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Marriott Bonvoy Points Value Calculator

Want to get the most out of your Marriott points? Our value calculator and redemption guide will help you make the most of your rewards.
By Robert Flowers III - 2024-01-19
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The best use of Marriott Bonvoy Points will come from redeeming them towards free nights at Marriott brand hotels. Points can also be used for gift cards, airfare, and experiences as well as be transferred to a large list of airline partners.

Marriott points value

The Point Calculator values Marriott Bonvoy Points at 0.9 cents each on average meaning that 1,000 Marriott Bonvoy Points is roughly equal to CA$9 in value. This is the easiest value you can obtain with little to no research before booking your award stay.

Redemption Point Value (in cents)
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How to calculate Marriott points value

Marriott points value is not set in stone. They can be worth as little as 0.5 cents and as much as 2 cents per point depending on how you use them, when you use them, and many other factors.

You can calculate the value of Marriott Bonvoy points by dividing the cash cost of your redemption by the amount of points required.

Marriott Bonvoy Points Value = Cash Cost of Hotel Ă· Points Required To Book.

If you want to easily calculate the value of your points, jump to our Use Marriott Points or Pay Cash Calculator.

Redeeming Marriott Bonvoy points for the best value

Your Marriott Bonvoy points will have the best value when redeemed for free nights at Marriott brand hotels. You can also squeeze some decent value out of transferring Marriott points to select airline partners.

All other redemptions will give your points low value.

Redeeming points for free nights

Marriott has over 7,000 properties scattered across 130+ countries, so the value you get out of your points for free nights will heavily vary. The easiest value you can obtain is 0.9 cents per point, but it's easily possible to get more or less in value.

As an example, I took a look at the first 10 search results for a weekend stay in August for Vancouver, BC.

The worst redemption value in the bunch was the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver which offered a value of 0.85 cents per point. The best redemption value was the DOUGLAS, Autograph Collection which offered 1.52 cents per point.

The average of all 10 properties came out to 1.1 cents per point which is awesome overall.

As with most flexible reward currencies, it's impossible to assign an exact value to Marriott Bonvoy Points. The value you get out of your points is based on what you're willing to redeem them for.

I recommend setting the bar at 0.9 cents and to strive for that value or higher when redeeming points for free nights.

For example, I set my bar for Marriott Bonvoy at a value of US$0.01 cent per point meaning that I do not redeem them unless I get that or more in value from my redemption. I have been successful with this over the past few years, so I can say, for myself, Marriott Bonvoy Points are worth US$0.01 cent each.

Transferring points to airline partners

Marriott Bonvoy Points can be transferred to over 30 airline partners, mostly at a 3:1 ratio. This means that 3,000 points can be converted to 1,000 airline miles.

When transferring points, Marriott will also throw in a 15,000-point bonus for every 60,000 points you transfer. At the 3:1 ratio, this is equal to an additional 5,000 airline miles.

So all-in-all, a 60,000-Marriott Bonvoy Point transfer would give you 25,000 airline miles which is a fantastic ratio overall.

If you're looking to top off your frequent flyer account or you would just prefer to redeem your points towards airfare versus free nights, Marriott is one of the best hotel programs for earning points.

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Marriott Air + Car

Marriott Bonvoy Points can be redeemed for airfare and car rentals through the Marriott Air + Car portal. Redemptions for both airfare and car rentals will greatly devalue your points.

If you're looking to earn a good return on airfare, you should consider earning AMEX Canada Membership Rewards Points as they can be redeemed for up to 2 cents in value for air travel as well as be transferred to Marriott if you need to top off your account.

Redeeming points for gift cards

Marriott Bonvoy Points can be redeemed for gift cards. In USD, this will give your points a value of 0.25 to 0.33 cents per point depending on the denomination.

Gift Card Redemption Value
Denomination Cost in points Point value in cents (USD)
US$100 30,000 0.33
US$50 17,500 0.285
US$25 10,000 0.25
US$15 7,500 0.2
US$10 5,000 0.2

Redeeming your points for Marriott gift cards will yield a slightly higher value, but I'd recommend avoiding that and just using your points for free nights.

Marriott Moments

Marriott Bonvoy Points can be used for moments which are culinary, art & lifestyle, sports, and entertainment. The value you get out these depend on how much you value the event or moment.

It's hard to put a cash value for things such as PGA Golf Tours with pros or cooking with a famous chef.

Calculator: Convert Marriott points to dollars

Use the Marriott Points Value Calculator to determine the dollar value of your points when redeemed for free nights. This will give you an idea of how much your points are worth on average.

Enter any amount of Marriott Points to calculate the dollar value.
Points
Redemption Average Dollar Value
Award nights CA$0 - CA$0+
Marriott Air + Car CA$0
Gift cards (USD) US$0 - US$0

Calculator: Use Marriott points or pay cash?

Use the Marriott Points or Cash Calculator to determine if a redemption is worth it based on the cost in cash and the cost in Marriott Bonvoy points. Try to aim for redemptions that give you 0.9 cents or more per point.

Cost In Points
Enter the cost of your Marriott stay in points and select whether or it's the cost for the entire stay or a set amount of days.
Points
Cost In Cash
Enter the cash cost of your stay either per day or for the entire stay.
Total Days
The total amount of days you're enjoying your hotel stay.
Days
Marriott Points Value
The value of your Marriott Bonvoy Points based on the values entered in the previous sections.
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Finding the best credit cards for Marriott Bonvoy

The best travel card in Canada for earning Marriott Bonvoy points will be a co-branded Marriott Bonvoy credit card or an American Express Membership Rewards credit card.

American Express Membership Rewards

Membership Rewards points can be converted into Marriott Bonvoy points at a 5:6 ratio. This means every 1,000 AMEX points you convert will give you 1,200 Marriott Bonvoy points.

Here are the Membership Rewards credit cards that AMEX offers:

Credit Card Card Benefits
Best For Luxury Travel & Lounge Access
  • Earn 2X points on dining and food delivery purchases in Canada
  • Earn 2X points on travel
  • Earn 1X points on all other purchases
  • $200 Annual Travel Credit, $200 Annual Dining Credit, and $100 CAD NEXUS statement credit
  • Access 1,300+ airport lounges worldwide with American Express Global Lounge Collection
  • Enroll in complimentary Hilton Honors Gold status and Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status
  • $799 annual fee
  • Earn 2 points for every $1 spent on travel, including flights, hotels, car rentals, cruises, and more
  • Earn 2 points for every $1 spent on eligible gas, grocery and drugstore purchases in Canada
  • Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on everything else
  • Annual $100 CAD Travel Credit and $50 CAD NEXUS Statement Credit
  • Priority Pass and Plaza Premium Lounge access
  • Access to hotel benefits when booking through The Hotel Collection
  • $250 annual fee
Best Overall Travel Rewards Card
  • Earn 5 points for every $1 spent on eligible restaurant and grocery stores in Canada, including food and grocery delivery
  • Earn 3 points for every $1 spent on streaming subscriptions with select providers in Canada
  • Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on all other purchases
  • Access to hotel benefits when booking through The Hotel Collection
  • $12.99 monthly fee ($155.88 annually)
Best For No Annual Fee
  • Earn 1 point for every $1 on all card purchases
  • Be protected with shopping coverage.
  • $0 annual fee
Best For Luxury Business Travel & Lounge Access
  • Earn 1.25 points for every $1 spent on all card purchases
  • Access 1,300+ airport lounges worldwide with American Express Global Lounge Collection
  • Up to $820 in annual credits.
  • Complimentary Marriott Gold Bonvoy Elite status and Hilton Honors Gold status (enrollment required)
  • Excellent travel and shopping coverage
  • $799 annual fee
  • Earn 1 point for every $1 in card purchases on everything
  • Earn 10,000 bonus Membership Rewards Points when you spend $20,000 in net purchases each calendar quarter (up to 40K points annually)
  • Travel and shopping coverage
  • $199 annual fee
Best For Business Purchases
  • Earn 3 points for every $1 spent on eligible office supplies & electronics, rides & gas, and eats & drinks
  • Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on all other purchases
  • Spend $3,000 or more in Card purchases each monthly billing period to earn a Monthly Spend Bonus, up to 12,000 bonus points a year
  • Car rental theft/damage insurance and shopping coverage
  • $99 annual fee

Marriott Bonvoy

Marriott offers two credit cards that you can use to earn Marriott Bonvoy points on your everyday spending. These cards will earn you a whopping 6X points on Marriott purchases as well as a solid 2X points on non-bonus category purchases.

With Marriott credit cards you'll also be able to enjoy a few exclusive benefits — the best being the annual free night awards and bonus elite nights towards achieving higher status in the Marriott Bonvoy program.

Here are the credit cards that Marriott offers in Canada:

Credit Card Benefits Annual Fee
Marriott Bonvoy® American Express® Card
Marriott Bonvoy® American Express® Card
Best For Marriott Travelers
  • Earn 5X points for every $1 in card purchases at eligible participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels
  • Earn 2X points for every $1 on all other purchases
  • Enjoy an annual Free Night Award after your Card anniversary each year
  • Upgrade to Gold Elite Status after you charge $30,000 to your card each year
$120
Marriott Bonvoy® Business American Express® Card
Marriott Bonvoy® Business American Express® Card
Best For Marriott Business Travelers
  • Earn 5X points for every $1 in card purchases at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels
  • Earn 3X points for every $1 in card purchases on eligible gas, dining, and travel
  • Earn 2X points for every $1 on all other purchases
  • Receive an annual Free Night Award after your Cardmember anniversary each year
  • Upgrade to Gold Elite Status after you charge $30,000 to your card each year
$150

FAQ

How much are Marriott points worth in Canada?

Marriott Points are worth around 0.9 cents on average meaning 1,000 Marriott Points would be equal to CA$9 in cash value.

How many points do you need for a Marriott room?

Free nights at Marriott range between 6,000 points and 120,000+ points per night.

How many Marriott Points do you earn per night?

Bonvoy members earn 10 base points per US$1 spent. Those with elite status can earn up to a 75% bonus on top of that and credit card holders can earn up to an additional 5X points per $1 spent.

Do you earn Marriott Points when you use points to pay for your stay?

No. You will not earn Marriott Points on award night bookings.

How do you find out how much Marriott Points are worth?

You will need to take the total cost of the hotel in cash and divide it by the total cost of the hotel in Marriott Bonvoy Points.

What is the best way to use Marriott Points?

You'll typically obtain the best value when redeeming them towards free nights at Marriott brand hotels. You can also get great value by transferring them to airline partners and redeeming them for upper class tickets.

How much are 10,000 Marriott Points worth in Canada?

Based on our valuation of 0.9 cents per point, 10,000 Marriott Bonvoy Points would be worth around CA$90.

How much are 25,000 Marriott Points worth in Canada?

Based on our valuation of 0.9 cents per point, 25,000 Marriott Bonvoy Points would be worth around CA$225.

How much are 50,000 Marriott Points worth in Canada?

Based on our valuation of 0.9 cents per point, 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy Points would be worth around CA$450.

How much are 100,000 Marriott Points worth in Canada?

Based on our valuation of 0.9 cents per point, 100,000 Marriott Bonvoy Points would be worth around CA$900.

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