Dan Whitmer, Rewards Programs Analyst
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You can earn Marriott Bonvoy points through a variety of methods including Marriott hotel stays, purchases with Marriott co-branded credit cards, car rentals, shopping, dinning and more.
Ways to Earn Marriott Bonvoy Points
- Hotel Stays: Earn between 2.5 and 17.5 points per dollar spent at Marriott hotels worldwide, depending on your membership status and the hotel brand.
- Marriott Bonvoy Credit Cards: Apply for Marriott co-branded credit cards to earn 2 to 6 points per dollar spent, along with bonus points and additional benefits like elite status and free nights.
- Dining: Earn up to 4 points per dollar on dine-in and takeout orders through Eat Around Town by Marriott Bonvoy, with Elite members earning 6 points per dollar.
- Car Rentals: Get points by renting from Hertz, Dollar, or Thrifty, with 500 points per Hertz rental and 250 points per Dollar/Thrifty rental.
- Events: Earn up to 60,000 points per event (2 points per $1 spent), with Elite members potentially earning up to 105,000 points.
- Tours & Activities: Book through Marriott Bonvoy to earn points on local experiences worldwide.
- Uber: Earn 6 points per dollar on Uber Eats deliveries to Marriott Properties in the U.S., 2 points per dollar on other Uber Eats orders, and 3 points per dollar on select Uber rides.
- Cruises: Earn between 3 and 6 points per dollar spent when booking cruises through Marriott Bonvoy.
- Emirates Airlines: Earn 3 points per dollar spent flying with Emirates.
- Airline Partners: Convert miles from select airline programs including United Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines to Marriott Bonvoy points.
- Referral Bonus: Earn 2,000 bonus points per stay for each referral, up to five stays per referral, totaling up to 50,000 bonus points.
Marriott Bonvoy points can be redeemed for various options, such as free nights at Marriott hotels, car rental, cruises, gift cards and brand-name products, redeeming for miles with partner airlines, or donating your points. However, the best value for your points is typically achieved when redeeming them for free nights.
Marriott rewards points do expire after 24 months of inactivity, and delaying redemption can put you at risk for rewards devaluation. So, you should use your Marriott points as often as possible.
People also ask
How much are Marriott points worth?
Marriott Bonvoy points are worth an average of 0.82 cents per point, when used for hotel reservations, meaning 10,000 Marriott points equal about $82. The value of Marriott points depends on how they are redeemed, and your points can be worth as much as 3.51 cents per point when you redeem for Marriott stays.
Marriott Points Value Breakdown
To help you better understand the value of your Marriott points, we’ve broken it down into the minimum,...
read full answer by Dan Whitmer, Rewards Programs AnalystHow many Marriott points do you need for a free night?
You need 5,000 to 100,000 Marriott points for a free night in a standard room. The exact number of Marriott points you will need to cover a one-night stay depends on the type of room you select, the hotel location, and the date of your stay.
It’s also important to note that the Marriott program does allow you to pay with a combination of points and cash when booking a stay. Keep that in...
read full answer by Chip Lupo, Credit Card WriterHow many Marriott points do you earn per night?
Marriott Bonvoy members earn at least 10 points for every dollar spent at most Marriott properties. The exact number of Marriott points you earn per night depends on your membership tier within the Marriott Bonvoy program, the hotel you’re staying at, and the room price.
For instance, if you stay at a Marriott hotel with a cost of $100 per night, you will earn the following:
| Membership Tier | Points... | Total Points Earned |
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