The golden years of your life don’t need to be worry-stricken. You can easily add to your savings with exclusive senior-specific discounts. While the normal age to qualify for senior discounts start from 65, various senior discounts are offered long before as different companies follow different ways of classifying senior citizens. Our research team has compiled more than 100 senior discounts which can help you make the most of your retirement dollars. Knowing the available discounts can help in effectively planning your retirement finances.
Age For Qualifying
65 is the official age to claim Medicare. However, various senior perks and discounts start earlier. You can enroll in the Association of Mature American Citizens (AMAC) or get an AARP membership on your 50th birthday for adding to your discount kitty. While the minimum age requirements for senior discounts vary from company to company, they usually range between 50 to 65 years.
Retail
It is easy to kick your retail savings up a notch with a dedicated senior discount.
| Name | Discount | Eligibility |
| CVS Veterans Advantage | 20% off your purchase everyday | VetRewards member |
| Goodwill Senior Savings Day | 10% off your in-store purchase every Tuesday | 60 years and up |
| JOANN Senior Discount Day | 20% off your in-store purchase | 55 years and up on presenting a state-issued photo ID for proof of age upon checkout |
| Kohl’s | 15% off your in-store purchase every Wednesday | 60 years and up on presenting a state-issued photo ID, which is required at checkout |
| Lowe’s Veteran Program | 10% off your in-store and online purchase every day | Military veterans on first enrolling online and presenting a valid photo ID at checkout |
| Ross Dress for Less 55+ Program | 10% off your in-store purchase every Tuesday | 55 years and up on providing a photo ID at checkout |
| Michaels | 10% off your in-store and online purchase every day | 55 years and up on creating a Michaels Rewards account |
| Red, White, and Blue Thrift Stores Senior Citizen Day | 50% off your in-store purchase every Wednesday | 55 years and up |
| Rite Aid wellness 65+ | 20% off on the first Wednesday of the month for Wellness65+ members | 65 years and up |
| Savers | The percentage varies by store location every Tuesday | 55 years and up |
| Walgreens Seniors Day | 20% off eligible items and cash rewards both in-store and online | 55 years and up or an AARP member on creating a myWalgreens account |
| Banana Republic | 10% any day at participating locations | 50 years and up |
| Belk | 15% on the first Tuesday of the month | 55 years and up |
| TJ Maxx | 10% on Mondays or Tuesdays at participating locations | 55 years and up |
| Bealls Department Store | 15% off every Tuesday | 50 years and up |
| C.J. Banks/Christopher Banks | 10% off certain purchases | 55 years and up or a veteran |
| Clarks | 10% off | 62 years and up or a veteran |
| Goodwill | 10% – 25% off one day a week; the day varies by location | 55 years and up |
| iParty | 10% off | 55 years and up |
| Modell’s Sporting Goods | 10% off | 65 years and up |
| Ross | 10% off every Wednesday | 55 years and up |
| The Salvation Army Thrift Stores | Up to 50% off on senior discount days (varies by location) | 55 years and up |
Grocery Store
Shopping at your local supermarket doesn’t need to blow a hole in your wallet. You can easily save with senior-specific discounts like the ones mentioned below.
| Name | Discount | Eligibility |
| Albertsons | 10% on the first Wednesday of the month at participating locations | 55 years and up |
| Fred Meyer | 10% off select items, primarily store brands, on the first Tuesday of the month | 55 years and up on presenting proof of age at checkout |
| Harris Teeter | 5% off on your purchase (excluding fuel, pharmacy, tickets, and gift cards) every Thursday | 60 years and up |
| New Seasons Markets | 10% off on most items every Wednesday | 65 years and up |
| Piggly Wiggly | 5% every Wednesday at participating stores | 55 years and up |
| American Discount Stores | 10% off every Monday | 62 years and up |
| Bi-Lo | 5% off every Wednesday | 60 years and up |
| Compare Foods Supermarket | 10% off every Wednesday | 60 years and up |
| DeCicco Family Markets | Various senior discount days that vary by location | 62 years and up |
| Fry’s Food Stores | 10% on the first Wednesday of each month | 55 years and up |
| Gristedes Supermarket | 10% off every Tuesday | 65 years and up |
| Hy-Vee | 5-10% off on weekly senior discount day | 55 years and up |
| Uncle Guiseppe’s Marketplace | 5% off on Wednesdays | 65 years and up |
Restaurant
Seniors can easily get discounts at their favorite coffee shops, restaurants, or diner. However, these discounts tend to vary by location and so you should ask for the same once you visit the eatery.
| Name | Discount | Eligibility |
| Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. | Save 10% on food and nonalcoholic beverages | 50 years and up on presenting AARP card at checkout |
| Bonefish Grill | Save 10% on food and nonalcoholic beverages | 50 years and up on presenting AARP card at checkout |
| Bruster’s | Save 25 cents per purchase | 60 years and up holding a Bruster’s Kid at Heart card. |
| Carrabba’s Italian Grill | Save 10% on food and nonalcoholic beverages | 50 years and up on presenting AARP card at checkout |
| Chart House | Save 10% on food and nonalcoholic beverages | 50 years and up on presenting AARP card at checkout |
| Denny’s | Save 15% off your check; on dining from Denny’s 55+ menu | 55 years and up on presenting AARP card at checkout |
| El Pollo Loco | Save 10% (up to $1) | 60 years and up, on presenting proof of age at checkout |
| IHOP | 10% off on a special senior menu that includes discounted items | 55 years and up on presenting photo ID |
| Joe’s Crab Shack | Save 10% on food and nonalcoholic beverages | 50 years and up any day on presenting an AARP card at checkout |
| Landry’s Seafood | Save 10% on food and nonalcoholic beverages | 50 years and up on presenting an AARP card at checkout |
| Landry’s Inc. Restaurants | Save 10% on food and nonalcoholic beverages | 50 years and up on presenting an AARP card at checkout |
| Luby’s | Senior Luann Special $7.99 – 3 p.m. to close, and other discounts at select locations | 55 years and up |
| McCormick & Schmick’s | Save 10% on food and nonalcoholic beverages | 50 years and up any day on presenting an AARP card at checkout |
| McDonald’s | Discounted or free coffee at participating locations | 55 years and up |
| Perkins | Dine from Perkins’ 55+ menu at participating locations | 55 years and up |
| Outback Steak
house |
Save 10% on food and nonalcoholic beverages | 50 years and up any day on presenting an AARP card at checkout |
| Rainforest Cafe | Save 10% on food and nonalcoholic beverages | 50 years and up on presenting AARP card at checkout |
| Saltgrass Steak House | Save 10% on food and nonalcoholic beverages | 50 years and up on presenting AARP card at checkout |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | Save 10% on food and nonalcoholic beverages | 50 years and up on presenting AARP card at checkout |
| White Castle | 10% | 62 years and up |
| Whataburger | Free drink with meal purchase | 55 years and up |
| Wendy’s | 10% or discounted drink | 60 years and up |
| Taco Bell | 5% and free drink | 65years and up |
| Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen | 10% or free small drink | 55 years and up |
| Ponderosa Steakhouse | 10% | 62 years and up |
| Hardee’s | Up to 10% on any order, special discounts on beverages any day at participating locations | 50 years and up |
| KFC | Free small drinks, some locations may offer up to 10% off food purchases any day | 55 years and up |
| Fazoli’s | Selected items from the discounted senior menu | 62 years and up member of Fazoli’s Club 62 |
| Cici’s Pizza | Selected menu items vary by location | 60 years and up |
| Boston Market | 10% off | 65 years and up |
| Burger King | 10% | 60 years and up |
| Chick-fil-A | 10% or a free small drink | 55 years and up |
| Applebee’s | 10% to 15% | 60 years and up |
| Arby’s | 10% and/or a free drink with purchase | 55 years and up |
| Ben & Jerry’s | 10% | 60 years and up |
| Carrows Restaurants | Discounted items when you order off the senior’s “Golden 55” menu |
55 years and up |
| Corky’s Homestyle Kitchen & Bakery | Discounted seniors menu and Senior Frequent Diner Card (buy nine meals, get one free) | 55 years and up |
| The Old Spaghetti Factory | The discounted 3-course meal when you order off the seniors’ menu | 55 years and up |
| A&W | Vary by local restaurants | 55 years and up |
| Bennigan’s | 10% off | 60 years and up |
| Bob’s Big Boy | Up to 15% off | 60 years and up |
| Captain D’s Seafood | $5.49 meals on Wednesdays and Sundays | 62 years and up |
| Chili’s | 10% off | 55 years and up |
| Culvers Corner | 10% off | 60 years and up |
| Dairy Queen | 10% off | 55 years and up |
| Dunkin’ Donuts | 10% off or a free donut | 55 years and up |
| Einstein’s Bagels | 10% off | 60 years and up |
| Friendly’s Restaurant | 10% off meal | 55 years and up |
| Fuddrucker’s | 10% off any senior platter | 55 years and up |
| Traditions Restaurant (East TX) | Discounted senior menu | 50 years and up |
| Uno Pizzeria & Grill | 25% off on Wednesdays (not available at all locations) | 55 years and up |
| Village Inn | 10% off | 60 years and up |
| Waffle House | 10% off every Monday (varies by location) | 60 years and up |
| TCBY | 10% off | 55 years and up |
| Tea Room Cafe | 10% | 50 years and up |
| Sizzler | Discounted “Honored Guest Menu”; which varies by location | 60 years and up |
| Sonic | 10% off or free drink | 60 years and up |
| Subway | 10% off at participating locations | 60 years and up |
| Shoney’s of Knoxville | 10% off | Must be a Golden Age Club member |
| Richie Roman’s Barbecue | 10% off | 52 years and up |
| Pollo Tropical | 10% off | 50 years and up |
| Papa John’s Pizza | 25% off online orders using code 25SAVE | 50 years and up AMAC member |
| Mrs. Fields | 10% off at participating locations | 60 years and up |
| Long John Silver’s | Discount varies by location | 55 years and up |
| Krispy Kreme | 10% off or a free donut with the purchase of a coffee | 50 years and up |
| Jack in the Box | Up to 20% off | 55 years and up |
| Golden Corral | 10% off | 55 years and up |
| Gatti’s Pizza | 10% off | 60 years and up |
Leisure Activity
Fun times will never end in your golden age with a variety of leisure activities ranging from national park visits to movies at your nearest theatres.
| Name | Discount | Eligibility |
| AMC Theatres | Discounted movie tickets at select locations | 60 years and up on presenting proof of age when purchasing or picking up your tickets |
| Audible | Save $2 per month on an Audible membership with proof of AARP membership or $30 off annual membership | 50 and up AARP member |
| Ancestry | Save 30% on a World Explorer or All Access membership for the first year every day | 50 and up AARP member |
| Cinemark Theatres | Discounted movie tickets for Senior’s Day and the Early Bird special | 62 years and up for Senior’s Day |
| Marcus Theatres and Movie Tavern | Young at Heart special: $6.00 for any show that starts before 5:30 p.m. every Friday | 60 years and up |
| National Parks America the Beautiful Senior Pass | $20 annual park pass or $ 80-lifetime park pass provides admittance to more than 2,000 recreation sites every day. Plus pass holders get up to 50% off select amenities costs. | 62 years or more on providing proof of age and residency or citizenship. A $10 fee applies to passes bought online or by mail |
| Regal Cinemas Senior Citizen Movie Tickets | Discounted movie tickets at select locations every day plus additional discounts that might be available at your local theater | 60 years and up |
| SilverSneakers | Free healthy living and fitness classes at over 17,000 fitness locations every day | 65 years up and a member of select Medicare or other health plans |
| Showcase Cinemas | Discounted $7.75 tickets for all films (including 3D, MX4D, and IMAX) on Wednesdays, plus $5.50 popcorn and drink | 60 years and up |
| Ticketmaster | Save on tickets to select shows and events every day | 50 years and up AARP member |
| Landmark Theaters | 10% discount on ticket prices | 62 years and up |
Cruises
Everyone needs a vacation and cruising can serve as an excellent means of seeing the world.
| Name | Discount | Eligibility |
| Carnival Cruises | Exclusive savings for seniors | 55 years and up |
| Royal Caribbean | Exclusive senior pricing on selected sailings | 55 years and up |
Hotel and Rental Car Senior Discounts
Senior citizens can make the most while planning a getaway with discounts on car and hotel rentals.
| Name | Discount | Eligibility |
| Avis Rent a Car | Save up to 30% off Avis’ base rates, plus get an upgrade on full-size car class bookings | 50 years and up & AARP member |
| Budget Rent a Car | Save up to 35% off Budget’s base rates, plus get an upgrade on full-size car class bookings | 50 years and up & AARP member |
| Best Western Hotels & Resorts | Save 5% to 15% at over 4,000 hotels worldwide | 55 years and up & AARP member, however, you should select the AARP/Senior rate when booking online or by phone, and present your AARP card at check-in |
| Cambria Hotels | Save up to 10-30% off the best available rate | 60 years and up & AARP member |
| Choice Hotels | Save 10-30% on reservations | 60 years and up or an AARP member, choose the Senior/AARP rate while booking by phone or online and presenting age proof at check-in |
| Hertz | Save up to 20% off Hertz’s base rates with the Fifty Plus Program | 50 years and up on booking online through Hertz’s senior page, or calling and asking for the senior rate |
| IHG Hotels & Resorts | Discounted room rate with IHG’s Senior Discount Rate program | 62 years and up on selecting senior rate when booking online or by phone, and presenting ID at check-in |
| Marriott | Offers a senior discount rate of 15% at participating locations | 62 years and up on selecting senior discount at the time of the reservation, and presenting proof of age required at check-in
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| Thrifty Car Rental | Join the Silver Thrifty Club and save 5% | 50 years and up |
| Wyndham Hotels | Save 10% off Wyndham’s best available rate
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50 years and up for AARP members, 60 years and up for anyone at the time of reservation, by presenting proof of age required at check-ink in |
| Days Inn | Special savings on the best available rate at participating locations | 60 years and up, by requesting “senior rate while booking
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| Budget | Up to 35% off rentals | 50 years and up when you book online or through phone |
| Hilton Hotels & Resorts | Up to 10% off | 50 years and up when you book online or by phone by presenting the AARP card at check-in |
| Motel 6 | 8% off on the lowest rate so that you spend less than $50 a night. | 60 years and up when you book online or by phone by presenting the AARP card at check-in |
| Red Roof | 10% off | 59 years and up when you book online or by phone by presenting the age proof at check-in |
| Candlewood Suites | Up to 10% off | 62 years and up |
| Crowne Plaza | Discounts vary by location but will be a percentage of the non-discounted room rate | 62 years and up |
| Hyatt | Discounted rates for seniors based on availability per location and desired dates | 62 years and up |
| Knights Inn | Up to 10% off on the best available rate | 60 years and up |
| La Quinta Inn | Discounts vary | 65 years and up |
| Sleep Inn | Up to 10% off reservations | 60 years and up or an AARP member |
| Super 8 | 10% off | 60 years and up or an AARP member |
| Travelodge | Up to 10% off | 60 years and up |
| Dollar Rent-A-Car | 10% off | 50 years and up |
Air, Bus, and Rail Transportation
You will get a senior fare on most public transportation including subway, bus, ferry services, train, etc. so that you can move around easily.
| Name | Discount | Eligibility |
| Amtrak | Save 10% on most rail fares on domestic trips for people 65 and up and 10% off most rail fares on Canadian trips for seniors 60 and up. | 60 years and up and 65 years and up |
| British Airways | Save $65 off World Traveller (economy) and World Traveller Plus (premium economy) or $200 off Club World (business class) fares on purchasing round-trip transatlantic tickets online to over 130 destinations | 50 years and up on presenting AARP card |
| Delta Airlines | Senior discounts of 10% are available for limited itineraries
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65 years and up, however, it is advisable to call Delta’s customer care at (800) 221-1212 or 1-800-241-6522 to find out if your flight is eligible for the discounted fare |
| Greyhound | Senior discounts of 5% are available for specific destinations and dates | 62 years and up |
| United Airlines | Save on senior fares as you select travel destinations while booking online (by selecting passenger age) or by phone | 65 years and up, however, you should select the senior category when making a reservation |
| American Airlines | Discounts up to 50% on specific routes only | 65 years and up, however, you should call American Airlines at 1-800-433-7300 to check availability |
| Trailways Transportation | Varies | 50 years and up |
Internet Service and Communications
Seniors are the fastest growing segment of internet users and providers try to bank on this growing market by offering lucrative deals and discounts.
| Name | Discount | Eligibility |
| AT&T Senior Plans |
AARP members are eligible for a slew of savings, including up to $45 off upgrade and activation fees, 15% off eligible accessories, and more. |
55 years and up |
| T-Mobile Senior Plans | Discounted unlimited plans, starting from $27.50 per line | 55 years and up |
| Verizon Senior Plans | Discounted unlimited plans, starting from $40 per line | 55 years and up |
Pharmacy Prescription Discounts
Eyeglass retailers, drug stores, and other health services offer senior discounts which can help you ring in massive savings whether you are using your employer’s insurance on Medicare. The qualifying age for these discounts varies and so it is always safe to ask beforehand.
| Name | Discount | Eligibility |
| Walgreens | Up to 80% off prescription medications, vaccinations, and over-the-counter drugs. A myWalgreens member will get 20% off on the first Tuesday of the month. | 50 years and up on being enrolled in the Walgreens Prescription Savings Club. |
| LensCrafters | Discounted lenses, frames, contacts, and eye exams | 50 years and up on presenting AARP card at checkout |
Fitness Programs
These memberships can help you stay in shape during your golden age while keeping your wallet lined. Often local fitness centers offer lucrative discounts to senior citizens. Make sure to enquire with your local gym about the available discounts.
Miscellaneous
| Name | Discount | Eligibility |
| The UPS Store | 5% off shipping and 15% off other products and services | 50 years and up on presenting AARP card at checkout |
Senior discounts can bring a substantial amount of savings over the normal price of a variety of goods and services. However, it is required to carry your age proof as many businesses ask for the same. The next time you visit your favorite eatery or theatre, don’t be afraid to ask for a discount and whether you qualify for the same.
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