Expedia is a go-to for affordable travel, but if you’re not signed up for Expedia Rewards, you’re missing out on some easy travel savings. The loyalty program, which is free to sign up for, earns you points on every booking that you can use toward your next vacation. On average, Expedia Rewards Members save $35 per booking with their points. Groupon Coupons has everything you need to know about this program and how you can use it to your advantage. Our first tip: combine your savings with our collection of Expedia coupons.
How Expedia Rewards Works
Expedia Rewards, now called OneKey, is a four-tiered loyalty program that earns you rewards points for every dollar you spend on Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo. You can earn points by booking hotels, rental cars, flights, things to do, and travel packages.
- Earn 2 points for every $1 spent
- Every 140 points equal $1 you can use toward your next booking
Expedia Rewards Membership Tiers
When you first join Expedia Rewards, you’ll start at the Blue level. You’ll graduate to the Silver, Gold, and Platinum levels with each travel necessity you book with Expedia. Each night in a hotel, each flight, every day you rent a car, and every activity help you earn points and status level. Here’s how it works:
Blue Membership (0–4 events booked)
- You can take advantage of benefits rights away
- Save 10% or more on more than 100,000 hotels worldwide
- Earn points toward rewards
- Get the Expedia Hotel Price Guarantee (aka, if you find a lower price, they will price match it up until the midnight before your stay)
Silver Membership (5–14 events booked)
- All the benefits of a Blue Membership
- Qualify after a 5-day cruise or a weekend getaway with a flight, 2 nights in a hotel, and 2 activities (all booked with Expedia)
- Save 15% or more at 10,000 hotels worldwide
- Enjoy perks like free breakfast and spa credits at VIP Access hotels
- Earn 50% OneKeyCash at VIP Access hotels
Gold Membership (15–29 events booked)
- All the benefits of Blue and Silver Memberships
- Save 20% or more at 10,000 hotels worldwide
- Enjoy free room upgrades at VIP access hotels (when available)
- Earn 2x OneKeyCash at VIP Access hotels
- Get OneKey Price Drop protection on select flights
Platinum Membership (30+ events booked)
- All the benefits of Blue, Silver, and Gold Memberships
- Save 20% or more at 10,000 hotels worldwide
- Enjoy free room upgrades at VIP access hotels (when available)
- Earn 3x OneKeyCash at VIP Access hotels
- Get OneKey Price Drop protection on select flights
- Platinum VIP support
Get more points: Download the Expedia App and get double the points when you book in the app. You’ll also earn triple points on VIP Access stays!
How to Use Expedia Reward Points
When checking out, look for “Use My Points” under payment options. Your points should become available for you to use 30–90 days after you complete your trip. Points need to be used within 18 months.
Expedia Credit Card Rewards
Expedia discontinued its own credit cards, but Expedia Rewards card members can transition to a Citi Rewards+ card or the Citi Premier card for travel benefits.
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