Biggest List of Senior Discounts (November 2024)
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Senior Discounts: What You Should Know
- As of 2024, many businesses have done away with their senior discounts, but we've found the companies still slash prices for older adults, as well as veterans, and low-income individuals.
- For many companies on this list, the specific discounts vary by location, so be sure to check with your local stores to confirm discount availability.
- Some stores, like Kohl’s, offer senior discounts on particular days of the week.
FYI: Did you know that many wireless providers have special discounts for seniors? To find cell phone plans from $15 per month, check out our rundown of the best senior cell phone plans.
Most Popular Senior Discounts
| Company | Discount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | 50% off Prime Membership | Must be a recipient of SSI, SNAP, or other government assistance |
| Big Lots | 10% off | Must be an active duty or retired military member |
| CVS.com | 20% off and free shipping | Must be an active duty or retired military member or immediate family of either. Must join Veterans Advantage card benefit program |
| Eye Buy Direct | Varies | Current coupon codes on eyeglasses are maintained here. |
| Home Depot | 10% off | Must be an active duty or retired military member with honorable status or spouse of either. Maximum of $400 in savings annually. |
| Goodwill | 20% off | Must be 60+; Tuesdays Discount varies by location, generally ranging from 15-25%. |
| JOANN | 20% off | Must be 55+ and present a state-issued ID. One day per month that varies by location |
| Kohl's | 15% off | Must be 60+ |
| Lowe's | 10% off | Must be an active duty or retired military member or their spouse. |
| Ross Dress for Less | 10% off | Must be 55+; Tuesdays |
| Michael's | 10% off | Must be 55+ |
| Rite Aid | 20% off | Must be 65+; First Wednesday of each month. Discount for in-store items only. |
| Salvation Army | 15-50% | Must be 55+ |
| Savers and Value Village | 20-40% off | Must be 55+; Some stores only offer senior discounts on certain days. |
| Tanger Outlets | Free Tanger coupon book | Available to AARP Members Discounts vary based on location and specific store. |
| TJ Maxx | 10% off | Must be 55+; Not available at all locations |
| Valvoline | 15% off oil changes | Available to AARP Members |
| Walgreens | 20% off eligible items | Must be 55+ or an AARP Member; Available once per month in-store and for one week per month online. |
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Senior Discounts for Restaurants
| Company | Discount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Applebee’s | 10-15% off | Must be 60+ |
| Arby’s | 10% off | Must be 55+ |
| A&W | Vary by local restaurants | Must be 55+ |
| Backyard Burger | 20% off | Must be active duty military or veteran |
| Ben & Jerry’s | 10% off | Must be 60+ |
| Bennigan’s | 10% off | Must be 60+ |
| Bob’s Big Boy | Up to 15% off | Must be 60+ |
| Bonefish Grill | 10% off | Must be an AARP member |
| Boston Market | 10% off | Must be 65+ |
| Burger King | 10% off | Must be 60+ |
| Bubba Gump Shrimp | 10% off | Must be an AARP member |
| Captain D’s Seafood | $5.49 meals on Wednesdays and Sundays | Must be 62+ |
| Carrabba’s Italian Grill | 10% off | Must be an AARP member |
| Carrows Restaurants | Discounted “Golden 55” menu | Must be 55+ |
| Chart House | 10% off | Must be an AARP member |
| Chick-fil-A | 10% off or a free small drink | Must be 55+ |
| Chili’s | 10% off | Must be 55+ |
| CiCi’s Pizza | Discounts vary by individual restaurant | Must be 60+ |
| Claim Jumper | 10% off | Must be an AARP member |
| Corky’s Homestyle Kitchen and Bakery | Discounted senior menu and frequent diner cards | Must be 55+ |
| Country Kitchen | Light Fare Menu | No age requirements |
| Culvers Corner | 10% off | Must be 60+ |
| Dairy Queen | 10% off | Must be 55+ |
| Denny’s | 15% off; Discounted senior menu | Must be an AARP member for the discount; 55+ for the menu |
| Dunkin’ Donuts | 10% off or a free donut | Must be 55+ |
| Einstein’s Bagels | 10% off | Must be 60+ |
| El Pollo Loco | 10% off | Must be 60+ |
| Fazoli’s | Discounted senior menu | Must be 62+ |
| Friendly’s Restaurant | 10% off meal | Must be 55+ |
| Fuddrucker’s | 10% off any senior platter | Must be 55+ |
| Gatti’s Pizza | 10% off | Must be 60+ |
| Golden Corral | 10% off | Must be 55+ |
| Hardee’s | Up to 10% off | Must be 50+ |
| IHOP | Discounted senior menu | Must be 55+ |
| Jack in the Box | Up to 20% off | Must be 55+ |
| KFC | Free small drink with any meal | Must be 55+ |
| Krispy Kreme | 10% off or a free donut with the purchase of a coffee | Must be 50+ |
| Landry’s Seafood | 10% | Must be an AARP member |
| Long John Silver’s: Various discounts at locations (55+) | Discount varies by location | Must be 55+ |
| McCormick & Schmick’s | 10% off food and beverages (excluding alcohol) | Must be an AARP member |
| McDonald’s | Discounts vary by location | Must be 55+ |
| Mrs. Fields | 10% off at participating locations | Must be 60+ |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | 10% off of food and beverages (excluding alcohol) | Must be an AARP member |
| Outback Steakhouse | 10% off of food and beverages (excluding alcohol) | Must be an AARP member or veteran |
| Papa John’s Pizza | 25% off online orders using code 25SAVE | Must be AMAC member 50+ |
| Perkins Restaurant & Bakery | Discount menu for seniors | Must be 55+ |
| Pollo Tropical | 10% off | Must be 50+ |
| Ponderosa Steak Houses | Discounted menu available for seniors | Must be 60+ |
| Rainforest Cafe | 10% off food and nonalcoholic beverages | Must be an AARP Member |
| Richie Roman’s Barbecue | 10% off | Must be 52+ |
| SaltGrass Steakhouse | 10% off food and nonalcoholic beverages | Must be an AARP Member |
| Shoney’s of Knoxville | 10% off | Must be a Golden Age Club member |
| Sizzler | Discounted “Honored Guest Menu”; Varies by location | Must be 60+ |
| Sonic | 10% off or free drink | Must be 60+ |
| Steak ‘n Shake | 10% off food and nonalcoholic beverages | Must be an AARP member |
| Subway | 10% off at participating locations | Must be 60+ |
| Taco Bell | 5% off or a free beverage | Must be 65+ |
| TCBY | 10% off | Must be 55+ |
| Tea Room Cafe | 10% | Must be 50+ |
| The Old Spaghetti Factory | Discounted senior menu | Must be 55+ |
| Traditions Restaurant (East TX) | Discounted senior menu | Must be 50+ |
| Village Inn | 10% off | Must be 60+ |
| Waffle House | 10% off every Monday (varies by location) | Must be 60+ |
| Wendy’s | Varies by location | Must be 60+ |
| Whataburger | Free small coffee or kid's size soft drink with any entrée purchase | Must be 55+ and ask for “Club55” discount |
| White Castle | 10% off | Must be 62+ |
Pro Tip: If you’re looking to save on food, check out our rundown of the best meal delivery for seniors.
Senior Discounts for Grocery Stores
| Company | Discount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| American Discount Stores | 10% off every Monday | Must be 62+ |
| Bi-Lo | 5% off every Wednesday | Must be 60+ |
| Compare Foods Supermarket | 10% off every Wednesday | Must be 60+ |
| DeCicco Family Markets | Various senior discount days that vary by location | Must be 62+ |
| Fred Meyer | 10% on the first Tuesday of each month | Must be 55+ |
| Fry's Food Stores | 10% on the first Wednesday of each month | Must be 55+ |
| Gristedes Supermarket | 10% off every Tuesday | Must be 65+ |
| Harris Teeter | 5% off every Thursday (excluding fuel, pharmacy, tickets, and gift cards) | Must be 60+ |
| Hy-Vee | 5-10% off on weekly senior discount day | Must be 55+ |
| Kroger | Senior discount days discontinued as of 2021 | N/A |
| New Seasons | 10% off every Wednesday | Must be 65+ |
| Piggly-Wiggly | Discounts for seniors vary by location | Must be 60+ |
| Uncle Guiseppe's Marketplace | 5% off on Wednesdays | Must be 65+ |
Senior Discounts for Retail Stores
| Company | Discount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Banana Republic | Discounts vary by location | Must be 50+ |
| Bealls Department Store | 15% off every Tuesday | Must be 50+ |
| Belk | 15% off on the first Tuesday of every month | Must be 62+ |
| C.J. Banks/Christopher Banks | 10% off certain purchases | Must be 55+ or a veteran |
| Clarks | 10% off | Must be 62+ or a veteran |
| Dressbarn | N/A | N/A |
| Goodwill | 10% – 25% off one day a week; day varies by location | Must be 55+ |
| Hallmark | Up to 10% off (varies by location) | Must be 55+ |
| iParty | 10% off | Must be 55+ |
| Kohl's | 15% off | Must be 60+ |
| Michael's | 10% off | Must be 55+ |
| Modell's Sporting Goods | 10% off | Must be 65+ |
| Ross | 10% off every Tuesday | Must be 55+ |
| The Salvation Army Thrift Stores | Up to 50% off on senior discount days (varies by location) | Must be 55+ |
| TJ Maxx | 10% off on Mondays (varies by location) | Must be 55+ |
| Walgreens | 20% off eligible in-store merchandise on the first Tuesday of each month | Must be 55+ and have a Balance Rewards card |
Senior Discounts for Prescriptions
| Company | Discount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| AARP | Up to 61% off prescription medications with an AARP Prescription Discount Card by OptumRX. | Must be an AARP member |
| Rite Aid | Discontinued as of 2021; however, many prescription discount cards are valid at Rite Aid locations. | N/A |
| Costco | Up to 80% off prescription medications through the Costco Member Prescription Program | Must be a Costco member |
| CVS Pharmacy | Personalized discounts, coupons, and savings on prescription medications | Must be enrolled in CVS ExtraCare |
| Kmart | Up to 65% on prescription medications and vaccines | Must be enrolled in Kmart Prescription Savings Club |
| Target | Target now hosts CVS Pharmacy as the pharmacy inside its store. | N/A |
| Walgreens | Up to 80% off prescription medications, vaccinations, and over-the-counter drugs | Must be a member of Walgreens Prescription Savings Club |
| Walmart | Walmart offers a wide range of generic medications for $4 for a 30-day supply. They also accept many third-party prescription discount cards. | Must hold a third-party prescription discount card. |
FYI: To save additional money on prescription medications, check out our rundown of this year’s best prescription discount cards.
Travel Discounts for Seniors
Senior Discounts on Airline Tickets
| Company | Discount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | Various discounts up to 50% off | Must be 65+ |
| Delta Airlines | 10% off select flights | Must be 55+ |
| Southwest Airlines | Discontinued as of 2021 | Must be 65+ |
| British Airways | $65 off standard economy seats; $65 off premium economy; up to $200 off business class seats | Must be an AARP member |
| United Airlines | Discounted senior fares offered for select travel destinations | Must be 65+ |
Senior Discounts on Car Rentals
| Company | Discount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Avis | Up to 35% off. | Must be an AARP, USAA, or Veteran Advantage member |
| Budget Rent-A-Car | Save up to 30% on base costs and an additional driver at no cost | Must be an AARP member |
| Dollar Rent-A-Car | 10% off | Must be 50+ |
| Hertz | Up to 20% off base rates | Must be 50+ |
| Payless | Up to 20% off with promo code A057400 | Must be an AARP member |
Senior Discounts on Hotels
| Company | Discount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Best Western | 5-15% off rooms | Must be an AARP member |
| Cambria Suites | 10-30% off rooms | Must be 60+; book online or call 800-CHOICE and request the senior rate |
| Candlewood Suites | Up to 10% off | Must be 62+ |
| Clarion Hotels – (Choice Hotels). | 10-30% off rooms | Must be 60+ |
| Comfort Inn (Choice Hotels) | 10-30% off rooms | Must be 60+ |
| Comfort Suites (Choice Hotels) | 10-30% off room rates | Must be 60+ |
| Crowne Plaza | Discounts vary by location but will be a percentage off the non-discounted room rate. | Must be 62+ |
| Days Inn | Special savings on best available rate at participating locations | Must be 60+. Use discount page on website to book room or request “senior rate” at booking. |
| Hampton Inn & Suites | 10% off | Must be an AARP member |
| Howard Johnson | 10% off | Must be an AARP member |
| Hyatt | Discounted rates for seniors based on availability per location and desired dates; Savings percentage varies | Must be 62+ |
| Knights Inn | Up to 10% off best available rate | Must be 60+ |
| La Quinta Inn | Discounts vary | Must be 65+ |
| Marriott | Senior room rate; Based on availability. | Must be 62+ |
| Motel 6 | Special discounts for AMAC members; usually about 10% off | Must be an AMAC member. |
| Sleep Inn | Up to 10% off reservations | Must be 60+ or an AARP member |
| Super 8 | 10% off | Must be an AARP member or 60+ |
| Travelodge | Up to 10% off | Must be 60+ |
| Wyndham Hotels | 10% off with AARP card; 20% off with AMAC membership | Must be an AARP or AMAC member |
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Other Travel Discounts for Seniors
| Company | Discount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| National Parks Senior Lifetime Pass | Priced at $80.00, the *Lifetime Pass provides access to over 2,000 recreation sites managed by five Federal agencies for approximately 50% of the normal service, facility, and amenity charges. | Must be 62+ |
| Greyhound | 10% off | Must be an active or retired member of the U.S. military |
| Amtrak | 10% off | Must be 65+ |
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Senior Discounts on Medical Alert Systems
| Company | Discount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| ADT Medical Alert Systems | $5 off per month | All ages; use promo code, SAFETY |
| Aloe Care Health | 30-day free trial | All ages |
| Bay Alarm Medical | $1 off the monthly rate | Must be an AARP or AMAC member |
| Medical Guardian | One month free | All ages |
| MobileHelp | Up to $75 off your purchase | All ages; must purchase an annual plan and use promo codes: CC35OFF, SH35OFF, or CD75OFF |
| Life Alert | $100 off | All ages; discount availed upon referring a friend |
| LifeFone | Two free months | All ages; must purchase an annual plan |
| Phillips Lifeline | 15% off monthly price | Must be an AARP member |
FYI: Most medical alert providers offer discounts on various devices. Read our guides to the best medical alert system and affordable medical alerts to learn more.
Senior Discounts on Cell Phone Plans
| Company | Discount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T Senior Plans | Discounted unlimited plans, starting at $40 per line | Must be 55+; must be a Florida resident for certain plans |
| Consumer Cellular | 5% discount on usage and monthly fees; 30% discount on accessories | Must be an AARP member |
| Metro PCS | 5% off | Must be an AARP member |
| T-Mobile Senior Plans | Discounted unlimited plans, starting as low as $27.50 per line | Must be 55+ |
| Verizon Senior Plans | Discounted unlimited plans, starting as low as $40 per line | Must be 55+ |