Hotel Points Airmiles & Hotel points value by drsel

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What's a point worth? Here are our latest valuations

Ever wondered how to value a point? Remember, they're not created equal! This guide provides you with our estimates by program.

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See the valuations of various air miles and hotel points in Australian cents at the bottom.

 

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The value of hotel points can vary significantly between different loyalty programs. Here's a comparison of the average values of points from some major hotel chains:

1. **Hyatt**: Points are valued the highest, ranging from 1.8 to 2.2 cents per point. This makes 10,000 Hyatt points worth approximately $180 to $220 (https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/travel/airline-miles-and-hotel-points-valuations) (https://www.thepointcalculator.com/us/hotel/hotel-points-value).

2. **Accor**: Points are valued at 2 cents per point, making 10,000 points worth about €200 (https://www.thepointcalculator.com/us/hotel/hotel-points-value).

3. **Marriott Bonvoy**: Points are valued at around 0.6 to 1 cent per point, with an average value of about 0.7 cents per point. This means 10,000 points are worth roughly $70 (https://www.thepointcalculator.com/us/hotel/hotel-points-value).

4. **IHG**: Points have an average value of 0.7 cents each, making 10,000 points worth about $70 (https://www.thepointcalculator.com/us/hotel/hotel-points-value).

5. **Hilton Honors**: Points are generally valued at around 0.5 cents per point, meaning 10,000 points are worth approximately $50 (https://www.thepointcalculator.com/us/hotel/hotel-points-value).

6. **Best Western**: Points are valued at about 0.5 cents per point, with 10,000 points equating to roughly $50 (https://www.thepointcalculator.com/us/hotel/hotel-points-value).

7. **Choice Hotels**: Points are valued around 0.6 cents per point, making 10,000 points worth about $60 (https://www.thepointcalculator.com/us/hotel/hotel-points-value).

These values are averages and can vary depending on how and where you redeem your points. For instance, premium redemptions or special promotions might offer higher values.

 

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The value of airline miles can vary significantly depending on the airline and the program. Here's a general comparison of some popular airline miles as of 2024:

- **Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Miles**: 1.7 cents
- **American Airlines AAdvantage Miles**: 1.7 cents
- **Delta SkyMiles**: 1.4 cents per mile
- **Frontier Miles**: 1.1 cents per mile
- **HawaiianMiles**: 0.9 cents per mile
- **JetBlue TrueBlue Points**: 1.3 cents per mile
- **Korean Air SKYPASS Miles**: 1.6 cents per mile
- **Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Miles**: 1.35 cents per mile
- **Southwest Rapid Rewards Points**: 1.3 cents
- **United MileagePlus Miles**: 1.2 cents per mile
- **Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Virgin Points**: 1.4 cents (https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/travel/airline-miles-and-hotel-points-valuations) (https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/points-and-miles-valuations/) (https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/travel/most-valuable-airline-rewards-program).

These values reflect the average worth of miles when redeeming for main cabin economy tickets. Premium cabin redemptions can often yield higher values. For more detailed and updated information, you can visit resources like NerdWallet and Upgraded Points.

 

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Here's an overview of the values of air miles for some of the major Indian airlines:

1. **Air India (Flying Returns Points)**:
- **Domestic flights**: Approximately ₹0.50 per mile.
- **International flights**: Around ₹0.43 per mile.
- Note: Availability of award redemptions on domestic flights is quite poor, affecting the overall value (https://www.moolahgeeks.com/in/credit-cards/how-much-are-airline-miles-worth-in-india/) (https://www.paisabazaar.com/credit-card/top-6-airline-credit-cards-india/).

2. **Vistara (Club Vistara Points)**:
- **Domestic flights**: Approximately ₹0.90 per mile.
- **International flights**: Around ₹0.66 per mile.
- Vistara has better availability for award redemptions on domestic flights compared to international flights (https://www.moolahgeeks.com/in/credit-cards/how-much-are-airline-miles-worth-in-india/).

3. **AirAsia India (BIG Points)**:
- Valued at around ₹0.30 per mile.
- AirAsia's BIG Points generally offer better value for money on flights within Asia, especially during sales and promotions (https://www.moolahgeeks.com/in/credit-cards/how-much-are-airline-miles-worth-in-india/).

4. **SpiceJet (SpiceClub Points)**:
- Generally valued at approximately ₹0.20 per mile.
- SpiceJet's SpiceClub points can be redeemed for flight discounts, but the value can vary significantly depending on the route and booking conditions (https://www.paisabazaar.com/credit-card/top-6-airline-credit-cards-india/) (https://www.businesstraveller.com/b...unches-sbi-card-miles-for-travel-enthusiasts/).

These valuations can fluctuate based on various factors, including the specific routes, timing of redemption, and availability of award seats.

 

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Adding JAL data point. This is on average and may vary based on lot of factors.

-Japan Airlines Mileage Bank: 1.3 cents/mile or Rs 1.09/mile

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