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.
Regions Prestige Visa Signature credit card
Last reviewed: February 22, 2018
Not only does the Regions Prestige Visa Signature credit card lack the appeal of a good rewards program, but you can’t even sign up online if you are not an existing Regions customer.
HSBC Platinum Mastercard with rewards
Last reviewed: January 19, 2018
With an anemic rewards rate and a middling APR, the HSBC Mastercard ranks near the bottom of our list of travel cards. This offer is no longer available on our site.
Regions Visa Signature Premium credit card
Last reviewed: January 19, 2018
For $125 a year, the Regions Visa Signature Premium card offers a 1:1 rewards rate – which can be easily found on cards with no annual fee – and minimal cardholder benefits.
Bank of the West Premier World Mastercard
Last reviewed: December 6, 2017
The Bank of the West Premier World Mastercard offers a lower APR and more travel-centric bonus points than the average travel rewards card, but its high annual fee and pricey redemption policy limit its appeal.
DCU Visa Platinum Rewards credit card
Last reviewed: December 1, 2017
With a stingy card rewards program and high travel booking fees, the DCU Visa Platinum card ranks near the bottom of our list of travel cards.
Capital One Venture Rewards credit card
Last reviewed: July 2, 2018
With a double rewards rate on purchases and a generous sign-up bonus, the Venture card from Capital One is a good value for heavy spenders.
Platinum Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express
Last reviewed: September 21, 2018
Despite a high annual fee, Delta loyalists and travel enthusiasts alike will find the Platinum Delta SkyMiles from American Express credit card worthy of consideration. This offer is no longer available.
Citi Prestige card
Last reviewed: October 16, 2018
The Citi Prestige card comes with valuable travel benefits and protections, but also an unfortunately high price tag. This offer is not currently available through our site.
The Ritz-Carlton Rewards credit card
Last reviewed: August 20, 2018
The luxury-level Ritz-Carlton Rewards card is not for the average cardholder, but is a good means to elite status and luxury hotel perks for Ritz-Carlton loyalists. This offer is no longer available.
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La Quinta Returns Visa card
Last reviewed: November 15, 2017
A good card for frequent road trippers and families who prefer to travel with pets, the La Quinta Returns Visa card offers a good return on budget hotel stays and a generous sign-up bonus for moderate spenders. This offer is no longer available.
Citi Hilton Honors Visa Signature card
Last reviewed: February 22, 2018
A good card for the casual traveler, this Hilton Honors Visa Signature card offers a better sign-up bonus than its American Express competitor, but it doesn’t offer nearly as large a spending bonus. This offer is no longer available.
Red Roof Inn RediCard+ Visa credit card
Last reviewed: November 15, 2017
You don’t need to earn a ton of points to earn a free night’s stay at the pet-friendly Red Roof Inn with this accessible hotel card; however, the hotel chain’s small network limits the card’s appeal. This offer is no longer available.