Quick Overview
- Best Western Rewards is the loyalty program of Best Western, allowing members to earn and redeem Best Western points and receive escalating benefits for frequent stays.
- Best Western points are primarily earned through hotel stays, with members earning 10 points per $1 spent, plus bonus points based on program status.
- The highest value for Best Western points comes from redeeming them for hotel stays, averaging around 0.5 cents per point.
- Best Western points can be converted to airline miles with select frequent flyer programs, generally at a 5:1 rate, meaning 5,000 Best Western points equal 1,000 airline miles.
- Best Western is not a direct transfer partner of any major credit card rewards program; points can only be earned through Best Western’s co-branded credit cards.
Best Western Credit Card Points Calculators
Best Western offers two co-branded credit cards that you can use to earn Best Western points on everyday purchases. Since Best Western is not a direct transfer partner of any program, this is the only way to build points via credit card spending.
Use our Best Western Points Calculators to calculate how many points you'll earn and the overall card value based on your spending and benefits, minus any fees. Compare Best Western credit cards side-by-side with other options to see which one offers the best return.
- Calculator: Best Western Rewards® Premium Visa Signature® Card
- Calculator: Best Western Rewards® Visa Signature® Card
Best Western Points Earned Per Stay Calculators
Best Western members earn 10 base Best Western points per $1 spent at Best Western hotels. Elite status can add up to a 50% points bonus, plus another 10 points per $1 from co-branded credit cards—totaling up to 25 points per $1 spent.
Discover how Best Western points are earned per stay and use our calculators to estimate your points for each stay.
Best Western Points Value Calculators
Redeeming Best Western points for award nights at Best Western hotels will give your points around 0.5 cents per value per point. Other redemptions will typically give you lower value.
Use our Best Western Points Value Calculator to convert Best Western points to dollars for free nights and more, helping you understand the average value of your points.
Best Western Points Transfer Calculators
Best Western points can be converted into airline miles with a handful of partners which is mostly at a rate of 5,000 points for 1,000 airline miles. This isn't the best use of points, but can be useful if you really need to top off your account.
Learn more about Best Western transfer partners and use our transfer calculator to calculate the conversion of Best Western points into airline miles.
