{"id":96182,"date":"2026-04-06T16:10:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T16:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=96182"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:31:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:31:32","slug":"bonus-mqd-promotion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/delta-skymiles\/bonus-mqd-promotion\/","title":{"rendered":"Delta MQD Promotions: Earn Bonus MQDs on Car Rentals, Hotel Stays, and Vacation Rentals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you're chasing <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/delta-skymiles\/medallion-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta elite status<\/a> this year, you'll need to earn a lot of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/delta-skymiles\/medallion-qualification-dollar\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Medallion Qualifying Dollars (MQDs)<\/a>. And if you're in need of an early boost, Delta is offering bonus MQDs on rental cars, hotels, and vacation rentals booked through Delta channels through <strong>May 18, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Here's everything you need to know about these MQD promotions.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Earn_Delta_MQDs_on_Car_Rentals_Hotels_and_Vacation_Rentals\">Earn Delta MQDs on Car Rentals, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Delta is giving SkyMiles members the chance to earn MQDs on car rentals, hotel stays, and vacation rentals made through <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/carsandstays.delta.com\/lp\/b\/mqd-loyalty\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta Cars and Stays<\/a>. For both car rentals and stays, you'll earn 1 MQD per $1 spent on the base rate &#8212; excluding taxes, fees, and miles redeemed.<\/p>\n<p>To take advantage of this offer, you'll need to <strong>book travel by May 18<\/strong>, and <strong>complete it by September 30, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>To qualify, make your reservation through <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelextras-delta.com\/lp\/b\/mqd-loyalty#\" rel=\"noopener\">this dedicated booking portal<\/a> and include your SkyMiles number during checkout.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_254483\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/315\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-254483 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Delta-MQDPromo-May2026.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of Delta Cars and Stays MQD promo.\" width=\"750\" height=\"315\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Delta-MQDPromo-May2026.png 1602w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Delta-MQDPromo-May2026-750x315.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Delta-MQDPromo-May2026-900x378.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Delta-MQDPromo-May2026-768x322.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Delta-MQDPromo-May2026-1536x644.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Delta-MQDPromo-May2026-1600x672.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of Delta Cars and Stays<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>These MQD earnings are on top of your typical <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/delta-skymiles\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta SkyMiles<\/a> earnings, which are as follows:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hotels and vacation rentals<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Earn 2 SkyMiles per $1 spent on these reservations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Rental cars<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hertz<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>General SkyMiles member:<\/strong> 4 SkyMiles per qualifying dollar spent<\/li>\n<li><strong>Silver Medallion:<\/strong> 5 SkyMiles per qualifying dollar spent<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gold Medallion:<\/strong> 6\u00a0SkyMiles per qualifying dollar spent<\/li>\n<li><strong>Platinum Medallion:<\/strong> 7 SkyMiles per qualifying dollar spent<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diamond Medallion:<\/strong> 8 SkyMiles per qualifying dollar spent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dollar and Thrifty<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>All SkyMiles members:<\/strong> 4 SkyMiles per qualifying dollar spent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Alamo, Enterprise, National, Avis, Budget, Payless, and SIXT<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>All SkyMiles members:<\/strong> 2\u00a0SkyMiles per qualifying dollar spent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/delta-skymiles\/delta-partner-airlines\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Your Complete Guide to Delta SkyMiles Partners: Airlines, Credit Cards, and Transfer Options<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Other_Options_to_Earn_Delta_Medallion_Qualifying_Dollars\">Other Options to Earn Delta Medallion Qualifying Dollars<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you're looking for additional shortcuts toward earning Delta Medallion status, your best option is through one of the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-credit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">many Delta co-branded credit cards<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can earn 1 MQD for every $10 spent with the <a data-ccid=\"4048149\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-reserve-card\/\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/a> and <a data-ccid=\"4048102\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-reserve-business\/\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve Business American Express Card<\/a>. And you can earn 1 MQD for every $20 spent on the <a data-ccid=\"4048101\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/amex-delta-platinum\/\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card<\/a> and <a data-ccid=\"4028101\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-platinum-business\/\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum Business American Express Card<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can earn unlimited MQDs through credit card spending. Plus, eligible new card members can score the following welcome offers:<\/p>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4048101\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/CardArt-DeltaSkyMilesPlatinumAmericanExpressCard.png\" alt=\"Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Platinum American Express Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Platinum American Express Card' data-ccid=\"4048101\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-PlatinumDeltaSkyMilesCreditCardfromAmericanExpress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048101\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/delta-skymiles-platinum-american-express-card\/91101-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 90,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 90,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$350<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">The Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card is tailored for frequent Delta travelers and those who spend regularly on dining and travel. Cardholders earn 3 miles per dollar on Delta and direct hotel purchases, and 2 miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, including takeout and delivery in the U.S., as well as at U.S. supermarkets. The card offers a Domestic Delta Main round-trip companion certificate each year upon renewal. Benefits include a first checked bag free on Delta flights, Zone 5 Priority Boarding, and 20% back on in-flight purchases. Cardholders also receive a Global Entry or TSA PreCheck<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> fee credit. Enrollment required for select American Express benefits.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>You may be eligible for as high as 90,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.  Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you're approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount - all with no credit score impact. If you're approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.<\/li><li>Receive a Companion Certificate on a Delta Main round-trip flight to select destinations each year after renewal of your Card. The Companion Certificate requires payment of government-imposed taxes and fees of between $22 and $250 (for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Baggage charges and other restrictions apply. Delta Basic experiences are not eligible for this benefit.<\/li><li>Receive $2,500 Medallion&#xAE; Qualification Dollars with MQD Headstart each Medallion Qualification Year and earn $1 MQD for each $20 in purchases on your Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Platinum American Express Card with MQD Boost to get closer to Status next Medallion Year.<\/li><li>Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Platinum American Express Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.<\/li><li>Earn 3X Miles on Delta purchases and purchases made directly with hotels.<\/li><li>Earn 2X Miles at restaurants worldwide including takeout and delivery in the U.S., and at U.S. supermarkets.<\/li><li>Earn 1X Miles on all other eligible purchases.<\/li><li>$120 Resy Credit: Get up to $10 in statement credits each month after you pay with your enrolled Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Platinum American Express Card to dine at U.S. Resy restaurants or make other eligible Resy purchases.<\/li><li>$120 Rideshare Credit: earn up to $10 in statement credits each month after using your Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Platinum American Express Card on U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers. Enrollment required.<\/li><li>Enjoy your first checked bag free on Delta flights and save up to $70 per person on a round-trip Delta flight.<\/li><li>Receive either a $120 statement credit for a Global Entry application fee or a statement credit up to $85 for a TSA PreCheck&#xAE; (through a TSA official enrollment provider) application fee every 4 years, when charged to your Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Platinum American Express Card. Card Members approved for Global Entry will also receive access to TSA PreCheck at no additional cost.<\/li><li>Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Platinum American Express Card Members with an eligible ticket will be added to the Complimentary Upgrade list, after Delta SkyMiles Medallion Members and Reserve Card Members.<\/li><li>No Foreign Transaction Fees.<\/li><li>$350 Annual Fee.<\/li><li>Terms Apply.<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n<li>3X miles per dollar at hotels<\/li>\r\n<li>2X miles per dollar at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n<li>2X Miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n <li>1 mile on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/DLPlat\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-4-2415d7705b#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4048149\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/47dd49f9-d80b-4251-aa8e-2fbf313e6402.jpg\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Reserve American Express Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Reserve American Express Card' data-ccid=\"4048149\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-DeltaReserveCreditCardfromAmericanExpress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048149\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/delta-skymiles-reserve-american-express-card\/91101-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $5,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.\r\n<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $5,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.\r\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$650<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">The Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card is the best option if you want elite level benefits without holding the status required. The standout feature is complimentary Delta Sky Club<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> access with 15 visits per year effective from 2\/1\/25 (unlimited visits with $75,000 spend), providing a relaxing space before flights. Cardholders can earn 1 MQD per $10 of eligible purchases charged to the Delta Reserve. Additionally, there's a complimentary Domestic Delta First, Delta Comfort, or Delta Main domestic, Caribbean, or Central American round-trip flight each year upon card renewal. Other benefits include 15% off when booking Award Travel on Delta, a credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> fees, a free first checked bag on Delta flights, access to complimentary upgrades, and 20% back on in-flight purchases. Enrollment required for select American Express benefits.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $5,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.  Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you're approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount - all with no credit score impact. If you're approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.<\/li><li>Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Reserve American Express Card Members receive 15 Visits per Medallion&#xAE; Year to the Delta Sky Club&#xAE; when flying Delta and can unlock an unlimited number of Visits after spending $75,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year. Plus, you'll receive four One-Time Guest Passes each Medallion Year so you can share the experience with family and friends when traveling Delta together.<\/li><li>Enjoy complimentary access to The Centurion&#xAE; Lounge in the U.S. and select international locations (as set forth on the Centurion Lounge Website), Sidecar by The Centurion&#xAE; Lounge in the U.S. (see the Centurion Lounge Website for more information on Sidecar by The Centurion&#xAE; Lounge availability), and Escape Lounges when flying on a Delta flight booked with the Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Reserve American Express Card. &#xA7; To access Sidecar by The Centurion&#xAE; Lounge, Card Members must arrive within 90 minutes of their departing flight (including layovers). To access The Centurion&#xAE; Lounge, Card Members must arrive within 3 hours of their departing flight. Effective July 8, 2026, during a layover, Card Members must arrive within 5 hours of the connecting flight.<\/li><li>Receive $2,500 Medallion&#xAE; Qualification Dollars with MQD Headstart each Medallion Qualification Year and earn $1 MQD for each $10 in purchases on your Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Reserve American Express Card with MQD Boost to get closer to Status next Medallion Year.<\/li><li>Enjoy a Companion Certificate on a Delta First, Delta Comfort, or Delta Main domestic, Caribbean, or Central American round-trip flight each year after renewal of your Card. The Companion Certificate requires payment of government-imposed taxes and fees of between $22 and $250 (for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Baggage charges and other restrictions apply.  Delta Basic experiences are not eligible for this benefit.<\/li><li>$240 Resy Credit: When you use your Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Reserve American Express Card for eligible purchases at over 10,000 qualifying U.S. Resy restaurants, you can earn up to $20 each month in statement credits. Enrollment required.<\/li><li>$120 Rideshare Credit: Earn up to $10 back in statement credits each month after you use your Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Reserve American Express Card to pay for U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers. Enrollment required.<\/li><li>Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Reserve American Express Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.<\/li><li>With your Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Reserve American Express Card, receive upgrade priority over others with the same Medallion tier, product and fare experience purchased, and Million Miler milestone when you fly with Delta.<\/li><li>Earn 3X Miles on Delta purchases and earn 1X Miles on all other eligible purchases.<\/li><li>No Foreign Transaction Fees. Enjoy international travel without additional fees on purchases made abroad.<\/li><li>$650 Annual Fee.<\/li><li>Terms Apply.<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul><li>3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n \t<li>1X miles on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/DLReserve\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-4-2415d7705b#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-credit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Which Delta Credit Card Is Right for You? A Breakdown of Benefits & Perks for Each<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Our_Take\">Our Take<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are chasing Delta Medallion status, taking advantage of these periodic MQD promotions when they come around can make a lot of sense. Just be sure to make your rental car, hotel, and vacation rental reservations by <strong>May 18,<\/strong> <strong>2026<\/strong>, and complete your travels by <strong>September 30, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Normally, we caution against booking hotels through third-party platforms like Booking.com or Kayak, since you typically won\u2019t earn hotel points or elite credit. But this is a rare exception. Earning MQDs on these bookings can easily outweigh those tradeoffs if you\u2019re chasing status with Delta.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ftoc\"><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Earn_Delta_MQDs_on_Car_Rentals_Hotels_and_Vacation_Rentals\">Earn Delta MQDs on Car Rentals, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Other_Options_to_Earn_Delta_Medallion_Qualifying_Dollars\">Other Options to Earn Delta Medallion Qualifying Dollars<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Our_Take\">Our Take<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re chasing Delta elite status this year, you&#8217;ll need to earn a lot of Medallion Qualifying Dollars (MQDs). And if you&#8217;re in need of a boost, Delta is offering bonus MQDs on rental cars, hotels, and vacation rentals booked through Delta channels through May 18, 2026. 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