Best Credit Cards for Travel
We ranked 45 cards for travel: ranked by published rewards; annual fee amortised over an assumed ₹3,00,000 yearly spend. ICICI Bank MakeMyTrip comes first with an effective reward rate of about 10.0%.
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| Card | Best rate | Annual fee | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICICI Bank MakeMyTrip | 10.0% effective | ₹500 | Apply now |
| HDFC Bank Diners Club Black | 11.0% effective | ₹10,000 | Apply now |
| HDFC Bank 6E Rewards XL | 2.3% effective | ₹2,500 | Apply now |
| HDFC Bank Regalia First | 1.6% effective | ₹1,000 | Apply now |
| HDFC Bank Diners Club Miles | 1.2% effective | ₹2,500 | Apply now |
| Axis Bank Horizon | 1.3% effective | ₹3,000 | Apply now |
| HDFC Bank Regalia | 1.0% effective | ₹2,500 | Apply now |
| Axis Bank Select | 1.0% effective | ₹3,000 | Apply now |
| ICICI Bank Emeralde | 4.0% effective | ₹12,000 | Apply now |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank Privy League Signature | 1.6% effective | ₹5,000 | Apply now |
Frequently asked questions
- Which is the best credit card for travel?
- Based on published rewards and fees, ICICI Bank MakeMyTrip ranks first for travel.
- What reward rate can I get on travel?
- The top-ranked card works out to about 10.0% effective rewards.
- How are these cards ranked?
- Cards are ranked by published rewards; annual fee amortised over an assumed ₹3,00,000 yearly spend. Cards whose reward rate is not published as a cash value are listed after cards with a known rate. Rankings use only published card data.
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