For a mid-tier card that earns rewards at Airbnb, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card provides a strong suite of rewards, credits and other travel benefits without the sky-high annual fee.
Rewards: Earn 5 points per dollar on travel purchased through Chase Travel℠, 3 points per dollar on dining, select streaming services, and online grocery purchases (excluding Walmart, Target and wholesale clubs), 2 points per dollar on all other travel purchases and 1 point per dollar on other purchases.
Welcome offer: Earn 75,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
Annual fee: $95
Other benefits and drawbacks: A long-time favorite, the Sapphire Preferred packs a punch of perks that will appeal to travelers staying with Airbnb (or elsewhere). The card includes an annual statement credit toward hotels booked through Chase Travel, a 10% annual points bonus on purchases made during the cardmember year, various travel protections and the opportunity to earn flexible Ultimate Rewards on every purchase. That’s a rare combination for a card with a $95 annual fee.
You’ll only earn 2 points per dollar on your Airbnb booking, but the card is most valuable for travel to and from your Airbnb, a rental car to help get you around and food while you’re on the go.