Financially preparing for travel
Excited for your next vacation but not sure where to start? Here you’ll find tips and insights for how to boost your savings for travel, maximize points and miles, simplify the booking process and more.
How to get your travel finances in order
How to budget and save for a weekend getaway
Want to take a weekend getaway this summer? Here’s how you can manage your money to make that trip a reality.
Average cost of flying in the U.S.
Here’s how much you can expect to spend on domestic air travel, plus a few tips for trimming your costs.
7 best travel budget apps for your next vacation
Seven travel apps that will help you plan travel, track your budget, coordinate with a group and split expenses.
Are travel cards worth it?
Travel credit cards offer valuable benefits and can help offset travel costs, even with an annual fee. Here s how to decide if they re right for you.
Exclusive travel insights from Bankrate
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“There are plenty of ways to have fun this summer without busting your budget. For example, there’s still time to accumulate a summer vacation fund by setting money aside from every paycheck.”
More than 1 in 3 American travelers plan to go into debt for their summer vacations this year
Summer travel spotlight
Travel roundup
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Will your credit card work abroad?
Your credit card might not work in a foreign country. Here are some tips when traveling.
3 min read Aug 28, 2024 -
What is travel hacking and how do I start?
Learn how you can start traveling at a significantly lower cost while maximizing on a rewards strategy.
8 min read Aug 27, 2024 -
Should you use vacation loans to cover travel expenses?
Travel costs are going up, but more people want to go on trips. Are vacation loans the way to pay for travels?
7 min read Aug 19, 2024 -
When should you buy airline points or miles? 4 times it might make sense
Most of the time, you’ll be better off earning points/miles than buying them.
6 min read Aug 15, 2024 -
Guide to Citi ThankYou Rewards transfer partners
Citi ThankYou Rewards members can transfer points to one of Citi’s many partners.
6 min read Aug 15, 2024 -
8 of the best ways to use points and miles for travel
Your rewards points and miles will go further if used strategically.
10 min read Aug 15, 2024 -
A traveler’s guide to Capital One miles
The Capital One miles travel program offers cardholders a user-friendly rewards system and no-hassle redemption options.
9 min read Aug 19, 2024 -
8 best travel budget apps for your next vacation
Find the best travel budget app to help you keep summer travel spending in check.
7 min read Jul 03, 2024 -
Is Clear worth the cost?
Clear can help you save time at the airport, but you’ll want to make sure you can get all the benefits before you apply.
6 min read Aug 20, 2024 -
Chase Ultimate Rewards Travel Portal review
While I experienced frustrating travel problems, they weren’t Chase’s fault, and I would use their booking engine again.
4 min read Jun 21, 2024
Best travel cards
- Best airline credit cards
- Best hotel credit cards
- Best travel credit cards with no annual fee
- Best credit cards for road trips
- Best credit cards for cruises
- Best travel credit cards for beginners
- Best credit cards for travel insurance
- Best business credit cards for travel
- Best travel credit cards with 0% APR
- Best credit cards for travel insurance
- Best credit cards for international travel
Rewards programs
- American Airlines AAdvantage rewards program guide
- Frequent flyer guide to Delta SkyMiles
- United MileagePlus guide
- Guide to Southwest Rapid Rewards
- Guide to JetBlue TrueBlue
- A complete guide to Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan
- Guide to Air France/KLM Flying Blue
- Guide to Spirit Airlines’ Free Spirit
- Guide to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Frequent flyer guide to the Frontier Miles program
- Guide to Marriott Bonvoy
- Guide to the Hilton Honors rewards program
- Guide to Wyndham Rewards
- A complete guide to World of Hyatt
- IHG One Rewards guide
- Guide to Choice Privileges
- Best Western Rewards guide