Senior Discounts and Perks for Age 55+

Here are a few examples of discounts for seniors in various categories, some of which require proof of AARP membership:

Restaurants

• Bonefish Grill: 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages
• Carrabba’s Italian Grill: 10% off food and non-alcoholic drinks (AARP)
• Denny’s: Save 15% when dining from their 55+ menu (AARP)
• Joe’s Crab Shack: 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages (AARP)
• McDonald’s: Free or discounted coffee at participating locations (55+)
• Perkins : Save by dining from their 55+ menu
• Outback Steakhouse: 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages (AARP)
• Rainforest Café: 10% off food and non-alcoholic drinks (AARP)

Retail stores

• Kohl’s: 15% off your purchase in-store on Wednesdays (55+)
• Lowe’s Veteran Program: 10% off purchases every day with a valid ID
• Ross Dress for Less: 10% off your purchase in-store on Tuesdays (55+)      
• Michaels: 10% off your purchase in-store and online every day (55+)
• Rite Aid: 20% off your purchase in-store on the first Wednesday each month (65+)
• Walgreens: 20% off eligible items in-store and online (check schedule) (55+)

Hotels

• Best Western Hotels & Resorts: Save 5% to 15% on hotel rates (AARP)
• Cambria Hotels: Save 10% on the best available rate (AARP)
• Choice Hotels: Save 10% on advance reservations (AARP)
• Marriott: Senior discounts at participating locations (62+)
• Wyndham Hotels: Save 10% on the best available rate (AARP)

Car rentals

• Avis Rent a Car: Up to 30% off base rates plus upgrades (AARP)
• Budget Rent a Car: Up to 30% off base rates plus upgrades (AARP)
• Hertz: Up to 20% off base rates with Fifty Plus Program (50+)
• Payless Car Rental: Save 5% off base rates plus upgrades (AARP)
• Thrifty Car Rental: Save 5% by joining the Silver Thrifty Club (50+)

Grocery stores

• Acme Markets: Savings every day for “Acme for U” members
• Food Lion: Savings every day for “MVP Monthly Rewards” members
• Harris Teeter: Save 5% on purchases every Thursday (60+)
• Kroger: Savings every day for “Shoppers Card” members
• Safeway: Savings every day for “Just for U” members

Leisure activities with senior discounts

• AMC Theaters: Discounted movie tickets at select locations (60+)
• Audible: Save $30 on an annual membership (AARP)
• National Parks: $20 annual pass or $80 lifetime pass (62+)
• Regal Cinemas: Discounted movie tickets at select locations (60+)
• Silver Sneakers: Free gym membership with select Medicare health plans (65+)

Cruises

• Carnival Cruises: Exclusive savings for seniors (55+)
• Grand European Travel: Save up to $100 on river cruises (AARP)
• Royal Caribbean: Exclusive savings for seniors (55+)
• Vacations by Rail: Save 5% on rail vacations (AARP)

This list is merely a sampling of the available senior discounts. You can also save on health and wellness products and services, cellular plans, air travel, banking, and college courses. In general, it never hurts to check and see if a specific business or organization offers senior discount programs!