Earn Avios on Holiday Shopping — Not Just Flights
You have redeemed your reward flights, you are feeling smug, and now you are working through everything else: hotels, car hire, travel insurance, airport transfers. All of that can earn you Avios, and we have put together a full Avios shopping portal comparison table below to help you check rates before you book.
But you can earn Avios on holiday shopping too — not just the big travel purchases. The same principle applies when you are buying a new bikini, stocking up on factor 50, or picking up a new suitcase. There is a decent chance your usual retailers are already on the Avios eStore or Virgin Shops Away, quietly earning you points while you shop. You would never know unless you checked first.
The idea is simple. Before you spend, visit the portal, find your retailer, click through, then shop exactly as normal. Same price. Same basket. Points land in your account. Ten seconds of effort, potentially hundreds of Avios.
Portal points do not always track — technology fails, cookies get blocked, and some retailers are more reliable than others. Never buy something purely because a portal rate exists, and always check whether a cashback site might offer better value on the same purchase. Treat the points as a bonus, not a reason to spend.
Virgin Points can also be earned through the Virgin Red app, which has its own set of retail partners separate to Shops Away. It is worth checking before bigger non-travel purchases — particularly fashion, beauty and electronics.
Take a look at the table below and see what is already on there — you may be surprised.
Avios Shopping Portal Earn Rates: Full Comparison Table
Use the filters to find earn rates by category. Rates are sourced directly from the Avios eStore and Virgin Shops Away and updated regularly — always verify on the day you book as rates change frequently.
Use the filters below to find the best portal for earning Avios or Virgin Points on travel, hotels, transport and more. Rates shown are standard rates — always check the portal on the day you book as rates change and promotions run regularly.
| Partner | ✈ Avios / £ | ❤ Virgin Pts / £ | Portal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport | |||
| Heathrow Airport Parking | 7 | 6 | Avios Store Shops Away |
| Heathrow Express | 5 | 9 | Avios Store Shops Away |
| Gatwick Airport Parking | 5 | 1 | Avios Store Shops Away |
| APH Airport Parking Parking only; see Hotels for hotel rates |
Up to 15 | — | Avios Store |
| ParkVia Airport Parking Multiple UK airports |
5 | — | Avios Store |
| Mobit Airport Parking Via Shops Away |
— | Up to 10 | Avios Store Shops Away |
| ezybook Airport parking via Shops Away |
— | Up to 10 | Shops Away |
| Ace Airport Parking | — | 5 | Shops Away |
| Jetpac UK Airport parking & transfers |
— | 8 | Shops Away |
| Manchester Airport Parking | — | 6 | Shops Away |
| Stansted Airport Parking | — | 6 | Shops Away |
| East Midlands Airport Parking | — | 6 | Shops Away |
| Official Gatwick Airport Parking Via Shops Away |
— | 4 | Shops Away |
| Q-Park Multi-storey & airport parking |
— | 5 | Shops Away |
| Transport | |||
| TrainPal UK | 2 | — | Avios Store |
| Trainline | 1 | — | Avios Store |
| Railcard | Up to 2 | — | Avios Store |
| National Express | 4 | 4 | Avios Store Shops Away |
| Holiday Taxis Airport transfers & taxis |
8 | 6 | Avios Store Shops Away |
| hoppa Airport transfers |
5 | 3 | Avios Store Shops Away |
| Shuttle Direct Airport transfers |
From 3 | From 2 | Avios Store Shops Away |
| Virgin Trains Ticketing | — | 3 | Shops Away |
| Uber Link accounts in Avios app |
1 | — | Avios Store |
| Hotels — Booking Portals | |||
| Avios Hotels Powered by Expedia |
10 | — | Avios Store |
| Agoda UK | 10 | 6.7 | Avios Store Shops Away |
| Hostelworld | — | 20 | Shops Away |
| Hotels.com UK Via Avios Store (8 Avios/£1) |
8 | 6 | Avios Store Shops Away |
| Booking.com | 6 | 5 | Avios Store Shops Away |
| Hotels.com UK Via Shops Away (6.4 Virgin pts/£1) |
— | 6.4 | Shops Away |
| lastminute.com Hotel bookings only |
— | 4 | Shops Away |
| Trip.com UK | — | 4.4 | Shops Away |
| Secret Escapes | — | 2.7 | Shops Away |
| Hotels — Hotel Brands | |||
| APH Hotels & Parking | 15 | 14 | Avios Store Shops Away |
| IHG Hotels & Resorts InterContinental, Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza & more. Virgin base rate 2pts/£1 — check portal for current promotions |
15 | 2 | Avios Store Shops Away |
| Thistle Hotels | 12 | 9 | Avios Store Shops Away |
| The Montcalm Luxury Hotels | 10 | 16 | Avios Store Shops Away |
| Village Hotels | 8 | 5 | Avios Store Shops Away |
| Britannia Hotels | 8 | 3.2 | Avios Store Shops Away |
| Apex Hotels UK boutique hotels |
Up to 7 | 5.6 | Avios Store Shops Away |
| Malmaison | 6 | 4.8 | Avios Store Shops Away |
| QHotels | 6 | 4 | Avios Store Shops Away |
| Sercotel Hotels | 6 | — | Avios Store |
| Iberostar | 5 | 4 | Avios Store Shops Away |
| Macdonald Hotels | Up to 5 | 4 | Avios Store Shops Away |
| Premier Inn UK | Up to 5 | 4 | Avios Store Shops Away |
| Radisson Hotels | 4 | 3 | Avios Store Shops Away |
| Hilton Hotels | 4 | 3 | Avios Store Shops Away |
| Marriott Hotels | 4 | 3 | Avios Store Shops Away |
| Best Western Hotels GB | Up to 4 | 3.2 | Avios Store Shops Away |
| OneFineStay Luxury home rentals |
— | Up to 4 | Shops Away |
| Travelodge | 1 | 1 | Avios Store Shops Away |
| Car Hire | |||
| Avis Book via ba.com — not via Avios eStore |
5 | — | Avios Store |
| Budget Avios: book via ba.com. Virgin: Shops Away |
2 | 6 | Avios Store Shops Away |
| Enterprise Rent-a-Car | — | 10 | Shops Away |
| Sixt UK | — | 6 | Shops Away |
| Europcar UK | — | Up to 5 | Shops Away |
| Hertz UK | — | 4 | Shops Away |
| Goldcar Spanish & European car hire |
— | Up to 5 | Shops Away |
| Expedia Car Hire | — | 3 | Shops Away |
| Zest Car Rental | — | From 4 | Shops Away |
| Rentalcars.com | — | 4 | Shops Away |
| Experiences, Attractions & Cruises | |||
| Viator UK | 12 | 10 | Avios Store Shops Away |
| Airalo International eSIM cards for travel |
15 | 12 | Avios Store Shops Away |
| Sim Local UK International eSIM — highest earn rate on Shops Away |
— | 20 | Shops Away |
| easySim International eSIM cards |
— | Up to 8 | Shops Away |
| Instabridge eSIM International eSIM cards |
— | 6 | Shops Away |
| Priority Pass Lounge access membership |
— | 8 | Shops Away |
| Irish Ferries UK | — | Up to 4 | Shops Away |
| GetYourGuide | 7 | — | Avios Store |
| Big Bus Tours | — | 8 | Shops Away |
| Klook UK Attractions, activities & tours |
— | Up to 5 | Shops Away |
| Attractiontix Theme parks, attractions, tours |
Up to 5 | — | Avios Store |
| AttractionTickets.com UK Theme park tickets |
Up to 3 | 4 | Avios Store Shops Away |
| Headout Experiences & tickets |
— | 4 | Shops Away |
| Tiqets UK Museum & attraction tickets |
— | 4 | Shops Away |
| loveholidays Package holidays |
— | 3 | Shops Away |
| Direct Ferries UK | — | Up to 3 | Shops Away |
| Royal Caribbean Cruises |
3 | — | Avios Store |
| Cruise118 Flat points per booking |
— | 4,000 pts | Shops Away |
| Luggage | |||
| GATE8 Luggage | — | 8 | Shops Away |
| it Luggage | — | 5 | Shops Away |
| Travelpro Premium travel luggage |
— | 10 | Shops Away |
| KNOMO London Travel bags & accessories |
— | Up to 8 | Shops Away |
| NannyBag UK Luggage storage service |
— | 8 | Shops Away |
| CabinZero Lightweight travel bags |
— | 6 | Shops Away |
| Briggs & Riley Travelware | — | 6 | Shops Away |
| American Tourister UK | — | Up to 6 | Shops Away |
| Eastpak UK | — | Up to 6 | Shops Away |
| Osprey UK Backpacks & travel packs |
— | 4 | Shops Away |
| Antler Luggage | — | 2 | Shops Away |
| 🏠 Heathrow Rewards — Earn in the Airport | |||
| Heathrow Rewards Shops, bars, restaurants, lounges (walk-up), Official Heathrow Parking. 1pt/£1. Converts 1:1 to Avios or Virgin Points (min. 250pts) |
1 HR pt | 1 HR pt | Avios Store Shops Away |
| Heathrow Rewards — FX Bureau de change (Travelex) at Heathrow. 1pt per £10 exchanged |
1pt/£10 | 1pt/£10 | Avios Store Shops Away |
| Travel Insurance — Earn Per £ Spent | |||
| MoneySuperMarket Travel Insurance | 19 | From 14 | Avios Store Shops Away |
| Saga Travel Insurance | 15 | 12 | Avios Store Shops Away |
| Holiday Extras Travel Insurance | 15 | 12 | Avios Store Shops Away |
| Columbus Direct Travel Insurance | — | 18 | Shops Away |
| Coverwise Travel Insurance | — | 16 | Shops Away |
| TopDog Travel Insurance | — | 12 | Shops Away |
| Travel Supermarket Travel Insurance | 12 | 9 | Avios Store Shops Away |
| All Clear Travel Insurance | 10 | 8 | Avios Store Shops Away |
| InsureandGo | — | 9 | Shops Away |
| Flexicover Travel Insurance | — | 8 | Shops Away |
| Staysure Travel Insurance | — | 8 | Shops Away |
| Medical Travel Compared | — | 8 | Shops Away |
| CoverForYou Travel Insurance | — | 6 | Shops Away |
| Avanti Travel Insurance | — | 5 | Shops Away |
| Travel Insurance — Flat Points on Purchase | |||
| Confused.com Travel Insurance Per policy purchased via portal |
3,000 pts | 2,400 pts | Avios Store Shops Away |
| Go Compare Travel Insurance Per policy purchased via portal |
1,500 pts | — | Shops Away |
| Admiral Travel Insurance Per policy purchased via portal |
1,200 pts | Up to 960 pts | Avios Store Shops Away |
Always compare the total policy price before booking — it is rarely worth paying more for a policy just to earn points. Some rates apply to new customers only or specific policy types, and points may not always track. Check terms before purchasing.
This table may not capture every portal deal available — partnerships change, promotions come and go, and new ones are added regularly. If you spot a rate we have missed or find a deal has changed, let us know in the comments and we will update the table.
Rates are standard rates sourced from each portal. Always verify on the day of booking — rates change and some promotions apply to new customers or specific products only. Clicking a portal link and then completing your purchase earns points; going direct to a retailer’s site does not. Last updated March 2026.
