
Senior discounts are one of the few truly great perks that come with growing older. You can even start collecting senior discounts at age 50 from some stores, so you could save big long before you even qualify for retirement benefits! To help you keep track of all the deals, we've compiled a handy senior citizen discount list.
Location Matters for Senior Discounts
Be aware that for many of these businesses, the senior citizen discount varies by location; brands may let individual franchisees decide whether to provide the perk. As a result, one of your local restaurants might give you a higher percentage off than the same chain would across town.
Before heading out on a shopping spree, check with your local store about the discounts for seniors on offer. (This can be a helpful strategy when it comes to birthday freebies and military discounts, too.)
Senior Citizen Benefits Are Disappearing
Senior savings have been around for decades, but it seems like retailers are slowly phasing them out. In some cases — such as the Publix grocery chain — the stores are allegedly changing tactics to provide better savings all around. However, other retailers — like Gap and some of its brands — have simply dropped their senior discounts altogether.
One industry where senior discounts still thrive is travel. Many major airlines, hotel chains, cruise lines, and rental car companies offer senior discounts of up to 30%, which can make vacationing much more affordable. Still, these deals aren't always obvious: you may have to hunt for senior rates on business websites or simply call and ask directly.
The Best Senior Discounts in 2021
Store | Discount | Eligibility |
---|---|---|
AMC Theatres |
Discounted tickets; Present proof of age when purchasing or picking up your tickets |
60+ |
American Airlines |
Discounted fares; Select senior fare when booking online (by selecting passenger age) or by phone |
65+ |
Amtrak |
10% off select fares; Present proof of age when booking |
65+ |
AT&T | 10% off select plans and 15% off select accessories for AARP members, plus a discounted $29.99 Senior Nation plan for anyone 65+ | 50+, 65+ |
Avis |
Up to 30% off rentals; Book online or call and ask for the AARP rate |
50+ |
Belk |
Up to 20% off on Tuesdays; Present proof of age at checkout |
55+ |
Best Western |
Up to 15% off; Select AARP/Senior rate when booking online or by phone, and present AARP card at check-in |
50+ |
Bob Evans |
Discounted items; Order off the seniors menu |
55+ |
Bonefish Grill |
10% off; Present AARP card with check |
50+ |
British Airways |
Up to $200 off flights and packages; Book online through British Airways' AARP page |
50+ |
Bruster's |
25 cents off; Present Kid at Heart card at checkout. Check your local restaurant for details |
60+ |
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. |
10% off; Present AARP card at checkout |
50+ |
Budget |
Up to 30% off rentals; Book online through Budget's AARP page or call and ask for the AARP rate |
50+ |
Carnival Cruises |
Discounted select cruises; Contact Carnival for senior prices |
55+ |
Carrabba's Italian Grill |
10% off; Present AARP card at checkout |
50+ |
Carrows Restaurants |
Discounted items; Order off the seniors menu |
55+ |
Chart House |
10% off; Present AARP card at checkout |
50+ |
Choice Hotels |
Up to 10% off; Select Senior/AARP rate when booking online or by phone, and present proof of age at check-in |
50+, 60+ |
Cinemark |
Discounted tickets for Senior Day; Check your local theater for details |
62+ |
Corky's Homestyle Kitchen & Bakery |
Discounted seniors menu and Senior Frequent Diner Card (buy nine meals, get one free); Ask your local restaurant for details |
55+ |
Country Kitchen |
Discounted items; Order off the seniors menu |
55+ |
Delta |
Discounted senior fares on select flights; Call Delta directly to book |
65+ |
Denny's |
15% off and discounted seniors menu; Present AARP card or order off the seniors menu |
50+, 55+ |
El Pollo Loco |
10% off (up to $1); Present proof of age at checkout |
60+ |
Fred Meyer |
10% off select items, primarily store brands; Present proof of age at checkout |
55+ |
Harris Teeter |
5% off on Thursdays; Sign up for the VIC program and present your VIC card at checkout |
60+ |
Hertz |
Up to 20% off rentals; Book online through Hertz's senior page, or call and ask for the senior rate |
50+ |
Hilton Hotels & Resorts |
Up to 5% off; Book online through Hilton's AARP page or book by phone and ask for the AARP rate, and present your AARP card at check-in |
50+ |
IHG Hotels |
Discounted room rate; Select senior rate when booking online or by phone, and present proof of age at check-in |
62+ |
IHOP |
Discounted seniors menu; Order off the seniors menu |
55+ |
Joann Fabric |
20% off on Senior Discount Days; Watch Joann's website or Facebook page for the next Senior Discount Day |
55+ |
Kohl's |
15% off every Wednesday; Present proof of age at checkout |
60+ |
Landry's Restaurants |
10% off; Present AARP card at checkout |
50+ |
LensCrafters |
Discounted lenses, frames, contacts, and eye exams; Present AARP card at checkout |
50+ |
Luby's |
Senior Luann Special for $7.99 from 3 pm to close, and potentially other discounts at select locations; Order Senior Luann Special |
55+ |
Marriott Hotels |
15% off; Select senior rate when booking online or by phone |
62+ |
McCormick & Schmick's |
10% off; Present AARP card at checkout |
50+ |
Motel 6 |
Up to 10% off; Select senior rate when booking online or by phone, and present proof of age at check-in |
60+ |
National Parks |
Discounted $20 annual park pass or $80 lifetime park pass, plus pass holders get up to 50% off select amenities costs; Must provide proof of age and residency or citizenship. A $10 fee applies to passes bought online or by mail |
62+ |
Old Country AYCE Marketplace |
Varies; Check your local restaurant for details |
55+ |
Outback Steakhouse |
10% off; Present AARP card at checkout |
50+ |
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery |
Discounted items; Order off the seniors menu |
55+ |
Rainforest Cafe |
10% off; Present AARP card at checkout |
50+ |
Red Roof Inn |
10% off; Select senior rate when booking online or by phone, and present proof of age at check-in |
59+ |
Regal Entertainment Group |
Up to 20% off, plus additional discounts may be available at your local theater; Present AARP card and check with your local theater for additional discounts |
50+, 60+ |
Rite Aid |
20% off on the first Wednesday of the month for Wellness65+ members; Sign up for a Wellness+ card and the Wellness65+ program, and present card at checkout |
65+ |
Royal Caribbean |
Discounted senior prices on select cruises; Contact Royal Caribbean for discounted sailings |
55+ |
Saltgrass Steak House |
10% off; Present AARP card at checkout |
50+ |
Showcase Cinemas | Discounted $7.75 tickets for all films (including 3D, MX4D, and IMAX) on Wednesdays, plus $4.50 popcorn and drink | 60+ |
T-Mobile |
Discounted Unlimited 55 plans: starting at $55 for two lines; Sign up for Unlimited 55 plans online, by phone, or in-store |
55+ |
The Oceanaire Seafood Room |
10% off; Present AARP card at checkout |
50+ |
The Old Spaghetti Factory |
Discounted 3-course meal; Order off the seniors menu |
55+ |
The UPS Store |
5% off shipping and up to 15% off other products and services; Present AARP card at checkout |
50+ |
United Airlines |
Discounted senior fares; Select senior fare when booking online (by selecting passenger age) or by phone |
65+ |
Verizon Wireless |
Discounted 55+ Unlimited Plan: $60 for one line, $80 for two lines; Subscribe to the 55+ Unlimited Plan online, by phone, or in-store. Existing Verizon customers need to subscribe by phone or in-store |
55+ |
Walgreens |
20% off on the first Tuesday of the month if you're a myWalgreens member. AARP members can get discounts starting at age 50; Sign up for myWalgreens and present card at checkout |
50+, 55+ |
Wyndham Hotels |
Discounted rates at age 50+ for AARP members and 60+ for anyone; Select Senior/AARP rate when booking online or by phone, and present proof of age at check-in |
50+, 60+ |
Zipcar |
Discounted $40 annual membership for AARP members; Join through Zipcar's AARP page |
50+ |
Readers, what are your favorite stores for senior discounts? Did we leave a retailer off our list? Let us know in the comments below!
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