IHG Traveler vs Travel Rewards
IHG Traveler
$0/yr
7.0/10
VS
Travel Rewards
$0/yr
7.0/10
Quick Answer
IHG Traveler charges no annual fee with 1X base rewards. Travel Rewards charges no annual fee with 1X base rewards. IHG Traveler offers a slight edge depending on your spending when comparing fees, rewards, and benefits side by side.
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Winner by Category
Annual Fees
IHG Traveler
Lower annual fee ($0 vs $0)
Rewards Earning
IHG Traveler
5 earning categories
Benefits & Protection
IHG Traveler
0 benefits vs 0
Flexibility
Tie
Both cards have similar redemption flexibility
OUR PICK
IHG Traveler edges ahead
Better rewards and benefits at the same fee level.
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Travel Rewards is a strong alternative
Competitive features make it worth considering.
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IHG Traveler
| IHG Hotels & Resorts | 5.0X |
| Dining | 3.0X |
| Gas stations | 3.0X |
| Groceries | 3.0X |
| Everything else | 2.0X |
Travel Rewards
| Everything | 1.5X |