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Hilton's global portfolio of more than 7,000 properties across 18 distinct brands means there's a hotel out there for every type of traveler. If you're point-conscious and enjoy making your Hilton points go a little further so you can spend more time exploring, you're in luck. We've crunched the numbers and found the 12 best budget Hilton Honors redemptions to inspire your next trip.
Here are the best 12 Hilton Honors redemptions for the budget-savvy traveler.
How We Calculate the Value of Hilton Stays
To determine which Hilton properties provide the most budget-friendly value, we looked at the data from thousands of award stays tracked by AwardWallet that were booked since the beginning of 2022.
We calculated the number of Hilton Honors points paid and compared them to the nightly cash rates for those same stays, did some division, and assembled a list that ranks the 12 best budget redemptions.
Related: Things We Love About the Hilton Honors Rewards Program
Best Hilton Honors Redemptions for Budget Travelers
The 12 hotels below won't always offer the best possible cent-per-point value using Hilton Honors points, primarily due to Hilton's dynamic award pricing model. However, these properties routinely offer much greater value on a cent-per-point basis than the 0.59¢ AwardWallet users typically get from their Hilton points.
The 12 properties are ranked from most to least valuable based on their cents per point value.
Hilton Garden Inn Eskisehir
Located just outside the Eskişehir city center in Türkiye, the Hilton Garden Inn Eskisehir ranks number one as the best budget-friendly Hilton Honors redemption for those looking to get the most value out of their points. Take in the history and sights of central Anatolia and rest easy knowing you're getting great value out of your Hilton Honors points.
AwardWallet tracked 18 reservations for a total of 153 nights:
- $89.40 average cash price per night
- 4,150 average points per night
- 2.15 cents per point
Hampton By Hilton Bolu
Nestled 2.5 hours east of Istanbul, the Hampton By Hilton Bolu provides amazing access to the scenic Turkish countryside without breaking the bank. Get off the beaten path by visiting Lake Abant Nature Park or Yedigoller Milli Park before cozying up at the Hampton in central Bolu.
AwardWallet tracked seven reservations for a total of 28 nights:
- $108.39 average cash price per night
- 6,071 average points per night
- 1.79 cents per point
Homewood Suites By Hilton Rancho Cordova
Although it commands a higher Hilton Honors point premium than many of the other hotels on the list, the Homewood Suites By Hilton Rancho Cordova provides exceptional value on a cents-per-point basis. When staying here, you're a stone's throw from Sacramento and a two-hour drive from the shores of Lake Tahoe.
AwardWallet tracked five reservations for a total of 12 nights:
- $303.33 average cash price per night
- 18,250 average points per night
- 1.66 cents per point
Hampton Inn Tampico Zona Dorado
One of the most budget-friendly Hilton hotels in Mexico, the Hampton Inn Tampico Zona Dorado is located right in central Tampico. 20 minutes east, you'll find the scenic shores of Playa Estelar. Enjoy the sun and the opportunity to redeem Hilton points at great value.
AwardWallet tracked five reservations for a total of 25 nights:
- $56.20 average cash price per night
- 4,000 average points per night
- 1.41 cents per point
Hampton Inn Lordsburg
The Hampton Inn Lordsburg is situated in southwest New Mexico and features an iconic small-town charm. While it doesn't get much foot traffic from AwardWallet users, you can still expect your Hilton Honors points to go pretty far here.
AwardWallet tracked three reservations for a total of 11 nights:
- $125.00 average cash price per night
- 9,091 average points per night
- 1.37 cents per point
Hilton Pyramids Golf
Located 30 minutes west of Cairo, the Hilton Pyramids Golf features an 18-hole golf course and easy access to some of Egypt's most iconic landmarks. This Hilton property has no shortage of amenities, and the award rates make it a must-visit.
AwardWallet tracked 26 reservations for a total of 125 nights:
- $123.40 average cash price per night
- 9,920 average points per night
- 1.24 cents per point
Hampton By Hilton Dortmund Phoenix See
Right outside of central Dortmund, the Hampton By Hilton Dortmund Phoenix See is one of the most budget-friendly uses of Hilton points in Europe. Take the sting off a relatively expensive nightly cash rate by using points to cover your next stay in Germany.
AwardWallet tracked 10 reservations for a total of 30 nights:
- $219.80 average cash price per night
- 17,700 average points per night
- 1.24 cents per point
Hampton By Hilton Bucaramanga
The Hampton By Hilton Bucaramanga sits in the heart of Colombia and routinely provides exceptional value for Hilton Honors points. Although it's not one of the most frequented hotels by AwardWallet users, it's still a great option if you find yourself looking to get out of the hustle and bustle of Medellín or Bogotá.
AwardWallet tracked nine reservations for a total of 21 nights:
- $52.48 average cash price per night
- 4,286 average points per night
- 1.22 cents per point
Hilton Garden Inn Tulsa South
The Hilton Garden Inn Tulsa South is a quality option for those looking to redeem points for a stay in the Tulsa suburbs. In central Oklahoma, you'll be located right near Highway 169, which runs from Tulsa all the way up through Minnesota.
AwardWallet tracked six reservations for a total of 16 nights:
- $111.63 average cash price per night
- 9,313 average points per night
- 1.2 cents per point
Related: Which Hilton Honors Credit Card Is Right for You?
Hilton Garden Inn Tuxtla Gutierrez
For those looking to visit the southern tip of Mexico on a budget, look no further than the Hilton Garden Inn Tuxtla Gutierrez. At this hotel, you'll get a lot of mileage from your Hilton Honors points and be tucked between some incredibly scenic biological reserves, such as the Reserva de la Biosfera Selva El Ocote. You're also well-positioned for numerous festivals during Día de Muertos.
AwardWallet tracked 12 reservations for a total of 89 nights:
- $48.91 average cash price per night
- 4,157 average points per night
- 1.18 cents per point
Hampton by Hilton Samsun
The third Turkish Hilton hotel on the list and one of the most scenic, given that it's right on the picturesque Black Sea coastline, the Hampton by Hilton Samsun is a fantastic use of points. Staying here is an excellent opportunity to further explore all of what Türkiye has to offer without digging too deep into your wallet.
AwardWallet tracked six reservations for a total of 30 nights:
- $56.73 average cash price per night
- 4,833 average points per night
- 1.17 cents per point
Related: Current Hilton bonus points promotions
Hilton Garden Inn Bali Ngurah Rai Airport
As the most visited and recognizable hotel on the list, the Hilton Garden Inn Bali Ngurah Rai Airport ranks as the twelfth most budget-friendly use of Hilton Honors points. Providing consistently great value and lots of amenities, it's no secret why this Hilton Garden Inn is a popular spot.
AwardWallet tracked 117 reservations for a total of 315 nights:
- $47.26 average cash price per night
- 4,517 average points per night
- 1.05 cents per point
Earning Hilton Honors Points
One of our favorite aspects of Hilton Honors points is that there are many ways to earn them. If you don't have many Hilton points but have found some travel inspiration on this list, here are a few ways to earn Hilton points for your next award stay.
- Earn points on paid Hilton stays. Members earn 10 base points per $1 spent on hotel stays and most incidental charges. Status holders can earn upwards of 20 points per $1 spent.
- Earn a welcome bonus on a Hilton co-branded credit card from American Express. Hilton offers four credit cards, and all offer complimentary elite status and bonus points on stays. Here's a comparison of the credit cards that earn Hilton points.
- Transfer American Express Membership Rewards points to Hilton Honors. You can transfer Membership Rewards points to Hilton Honors points at a 1:2 ratio. Points transfer in increments of 1,000 Membership Rewards points.
- Buy Hilton Honors points with a bonus. You can periodically buy Hilton points for as low as 0.5¢ apiece. 0.5¢ cents per point is a great deal when you can get almost four times that value on some of the hotels in the budget-friendly list!
Related: Do Hilton Points Expire?
Final Thoughts
The best perk about budget-friendly point redemptions is that you'll often have points left over to put toward more trips.
You can make your points last even longer by using the Hilton Honors award calendar to find the cheapest award nights when your dates are flexible. And if you have Hilton elite status, consider redeeming points for five-night stays to utilize the Hilton fifth night free benefit.
With AwardWallet users staying at some budget-friendly Hilton hotels for as little as 4,000 points per night, Hilton almost encourages you to get out and see the world — and it's doable without breaking the bank.
What was your best Hilton Honors redemption? Let us know in the comments.
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Nice list, but I can’t reproduce your results for the New Mexico or Tulsa properties. I search the award chart for the next 12 months for each of the properties, and I do not see any nights for less than 20K. Am I doing something wrong?
Hi Emmanuel, You probably aren’t doing anything wrong. Hilton employs dynamic pricing, which means prices can go up and down. These aren’t “our results,” to be clear. These are bookings that were tracked on our site by other users who have their accounts linked to AwardWallet. These weren’t bookings we made or “deals” we found, in case that’s what you’re thinking. These were bookings made by other people in the past year, tracked in our data (anonymously) and prices may have jumped since we published. They also may go down again soon. That’s one of the headaches with Hilton, unfortunately.
Same problem, please allow comments
I would post a response which I have tried twice but your ridiculous system tells me I’m spam !
Apologies for the issue. Our automated spam detector has become pretty sensitive due to the massive amount of spam we get. Feel free to try the comment again now that this one is approved.
More articles like this please!! Could you round out the top 10? And how do you find these? Just through experience or user submissions or…?
Hey Darren, thanks for the feedback! We’ll work on expanding content like this. A lot of the examples we pick come from the writing team’s personal experience, but we also see some great ideas and redemption examples in the Award Travel 101 Facebook group.
A very nice list of options. The Hilton Garden Inn Bali Ngurah Rai Airport looks really nice.
Redemptions in Turkey are excellent value too.
Istanbul in Turkey has quite a few 5000 point hotels so would be a great place for a status run switching between hotels each night.
My best redemption was the Hampton by Hilton in Krakow, Poland. At 5,000 points with a free breakfast it was hard to beat. It has just recently doubled in price to 10,000 points a night, but I still think it is good value, even at that.
I agree, it was an exceptional value 5000 points for the Hampton in Krakow.
We stayed at the Krakow Airport Hilton Garden In the night before an early morning departure. All we had to do was walk across the street to the terminal. The rate was and still is 10K on a $133.00 room rate and I received my way points and bonus points for reserving on the Hilton app.
we look for low end hilton by airports to make next morning flight easier – Atlanta Garden Inn 20000 points worked well around Xmas
Good to make note of worthwhile redemptions.
I’ve been using points to stay in hotels while doing a home remodel. This post offers some great ways to get decent deals when I need it most! Thanks
This is an awesome article and some great comments. I would like to see more like this catering to the lower teir of properties as I am a big bargain guy. I happen to have a lot of HH points and have just been hoarding them for years. It’s time to start using them before they lose even more value though.
Great tips! I guess I should look into HH more closely…
I tend to find a lot of good value in the lower categories. Not just with Hilton, but other chains too.
The Hilton Garden in Hanoi sounds like an interesting redemption. I’ll definitely keep it in mind when I head to that part of the world. I find much better value from my other programs in so many locations that I find it hard to find a good redemption for my Hilton points.
Often use my Hilton points when I need, more than want, a room somewhere. May not get the most value but every little bit helps. Hotel options in many locations make them useful.
Thank you for the heads up on where to look for the best (and highest) use of Hilton Points!
Great tips! I’m always looking for more ways to spend my Hilton points
great list! thank you