šŸ’³ Maximize Travel Rewards Value: Use This Calculator to Compare Cash Prices vs. Points or Miles

Trying to decide whether to pay cash or redeem points for your next flight or hotel? This post introduces a smart calculator that helps you compare value, stretch your travel rewards, and book with confidence—whether you're flying solo or planning a global escape. Unlock your value when you redeem airline miles or hotel points to get the best value from your travel rewards.

VALUE DRIVEN TRAVEL

8/13/20251 min read

🧮 Why This Calculator Matters

šŸ“Š How to Use It Effectively: If you’re like me, you’ve probably accumulated a stash of airline miles or hotel points—maybe from travel, maybe from those trusty rewards credit cards. And when it’s time to book a trip, the big question is: Should I use my points or just pay cash? šŸ¤”

šŸŒ From Chicago to Cuenca or Denver to Da Nang, this tool helps you stretch every mile.

āœˆļø Travel Smarter, Spend Wiser: Before you book, ask: Are you spending points—or wasting them? One of the best tools I’ve found for answering that is the Points and Miles Value Calculator from Brian Kelly, aka The Points Guy. He’s one of the original experts in the travel rewards space, and his calculator helps you compare the cash value of your trip against the value of redeeming your miles or points. It’s a smart way to make sure you’re getting the best value for your travel rewards. Every point has a purpose—this tool helps you find it. Press button below for link to the calculator.

Value-driven travel starts with smarter choices—this is one of them.