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Choice Privileges Award Chart

Choice Privileges Points pricing guide for 2026

Choice Privileges uses dynamic pricing with no blackout dates across 7,500+ hotels and 22+ brands. Points required vary by property and date, with economy brands offering the best value and no published fixed chart.

Category Pricing

Points per night by category

Source: verified rates · verified Jun 2026
Category Properties Standard Note
Economy Brands Econo Lodge, Rodeway Inn 6,000-15,000
Midscale Brands Comfort Inn, Quality Inn, Sleep Inn 8,000-25,000
Peak Pricing All brands during high demand 20,000-50,000
Upscale Brands Cambria Hotels, Ascend Collection 15,000-35,000

* Pricing shown is approximate and may vary with dynamic pricing or seasonal adjustments

Best Sweet Spots

The highest-value redemptions with choice privileges points

Economy Brands at 6,000-8,000

6,000-8,000/night

Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn properties at 6,000-8,000 points per night. Hard to beat for budget road trip stays.

Cambria Hotels

15,000-25,000/night

Choice's upscale brand offers a premium experience at 15,000-25,000 points per night. Great value compared to similar-quality competitors.

No Blackout Dates

Always available

Any standard room available for cash can be booked with points. No restrictions on dates or availability windows.

Points Your Way

Varies

Redeem points for gift cards and experiences beyond hotel stays. Not the best value, but adds flexibility when you don't need a hotel night.

Tips for Maximizing Value

No credit card program transfers to Choice Privileges. Earn points via stays and the Choice Privileges credit card.

Economy brands provide the best cents-per-point value. Don't overlook Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn for budget stays.

Points Your Way lets you redeem for gift cards, but free night redemptions almost always provide better value.

Comfort Inn properties with free breakfast add significant value to your point redemptions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Choice Privileges have an award chart?

Choice uses dynamic pricing with no published award chart. Points required vary by property, date, and demand. Economy brands typically cost 6,000-15,000 points per night, while upscale brands like Cambria range from 15,000-35,000 points.

How much are Choice Privileges points worth?

Choice points are worth approximately 0.6-0.8 cents each. Best value comes from economy brand redemptions during off-peak periods, where you can get 1+ cent per point.

Does Choice have blackout dates?

No. Choice Privileges has no blackout dates. Any standard room available for cash booking can be booked with points, subject to availability.

Which Choice brands are best for points?

Economy brands like Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn offer the best cents-per-point value. Cambria Hotels provide an upscale experience at reasonable point costs for those wanting more amenities.

How do I earn Choice points?

Earn 10+ points per $1 on stays, plus bonus points through the Choice Privileges credit card, dining programs, and shopping portals. Credit card welcome bonuses can provide 60,000+ points.

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