Dan Whitmer, Rewards Programs Analyst
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Many rewards programs allow you to use miles to book car rentals, either directly through their portal or via partner sites. Before booking, check your account to see which programs and car rental partners are eligible, and review any restrictions or fees.
How to Book a Car Rental with Miles
- Log in to your rewards program account.
- Search for car rentals using the program’s booking portal or partner site.
- Select your rental dates and vehicle type.
- Choose the option to pay with miles and review the total cost in miles.
- Confirm your booking and note any terms, fees, or blackout dates.
Some programs also let you earn miles when booking with their car rental partners, so you can both redeem and earn rewards.
Popular Airlines That Let You Use Miles for Car Rentals
- United MileagePlus: You can redeem MileagePlus miles for Avis and Budget rentals through United’s car rental portal. You have the option to pay with miles or a combination of miles and cash. Plus, you can earn up to 1,250 miles per rental with Avis or Budget.
- Delta SkyMiles: You can redeem SkyMiles for car rentals with partners like Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless, Sixt, and Thrifty through Delta’s website. You’ll also earn up to 8 SkyMiles per dollar on eligible rentals, depending on your Medallion status.
- Southwest Rapid Rewards: You can redeem Southwest points for car rentals with partners like Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty through Southwest’s website. You’ll also earn 600 Rapid Rewards points per rental on eligible bookings.
It’s important to remember that you usually get the most value from miles by using them for award flights. If you’re interested in learning more, check out WalletHub’s study on How Do Airline Miles Work.
People also ask
How much are 50,000 airline miles worth?
50,000 airline miles are worth an average of $635, depending on the airline and when you choose to redeem your miles. Airlines usually offer multiple redemption options, but you’ll generally get the best value when you use miles for flights.
Value of 50,000 Miles by Airline
| Rewards Program | Value |
| $760 | |
| $735 |
How can I use United miles for car rentals?
You can redeem United miles for car rentals from partners such as Avis and Budget through United's website. You’ll also earn MileagePlus miles on eligible bookings.
How to Use United Miles for Car Rentals
- Log in to your MileagePlus account.
- Enter your pick-up location and travel dates, then click "Search."
- Choose a car from the available options.
- Pay with miles or a mix of miles and money.
- Complete your booking...
How do I redeem my American Airlines AAdvantage miles?
You can redeem American Airlines miles, by logging into your American Airlines AAdvantage account or by calling customer service at (800) 433-7300. American Airlines miles are worth about 1.52 cents each when redeemed for American Airlines flights, which is the most valuable redemption option.
How to Redeem American Airlines Miles for Flights
- Log in to your American Airlines AAdvantage account.
- Enter your travel details and select “Redeem miles.”
- Click “Search” to see available award flights.
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