Essential Travel Avios rate
Essential Travel earns From 2 Avios / £1 on the avios.com UK eStore. That's its standard rate, not a boost.
What we've recorded for Essential Travel
Essential Travel Avios rate history
Every change we've recorded, newest first. Rates flip-flop: they rise for a boost, then fall back. This is how you tell a genuine boost from a retailer's normal rate.
| Date | Rate | Boost |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Jul 2026 | From 2 Avios / £1 | Standard |
Boosted right now in the UK store
Essential Travel and Avios: common questions
How many Avios do you earn at Essential Travel?
Essential Travel currently earns From 2 Avios / £1 when you shop via the avios.com UK eStore. Rates change often, so check this page or track Essential Travel in Avalert for the live figure.
Is Essential Travel boosted right now?
No. Essential Travel is at its standard rate of From 2 Avios / £1 right now. Avalert will push you a notification the moment it rises.
How do I earn Avios at Essential Travel?
Start at the avios.com UK eStore and click through to Essential Travel from there, then shop as usual. The Avios are credited to your Avios account after the retailer confirms the purchase. Going directly to Essential Travel without clicking through first earns nothing.
How do I know when Essential Travel boosts its Avios rate?
Avalert checks the avios.com UK eStore every hour and sends you a push notification the moment Essential Travel's rate rises. You can set a threshold so you're only alerted for boosts above a level you choose.