Rakuten Travel: Shopping portal cashback & miles rates
Checked 6h ago · 6 portals compared
Every portal below pays you for starting your Rakuten Travel purchase there: they split the commission they get from Rakuten Travel with you. Same store, same checkout, same order, but cashback or miles on top. New here? How portals work
Best Rakuten Travel rate right now
Best points
Verdict:
- It's an "up to" rate. The headline number may only apply to some categories.
5 rate changes in the 46 days we've tracked it. Last moved Aug 22, 2026. RebatesMe has held the top cashback rate longest: 22 of 46 days.
Cashback
Category rates & exclusions
- Consumed JP Hotels 8%
- Consumed Car Rental, Consumed International Hotels, 4%
- Coupon 1%
Exclusion: Orders still under booking status, Orders cancelled by customers
Details last checked 5d ago.
What doesn't earn
Cash Back is only available on completed hotel stays and completed car rentals. Cash Back is not available on gift cards or purchases made with gift cards. Cash Back Details: 4.0% Cash Back on Japan Hotels 2.0% Cash Back on All Other Hotels
Category rates & exclusions
- Japan Hotels 4%
- International Hotels (Non-Japan Hotels) 2%
- Coupon Code Usage Bookings 0.5%
You won't get Cashback on:. Car rentals. Tours, tickets, and activities. Any Gift Card, Voucher or store credit purchase. Any Gift Card or Voucher redemption. Purchases made with Vouchers or Promo codes not featured on our platform. Fees, Taxes, Service charges, Booking fees
Details last checked 5d ago.
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What doesn't earn
- Cashback valid for completed travel - Not eligible for sign up bonus payout
Points
What doesn't earn
Cash Back is only available on completed hotel stays and completed car rentals. Cash Back is not available on gift cards or purchases made with gift cards. Cash Back Details: 4.0% Cash Back on Japan Hotels 2.0% Cash Back on All Other Hotels
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Best play
Stack the portal with the right card: the same purchase earns two ways.
Also fits: Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards (3% back on online retail) · Amex Blue Business Plus (2x Amex points on everything)
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Rate history last 21 days
Full history →Rakuten Travel's best cashback rate has changed 5 times since Jul 12, ranging 0.6% to 12%.
Each line follows the best rate on offer at that moment, whoever was paying it. Currently: Cashback via RebatesMe, Points via Rakuten (Amex). Same scale, different currencies: "3" means 3% cash, 3 pts/$, or 3 mi/$.
Every account sees the last 21 days here. Premium goes back to day one.
Recent changes last 21 days
Common questions
Which shopping portal pays the most at Rakuten Travel? +
Right now up to 8% on RebatesMe leads, out of 6 portals we track for Rakuten Travel. The full side-by-side comparison of cashback, miles, and points is above.
Is 8% a good cashback rate for Rakuten Travel? +
8% on RebatesMe is within Rakuten Travel's typical range (8–12%).
Can I earn airline miles or points for Rakuten Travel through a shopping portal? +
Yes, the top is 6 pts/$ (Amex points) on Rakuten (Amex). Airline and card portals often pay miles or points instead of cashback.
How often do Rakuten Travel's cashback rates change? +
Rakuten Travel's best cashback rate has changed 5 times since Jul 12, ranging 0.6% to 12%.