Citi Double Cash Cardholders: Save 10% on a Hotel Booking

The Citi Double Cash^® Card is offering 10% off a single hotel stay, up to $50 in total savings. It’s a simple offer to take advantage of if you have an upcoming trip to book. However, you need to book by July 31 to score the 10% off discount.

Here’s what you need to know.

The Promotion

This promotion is applicable for all Citi Double Cash cardholders. Here’s how you can score the discount:

• You must book a prepaid hotel stay between June 1 and July 31, 2024 through the Citi travel portal.
• To receive the 10% off promotion, you must pre-pay for your complete stay with your Citi Double Cash card, ThankYou^® Points, or a combination of the 2.
• The 10% discount will automatically apply at checkout, excluding taxes and fees.

Let’s say you book a hotel where the stay is $500 before any taxes and fees. If you book before July 31, you will save $50. On top of that, you will earn 5% cash-back, as the Citi Double Cash card has a promotion on hotel and car rental bookings through the portal until December 31, 2024. The 5% cash-back is earned from the base price, which means an additional $25 back in your pocket.

Moreover, this isn’t the only promotion offered by Citi for its travel portal. Here are a few others running right now:

• Earn 5x points when you book travel with the Citi Rewards+^® Card or Citi Custom Cash^® Card through December 31, 2024.
• Earn 5x points when you book travel with the Citi Double Cash card through December 31, 2025.
• And earn 10x points when you book travel in the portal with the Citi Strata Premier℠ Card, which is a permanent benefit.

Keep in mind that you can hold multiple Citi credit cards at once. A multiple credit card strategy can help you earn heaps of either cash-back or rewards points.

What To Keep in Mind

If you decide to book through a credit card travel portal, or a similar third-party website, it won’t count towards elite status with most hotel loyalty programs. So, if you’re currently pursuing hotel elite status, this may not be a promotion worth using. However, if you don’t stay in hotels often or are indifferent about earning status, you can quickly save on rising hotel prices. A boutique property not affiliated with a rewards program could be a great option here.

Additionally, the Citi Double Cash card doesn’t come with travel insurance or coverage. So, if you decide to take advantage of the 10% off hotel booking promotion, you may consider purchasing a separate travel insurance policy to ensure coverage in case things go awry.

Final Thoughts

This Citi Double Cash card promotion is a solid way to save money on your next hotel booking. However, consider all options for booking (i.e., Costco Travel or booking directly with the hotel), as there may be other avenues to book that are more suitable for your needs and wants.