7-Day Rental Car Covered with Chase Points

Rental cars can be one of those sneaky travel costs that really add up—especially when you need something big enough for a family. On this trip, we avoided paying cash entirely by leaning on Chase Ultimate Rewards through the Chase Travel Portal.

Here’s how it broke down:

• Points used: 17,481 Chase Ultimate Rewards

• Rental length: 7 days

• Cash price: $219

• Out-of-pocket cost: $0

• Value: 1.25 cents per point

Because we booked through the Chase Travel Portal (with a card that gives the 1.25x boost), this was a super easy redemption—no transfers, no hunting for award space, and no surprise fees at checkout.

💡 Why this is a great family travel hack

• Rental cars are often hard to book with transfer partners, so portals shine here

• Paying $0 out of pocket helps keep the trip budget flexible for food, activities, or upgrades

• 1.25 cpp may not sound flashy, but for a necessary expense like a car, it’s a solid and stress-free win

This is a perfect example of why we don’t save points only for flights. Covering everyday travel costs like rental cars can make a big family trip feel way more affordable without any complicated strategies.