Jump to section Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Copy URL Email The cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t cover all available credit cards, but our analysis, reviews, and opinions are entirely from our editorial team. Terms apply to the offers listed on this page. Please view our advertising policy and product review methodology for more information. For many travelers, Chase Ultimate Rewards points are synonymous with flights and hotel stays . And while those can certainly be some of the most valuable ways to redeem points, they're far from the only options available.
If you've built up a stash of Chase points, you may be surprised by how many vacation expenses you can cover beyond airfare and lodging. Through the Chase Travel℠ portal , eligible cardholders can redeem points for everything from guided tours and attraction tickets to rental cars and cruises.
Whether you're looking to reduce out-of-pocket costs or splurge on a bucket-list experience, here's how to use Chase points to help enhance your next vacation.
Related: Why the best point redemptions are sometimes the most practical
Before redeeming Chase Ultimate Rewards points for vacation expenses beyond flights and hotels, it's worth understanding the trade-off.
In many cases, transferring Chase points to airline and hotel partners will offer the highest potential value, especially for premium-cabin flights or high-end hotel stays . Depending on the booking, Points Boost redemptions through Chase Travel may also provide solid value.
By comparison, Chase Travel redemptions for experiences, rental cars, cruises and attraction tickets often provide around 1 cent per point. That makes them easy to understand — a $100 activity will cost around 10,000 points — but it also means you may be getting significantly less value than you would from a high-value transfer partner redemption.
TPG's June 2026 valuation pegs Chase Ultimate Rewards points at 2.05 cents apiece, so redeeming at around 1 cent per point effectively gives you about half of that value.
In other words, these redemptions are best viewed as a way to offset travel costs rather than maximize the value of your points.
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That doesn't mean these are bad redemptions. They can still make sense if you want to reduce out-of-pocket travel costs, have a large stash of Chase points or are struggling to find award availability for flights and hotels.
They can also be useful for budget-conscious travelers who want to cover as many trip expenses as possible — including attractions, rental cars and tours — even if they aren't fully maximizing their value.
Related: Why all travelers should earn transferable credit card points
To access these redemption options, you'll need an eligible card that earns Chase Ultimate Rewards points. The easiest ways to build your balance are to earn a welcome offer on a new Chase credit card and to maximize bonus categories on everyday spending.