It’s summer! It’s officially the time of year where the weather is warmer and people like to travel all over the world. And when you are traveling, you want to get the best deals possible, right? That is why I’ve decided to list a few of the best credit cards to use when traveling.

 

Chase Sapphire Preferred Credit Card

For the frequent traveler, one of the best possible cards you can take with you is the Chase Sapphire Preferred Credit Card. It has one of the best incentives for opening an account of any travel credit card available: you can earn 50,000 bonus points for the first $4,000 spent within the first three months of opening an account. Essentially, the equates to $625 that can be used for travel expenses if redeemed through Chase Ultimate Rewards. And you should absolutely continue to use the card when you are on vacation or simply traveling, considering you earn double the points you would normally get when you use your card on airfare, hotels and restaurants. The number of points earned can even be transferred with a 1:1 ration towards any number of airlines, making the card perfect for those who are not loyal to any particular brand.

 

Capital One Venture Credit Card

The Capital One Venture Credit Card has its own set of unique benefits that makes it a fine choice for those traveling this summer. It’s most enticing benefit is its unlimited rewards feature. Users can earn an unlimited number of 2X miles on this card. Users can also earn a whopping 40,000 bonus miles once they’ve spent $3,000 dollars on purchases within the first three months of activation. Its third most appealing feature is its lack of an annual fee for the first year; afterwards, the card costs $59.

 

Hilton Honors Credit Card from American Express

At first glance, it may seem as though this card is only for those who frequent Hilton hotels; however, this card can be used by virtually anybody. By spending $1,000 in purchases with the card within the first three months of account activation, users can receive 50,000 Hilton Honors Points. These points can not only be used for staying at a Hilton hotel, they can also be used at the Hilton Shopping Mall in order to purchase a wide variety of gifts, ranging from electronics to clothing. It is certainly one of the most versatile point systems available to travelers. The card also offers 7X the number of Hilton Honors Points for purchases at a Hilton hotel, 5X the number of points for purchases at gas stations, supermarkets, etc., and 3X the points for most other purchases.