Top 6 Travel Rewards Credit Cards for Savvy Travelers

If you frequently travel or dine out, choosing the right travel rewards credit card can significantly boost your benefits. Among the popular options is the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card, but several other cards offer excellent rewards tailored to different travel habits.

Chase Sapphire Preferred
First-year annual fee is waived, then $95 annually. Earn 20,000 bonus points by spending $4,000 within three months. Get 2x points on travel and dining, and 1x on other purchases. Points can be transferred 1:1 to numerous airline and hotel loyalty programs. Book travel via Chase Ultimate Rewards and enjoy 20% discounts.

Discover It Miles
No annual fee. Earn 1.5 miles per dollar spent and get $30 reimbursement annually for in-flight Wi-Fi. At year-end, Discover matches all miles earned.
Bank of America Travel Rewards
No annual or foreign transaction fees. Earn 1.5 points per dollar, with a 10% extra bonus for Bank of America account holders. Spend $1,000 in three months to earn 20,000 points, redeemable for $200 in travel expenses. Offers 0% intro APR for 12 months, with a variable APR of 15.49%–23.49%.
Capital One Venture
First-year no annual fee; $59 afterward. Earn 2 miles per dollar. Spend $3,000 in three months and earn a 40,000-mile bonus, redeemable for $400 travel credits.
Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier
2 points per dollar on Southwest and partner hotels/rentals; 1 point elsewhere. Earn 3,000 points annually and a 50,000-point sign-up bonus after spending $2,000 in three months. Rewards never expire, with free checked baggage.
Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) American Express
No fee first year, then $95. Earn 1 point per dollar; 3–5 points on Starwood properties. Redeem for airline miles or transfer 20,000 points to airlines with a 5,000-point bonus. With 1,300 properties worldwide, it's highly versatile.