How to Book Hotels on Uber and Get Uber One for Free (2026)

Credit Cards That Cover Uber One

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• American Express Platinum Card®
• Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card
• Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card
• Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card
• Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card
• Capital One SavorOne Rewards Credit Card
• Capital One Quicksilver Student Cash Rewards Credit Card
• Apple Card

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How to Stack the Savings on Uber Hotel Bookings

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Here is what a well-stacked booking could look like:

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1. Start with a discounted property. Look for hotels in Uber's 10,000+ property list with 20%+ off standard rates.
2. Book with Uber One active. You receive an additional 10% back in Uber One credits.
3. Pay with a card that earns on travel. Cards like the Chase Sapphire Reserve® or Amex Platinum earn bonus points on travel purchases, which Uber bookings may qualify for depending on how they are categorized.
4. Use Kudos at checkout. Stack additional rewards on top of your card's base earnings wherever Kudos Boosts apply.

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What You Give Up

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• No hotel loyalty points. Booking through a third party (Expedia) means Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton, and other programs will not credit stays to your account.
• No elite night credits. This matters for travelers working toward status.
• Customer service goes through Expedia. If there is an issue at the hotel, your first call is to the OTA, not the property.

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For frequent hotel loyalty earners, booking direct is still usually the better play. But for trips where you are not chasing status, or where the discount is significant enough, Uber's new hotel feature is worth a look.

Bottom Line

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Uber's Expedia partnership turns the app into a real hotel booking option, particularly for Uber One members who can now earn 10% back in credits on stays. If you already hold a card that covers Uber One for free, like the Amex Platinum or a Capital One Savor card, the savings stack up quickly.

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Before your next trip, check whether a hotel shows up in Uber's app at a discount, compare it to the direct rate, and factor in any credits you would earn.

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