Travel Credit Cards - Reviews
We've reviewed a variety of hotel, airline and general rewards cards to determine which cards offer the most worth. Our ratings consider not only the monetary value rewards and sign-up bonuses, but also the ease of the redemption and the total value of each card's features. Our goal is to help you find a well-rounded card that offers large earnings and lets you redeem those earnings for travel rewards and perks that are truly valuable.
Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card
Last reviewed: May 28, 2020
The Hilton Honors Aspire card — though laden with great hotel perks — is probably too pricey for the average rewards cardholder.
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The World of Hyatt Credit Card
Last reviewed: June 30, 2020
The World of Hyatt Credit Card from Chase offers an outstanding amount of value for frequent travelers: New cardholders are awarded ample points on a variety of travel purchases, including airfare and restaurant purchases.
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card
Last reviewed: May 28, 2020
A good value for Hilton hotel fans, the Honors Surpass card makes it easy to quickly earn free night’s stays by offering a substantial introductory bonus and an ample point bonus on U.S. gas station, restaurant, supermarket and hotel purchases. (Terms apply)
Capital One® Venture® Rewards Credit Card
Last reviewed: July 14, 2020
This is a flexible rewards card with a high rewards rate and valuable perks for frequent travelers.
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AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard
Last reviewed: April 29, 2020
The AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard is an excellent means for collecting bonus AAdvantage miles. It offers up a 60,000-mile bonus for simply paying the annual fee and making one qualifying purchase.
Club Carlson Premier Rewards Visa Signature card
Last reviewed: August 2, 2019
One of our favorite travel cards, this premium hotel card was tailor made for fans of luxury hotel stays: for just $75 a year, it offers some of the generous rewards available on hotel stays and regular purchases as well as some the industry’s best bonuses. This offer is no longer available.
Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite™ Mastercard®
Last reviewed: June 29, 2020
The AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard from Citi is worth getting due to its generous sign-up bonus and numerous perks.
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Chase Sapphire Reserve card
Last reviewed: June 30, 2020
The price of admission for this luxury card from J.P. Morgan Chase is steep, but its large sign-up bonus and generous travel allowance more than make up for the card’s $550 annual fee.
Club Carlson Rewards Visa Signature card
Last reviewed: August 2, 2019
For cardholders who prefer to stay at mid-tier hotels such as Country Inn and Suites or the Radisson, the Club Carlson Rewards Visa Signature card offers a fair amount of value, including a sizable sign-up and an above average rewards rate on regular purchases. This offer is no longer available.
Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard
Last reviewed: May 8, 2020
This premium airline card offers a hefty sign-up bonus in the first year and attractive perks, such as a companion discount, but it comes with a high annual fee. This offer is no longer available on our site.
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card
Last reviewed: May 28, 2020
Though Marriott rewards points are a bit inflated, the new Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card is a good value, offering a generous intro bonus along with many other benefits.
IHG® Rewards Club Premier Credit Card
Last reviewed: July 1, 2020
With a large sign-up bonus and other valuable rewards — including a rewards night each year — the IHG Rewards Club Premier card is packed with value.