Capital One Venture X

Annual Fee: $395

Earn 75,000 after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.

Our thoughts: The Capital One Venture X is a favorite among travel hackers for it’s premium perks and valuable rebates. Though it has a steep annual fee, the $300 travel credit, $100 TSA Precheck and Global Entry credit, Priority Pass and Capital One lounge access, travel insurance, and several other perks make this card worth it for both of our families. 

How to earn points:

10x hotels and rental cards booked through Capital One Travel.

5x flights booked through the Capital One Travel Portal.

2x all other purchases.

Notable rebates and perks:

$300 Travel credit annually on travel booked through the Capital One portal

$100 Global Entry/ TSA Precheck credit

Priority Pass Lounge access for you and two guests (and ability to add an authorized user for free to give them a Priority Pass membership as well- great for families!)

6 month Cultivist membership 

Hertz President’s Circle membership

Auto Rental Collision Coverage