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Travel has changed in several ways, including the rise of Airbnb and other short-term vacation rentals. As people start steering away from hotels, motels and other traditional vacation rentals, the prominence of companies like Airbnb can’t be understated.
Hotel points are a great benefit awarded for exercising loyalty to a hotel chain with regular stays, and they can provide a lot of value when you’re booking your next stay. However, Airbnb and VRBO use a network of hosts that don’t have any loyalty programs or tertiary benefits, like those found on hotel credit cards. The best cards for these types of rentals won’t be co-branded hotel cards but will be those that offer great rewards for other travel expenses you’ll make on your journey or will reward a generously boosted flat rate.