Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant vs Hilton Aspire
At typical spending, the Hilton Aspire comes out ahead by about $1,846 a year ($3,393 vs $1,547). The Hilton Aspire earns more on dining, groceries, flights & hotels, rent, gas & transit, streaming, online shopping and everything else. Which one wins for you depends on where your money actually goes.
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant$650 annual fee
Hilton Aspire$550 annual fee
| Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant | Hilton Aspire | |
|---|---|---|
| Est. value/yr at typical spending | $1,547 | $3,393 |
| Annual fee | $650 | $550 |
| Yearly credits | $300 | $809 |
| Fee after credits | $350 | −$259 |
| Dining | 3x | 7x |
| Groceries | 2x | 3x |
| Flights & hotels | 3.6x | 7.4x |
| Rent | 2x | 3x |
| Gas & transit | 2x | 3x |
| Streaming | 2x | 3x |
| Online shopping | 2x | 3x |
| Everything else | 2x | 3x |
| Transfer partners | 1 | 1 |
| Lounge access | Yes | No |
Typical spending here means our quiz defaults: $4,830 a month, including $2,500 rent or mortgage. Points are valued at 1.5¢ each (travel portal redemption); transferring to airline or hotel partners can be worth more.
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