The 79 Best Senior Discounts to Use in 2025

From cheaper food to savings on travel, all kinds of senior citizen discounts are available to folks who are 50 or older.
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Elizabeth Harper
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NOTE: We fully updated this list of senior discounts in 2024, but deals like these can last a long time! The Michaels and Rite Aid senior discounts we mention appear to be going strong in 2025, for instance. Get more ways to save by reading our articles on military discounts, birthday freebies, and student discounts.

Growing older can net you some great savings if you take advantage of senior discounts. These deals start to become available at age 50 and often offer around 10% off, which can add up to significant savings for seniors on a fixed income.

But it can be hard to find great discounts for seniors, since businesses don't always publicize these deals. That means seniors looking for savings need to do their homework to see which retailers offer great senior perks. Fortunately, we're here to help. If you're ready to start saving, we've collected the very best senior citizens' discounts for you.

Top Senior Discount

AARP 5-Year Membership

AARP 5-Year Membership

$11 per year

Join AARP for just $11 per year with a 5-year membership in 2025. Even better, this deal allows you to start your senior discounts journey with a free gift; choose from an insulated trunk organizer or a 6-port power and USB charging donut (far less tasty than an actual donut, but still useful). That's a savings of 45% over the normal annual rate (currently $20).

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Other Great Senior Discounts

Paramount+ Senior Discount

Paramount+ Senior Discount

From $7 per month

Seniors with a valid and active AARP membership can take 10% off any Paramount+ plan in 2025. That includes the basic Paramount+ Essential and the higher tier Paramount+ with Showtime. Prices start at $7.19 per month.Want to learn more about Paramount Plus discounts? Our guide to Paramount Plus coupon codes in 2025 has the info you need for scoring discounts on the streaming service. Also check out our guide to Paramount Plus subscription costs and prices to learn how much Paramount Plus is in 2025.

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What Age is Required for Senior Discounts?

The age for senior discounts ranges from 50 to 65, with the majority of deals starting at age 55 or 60. For the earliest deals, you'll want to join the AARP, which is required for quite a few senior discounts.

Membership in the AARP costs $16 per year, with discounts for paying for multiple years in advance or signing up for an automatically renewing membership. You can join at age 18, but full benefits kick off at age 50 — including discounted prices at restaurants, entertainment, travel, and more. It wouldn't take much for the membership to pay for itself.

How Much Can I Save with Senior Discounts?

Expect senior discounts to average around 10% off, though some are as much as 30% off. Some senior discounts are less clear: Many hotel and airfare deals simply offer "discounted rates", which vary in quality.

SEE ALSO: The 191 Best Military Discounts in 2025

Sometimes senior deals aren't even the best deals available, so it's important to shop around and check out available discounts. For example, the discounted rates you see for air and hotel aren't necessarily good rates; sometimes they were beaten by other discounts available. It pays to double check and shop around rather than simply expecting the senior discount to be the best way to save.

How to Get Senior Discounts

Because senior discounts aren't always advertised, the most important thing you can do is ask about senior deals. Don't be ashamed to call ahead or ask in person! You may find deals available from retailers that aren't listed here. You won't know about discounts if you don't ask, which could mean you miss out on some great deals.

Beyond that, most retailers only require you to show ID (or your AARP card) to qualify for senior discount rates. If you're shopping online, you may need to verify age in other ways, such as providing AARP membership information or showing your ID when picking up a product.

Senior discounts can save around 10% or even more, but be prepared to prove your status.

Some retailers may have limitations on what you can buy or when you can buy it. Restaurants may require you to order off a special menu, often with reduced portions, to get senior discounts. Some shops offer discounts for seniors on specific days, in which case it's a good idea to do your shopping on the appropriate day. For travel, you may have to book specific dates to qualify for senior discounts.

Discounts can vary at different locations, as well — particularly at large franchises, where senior discounts are often at the discretion of local management. This is common at restaurants and fast food locations, where offerings can vary widely between locations. Always ask what discounts are available before you buy, because the discounts may change.

Senior Discounts are Disappearing

Senior discounts have been getting less impressive in recent years. Southwest Airlines, Verizon Wireless, Rite Aid, Kroger, Albertsons, and many more retailers have discontinued or reduced senior discounts in recent years — which makes it even more important for seniors to check for deals and use them when they're available.

Travel deals are one category where seniors can still find a wide range of great offerings. Seniors can practically always find discounts on hotels and rental cars (up to 30% off), and occasionally special offers for airfare and cruises. Just be sure to double check those rates, because we have seen senior fares that aren't the best deal.

Now that you know what to expect when shopping for senior perks, let's look at all of the best senior discounts in 2025.

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The Best Senior Discounts in 2025

A man and his granddaughter enjoy snacks in a movie theater.
Store Discount Eligibility
AMC Theatres Discounted tickets 60+
Cinemark Discounted tickets for Senior Day (dates vary by location) 62+
US National Parks Discounted $20 annual park pass or $80 lifetime park pass, plus pass holders get up to 50% off select amenities (additional $10 fee if ordered online) 62+, must be a US citizen or permanent resident
Regal Discounted tickets 60+
Showcase Cinemas Discounted $7.75 tickets on Wednesdays, plus $5.50 popcorn and drink 60+
Marcus Theaters Discounted $7 tickets on Fridays before 5:30PM, plus $3 for soda, popcorn, or hot dogs 60+
Ticketmaster 2-for-1 tickets for select shows
Requires AARP membership 		50+
An older couple enjoys dinner together out at a restaurant.
Store Discount Eligibility
Applebee's 10% - 15% off
Varies by location 		60+
Arby's 10% off
Varies by location 		55+
Auntie Anne's 10% off
Requires AARP membership 		50+
Bonefish Grill 10% off
Requires AARP membership 		50+
Bruster's 25 cents off
Requires free Kids at Heart card 		60+
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. 10% off
Requires AARP membership 		50+
Carrabba's Italian Grill 10% off
Requires AARP membership 		50+
Carrows Restaurants Discounted Golden 55 seniors' menu 55+
Chart House 10% off
Requires AARP membership 		50+
Chili's 10% off 55+
Cinnabon 10% off
Requires AARP membership 		50+
Corky's Homestyle Kitchen & Bakery Discounted seniors' menu 55+
Denny's Discounted seniors' menu or
15% off with AARP membership 		50+ with AARP membership, 55+ for seniors' menu
El Pollo Loco 10% off (up to $1) 60+
Fazoli's $4 senior meals and $1 drinks on Wednesdays
Requires free Club 62 membership 		62+
Friendly's Restaurant 10% off 55+
IHOP Discounted seniors' menu 55+
Landry's Restaurants 10% off
Requires AARP membership 		50+
Luby's Senior LuAnn Special for $7.99 from 3 pm to close 55+
McCormick & Schmick's 10% off
Requires AARP membership 		50+
Outback Steakhouse 10% off
Requires AARP membership 		50+
Perkins Discounted seniors' menu 55+
Rainforest Cafe 10% off
Requires AARP membership 		50+
Saltgrass Steak House 10% off
Requires AARP membership 		50+
Sizzler Discounted seniors' menu 60+
Subway 10% off
Varies by location 		60+
The Oceanaire Seafood Room 10% off
Requires AARP membership 		50+
The Old Spaghetti Factory Discounted 3-course meal 55+
An older woman shops in-store for medication.
Store Discount Eligibility
CareLinx 3% off home healthcare services
Requires AARP membership 		50+
CVS Pharmacy Discounted prescriptions
Requires AARP membership 		50+
Glasses.com 30% off glasses
Requires AARP membership 		50+
Kroger Co. Pharmacy Discounted prescriptions
Requires AARP membership 		50+
LensCrafters 50% off lenses, 30% off sunglasses, 10% off contacts, discounted eye exams
Requires AARP membership 		50+
Rite Aid Earn 5x Rite Aid Rewards Points on the first Wednesday of the month
Requires free Rite Aid Rewards 65+ membership 		65+
Target Optical $10 off glasses or sunglasses, $20 off Transition lenses, 10% off contacts
Requires AARP membership 		50+
UnitedHealthcare Hearing 20% off hearing aids, 15% off accessories, free hearing test
Requires AARP membership 		50+
Walgreens 20% off on the first Tuesday of the month (requires free myWalgreens membership)
AARP members earn additional Walgreens Cash 		50+ for Walgreens Cash, otherwise 55+
Walmart Pharmacy Discounted prescriptions
Requires AARP membership 		50+
An older couple enjoys a stroll together on the beach.
Store Discount Eligibility
American Airlines Discounted fares 65+
Amtrak 10% off most fares 65+
Avis Up to 30% off rentals, free upgrades, earn 3% credit towards next rental
Requires AARP membership 		50+
Best Western Up to 15% off
Requires AARP membership or age 55+ 		50+ with AARP membership, otherwise 55+
British Airways Up to $200 off fares (depending on class)
Requires AARP membership 		50+
Budget Up to 30% off rentals, free upgrades, earn 3% credit towards next rental
Requires AARP membership 		50+
Carnival Cruise Lines Discounts on select cruises 55+
Choice Hotels Up to 10% off
Requires AARP membership or age 60+ 		50+, 60+
Delta Discounted fares on select flights
Only available by phone 		65+
Hertz Up to 20% off rentals 50+
Hilton Hotels & Resorts Up to 10% off Requires AARP membership 50+
IHG Hotels & Resorts Discounted room rates 62+
Marriott Discounted room rates 62+
Motel 6 8% off 60+
Payless Car Rental 5% off
Requires AARP membership 		50+
Red Roof 10% off 59+
Royal Caribbean Discounted prices on select cruises 55+
United Airlines Discounted fares 65+
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Up to 10% off
Requires AARP membership or age 60+ 		50+ with AARP membership, otherwise 60+
Zipcar Get $40 in free driving credit when you join 50+
An older man checks the price of an item in-store.
Store Discount Eligibility
AARP Discounted cost of $9 per year with a 5-year membership ($35 savings), which includes a free second household membership and a subscription to AARP The Magazine 18+, though some benefits are age-restricted
Ancestry 30% off World Explorer or All Access subscriptions (new members only)
Requires AARP membership 		50+
AT&T Discounted $60 Unlimited 55+ plan
$10 off per line and 15% off accessories for AARP members 		50+ with AARP membership, otherwise 55+
Consumer Cellular 5% off plans
Requires AARP membership 		50+
Fred Meyer 10% off select items on the first Tuesday of the month 55+
Goodwill 10% to 20% off every Tuesday 60+
Harris Teeter 5% off select items every Thursday
Requires free VIC discount card 		60+
Joann 20% off on Senior Discount Days (in-store only)
Check Joann's website for upcoming dates 		60+
Kohl's 15% off every Wednesday (in-store only) 60+
Michaels 10% off
Requires free Michaels Rewards account 		55+
Ross Dress for Less 10% off every Tuesday 55+
T-Mobile Discounted Unlimited 55+ plans starting at $55 for two lines 55+
The UPS Store 5% off shipping and 15% off other products and services
Requires AARP membership 		50+
Verizon Discounted 55+ Unlimited Plan starting at $60 for one line (only available to Florida residents) 55+

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Elizabeth Harper
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Originally working in IT, Elizabeth now writes on tech, gaming, and general consumer issues. Her articles have appeared in USA Today, Time, AOL, PriceGrabber, and more. She has been one of DealNews' most regular contributors since 2013, researching everything from vacuums to renters insurance to help consumers.
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