Expedia® Rewards
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The Expedia® Rewards from Citi earns up to 0.7% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. It has no annual fee.
- Top category
- Dining
- Effective value
- 0.7%
- Annual fee
- $0
Best for dining-heavy spend when you want to avoid an annual fee; confirm issuer terms before applying. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1x points.
What does the Expedia Rewards earn in each category?
Dining is the strongest category at 0.7% effective value (1x points at about 0.7 cents each). That dining rate ranks higher than about 1% of the 2,850 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how Expedia Rewards compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend.
Dining is the strongest category at 0.7% effective value (1x points at about 0.7 cents each). That dining rate ranks higher than about 1% of the 2,850 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how Expedia Rewards compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend.
| Category | Earn rate | Effective value |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Restaurants, cafes, takeout | 1x points | 0.7% Top category |
| Grocery Supermarkets and grocery stores | 1x points | 0.7% |
| Gas Gas stations and fuel | 1x points | 0.7% |
| Travel Flights, hotels, transit | 1x points | 0.7% |
| Other General everyday spend | 1x points | 0.7% |
Madeen values Expedia+ at about 0.7 cents each. Madeen compares every card using this cash-equivalent estimate while still showing the raw earn rate for context.
Who should get the Expedia Rewards?
The Expedia Rewards fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1x points. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1x points.
Expedia Rewards fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1x points. Madeen ranks its dining effective rate higher than about 1% of the catalog in that category. Compare it against cards you already carry with Madeen — no bank login required.
Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1x points.
Mostly a flat base earn card without strong category bonuses.
Best for dining-heavy spend when you want to avoid an annual fee; confirm issuer terms before applying.
Pros
- Strongest Madeen category is dining at about 0.7% effective (1x points).
- No annual fee in our catalog snapshot.
- No foreign transaction fee listed.
Cons
- Expedia+ value depends on how you redeem, not straight cash back.
Does the Expedia Rewards have an annual fee?
The Expedia Rewards has an annual fee of $0 and a foreign transaction fee of None. Confirm current fees on the issuer page before applying.
- Annual fee
- $0
- Foreign transaction fee
- None
What benefits come with the Expedia Rewards?
The Expedia Rewards includes Citi Entertainment® in our snapshot. Perks and benefits can change; verify coverage on the issuer site before you rely on them.
Citi Entertainment®
$25/yrCiti Entertainment takes the once out of once in a lifetime. Get special access to purchase tickets to thousands of events, including presale tickets and exclusive experiences for the year's most anticipated concerts, sporting events, dining experiences and more.
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Common questions about the Expedia Rewards
What is the best card for Expedia?
The Expedia® Rewards from Citi earns up to 0.7% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. It has no annual fee.
How much is 1,000 points worth on Expedia?
Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the Expedia Rewards at about 0.7% effective value, based on our catalog snapshot and standard point valuations. Other categories are listed in the effective-rate table on this page.
Is Expedia rewards worth it?
The Expedia® Rewards from Citi earns up to 0.7% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. It has no annual fee.
Does the Expedia Rewards have an annual fee?
The Expedia Rewards carries an annual fee of $0 in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Issuer terms can change, so confirm the current fee on the issuer's site before you apply. Madeen does not predict approval or prequalification.
What category earns the most with the Expedia Rewards?
Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the Expedia Rewards at about 0.7% effective value, based on our catalog snapshot and standard point valuations. Other categories are listed in the effective-rate table on this page.
Does the Expedia Rewards charge foreign transaction fees?
The Expedia Rewards does not charge a foreign transaction fee in Madeen's catalog snapshot, which can make it stronger for purchases outside the U.S. Issuer terms still control international acceptance and other fees.
How does the Expedia Rewards compare to similar cards?
Compare the Expedia Rewards against Citi Custom Cash℠ (5% on Dining, $0 fee); Citi Forward (4% on Dining, $0 fee); Citi Prestige (4% on Dining, $495 fee). Madeen ranks effective value by category and annual fee using the same catalog snapshot dated 2026-05-01.
| Card | Top category | Effective value | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|
Expedia Rewards This card | Dining | 0.7% | $0 |
| Dining | 5% | $0 | |
Citi | Dining | 4% | $0 |
Citi | Dining | 4% | $495 |
| Dining | 3% | $99 |
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