What Is the Value of Marriott Bonvoy® Points? (Calculator)

Whether you have a load of Marriott Bonvoy® points from credit cards, vacations or business travel, you might be curious how much these Bonvoy points are actually worth.

Based on our analysis, the Marriott points value is about 0.9 cent each. You should aim for award redemptions that offer 0.9 cent or more in value from your Marriott points.

What does this value mean?

We calculated that Marriott Bonvoy® points have a value of 0.9 cent based on comparing actual redemption options when paying with either cash or points.

Unlike some other valuations you’ll find online, it is based on data rather than a hypothetical maximized value.

If you’re getting more than 0.9 cent per point in value for a particular redemption, you’re doing well. If you’re getting less, consider looking for another redemption option.

This valuation can also give you a sense of how much a given Marriott Bonvoy promotion or credit card offer is worth. Though keep in mind that it is only an estimate and not a hard-and-fast cash value.

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To determine the cash value of a particular number of Bonvoy points, use the calculator below.

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How do Marriott Bonvoy® points compare to other hotel programs?

Marriott Bonvoy® points offer below-average value for a hotel reward program, though there is no “typical” value.

EARN MORE POINTS WITH A MARRIOTT BONVOY CREDIT CARD

You can supplement the Bonvoy points you earn while on the road by using a Marriott Bonvoy-branded credit card for purchases at home or wherever else you are. Marriott offers a range of cards, from a basic no-annual-fee version to a $650-a-year premium card loaded with VIP benefits. All of them earn points on every purchase, plus bonus points on spending at Marriott and in select categories. For most travelers, the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card is a solid choice. For an annual fee of $95, you get:

• 6 Marriott points per dollar spent at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels; 3 points per dollar on up to $6,000 a year in combined purchases on grocery stores, gas stations and dining; and 2 points per dollar on other eligible purchases.

• Bonus offer: Earn 3 Free Night Awards (each night valued up to 50,000 points) after spending $3,000 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening with the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card!

• Free Night Award (valued up to 35,000 points) every year after account anniversary.

• Automatic Silver Elite status and a path to Gold.

How has the Marriott points value changed over time?

We have been tracking the value of Marriott Bonvoy® points in the same way for five years, and unfortunately, the value has decreased a fair amount due to the pandemic and the switch to dynamic pricing. This is especially bad news for Marriott loyalists or for those who signed up for Marriott-branded credit cards with the expectation of higher value.

How did we determine the value of Marriott Bonvoy® points?

We compared cash and reward (point) bookings across many hotels in the Marriott portfolio, including both domestic and international destinations. We calculated the value per point of each redemption, then calculated the overall value from there.

We took care to include the taxes and fees for both reward and cash bookings to ensure we were comparing the overall value. And we used the 75th percentile value for our overall valuation, which is the equivalent of comparing four different redemption options and picking the one that offers the best value.

Wondering what you can do with those points? Check out our guide to the Marriott Bonvoy award chart and how to get the most value from Marriott Bonvoy® points.