{"id":276208,"date":"2026-09-04T20:00:44","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T20:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=276208\/"},"modified":"2026-09-04T19:54:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T19:54:55","slug":"when-does-it-make-sense-to-boost-points-on-a-choice-hotels-stay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/choice-privileges\/choice-boost-points\/","title":{"rendered":"When Does It Make Sense To Boost Points on a Choice Hotels Stay?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you've ever booked a cash stay with Choice Hotels<\/a>, you might have noticed the option to boost your point earnings via a Choice Privileges Point Accelerator Package. But does it make sense to boost points on a Choice Hotels stay? And what exactly is a point accelerator package?<\/p>\n

We'll crunch the numbers and explain this feature below.<\/p>\n

What Is a Choice Privileges Point Accelerator Package?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Choice Privileges<\/a>, the loyalty program for Choice Hotels, sells three tiers of point accelerator packages<\/a> \u2014 1,000 points, 2,000 points, and 5,000 points \u2014 available on cash stays.<\/p>\n

Note that this is a nightly<\/em> points boost, so a three-night stay booked under a 5,000-point accelerator package would earn 15,000 bonus points — in addition to the regular Choice Privileges point earnings from the stay. The accelerator is per room and available for up to two rooms.<\/p>\n

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Choice lists out the parameters for the point accelerator packages in its terms and conditions:<\/p>\n

“Members booking the 1,000 Points Package (PKPR1 rate plan) will pay BAR (best available) rate plus $6.50 for each room each night of the stay and will receive 1,000 points for each room each night. Members booking the 2,000 Points Package (PKPR2 rate plan) will pay BAR (best available) rate plus $13 for each room each night of the stay and will receive 2,000 points for each room each night. Members booking the 5,000 Points Package (PKPR3 rate plan) will pay BAR (best available) rate plus $32.50 for each room each night of the stay and will receive 5,000 points for each room each night. Points will be deposited into your account approximately 72 hours after checkout.”<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In other words, you can purchase points through an accelerator package for 0.65\u00a2 apiece.<\/p>\n

Does It Make Sense To Book a Point Accelerator Package?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The point accelerator package can definitely be advantageous for anyone who needs some extra Choice Privileges points. You're essentially buying points for 0.65\u00a2 apiece.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, you'll pay 1.28\u00a2 per point to buy Choice Privileges points<\/a> without any bonus or discount through Points.com. The lowest rate we've seen this year was a limited-time, targeted offer for just 0.57\u00a2 apiece in July 2026.<\/p>\n

Point accelerator packages are widely available and don't vary in value as buy points promotions do. Predictability can be helpful when analyzing an offer.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind that\u00a0AwardWallet users have recently redeemed Choice Privileges points for 1.22\u00a2 apiece<\/a>, which makes the point accelerator package look like a slam dunk.<\/p>\n

However,\u00a0the actual cost of a Choice Privileges point accelerator package is slightly different because the best available rate is often more expensive than the lower-priced pay now and\/or nonrefundable rate.<\/p>\n

For example, let's look at a one-night stay in November at Cambria Bloomington Mall of America Minneapolis Airport in Bloomington. The pay now rate, inclusive of taxes and fees, is $105.63 <\/strong>for a room with two queen beds.<\/p>\n

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However, the 5,000-point accelerator package costs considerably more, coming in at $169.98<\/strong>. That works out to an additional $64.35<\/strong> for 5,000 Choice Privileges points. Why? Because you're booking a refundable rate. You have free cancellation up to the day before arrival, whereas the most affordable rate is non-refundable.<\/p>\n

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If you typically book non-refundable hotel stays, it might not be worth the surcharge to book a points accelerator package that requires a more expensive flexible rate. But if you already book flexible rates, paying a little bit more to earn a few thousand extra points per night is a no-brainer.<\/p>\n

If you decide to purchase a package, you can earn 10X Choice points on your stay and package by using your Choice Privileges\u00ae<\/sup> Select Mastercard\u00ae<\/sup><\/a> (Rates & Fees<\/a>):<\/p>\n

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Choice Privileges\u00ae<\/sup> Select Mastercard\u00ae<\/sup><\/div>\n
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Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 60,000 bonus points when you spend $3,000 in purchases in the first 3 months - enough to redeem for up to 7 reward nights at select Choice Hotels\u00ae<\/sup> properties. Additional fees may apply.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n Choice Privileges\u00ae<\/sup> Select Mastercard\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong>\n
Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 60,000 bonus points when you spend $3,000 in purchases in the first 3 months - enough to redeem for up to 7 reward nights at select Choice Hotels\u00ae<\/sup> properties. Additional fees may apply.<\/div>\n
Annual Fee:<\/strong>$95<\/b><\/div>\n
Show more<\/a>Why We Like It<\/a>Earning Rates<\/a>
Earn 10x points on Choice Hotels stays, 5x at gas stations, grocery stores, home improvement stores, and on phone plan services, plus 1x on other purchases. Enjoy 20 Elite Night Credits annually, qualifying for at least Platinum level status, $800 cell phone protection (with a $25 deductible), no foreign transaction fees, and robust travel rewards\u2014all for a $95 annual fee. Perfect for frequent Choice Hotels travelers.<\/div>