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[Expired] Earn up to 20x British Airways Avios on Hotel and Rental Car Bookings

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If you’re looking to earn a bunch of British Airways Avios, you can do so by booking a hotel or rental car through an Expedia-powered portal. How does earning 15x or 20x Avios sound?

Now that we’ve got your attention, let’s check out the details of these 2 offers for bonus Avios.

Earn 20x Avios on Hotels

With this promotion, you can earn 20x British Airways Club Avios for every £1 or $1 (depending on your profile’s settings) spent on hotel bookings made directly through this portal. The portal is powered by Expedia, so it should feel familiar.

To qualify, you need to book by February 24, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. BST in London (6:59 p.m. EST in the U.S.). However, you have until December 31, 2025, to complete your stay. Outside of this promotion, you typically earn 10 Avios per £1 or $1 spent.

British Airways 20x Avios on Hotels February 2025
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Note that any additional costs you pay at the hotel, such as parking or resort fees, won’t qualify for earning Avios. You also won’t earn Avios if you pay for your stay using Avios on the checkout page.

Avios will be credited to your British Airways account within 31 days of your eligible stay.

Since you’re paying cash for the stay, consider using one of our recommended best travel credit cards to maximize your return.

Hot Tip:

Starting April 1, 2025, the program will no longer have “Executive” in its name. Check out all the recent changes happening with British Airways Club.

Earn 15x on Car Rentals

If you’re looking to rent a car, this promotion can give you 15x Avios per £1 (roughly $1.25) spent. You’ll need to book by February 24, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. BST (6:59 p.m. EST in the U.S.) and complete your reservation by May 20, 2025.

Note that the Avios earnings will be based on the cost of your reservation in British pounds at the time of booking.

British Airways 15x Avios on Car Rentals February 2025
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Interestingly, the offer’s terms say it is “inclusive of taxes and fees paid upfront.” We aren’t used to promotions offering bonus earnings on taxes and fees, so this will help you earn on every bit of money you spend. However, any expenses paid directly to the rental car company — such as a car seat or a GPS — when picking up the car won’t earn Avios. You also won’t earn Avios if you pay for your reservation with Avios.

Avios will be credited to your account within 31 days of completing an eligible rental. Rentals are provided by Avis and Budget.

When paying for your ride, you should use a credit card with car rental insurance coverage. Check out our favorites!

Hot Tip:

Check out the best ways to redeem your British Airways Avios after you’ve earned them.

Final Thoughts

Earning 15x or 20x Avios on hotels or rental cars is a nice deal. Just remember that there are a few drawbacks to not booking directly. You won’t get your elite status perks, such as room upgrades or going straight to the car at pickup, when you book through third-party portals. However, if that’s a tradeoff you’re willing to make, these offers provide a great way to boost your Avios balance.

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Ryan completed his goal of visiting every country in the world in December of 2023 and is letting his wife choose their destinations, including revisiting some favorites. Over the years, he’s written about award travel for publications including AwardWallet, The Points Guy, USA Today Blueprint, CNBC Select, Tripadvisor, Point.me, and Forbes Advisor.

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