Avianca LifeMiles Elite vs Best Western Rewards Premium
Avianca LifeMiles Elite
$250/yr
6.0/10
VS
Best Western Rewards Premium
$89/yr
6.5/10
Quick Answer
Avianca LifeMiles Elite charges $250/yr with 1X base rewards. Best Western Rewards Premium charges $89/yr with 1X base rewards. Best Western Rewards Premium offers better overall value for most spenders when comparing fees, rewards, and benefits side by side.
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Winner by Category
Annual Fees
Best Western Rewards Premium
Lower annual fee ($250 vs $89)
Rewards Earning
Avianca LifeMiles Elite
3 earning categories
Benefits & Protection
Avianca LifeMiles Elite
0 benefits vs 0
Flexibility
Tie
Both cards have similar redemption flexibility
OUR PICK
Best Western Rewards Premium wins for most people
The $161 fee difference is hard to justify unless you maximize premium benefits.
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Avianca LifeMiles Elite wins for heavy spenders
If you can offset the higher fee with credits and perks, this card delivers more value.
Apply for Avianca LifeMiles EliteRewards Earning: Detailed Comparison
Avianca LifeMiles Elite
| Avianca purchases | 4.0X |
| Dining & hotels | 2.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |
Best Western Rewards Premium
| Best Western properties | 10.0X |
| Gas stations & dining | 2.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |