Maximize Your Paris Trip
With your $5,000 planned hotel spend and significant dining budget, the right card could pay for your next flight. Here's exactly how to play it.
Chase Sapphire Preferred
The Curator's TakeFor your trip to Paris, this is the points powerhouse. The 60,000 bonus points alone cover 2 nights at a Hyatt, and you'll earn 3x on all that dining.
The gold standard for travel rewards. Earn 3x points on dining, 2x on travel, and get 25% more value when redeeming through Chase Travel.
Apply Now"The best all-around travel card for beginners and seasoned travelers alike."
— The Points Guy
Insider Tip
Transfer points to Hyatt for maximum value (often 2 cents/point).
If you're already set on points but hate airport chaos, there's another option. For the lounge access at Dulles alone, this next card is a contender.
Capital One Venture X
Since you have a long layover at Dulles, the lounge access here is a lifesaver. The annual fee effectively pays for itself with the travel credit.
A premium card that pays for itself. Unlimited 2x miles, airport lounge access, and $300 annual travel credit.
"Simple rewards with premium perks that actually justify the fee."— NerdWallet