Capital One is enhancing its travel booking platform by integrating vacation rentals, allowing more cardholders to earn bonus miles on these accommodations. This move aims to make the Capital One Travel portal a more comprehensive resource for travelers seeking alternatives to traditional hotels.
Key Takeaways
- Select Capital One cardholders can now earn 5x bonus miles on vacation rentals booked through Capital One Travel.
- This new benefit applies to cards like the Capital One VentureOne, Quicksilver, and Savor cards.
- The Capital One Travel portal now features over 500,000 vacation rental properties worldwide.
- Certain Venture and Venture X cardholders may also receive experience credits for vacation rental bookings.
Expanded Earning Opportunities
Capital One has expanded its travel portal to include vacation rentals, a significant addition for cardholders looking to maximize their rewards. Previously, these types of accommodations were not eligible for the elevated 5x bonus miles through Capital One Travel on certain cards. Now, cardholders of the Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card, Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card, and Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card can earn 5 miles per dollar spent on vacation rentals booked via the portal. This also extends to earning 5 miles per dollar on local activities like food tours and private boat rides booked through the same platform.
Benefits for Venture and Venture X Cardholders
For holders of the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card and the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card, the 5x bonus miles apply to hotels, rental cars, and now vacation rentals booked through Capital One Travel. Additionally, these cardholders can utilize the $300 annual travel credit on the Venture X card towards vacation rental bookings. The Capital One Venture card offers a $50 experience credit for Lifestyle Collection properties, which can include vacation rentals, while the Venture X card provides a $100 experience credit for Premier or Lifestyle Collection properties. These credits can be used for services such as in-home chef meals or mid-stay cleaning.
Additional Cardholder Perks
Beyond the enhanced earning potential on vacation rentals, certain Capital One cardholders also receive valuable travel perks. Holders of the Capital One VentureOne, Quicksilver, and Savor cards receive complimentary Five Star status with the Hertz Gold Plus Rewards program. This status offers benefits like expedited rental car pickup and potential vehicle upgrades.
A Competitive Move in the Travel Market
Capital One’s integration of vacation rentals into its travel portal positions it competitively against other travel rewards programs. This expansion provides cardholders with greater flexibility and more avenues to accumulate travel rewards, making the Capital One Travel platform a more attractive option for a wider range of travel bookings.
Sources
- Capital One Cards Now Earn Bonus Miles on Vacation Rentals, Upgraded Points.
- Capital One Travel Adds Vacation Rentals — And Earn 5x Miles, Upgraded Points.
- Chase gets into the vacation rental game, but only for select cardholders, The Points Guy.