IHG Hotels has brought back their Gas and Go promotion where you can receive a C$25 Esso/Mobil gas gift card for every night you stay at participating locations in Canada. We last wrote about this offer in 2020 and don’t recall seeing it since then but received an email from IHG last week promoting the return offer and thank you to Tarandeep who also pointed out this new offer on our old post from 2020.
The $25 Gas Gift Card Offer
Click here for more details and to book the Gas & Go offer
Is it worth it to book this offer?
This is one of those offers that is priced with its own rate so you will want to compare it against other options like the IHG Rewards Club member rate, CAA/AAA etc. to see if it is worth booking.
For example, I looked at the Holiday Inn Ottawa Downtown – Parliament Hill for a one a night stay January 15-16 and came up with the follow rates:
From the example you can see that they charge more for the Gas and Go rate. The non-refundable rate (a rate we never book here at RWRDS Canada as we don’t like to be tied in but for some it is a go!) is $38 cheaper for this night (and that doesn’t include taxes/fees) so it’s better than the gas card offer.
Meanwhile the Best Flexible Member Rate is only $15 cheaper so you would actually come out $10 ahead with the Gas and Go Rate. The CAA/AAA rate is $24 cheaper so after a slight difference in taxes/fees, it would basically be a wash with the Gas and Go rate.
Tip: You don’t even have to own a car to be a CAA member – most provinces have non-driving memberships for as little as $5 a month that allow you to get these discounts! Learn more in our: Guide to CAA Everyday Memberships: discounts, perks & rewards for those who don’t have a car
As you can see you’ll want to compare other rates to see if it is worth it to pay extra to get the Gas and Go card and granted this is only one hotel for one night. The difference in price could be less at other locations or on other nights making it more worthwhile or it could be the opposite and not be worthwhile at all.
I do like how IHG also tells members in the email terms to make sure you are booking the most suitable rate:
The Canada Gas & Go promotion is valid only for bookings made using the “Canada Gas & Go Package — IHG® One Rewards Member Rate rate(s). Member saving vary by hotel. A $25 CAD EssoTM or MobilTM Gift Card will be provided per night of stay. Our Best Flexible Rate is the best and least restrictive publicly available rate for that room type at the time of reservation. While lower rates may be available, they will require payment at time of booking, a minimum length of stay or will be non-refundable. Please check at the time of your reservation to be sure you are booking the most suitable rate for your travel needs.
Stack this offer with the 2x Points offer
This offer should also stack with the upcoming 2x IHG One Reward points offer that awards the bonus points starting with your second stay made between January 1 and March 31, 2025. Click here to register for this offer and to book your stays direct with IHG.