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Top picks for Car Rentals (Capital One) from our scoring engine.
Rankings are generated by our algorithm based on earn rates, point valuations, fees, and benefits — not paid placement. We don't accept compensation to rank cards higher. How we rank
Ranked by earn rate and redemption value, statement credits minus annual fees (weighted against a typical $30,000/year in total card spend), shopping portal bonuses when we recognize the merchant, matched benefits and promotional earn boosts, co-brand fit for this brand. The ¢ per dollar column is the reward rate at Car Rentals (Capital One). Order can differ from that column because ranking adds the adjustments above.
Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card earns the top spot for Car Rentals (Capital One) purchases at 9.3¢ per dollar at car rentals (capital one) — a $95 annual fee. We ranked every card in our database against Car Rentals (Capital One) purchases using the same scoring engine that powers our search. See the note above the list for what drives order versus the ¢ per dollar column. Cards 4–10 are still solid picks; they just trade off some headline earn rate for fewer fees, broader networks, or simpler redemptions.
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Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card earns 9.3¢ per dollar at Car Rentals (Capital One), the highest marginal rate in our list for this brand. At 9.3¢ per dollar, rewards cover the $95 fee after about $1,030 a year in Car Rentals (Capital One) spending. It's the right pick if you want maximum earn rate on this category and don't mind paying for a premium card.
Side-by-side view of the ranked picks.
| Card | Hotels Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One Venture Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 5x Venture Miles | 9.3¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 10x Venture Miles | 18.5¢/$ | $395 | — | visa |
| Citi Strata Premier CardCiti | 10x ThankYou Points | 16.0¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 5x Venture Miles | 9.3¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite MastercardCiti | 12x AAdvantage | 12.0¢/$ | $695 | $60 | mastercard |
| SavorOne Rewards from Capital OneCapital One | 5% cash back | 5.0¢/$ | $39 | — | mastercard |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 5x Membership Rewards | 7.5¢/$ | $895 | $667.50 | amex |
| Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Visa Credit CardWells Fargo | 5x Wells Fargo Rewards | 6.3¢/$ | $95 | — | visa |
| Chase Sapphire ReserveChase | 4x Ultimate Rewards | 7.2¢/$ | $795 | $360 | visa |
| U.S. Bank Altitude Connect Visa Signature CardUsbank | 5x Usbank Altitude Rewards | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
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