Travel credit card rewards are best if you're looking to earn rewards that can be redeemed to cover all kinds of travel expenses. This includes airfare, hotels, car rentals, cruises and even smaller purchases such as tolls and parking fees.
The most popular travel rewards credit cards are the ones that earn flexible travel rewards that can be transferred to airline, hotel, and other loyalty programs. This gives your rewards significantly higher value and gives you a lot more ways to redeem your hard earned rewards.
AIR MILES Canada Rewards
- Average Points Value: 9 - 20 Cents
- Transfer Partners: None
- Number of Credit Cards: 5 personal cards, 2 business cards
- Best Credit Card: BMO® AIR MILES® World Elite® Mastercard®
American Express Membership Rewards
- Average Points Value: 1.5 - 2 Cents
- Transfer Partners: 8 travel partners (including Aeroplan)
- Number of Credit Cards: 4 personal cards, 3 business cards
- Best Credit Card: American Express Cobalt™ Card
BMO Rewards
- Average Points Value: 0.67 Cents
- Transfer Partners: None
- Number of Credit Cards: 4 personal cards, 1 business card
- Best Credit Card: BMO eclipse Visa Infinite Card
CIBC Aventura Rewards
- Average Points Value: 1.5 to 2.28 Cents
- Transfer Partners: None
- Number of Credit Cards: 5 personal cards, 2 business cards
- Best Credit Card: CIBC Aventura® Visa Infinite Card
MBNA Rewards
- Average Points Value: 0.5 - 1 Cent
- Transfer Partners: None
- Number of Credit Cards: 2 personal cards
- Best Credit Cards: MBNA Rewards World Elite® Mastercard®
RBC Rewards & RBC Avion Rewards
- RBC Avion Points Value: 0.6 - 2.33 Cents
- RBC Points Value: 0.6 - 1 Cent
- Transfer Partners: Up To 5 Travel Partners
- Number of Credit Cards: 7 personal cards, 3 business cards
- Best Credit Cards: RBC Avion Visa Infinite, RBC Rewards Visa Preferred
Scotia Scene+ Rewards
- Average Points Value: 0.65 - 1.3 Cents
- Transfer Partners: None
- Number of Credit Cards: 6 personal cards, 1 business card
- Best Credit Card: Scotiabank Gold American Express® Card
TD Rewards
- Average Points Value: 0.25 - 0.5 Cents
- Transfer Partners: None
- Number of Credit Cards: 3 personal cards, 1 business card
- Best Credit Cards: TD First Class Travel® Visa Infinite Card
Other Travel Rewards Programs & Credit Cards
Travel Rewards Calculator
Input your monthly and yearly spend into the Travel Rewards Calculator to find out which cards will earn you the most rewards and best return.
Results will be sorted by net return. This is calculated by taking the average value of the rewards earned, adding the average value of card benefits, and subtracting any annual fees the card has.
Results will consist of top-rated credit cards in Canada that offer good value towards travel redemptions.
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