Venture vs. Venture X: Card comparison

September 6, 2024 |7 min read

Capital One’s Venture and Venture X travel rewards credit cards are designed for travelers who want to earn rewards and go further.

With Venture and Venture X, you can earn unlimited miles on every purchase. Plus, you’ll earn elevated rewards when you book travel through Capital One Travel. And when you’re ready, you can redeem those rewards for things like flights, hotels, rental cars, gift cards, statement credits and more. Plus, miles don’t expire for the life of the account. But which card is right for you?

What you’ll learn:

Venture and Venture X are two of Capital One’s travel rewards credit cards.
Venture cardholders earn unlimited 5X miles on hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel and 2X miles on all other purchases.
Venture X cardholders enjoy premium benefits and earn unlimited 10X miles on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel, 5X miles on flights and vacation rentals booked through Capital One Travel and 2X miles on all other purchases.
New Venture and Venture X cardholders can earn 75,000 bonus miles by spending $4,000 within the first 3 months from account opening.¹

Capital One Venture vs. Venture X overview

Both Venture and Venture X offer benefits designed to appeal to frequent travelers. Here’s a quick look at some of the cards’ key features:

	Venture View important rates and disclosures	Venture X View important rates and disclosures
Annual fee	$95	$395
Rewards	Unlimited 2X miles on every purchase Unlimited 5X miles on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel	Unlimited 2X miles on every purchase Unlimited 5X miles on flights and 10X miles on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel
New card member offer	75,000 bonus miles if you spend $4,000 within the first 3 months¹	75,000 bonus miles if you spend $4,000 within the first 3 months¹
Other bonuses	No current offers	$300 annual credit for bookings through Capital One Travel 10,000 miles anniversary bonus
APR	Variable APR	Variable APR
Credit score level	Excellent	Excellent

Capital One Venture

For a $95 annual fee, Capital One Venture cardholders will earn unlimited 2X miles on every purchase and unlimited 5X miles on hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel. View important rates and disclosures.

Venture card perks

Venture cardholders can enjoy:

75,000 bonus miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within the first 3 months of opening the account¹
Up to a $120 credit for either Global Entry or TSA PreCheck® when you pay for the application fee with your Venture card²
Access to the vibrant hotels of the Lifestyle Collection, with a $50 credit for each stay and other premium benefits like room upgrades, early check-in and late checkout when available³

Capital One Venture X

For a $395 annual fee, the Capital One Venture X card gives cardholders the most elevated travel rewards and benefits Capital One has to offer. View important rates and disclosures.

Venture X cardholders earn:

10X miles on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel
5X miles on flights and vacation rentals booked through Capital One Travel
2X miles on all other purchases

Venture X card benefits

Capital One Venture X cardholders can enjoy:

75,000 bonus miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within the first 3 months of account opening¹
$300 annual credit for bookings through Capital One Travel
10,000 miles anniversary bonus every year, starting with your first anniversary
Complimentary access for you and two guests to Capital One Lounge and participating lounges in Capital One’s Partner Lounge Network⁴
Stays at luxury hotels, resorts and vacation rentals from the Premier Collection, with a $100 experience credit and other premium benefits on every booking⁵
Access to the vibrant hotels and vacation rentals from the Lifestyle Collection, with a $50 experience credit and other premium benefits on every booking³
Up to a $120 credit for either Global Entry or TSA PreCheck® when you pay for the application fee with your Venture X card²
Complimentary PRIOR Subscription through November 30, 2025, which includes access to editor-curated destination guides, weekly newsletters with up-to-the-minute travel trends and more
Eligible Venture X cardholders can enroll online with The Cultivist to receive 50% off an Enthusiast membership for up to two years. The offer is worth up to $440, and it includes free entry for members and a guest to 60 of the world’s leading museums, including The Met and MoMA in New York

Venture and Venture X benefits

No matter which card you choose, you’ll have access to these benefits:

Capital One Travel

Use Capital One Travel to get Capital One’s best prices on flights, hotels and car rentals. Plus, earn elevated rewards when you book through Capital One Travel.

Capital One Travel also lets you:

Save an average of 15% on flights using price prediction, which alerts you when to book⁶
Get a price match guarantee on flights, hotels and rental cars
Add the option to cancel your flight for any reason or freeze a flight price for a small fee
Book travel with your card, your rewards or a combination of both

Capital One Dining

With Capital One Dining, get access to prime-time tables at top-tier restaurants—set aside just for rewards cardholders—and extraordinary culinary experiences featuring world-renowned chefs and industry experts like the MICHELIN Guide, the James Beard Foundation and Chef José Andrés.⁷

Capital One Entertainment

Just a few taps on the Capital One Entertainment platform can score exclusive tickets and VIP event access to live music, sports, theater performances, special dining events and more. Plus, you can redeem your miles for tickets. Venture and Venture X cardholders can also earn 5X miles on Capital One Entertainment purchases.⁸

Hertz status

Eligible Venture and Venture X cardholders qualify for complimentary status upgrades in the Hertz Gold Plus Rewards® car-rental loyalty program.

Eligible Venture X cardholders qualify for Hertz Gold Plus Rewards President’s Circle® status. And eligible Venture cardholders qualify for Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Five Star® status.⁹

No foreign transaction fees

You won’t have to pay foreign transaction fees when making purchases outside the United States. View important rates and disclosures.

Security and protection

With a Capital One travel card and benefits from networks like Visa® or Mastercard®, eligible cardholders have access to things such as:

You’ll also have access to security features such as fraud alerts, card lock, $0 liability for unauthorized charges and virtual card numbers.^11,12

How to apply for a Venture or Venture X card

Applying for a credit card online is usually the quickest option.

If you want to see whether you’re pre-approved for a Venture card, you can check for pre-approved card offers without hurting your credit scores.

Can I upgrade from Venture to Venture X?

If you’ve had your Venture card for at least a year and are interested in elevated rewards and premium benefits, you may be able to upgrade to Venture X. If you’re a Capital One cardholder, you can sign in to your Capital One account to check for card offers.

Key takeaways: Capital One Venture vs. Venture X

Whether you’re driving upstate or jet-setting across the globe, Venture X or Venture could make the journey more rewarding. Compare Capital One travel rewards credit cards to find one that’s right for your travel habits and lifestyle.

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¹Card offers with a cash or miles rewards bonus are available by selecting the offer on this page, and may not be available if you navigate away from or close this page. Existing or previous cardmembers are not eligible for this product if they have received a new cardmember bonus for this product in the past 48 months.

²To receive a statement credit up to $120, you must use your Venture or Venture X card to either complete the Global Entry application and pay the current application fee, or complete the TSA PreCheck® application and pay the current application fee. Credit will appear within two billing cycles, and will apply to whichever program is applied for first. One statement credit per account every four years, and your account must be open and in good standing when the credit is applied. Fees charged to a VentureOne card are not eligible. Refer to the Application or Account Terms for additional details.

³Hotels: Lifestyle Collection hotel experience credit will be applied at checkout by hotel to qualifying charges up to $50 USD or the local currency equivalent. Qualifying charges vary by location, are subject to availability, and must be charged to your room during your eligible stay. Contact the hotel directly to confirm qualifying experiences - Advance reservations recommended for certain experiences.

In addition to the $50 experience credit, other benefits available to eligible cardholders for Lifestyle Collection hotel bookings include complimentary Wi-Fi, and (when available) room upgrades, early check-in and late checkout. Benefits applied per room, per stay. Hotel terms and conditions apply; a minimum number of nights may be required by the hotel for booking.

Vacation Rentals: Lifestyle Collection vacation rental experience credit will be applied at time of booking the experience by the host provider to qualifying experience charges up to $50 USD or the local currency equivalent. Experiences must be booked with a Capital One credit card. Qualifying experience credit options vary by location and are subject to availability. Contact the host provider directly to confirm qualifying experiences - advance reservations recommended for certain experiences. For certain properties, the experience credit will be provided in the form of a gift card.

In addition to the $50 experience credit, other benefits available to eligible cardholders for Lifestyle Collection vacation rental bookings include: complimentary Wi-Fi, and (when available) early check-in and late checkout. Benefits applied per stay. Back-to-back bookings of the same property within a 24-hour period will be considered one reservation and are not eligible for double benefits. Host provider terms and conditions apply; a minimum number of nights may be required by the host for booking.

Both Hotel and Vacation Rentals: Lifestyle Collection booking must be made through Capital One Travel in the eligible cardholder’s name, with the cardholder as a member of party traveling, to qualify for benefits. Benefits cannot be redeemed for cash or combined with other offers unless specified. Participating properties and benefits are subject to change. Offer not intended for commercial use unless otherwise permitted. We may disqualify any cardholder from participation and benefits at our sole discretion. Additional terms apply; see travel.capitalone.com/terms-of-service for details.

⁴Access to lounges includes access to available Priority Pass lounges worldwide through Priority Pass enrollment and Capital One Lounges. Lounge access is not guaranteed and is subject to space availability. Terms apply and are subject to change. Learn more about Capital One Lounges at: https://capitalonetravel.com/lounges/capital-one-lounges.

⁵Hotels: Premier Collection hotel experience credit will be applied at checkout by hotel to qualifying charges up to $100 USD or the local currency equivalent. Qualifying charges vary by location, are subject to availability, and must be charged to your room during your eligible stay. Contact hotel directly to confirm qualifying experiences - advance reservations recommended for certain experiences.

In addition to the $100 experience credit, other benefits available to eligible cardholders for Premier Collection hotel bookings include: daily breakfast for two, complimentary Wi-Fi, and (when available) room upgrades, early check-in and late checkout. Benefits applied per room, per stay. Hotel terms and conditions apply; a minimum number of nights may be required by the hotel for booking.

Vacation Rentals: Premier Collection vacation rental experience credit will be applied at time of booking the experience by the host provider to qualifying experience charges up to $100 USD or the local currency equivalent. Experiences must be booked with a Capital One credit card. Qualifying experience credit options vary by location and are subject to availability. Contact the host provider directly to confirm qualifying experiences - advance reservations recommended for certain experiences. For certain properties, the experience credit will be provided in the form of a gift card.

In addition to the $100 experience credit, other benefits available to eligible cardholders for Premier Collection vacation rental bookings include: complimentary Wi-Fi, and (when available) early check-in and late checkout. Benefits applied per stay. Back-to-back bookings of the same property within a 24-hour period will be considered one reservation and are not eligible for double benefits. Host provider terms and conditions apply; a minimum number of nights may be required by the host for booking.

Both Hotel and Vacation Rentals: Premier Collection booking must be made through Capital One Travel in the eligible cardholder’s name, with the cardholder as a member of party traveling, to qualify for benefits. Benefits cannot be redeemed for cash or combined with other offers unless specified. Participating properties and benefits are subject to change. Offer not intended for commercial use unless otherwise permitted. We may disqualify any cardholder from participation and benefits at our sole discretion. Additional terms apply; see travel.capitalone.com/terms-of-service for details.

⁶15% savings represents the average savings based on price prediction and booking recommendation for flights. Savings may vary. Services such as price freeze, change a flight after you book, price prediction, price watch, price drop protection, and price match guarantee are subject to terms and conditions. The availability of these services varies by account and they may not be available on all bookings. Additional fees may apply. See travel.capitalone.com/terms-of-service/ for details.

⁷To use Capital One Dining, you must be a Capital One cardholder with an eligible rewards-earning credit card, in good standing, at least 18 years old, either a primary account holder, account manager or authorized user for an eligible consumer credit card, or a primary account holder, account manager or authorized user for an eligible small business credit card. Online account required; additional terms apply. For more information, please see Capital One Dining’s Terms of Use.

⁸To use the Capital One Entertainment ticketing platform, you must be a Capital One cardholder with an eligible rewards-earning credit card, in good standing; at least 18 years old; and either a primary account holder or an account manager for an eligible consumer credit card, or a primary account holder for an eligible small business credit card. Online account required; additional terms apply. For more information, please see Capital One Entertainment’s Terms of Use.

Through 12/31/25, eligible Venture X, Venture X Business, Venture and Spark 2X miles rewards cardholders will earn 5 miles per dollar spent on Capital One Entertainment purchases. Eligible Savor cardholders earn 8% cash back on Capital One Entertainment purchases subject to the terms previously disclosed.

Qualifying purchases include tickets purchased on the Capital One Entertainment ticketing platform only, paid for with an eligible card. Tickets purchased through the Capital One cardholder exclusive pre-sales page (www.capitalone.com/pre-sales); tickets purchased directly through the Capital One Hall or Capital One Arena ticketing services; and dining reservations or purchases through Capital One Dining are excluded. Your account must be open and in good standing to earn rewards and rewards earned will post to your account within 1-2 billing cycles. Rewards earned will be reclaimed if you cancel or return an eligible purchase, and the offer is valid for consumer, non-commercial use only. Rewards are subject to the terms and conditions disclosed when you opened your account and any subsequent amendments.

⁹Eligible cardholders must enroll through the unique Benefits Tab link found within the Capital One website or mobile app after logging in. Cardholders can find the link to enroll by visiting their eligible card’s Rewards tab or Capital One Travel Benefits tab and by clicking on the Hertz benefit tile. Upon doing so, a new webpage will open; there, Venture X cardholders will be able to enroll directly in or request an upgrade to Hertz President’s Circle status and Venture cardholders will be able to enroll directly in or request an upgrade to Hertz Five Star status. Authorized users and account managers are eligible for the benefit; the primary account holder can enroll them into the Hertz Gold Plus Rewards program through the same process described above. After successful registration, Hertz will process the request and status will be effective 24-72 hours after registration. Please note, enrolling through the normal Hertz Gold Plus Rewards enrollment process (e.g. enrolling directly at Hertz.com) will not automatically detect a cardholder as being eligible for the program and cardholders will not be automatically upgraded to the applicable status tier. Cardholders must go through the above process to be successfully enrolled. Upon enrollment, eligible cardholders will remain at that status level through the duration of the offer, at which point they will be reverted to the level commensurate with Hertz standard usage policies. This offer is subject to change. Hertz Gold Plus Rewards program terms apply.

¹⁰Terms apply. View your Visa or Mastercard Guide to Benefits for more details.

¹¹Claims of unauthorized use are subject to verification and investigation.

¹²Some customers will not be eligible to access a virtual card. If you are eligible, you must verify your identity before accessing your virtual card. In some cases, you will not be able to access your virtual card until approximately 30 days after account opening, and you may not have access to your full credit line until your physical card is activated. Web access is needed to manage your virtual card number online or in the Mobile app. Virtual cards may not be accepted by all stores. Eligible customers can also use virtual cards through Google Pay or via the Eno browser extension. Virtual cards through Google Pay are currently available in Chrome for desktop computers (Mac, Windows and Linux), Chrome for Android, and via merchant apps running in the Android OS. Additional availability may be added in the future, including Chrome for iOS. The Eno extension is available only for certain web browsers and enrollment is required.

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