5 Best Ways to Use Capital One Venture Miles

by Zac Hood | Jan 19, 2026 | Beginner Resources, Redeeming Miles and Points
5 Best Ways To Use Capital One® Venture® Points

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Capital One Venture miles are some of the most flexible travel rewards available.

Both the Capital One Venture Rewards card and the Capital One Venture X card earn the same Venture miles and use the same redemption options. That means everything below applies to either card, with the difference being simply how you earn the miles.

Here are the five best ways to use Capital One Venture miles to get the most value from them.

Cover Airbnb Stays

One of the biggest advantages of Capital One Venture miles is how easily they work for Airbnb stays. Since Airbnb doesn’t have its own loyalty program, Venture miles are a perfect fit.

The view from my AirBNB in Florence was made even better knowing I didn't pay for it.

The view from my Airbnb in Florence was made even better knowing I didn’t pay for it.

Simply book your Airbnb with your Venture card, then redeem miles as a statement credit to erase the charge. This turns Venture miles into real cash value for lodging, especially in destinations where hotels aren’t ideal.

Pay for Boutique and Independent Hotels

Capital One Venture miles are especially useful for hotels that aren’t part of a major chain. Instead of being locked into Hilton or Marriott redemptions, you can book:

  • Boutique hotels

  • Independent properties

  • Small resorts

Use Arrival+ Points to stay at resorts not affiliated with major hotel brands.

Use Capital One Venture Points to stay at resorts not affiliated with major hotel brands.

Then use Venture miles to cover the cost. This flexibility makes them ideal for travelers who value unique stays over brand loyalty.

Offset Travel Experiences and Tours

Many travel experiences, such as guided tours, activities, excursions, and classes, code as travel purchases.

That means you can:

  1. Pay for the experience with your Venture card

  2. Redeem Venture miles to erase the charge

Use Arrival+ Points to book a cooking class through AirBNB experiences.

Use Capital One Venture Points to book a cooking class through Airbnb experiences.

It’s an easy way to turn memorable travel moments into “free” experiences without needing a separate rewards program.

I booked an experience through Airbnb and covered it with Capital One Venture points and had a great time. I was skeptical at first, but I found the experience to be more personal than booking through a large tour group. My wife and I received a personal cooking class with a chef from a Michelin-starred restaurant in Florence.

Other experiences will often code as travel as well, especially if you book through a hotel or resort. You can just pay your final bill with your Capital One Venture card at checkout, and then redeem the points to cover the charges.

Pay for Positioning Flights

Award flights don’t always depart from your home airport. When you need a short positioning flight to reach a better deal, Capital One Venture miles come in handy.

You can book these flights with cash and then use Venture miles to cover the cost, saving your airline miles for the long-haul or premium-cabin flights where they’re most valuable.

Positioning flights just got a lot cheaper when you use Arrival+ points to book them.

Positioning flights just got a lot cheaper when you use Capital One Venture points to book them.

Cover Rental Cars

One of my favorite travel memories is driving a Jeep along the Road to Hana in Maui and stopping to explore the numerous waterfalls along the way. Sometimes, having a rental car can really enhance your travel experience.

A Rental Car can be a real asset on your trip.

A Rental Car can be a real asset on your trip.

Unfortunately, rental cars can quickly add hundreds of dollars to a trip. Fortunately, Capital One Venture miles can be redeemed to cover rental car charges booked directly with rental agencies or third-party sites, like Costco Travel or AutoSlash.

This makes Venture miles especially useful for road trips, national park travel, or destinations where having a car is essential.

Bonus: Transfer Capital One Venture Miles to Airline & Hotel Partners

One of the most underrated features of Capital One Venture miles is that they can also be transferred to airline and hotel loyalty programs.

While Venture miles are incredibly easy to use as a travel statement credit, transferring miles can sometimes unlock even more value, especially for flights.

Capital One Venture miles transfer to over 15 airline and hotel partners, including programs like:

  • Air Canada Aeroplan

  • Air France / KLM Flying Blue

  • British Airways Avios

  • Virgin Red

  • Choice Privileges

This makes Venture miles a great option for travelers who want flexibility. You can keep things simple or take advantage of higher-value redemptions when you’re ready.

Need more info on how to earn or use Capital One Venture miles? Check out our in-depth Capital One Miles Guide.