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Hilton Honors American Express Card

Travel Benefits Guide 2026

Free
Annual Fee
โŒ
Lounge Access
Secondary
Rental Coverage
None
Foreign Tx Fee

๐Ÿ“Œ At a Glance: Top Travel Perks

Travel Benefits Breakdown

Here's exactly what you get โ€” and what you don't โ€” when you use the Hilton Honors American Express Card for travel.

โœˆ๏ธ Lounge Access

This card does not include airport lounge access. Consider upgrading to a premium card or purchasing a Priority Pass membership separately.

๐Ÿ›‚ Global Entry / TSA PreCheck Credit

No Global Entry or TSA PreCheck credit on this card.

โฑ๏ธ Trip Delay Insurance

Not included on this card. If your flight is delayed, you'll pay out of pocket for meals and hotels.

๐Ÿšซ Trip Cancellation & Interruption

Not included on this card. If you need to cancel a non-refundable trip, you won't be reimbursed through this card.

๐Ÿงณ Baggage Insurance

No lost or delayed baggage coverage on this card. Airline compensation is your main recourse.

๐Ÿฅ Emergency Medical & Evacuation

No emergency medical or evacuation benefit on this no-annual-fee card.

๐Ÿš— Rental Car Insurance

Secondary coverage โ€” you must file with your personal auto insurance first, then this card covers the remainder.

Covers: collision damage, theft

Excludes: liability, personal injury

Eligible countries: Most countries worldwide (some restrictions apply).

Car Rental Loss and Damage Insurance applies as secondary coverage. Must decline rental company's CDW. Coverage amount subject to Amex benefit terms.

๐ŸŒ Foreign Transaction Fees

โœ… No foreign transaction fees โ€” use this card internationally without paying an extra 2โ€“3% on every purchase.

Rewards Structure

3x Hilton Honors points per $1
Base rate on all purchases
7x at hotels and resorts in the Hilton portfolio
Travel purchases
5x at US restaurants
Dining
5x
US supermarkets
5x
US gas stations

Point / Mile Values

  • Cash back / statement credit: ~0ยข per point
  • Travel portal redemption: ~0ยข per point
  • Transfer partners: 0.4โ€“0.6ยข per Hilton Honors point; best redeemed for Hilton hotel stays

Pros & Cons for Travelers

๐Ÿ‘ Pros

  • โœ… No foreign transaction fees โ€” safe to use internationally
  • โœ… Rental car collision coverage (secondary)
  • โœ… No annual fee โ€” keeps costs zero

๐Ÿ‘Ž Cons

  • โŒ No airport lounge access
  • โŒ No trip cancellation/interruption insurance
  • โŒ No trip delay insurance
  • โŒ No Global Entry or TSA PreCheck credit
  • โŒ No emergency medical evacuation coverage

๐ŸŽฏ Who Is This Card Best For?

Occasional Hilton guests who want to earn hotel points with no annual fee and enjoy Silver Elite status perks without any cost

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