After spending months in quarantine, the need for travel is high even in people who didn’t go out much before. If you have racked up your points so you can treat yourself well to an exotic vacation once the pandemic is over, then look no further! This article will help you maximize those points as well as the miles on road trips. Here are some ways to do maximize those points –
Maximizing Miles And Points On Summer Road Trips
Prioritize Accommodations
One of the major expenses during any trip is the accommodations. This is why you need to transfer your points for hotel stays so you can get complimentary nights. Check if your credit card can pay through issues, which will also save up some cash. Researching and understanding what your credit card offers is of utmost importance.
Rentals
A vehicle is a necessity when you are going on a road trip, and if you don’t have your car, then renting a car will be another significant expense. Some apps notify you when the rental prices drop, so if you plan the trip a few months prior, you install such an app and rent the vehicle that you prefer when it costs the lowest. Certain credit cards also allow you to transfer your airline miles to your rentals, so check if you have that option. Look up which credit card gives you the maximum points on gas and use that on the trip so you can earn points while spending them.
Get All The Point Redemption Bonuses
Since most people couldn’t use their flying points in the COVID-19 pandemic, banks have released many offers to use those points in other ways. You can use those points for buying groceries, ordering takeouts, etc. So you can purchase gift cards for a restaurant where you can dine during the trip or prep for the journey by buying food from the stores that let you pay with points or gift cards.
Roadside Assistance
If you are going on a road trip, it’s better to anticipate and prepare for car troubles as it can turn the journey into a bummer real quick. Certain cards give their members car incidents, and you should check if and how much your card provides. Even if your card gives you an allowance, that is no excuse to be negligible. Ensure that your car is up for a road trip and get it checked and oiled if necessary before you start your journey.
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Before going on the trip and during the trip, use your credit card whenever possible to increase your points. The motto to live by should be – earn points where you can’t use them.
Don’t Let Your Miles Expire
If your km is about to expire, you don’t have to make any impulsive purchase to keep it going. Your airline might require some activity within a certain number of months, so if they are about to expire, buy a song on Apple’s iTunes for 99 cents, and you can have those hard-earned miles for a more extended period.
Your road trip can be a great way to increase your points as well. Check out which combos and programs your card has to offer and use it up to the maximum.
