Do Hilton Honors Points Expire?
Yes. Hilton Honors points expire after 24 months of account inactivity. If no qualifying earn or redemption activity occurs within a 24-month period, your entire Hilton Honors points balance is permanently forfeited. Hilton does not guarantee advance notice before expiration, and unlike some programs there is no grace period after the deadline passes. Once expired, Hilton Honors points are gone with no automatic reinstatement. If you have not used your Hilton account in close to two years, log in now and check your last activity date. For the full detail on each reward program expiration policies, you can read our 2026 guide here.
What Counts as Activity to Keep Hilton Points Alive?
Any qualifying earn or redemption transaction resets the 24-month inactivity window. Activities that count include staying at any Hilton portfolio property and earning points on that stay, redeeming Hilton points for any reward including hotel nights or experiences, earning points through a linked Hilton co-branded American Express credit card purchase, purchasing Hilton points through the Hilton portal, earning points through Hilton's dining or shopping partners, and transferring points to or from an airline partner. Logging into your Hilton Honors account alone does not count as qualifying activity — you must earn or use at least one point to reset the clock.
How to Check When Your Hilton Points Expire
Log into your Hilton Honors account at hilton.com and navigate to your Points Activity section. Your most recent transaction date is visible in your activity history. Add 24 months to that date to calculate when your points are at risk. Hilton also displays an expiration notice directly in the account dashboard for points that are approaching the deadline — if you see a warning there, treat it as urgent. If your expiry date is within 3 months, your options are limited to making a qualifying earn or redemption transaction, or selling your balance for cash through The Miles Market before time runs out.
Can Expired Hilton Points Be Reinstated?
Hilton does offer a points reinstatement program, but it comes at a cost. Reinstatement fees are typically calculated based on the number of points being reinstated and can run into the hundreds of dollars for large balances. Reinstatement requests are processed at Hilton's discretion and are not guaranteed. The policy has changed before and may change again. Relying on reinstatement as a fallback strategy is genuinely risky — the only guaranteed protection is acting before the expiration date.
How Much Are Hilton Points Worth?
Hilton Honors points are generally worth between 0.4 and 0.6 cents each for standard hotel redemptions, though this varies considerably by property category. Premium properties — Waldorf Astoria and Conrad hotels — can deliver stronger value per point, while mid-range properties often yield less. Hilton's fifth-night-free benefit, available when booking a standard reward stay of five or more nights, effectively boosts the per-point value by 20% on longer stays. When you sell Hilton points through The Miles Market, the rate reflects current market demand and your account balance. Accounts with over 80,000 points qualify for our maximum payout rate.
When Selling Hilton Points Makes More Sense Than Redeeming
Redeeming Hilton points for hotel nights can be worthwhile if you are flexible with dates and destinations. But if your preferred Hilton properties are unavailable on award nights, or if you simply will not be staying at a Hilton property in the next few months, holding a large points balance while the expiration clock ticks is unnecessary. Selling converts that balance to real cash you can use to book any hotel, on any platform, whenever you want — while still earning Hilton points on that paid stay. If your points are within 6 months of expiring and travel is not on your near-term agenda, selling is the most financially sensible path.
