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If you are keen on fast cars, Hilton Honors and McLaren have got together to organise another exceptional track day.

This is what you get:

Here’s your chance to score the ultimate McLaren track day experience at the famous Dunsfold Circuit.  You and a guest will have the opportunity to experience the full capabilities of a McLaren road car, combined with the highest standard of hospitality.

Dunsfold Circuit is designed to deliver a fun mix of low and high-speed corners as well as a series of straights, offering the optimal track for this McLaren track day experience.

This experience for two (2) includes:

Opportunity to drive both a McLaren 570S and 720S alongside professionally qualified driving coaches

Hot Lap, where the driving coach will take the wheel and show you how to maximize car performance around the track

VIP hospitality throughout the day, including lunch

Please note this package does not include rail, airfare or hotel accommodations. Must be 25+ years of age and have valid international driving license.

If you know anything about performance cars you’ll know what an opportunity this is.  If you don’t, it’s not for you anyway!  The date is 24th October.

Last year this was a ‘buy it now’ deal for 275,000 Hilton Honors points.  This year it is being auctioned, and by coincidence the price is currently 275,000 points but could obviously go higher.

It isn’t cheap – based on my 0.33p per point valuation, you are ‘paying’ close to £900 at the current bid – but it would be an amazing day out.  You can bid here.

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How to earn Hilton Honors points and status from UK credit cards

How to earn Hilton Honors points and status from UK credit cards (April 2025)

There are various ways of earning Hilton Honors points from UK credit and debit cards.  Many cards also have generous sign-up bonuses.

There are two dedicated Hilton Honors debit cards. These are especially attractive when spending abroad due to the 0% or 0.5% FX fee, depending on card.

You also receive FREE Hilton Honors status for as long as you hold the debit cards – Gold status with the Plus card and Silver status with the basic card. This is a great reason to apply even if you rarely use it.

We reviewed the Hilton Honors Plus Debit Card here and the Hilton Honors Debit Card here.

You can apply for either card here.

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 30th April 2025, the annual fee on the basic Hilton Honors debit card is halved from £60 to £30. The sign-up bonus is also easier to earn – you need to spend £1,000 either in the UK or abroad within three months. The usual bonus rule requires you to spend the full £1,000 outside the UK.

NEW: Hilton Honors Plus Debit

10,000 bonus points, Hilton Gold status and NO FX fees Read our full review

NEW: Hilton Honors Debit

2,500 bonus points, Hilton Silver status and 0.5% FX fees Read our full review

There is another way of getting Hilton Honors status, and earning Hilton Honors points, from a payment card.

Holders of The Platinum Card from American Express receive FREE Hilton Honors Gold status for as long as they hold the card.  It also comes with Marriott Bonvoy Gold, Radisson Rewards Premium and MeliaRewards Gold status.

We reviewed American Express Platinum in detail here and you can apply here.

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 27th May 2025, the sign-up bonus on American Express Platinum is increased from 50,000 Membership Rewards points to a huge 80,000 points. Points convert 1:1 into Avios (80,000 Avios!) and many other programmes. Some people may see even higher personalised offers. Click here to apply.

The Platinum Card from American Express

80,000 bonus points and great travel benefits – for a large fee Read our full review

You can also earn Hilton Honors points indirectly with:

SPECIAL OFFER: Until 27th May 2025, the sign-up bonus on the ‘free for a year’ American Express Preferred Rewards Gold card is increased from 20,000 Membership Rewards points to 30,000 points. Points convert 1:1 into Avios (30,000 Avios!) and many other programmes. Some people may see even higher personalised offers. Click here to apply.

and for small business owners:

The conversion rate from American Express to Hilton Honors points is 1:2.

Click here to read our detailed summary of all UK credit cards which can be used to earn Hilton Honors points.

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Comments (113)

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  • Will says:
    15 Sep15 September 11:47

    The chap with his hands in the air and tongue stuck out on the Hilton/mclaren promotional slots is a HfP reader;)

  • Ryan M says:
    15 Sep15 September 15:36

    OT:

    Do AA release all of the reward seats at once for domestics? Looking for seats ORD- Kansas City in April and only options on the return are very early morning or via Charlotte with 50 minute connection which I do not fancy at all. Nothing showing on the later direct flights.

    Every flight that IS available has 7 seats.

    Will buy cash if I need to, but if something is likely to come up I will wait.

    • Anna says:
      15 Sep15 September 18:13

      IME AA release award seats quite unpredictably and they can appear any time up until a few days before the date of travel. We once got 3 award seats in AA first from MIA to BOS a week before we flew for whatever the avios rate was plus $4 each in taxes, which was an extremely pleasant way to fly and also a bargain as it included seat selection and checked luggage. Bear in mind they often seem to be delayed which could have a knock on effect on a connecting fight – but we might just have been unlucky!

  • Shoestring says:
    15 Sep15 September 16:08

    GATWICK will become the first British airport to permanently use facial recognition technology, in a move that will allow passengers to travel without being checked by staff.

    The airport, which conducted several trials in a joint venture with easyJet, will use the face-scanning technology on eight departure gates after the runway extension in 2022.

    Heathrow airport is expected to announce similar plans before the end of this year, as executives are understood to be in advanced talks to roll out technology permanently after a £50million trial this summer.

  • @mkcol says:
    15 Sep15 September 17:56

    And once you have managed to force their site to take your money you’re presented with a variety of antiquated things other big brand hire companies don’t demand, including “UK and non-UK residents should bring a PAPER BASED PROOF OF ADDRESS (such as a bank statement or utility bill) that is less than 3 months old).”

    If it wasn’t for the £1 One Way rates then I wouldn’t bother with this bunch ever again.

    • Drew says:
      15 Sep15 September 19:33

      So don’t bother … Doubt they will miss your £1 lol

      • Shoestring says:
        15 Sep15 September 19:46

        you can speed up the website by scrolling the map and clicking on your departure point, eg Newquay airport is 10

        I can’t see that bringing a bit of paper with your address (eg credit card statemnt!) on it is too difficult!

        • @mkcol says:
          16 Sep16 September 01:46

          When your life is digital & you don’t possess a printer, that’s when it gets difficult.
          The only paper bill or statement I get now which would comply is my annual council tax notification.

  • Anna says:
    15 Sep15 September 18:58

    The new Marriott points pricing structure seems to be based on days of the week rather than periods in the year, e.g. Tuesday and Wednesday or Wednesday and Thursday are standard while the rest of the month is peak.

  • Mikeact says:
    15 Sep15 September 20:05

    I guess the Guardian will be next if you don’t volunteer a minimum £1.

  • Jeremy says:
    15 Sep15 September 20:14

    Rob, you’re the Curve man. Whats the best joining deal at the moment for the free Curve card? Thanks

  • Stu N says:
    15 Sep15 September 21:42

    Would be interested in a report on the TK flight if you have time TripRep.

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