Save Money with Senior Discounts

Are you ready to be labeled as a senior yet? I have to admit I am having a little trouble with the label as at times it can feel patronizing. Depending on who is saying it, it can come across as disrespectful, implying a loss of vitality or mental decline. Part of the problem is just me, I feel as if I am 40 year old somehow stuck in a 60 year old’s body.

Qualifying for senior discounts depends on where you are shopping. The bar starts low at age 50 with some clothing retailers. It goes up to age 55 for some restaurants and housing communities. More commonly you will see discounts starting 60+. You may feel a bit sheepish at first when asking for a senior discount, but when prices are so high, it is hard not to ask for a lower rate. There are plenty of discounts available to our age group and these retailers are used to being asked for them on a daily basis, so why not? Save where you can, when you can.

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The challenge with senior discounts in 2026 is that many are no longer chain-wide. Restaurants, retailers, and travel companies increasingly leave discount decisions to franchise owners or individual store locations. The discounts you see on the list below may work for some folks, but may not be honored in your area. The best rule of thumb is to check if there is a senior discount available before ordering or paying. Here’s the list:

AARP - So THIS is what you do with that AARP card! AARP offers senior discounts on insurance, healthcare, travel, and other services. And it fights like crazy in legislation to make sure we don’t lose our Medicare and other services that are going to be critical for our generation.

Amazon Prime Discount - If you have an EBT card (SNAP) or are on Medicaid, you can get 1/2 off your Amazon Prime Membership. This gives you access to movies, television, discounts on its products, fast delivery, photo storage, and more. Use your EBT card to purchase food as well at Amazon Fresh stores. Become an Amazon Prime Member here.

Military Veterans - Thank you for your service! You and your spouse can get a 10% discount at Home Depot.

Restaurants

• Applebee’s: 15% off w/Golden Apple Card (60+)

• Arby’s: 10% off (55 +)

• Ben & Jerry’s: 10% off (60+)

• Bennigan’s: discount varies by location (60+)

• Bob’s Big Boy: discount varies by location (60+)

• Bonefish Grill: 10% off for AARP members (50+)

• Boston Market: 10% off (65+)

• Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. 10% off for AARP members (50+)

• Burger King: 10% off (60+)

• Chick-Fil-A: 10% off or free small drink or coffee ( 55+)

• Chili’s: 10% off ( 55+)

• CiCi’s Pizza: 10% off (60+)

• Denny’s: 10% off, 20% off for AARP members ( 55 +)

• Dunkin’ Donuts: 10% off or free coffee ( 55+)

• Einstein’s Bagels: 10% off baker’s dozen of bagels (60+)

• Fuddrucker’s: 10% off any senior platter (55+)

• Gatti’s Pizza: 10% off (60+)

• Golden Corral: 10% off (60+)

• Hardee’s: $0.33 beverages every day (65+)

• IHOP: 10% off plus senior menus (55+)

• Jack in the Box: up to 20% off (55+)

• KFC: free small drink with any meal (55+)

• Krispy Kreme: 10% off (50+)

• Long John Silver’s: various discounts at locations (55+)

• McDonald’s: discounts on coffee every day (55+)

• Mrs. Fields: 10% off at participating locations (60+)

• Outback Steakhouse: 10% off food for AARP members (50+)

• Papa Johns: Up to 20% off for AARP members (50+)

• Shoney’s: 10% off

• Sonic: 10% off or free beverage (60+)

• Steak ‘n Shake: 10% off every Monday & Tuesday ( 50+)

• Subway: 10% off (60+)

• Sweet Tomatoes: 10% off (62+)

• Taco Bell : 5% off; free beverages for seniors (65+)

• TCBY: 10% off (55+)

• Tea Room Cafe: 10% off (50+)

• Village Inn: 10% off (60+)

• Waffle House: 10% off every Monday (60+)

• Wendy’s: 10% off (55 +)

• Whataburger: 10% off (62+)

• White Castle: 10% off (62+)

Retail & Apparel

• Banana Republic: 30% off ( 50 +)

• Bealls: 15%-20% off select senior days (usually Tuesdays) (50+)

• Belk: 15% off the first Tuesday of every month ( 55 +)

• Bon-Ton Department Stores: 15% off on senior discount days ( 55 +)

• C.J. Banks: 10% off every Wednesday (50+)

• Clarks: 10% off (62+)

• Dress Barn: 20% off ( 55+)

• Goodwill: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)

• Hallmark: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)

• Kmart: 40% off (Wednesdays only) (50+)

• Kohl’s: 15% off (60+)

• Michaels: 10% off every day (55+)

• Modell’s Sporting Goods: 30% off

• Rite Aid: 10% off on Tuesdays & 10% off prescriptions

• Ross Stores: 10% off every Tuesday ( 55+)

• Salvation Army Thrift Stores: up to 50% off ( 55+)

• Stein Mart: 20% off red dot/clearance items first Monday of every month ( 55 +)

Grocery

Many of these discounts vary by location. Ask the store manager prior to shopping. Most grocery discounts occur on one designated day each week and may require a loyalty account.

• Albertson’s: 10% off first Wednesday of each month ( 55 +)

• American Discount Stores: 10% off every Monday ( 50 +)

• Compare Foods Supermarket: 10% off every Wednesday (60+)

• DeCicco Family Markets: 5% off every Wednesday (60+)

• Food Lion: 60% off every Monday (60+)

• Fry’s Supermarket: free Fry’s VIP Club Membership & 10% off every Monday (55 +)

• Great Valu Food Store: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)

• Gristedes Supermarket: 10% off every Tuesday (60+)

• Harris Teeter: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)

• Hy-Vee: 5% off one day a week (date varies by location)

• Kroger: 10% off (date varies by location)

• Morton Williams Supermarket: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)

• The Plant Shed: 10% off every Tuesday (50 +)

• Publix: 15% off every Wednesday (55 +)

• Rogers Marketplace: 5% off every Thursday (60+)

• Uncle Guiseppe’s Marketplace: 15% off (62+)

Travel

Airlines

• Alaska Airlines: 50% off (65+)

• American Airlines: various discounts for 50% off non-peak periods (Tuesdays – Thursdays) (62+)and up (call before booking for discount)

• Continental Airlines: no initiation fee for Continental Presidents Club & special fares for select destinations

• Southwest Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)

• United Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)

• U.S. Airways: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)

Rail

• Amtrak: 10% off (65+)

• mtrak: 10% off (65+)

Bus

• Greyhound: 15% off (62+)

• Trailways Transportation System: various discounts for ages 50+

Car Rental

• Alamo Car Rental: up to 25% off for AARP members

• Avis: up to 25% off for AARP members

• Budget Rental Cars: 40% off; up to 50% off for AARP members (50+)

• Dollar Rent-A-Car: 10% off ( 50+)

• Enterprise Rent-A-Car: 5% off for AARP members

• Hertz: up to 25% off for AARP members

• National Rent-A-Car: up to 30% off for AARP members

Overnight Accommodations

• Holiday Inn: 20-40% off depending on location (62+)

• Best Western: 40% off (55+)

• Cambria Suites: 20%-30% off (60+)

• Waldorf Astoria – NYC $5,000 off nightly rate for Presidential Suite (55 +)

• Clarion Motels: 20%-30% off (60+)

• Comfort Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)

• Comfort Suites: 20%-30% off (60+)

• Econo Lodge: 40% off (60+)

• Hampton Inns & Suites: 40% off when booked 72 hours in advance

• Hyatt Hotels: 25%-50% off (62+)

• InterContinental Hotels Group: various discounts at all hotels (65+)

• Mainstay Suites: 10% off with Mature Traveler’s Discount (50+); 20%-30% off (60+)

• Marriott Hotels: 25% off (62+)

• Motel 6: Stay Free Sunday nights (60+)

• Myrtle Beach Resort: 30% off (55 +)

• Quality Inn: 40%-50% off (60+)

• Rodeway Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)

• Sleep Inn: 40% off (60+)

Activities and Entertainment

• AMC Theaters: up to 30% off (60 +)

• Bally Total Fitness: $100 off memberships (62+)

• Busch Gardens Tampa, FL: $13 off one-day tickets ( 50 +)

• Carmike Cinemas: 35% off (65+)

• Cinemark/Century Theaters: up to 35% off

• Massage Envy – NYC 20% off all “Happy Endings” (62 +)

• U.S. National Parks: $10 lifetime pass; 50% off additional services including camping (62+)

• Regal Cinemas: 50% off Ripley’s Believe it or Not: @ off one-day ticket ( 55 +)

• SeaWorld, Orlando, FL: $3 off one-day tickets ( 50 +)

Cell phone Discounts

• AT&T: Special Senior Nation 200 Plan $19.99/month (65+)

• Jitterbug: $10/month cell phone service (50 +)

• Verizon Wireless: Verizon Nationwide 65 Plus Plan $29.99/month (65+).

• T-Mobile 55+ voice plan. $90/mo for Essentials Choice 55 and the Rely Home Internet plan.

Personal Care

• Great Clips: $8 off haircuts (60+)

• Supercuts: $8 off haircuts (60+)

• NeuEve: 15% discount to seniors aged 55 in the U.S. Feminine health.

• Walgreens: 20% off during seniors day events (55+)

National Parks and Camping

• If you’re 62 or over, you can get a senior pass for $80 for the National Parks and federal recreational lands and 50% off other park and forest services, including camping.

Remember, many businesses don't advertise their senior discounts. Simply asking, ‘Do you offer a senior discount?’ can uncover savings that aren't posted on menus or signs. Discounts can often be combined with loyalty rewards, though they usually cannot be stacked with other coupons. You will soon be able to create your own local list of senior discounts to save you money.