If you rent cars even a few times a year, the Chase Sapphire Reserve\u00ae<\/a><\/span> (see rates and fees<\/a>) or the Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business\u2120<\/a><\/span> (see rates and fees<\/a>) offer excellent benefits.<\/p>\n Both cards earn bonus points on rental cars booked through Chase Travel\u2120<\/a>, and cardholders can take advantage of an annual $300 travel credit<\/a> and excellent insurance coverage<\/a>.<\/p>\n Here’s what makes a Sapphire Reserve card the best premium card for rental cars, how you can maximize its benefits and what fine print to keep in mind.<\/p>\n This past June saw the launch<\/a> of the Sapphire Reserve for Business<\/a><\/span> at the same time the Sapphire Reserve<\/a><\/span> was refreshed<\/a>.<\/p>\n Three key benefits that make the Sapphire Reserve an excellent choice for rental cars include:<\/p>\n Related: Save money on your next trip: Use these tips to never pay full price for a rental car<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Both Sapphire Reserve cards earn 8 points per dollar spent on all Chase Travel purchases, including rental cars. This applies to accounts opened on or after June 23 and for existing cardholders starting Oct. 26.<\/p>\n In my experience, Chase Travel car rental prices are competitive, sometimes lower than other agencies. Based on TPG’s September 2025 valuations<\/a>, you’ll get about a 16.4% return.<\/p>\n Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\nWhy Sapphire Reserve cards are great for renting cars<\/h2>\n
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