Melanie Tucci • February 20, 2024

10 Best Travel Credit Cards


Travel credit cards are a great way to make your travel experiences more rewarding by earning points, miles, or cash back on your purchases. Whether you're a frequent flyer, a hotel enthusiast, or looking for flexible travel rewards, there's a card out there that's perfect for your travel needs. Here's a rundown of the 10 best travel credit cards, each with unique benefits that cater to different types of travelers.


1. Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card


The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card is perfect for travelers looking for simplicity and flexibility. Earn unlimited 2X miles per dollar on every purchase, every day. Plus, you can redeem your miles on any airline, hotel, or rental car with no blackout dates.

A favorite among travelers, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card offers a great mix of rewards and benefits. Earn 2X points on travel and dining at restaurants worldwide, plus 1 point per dollar spent on all other purchases. Points are worth 25% more when you redeem for travel through Chase Ultimate Rewards®.

For Southwest loyalists, this card offers significant value with benefits like 7,500 anniversary points, a $75 Southwest travel credit each year, and four upgraded boardings per year (when available). Earn 2X points on Southwest® purchases and 1X on all other purchases.

While not a traditional travel card, the Capital One Savor Card deserves a spot on this list for those who love to explore through dining and entertainment. With unlimited 4% cash back on dining, entertainment, and popular streaming services, and 3% at grocery stores (excluding superstores like Walmart® and Target®), this card adds a rewarding twist to travel and everyday spending

The Citi Premier® Card is a solid choice for travelers who want diverse earning categories. Earn 3X points on restaurants, supermarkets, gas stations, air travel, and hotels, and 1X on all other purchases. Points can be transferred to various airline loyalty programs, increasing their potential value.

Ideal for foodies and travelers alike, the American Express® Gold Card offers 4X points at restaurants, including takeout and delivery in the U.S., and 4X points at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $25,000 per year in purchases, then 1X). Earn 3X points on flights booked directly with airlines or on amextravel.com.

Hotel enthusiasts will appreciate the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless™ Credit Card, which offers 6X points at over 7,000 participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels and 2X points on all other purchases. Cardholders also receive one free night award every year after their account anniversary.

For Delta frequent flyers, this card offers 2X miles on Delta purchases, at restaurants worldwide, and at U.S. supermarkets, and 1X miles on all other eligible purchases. Enjoy priority boarding and a first checked bag free on Delta flights.

United flyers can benefit from the United℠ Explorer Card, which offers 2X miles on United purchases, at restaurants, and on hotel stays. Enjoy perks like a free checked bag, priority boarding, and two United Club℠ passes each year.

For those who prefer no annual fee, the Bank of America® Travel Rewards Credit Card is an excellent choice. Earn unlimited 1.5 points per $1 spent on all purchases, and points can be used to book travel with no blackout dates, including flights, hotels, vacation packages, cruises, rental cars, or baggage fees.

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