Overview
Earning
You can earn Best Western Rewards points in several ways:
- With hotel stays
- With car rentals
With hotel stays
By default you earn 10 points per US dollar spent on the room rate, regardless of your level. Based on your elite status, a bonus applies: from 10% (Gold) to 50% (Diamond Select).
With car rentals
Several major rental agencies partner with Best Western, so you earn points when booking your car.
| Agency | Points |
| Alamo | 3 points for every dollar spent |
| Enterprise | 3 points for every dollar spent |
| National | 3 points for every dollar spent |
| Sixt | 1,000 points for each rental |
Redeeming
For free hotel nights
The number of points for a free night varies by hotel, location and time of year. It’s a variable chart with no blackout dates: expect 8,000 to 70,000 points depending on the property and season.
For miles with other programs
You can convert your already-earned Best Western points into airline miles with 7 partner programs such as Aeroplan, Aeromexico Rewards or Avianca LifeMiles.
| Program | Best Western points | Miles received |
| Aeroplan (Air Canada) | 5,000 | 1,000 |
| Aeromexico Rewards | 5,000 | 1,600 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 6,000 | 1,000 |
| Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards | 5,000 | 1,000 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 5,000 | 1,000 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 5,000 | 1,000 |
| Southwest Rapid Rewards | 5,000 | 1,200 |
You can also choose to earn miles directly (stay credited to the airline program) with 4 partners: PAYBACK Germany, SAS EuroBonus, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which aren’t available for conversion.
For gift cards and other products
Finally, you can use your points for gift cards or products, though we advise against it. The value per point is far lower than for a free night.
Status
Beyond the base member level, Best Western Rewards has 4 elite tiers: Gold, Platinum, Diamond and Diamond Select. Status is earned solely through qualifying nights in the year; points no longer count toward status.
| Status | Qualifying nights | Points bonus |
| Gold | 5 | +10% |
| Platinum | 7 | +15% |
| Diamond | 15 | +30% |
| Diamond Select | 25 | +50% |
Once earned, status stays valid for the rest of the current year and all of the following year.
Status match
Best Western Rewards runs a « Status Match… No Catch » program: if you hold elite status in another hotel loyalty program, Best Western matches it for free, with no hidden conditions. You get immediate access to elite benefits and earn points faster from day one.
To request it, email the following: your full name, complete address, email address, phone number, Best Western Rewards member number, and proof of elite status in another hotel program (a copy of the loyalty card or account statement showing your full name).
- North American members: StatusMatch@bestwestern.com
- Members outside North America: bwr.service@bestwestern.com
Requests without valid proof aren’t processed. Members who reach a new elite tier through Status Match in 2026 keep it through December 2027. Questions? Call 1 (800) 444-7646.
Rules
Transferring points between accounts
You can transfer points from one account to another, free of charge. Official rules: transfers in 1,000-point increments, sending account open for at least 30 days, recipient’s full name and account number required, maximum 150,000 points per calendar year (review beyond 70,000).
To reach Best Western from Canada or the United States: 1 (800) 237-8483. You can also use the Best Western Rewards contact form.
Points expiration
Best Western Rewards points never expire.
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Best Western Rewards FAQ
Here are the Milesopedia community’s frequently asked questions about the Best Western Rewards program, its elite tiers and its 4,700 hotels worldwide.
What are the hotel brands in the Best Western group?
The BWH Hotels (Best Western) group has more than 4,700 hotels across over 100 countries, under 18 brands:
- Best Western: the historic mid-scale brand
- Best Western Plus: upper segment (breakfast included)
- Best Western Premier: upscale
- Vīb, GLō, Aiden, Sadie: boutique concepts
- Executive Residency by Best Western: extended stays
- BW Premier Collection, BW Signature Collection: affiliated independent hotels
All earn and qualify for the same Best Western Rewards program, regardless of brand.
How many points do you earn per dollar at Best Western?
Best Western Rewards members earn 10 points per US dollar spent on qualifying nights, regardless of status. Elite status bonuses then apply:
- Member (base): 10 points per $
- Gold: +10% (11 points per $)
- Platinum: +15% (11.5 points per $)
- Diamond: +30% (13 points per $)
- Diamond Select: +50% (15 points per $)
For a 3-night stay at $200 at a Best Western Plus, a Diamond member earns about 7,800 points, already close to half a free night in a standard category.
How many points for a free night at Best Western?
Best Western uses dynamic pricing: award nights range from 8,000 to 70,000 points by property, season and availability. As a guide:
- 8,000-12,000 points: standard Best Western in regional areas
- 20,000-35,000 points: Best Western Plus in urban areas
- 40,000-70,000 points: Best Western Premier or peak season
Good news: no blackout dates, which sets Best Western apart from more restrictive programs. Book on bestwestern.com to see the points cost in real time.
Which airline partners can you transfer Best Western points to?
Best Western Rewards lets you convert your points into miles with 7 airline programs:
- Aeroplan (Air Canada): 5,000 points = 1,000 miles
- Aeromexico Rewards: 5,000 points = 1,600 miles
- Air France/KLM Flying Blue: 6,000 points = 1,000 miles
- Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards: 5,000 points = 1,000 miles
- Avianca LifeMiles: 5,000 points = 1,000 miles
- Cathay Pacific Asia Miles: 5,000 points = 1,000 miles
- Southwest Rapid Rewards: 5,000 points = 1,200 miles
The ratio stays unfavorable (5 to 6 points for 1 mile), so transfers mainly help top up a balance for a specific award flight, not as a primary earning strategy. You can also earn miles directly (stay credited to the program) with 4 partners: PAYBACK Germany, SAS EuroBonus, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Is there a Best Western credit card in Canada?
In Canada, no credit card lets you earn Best Western Rewards points directly. In the United States, the Best Western Rewards Mastercard exists (issued by First Bankcard), but it isn’t available to Canadian residents.
To maximize earning in Canada:
- Always book directly on bestwestern.com (not via Expedia/Booking)
- Use a multi-points card such as the American Express Platinum or CIBC Aventura
- Subscribe to the newsletter for targeted Best Western offers
Point values
| Redemption type | ¢ / point | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| otherdefault | 0.80 | medium |
