more favorable prices. At the same time, be sure to set aside some budget to cover unexpected expenses.?