Best Travel Credit Cards
Travel Smarter: Discover cards that reward your wanderlust with miles, travel insurance, and no foreign transaction fees.
Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
Features
- Annual Fee: $95, a standard charge for a premium rewards card.
- Rewards Rate: 2x miles on every purchase; 5x miles on hotels and car rentals booked through Capital One Travel.
- Sign-Up Bonus: Earn 75,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 on purchases within the first three months.
- Regular APR: Variable APR of 19.99%-29.99% after the introductory period.
Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card Review: Simplify Your Travel Earnings
Venture Rewards: Earn 2x miles on everything, a 75k bonus, $95 fee.
Rickie C. Keys, Ph.D., MPH
Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card
Features
- Annual Fee: $395, justified by a suite of premium benefits.
- Rewards Rate: Earn 2X miles on every purchase, 5X on flights, and 10X on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel.
- Sign-Up Bonus: 75,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months, equivalent to $750 in travel.
- Intro APR: N/A, focusing on rewards and benefits over introductory interest rates.
Capital One Venture X Review: Elevate Your Travel Experience
Venture X: Premium travel perks, 2X miles on purchases, $750 bonus.
Rickie C. Keys, Ph.D., MPH
Chase Freedom Unlimited®
Features
- Annual Fee: $0, making it an economical choice for all users.
- Rewards Rate: Versatile earning with 1.5% cash back on all purchases, 3% on dining and drugstore purchases, and 5% on travel booked through Chase Ultimate Rewards®.
- Intro APR: Offers 0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for 15 months, providing a window of financial flexibility.
- Sign-Up Bonus: An attractive offer of an additional 1.5% cash back on everything you buy (up to $20,000 spent) in the first year, potentially adding up to $300 cashback.
Chase Freedom Unlimited Review: Your Ticket to Uncomplicated Cash Back
Freedom Unlimited: 0% APR, 1.5% back on all, $0 fee.
Rickie C. Keys, Ph.D., MPH
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
Features
- Annual Fee: $95, striking a balance between affordability and value.
- Sign-Up Bonus: Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months, equivalent to $750 toward travel when redeemed through Chase Ultimate Rewards®.
- Rewards Rate: Earn between 1x and 5x points per dollar spent, with enhanced earnings on travel and dining.
- Recommended Credit Score: 690-850 (Good to Excellent), ensuring accessibility for many consumers.
Chase Sapphire Preferred Review: A Traveler’s Guide to Rewards
Sapphire Preferred: Big bonuses & flexible rewards for $95
Rickie C. Keys, Ph.D., MPH
The Platinum Card® from American Express
Features
- Annual Fee: $695, reflecting its premium status.
- Rewards: Earn 5X Membership Rewards® points on eligible flights and hotel bookings.
- Sign-Up Bonus: 80,000 Membership Rewards® Points after spending $8,000 in the first 6 months.
- Bonus Categories: Including flights booked directly or via AmEx Travel and prepaid hotel bookings.
- Recommended Credit: 690-850 (Good to Excellent), targeting financially savvy users.
American Express Platinum Review: A High-End Travel Companion
AmEx Platinum: Luxury travel & lifestyle perks for the elite.
Rickie C. Keys, Ph.D., MPH