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Ranked by effective value per dollar at car rentals-related merchants.
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
Car Rentals groups 12 merchants — including the brands most readers ask about. Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card ranks #1 here at 18.5¢ per dollar, with a $395 annual fee. The list below orders cards by net value to you, factoring in welcome offers, redemption value, and ongoing rewards.
Capital One
Ranked by effective value per dollar at car rentals-related merchants.
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
Car Rentals groups 12 merchants — including the brands most readers ask about. Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card ranks #1 here at 18.5¢ per dollar, with a $395 annual fee. The list below orders cards by net value to you, factoring in welcome offers, redemption value, and ongoing rewards.
Capital One
Ranked by effective value per dollar at car rentals-related merchants.
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
Car Rentals groups 12 merchants — including the brands most readers ask about. Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card ranks #1 here at 18.5¢ per dollar, with a $395 annual fee. The list below orders cards by net value to you, factoring in welcome offers, redemption value, and ongoing rewards.
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All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Car Rentals Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 10x Venture Miles | 18.5¢/$ | $395 | — | visa |
| Citi Strata Premier CardCiti | 10x ThankYou Points | 15.0¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| Capital One Venture Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 5x Venture Miles | 9.3¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 5x Venture Miles | 9.3¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Hilton Honors American Express Aspire CardAmex | 7x Hilton Honors | 3.5¢/$ | $550 | $100 | amex |
| U.S. Bank Shield Visa CardUsbank | 4% cash back | 4.0¢/$ | $0 | $10 | visa |
| Savor Rewards from Capital OneCapital One | 5% cash back | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | $119.88 | mastercard |
| The AARP® Travel Rewards Mastercard®Barclays | 3x points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 2.3¢/$ | $595 | $597.50 | mastercard |
| One Key+ CardWells Fargo | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
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All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Car Rentals Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 10x Venture Miles | 18.5¢/$ | $395 | — | visa |
| Citi Strata Premier CardCiti | 10x ThankYou Points | 15.0¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| Capital One Venture Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 5x Venture Miles | 9.3¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 5x Venture Miles | 9.3¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Hilton Honors American Express Aspire CardAmex | 7x Hilton Honors | 3.5¢/$ | $550 | $100 | amex |
| U.S. Bank Shield Visa CardUsbank | 4% cash back | 4.0¢/$ | $0 | $10 | visa |
| Savor Rewards from Capital OneCapital One | 5% cash back | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | $119.88 | mastercard |
| The AARP® Travel Rewards Mastercard®Barclays | 3x points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 2.3¢/$ | $595 | $597.50 | mastercard |
| One Key+ CardWells Fargo | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
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Capital One
Capital One
Amex
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Car Rentals Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 10x Venture Miles | 18.5¢/$ | $395 | — | visa |
| Citi Strata Premier CardCiti | 10x ThankYou Points | 15.0¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| Capital One Venture Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 5x Venture Miles | 9.3¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 5x Venture Miles | 9.3¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Hilton Honors American Express Aspire CardAmex | 7x Hilton Honors | 3.5¢/$ | $550 | $100 | amex |
| U.S. Bank Shield Visa CardUsbank | 4% cash back | 4.0¢/$ | $0 | $10 | visa |
| Savor Rewards from Capital OneCapital One | 5% cash back | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | $119.88 | mastercard |
| The AARP® Travel Rewards Mastercard®Barclays | 3x points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 2.3¢/$ | $595 | $597.50 | mastercard |
| One Key+ CardWells Fargo | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
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