Senior Discount Guide: Where to Save Money at 50+ to 65+

Aging comes with its perks, notably the variety of discounts available to seniors. From dining to entertainment, these savings can enhance your lifestyle.Here are some discounts seniors qualify for!

(Make sure to check the age because you can qualify for some discounts at just 50!)

RESTAURANTS

• A&W: 10% off off (55+)
• Applebee’s: 10%–15% off depending on the location (60+)
• Back Yard Burgers: 10% off or free drink depending on the location (55+)
• Ben & Jerry’s: 10% off (60+)
• Bob’s Big Boy: Up to 15% off depending on the location (60+)
• Boston Market: 10% off (65+)
• Burger King: Discount varies by location (55+)
• Chick-Fil-A: 10% off or free small drink or coffee depending on location (55+)
• Chili’s: 10% off (55+)
• CiCi’s Pizza: 15% off for AARP members (50+)
• Dairy Queen: 10% off or free drink depending on the location (55+)
• Denny’s: 55+ menu, 15% off (up to $10) for AARP members (55+)
• Dunkin’: 10% off or free coffee depending on the location (55+)
• Einstein Bros. Bagels: 10% off depending on the location (60+)
• El Pollo Loco: 10% off (60+)
• Fuddrucker’s: Senior discount day on Tuesdays (55+)
• Golden Corral: 10% off (60+)
• Hardee’s: 10% off depending on the location (52+)
• IHOP: Special senior menu (55+)
• Jack in the Box: 10–20% off (55+)
• Jamba Juice: 10% for AARP members (55+)
• KFC: 10% off or free small drink with any meal depending on the location (55+)
• Krispy Kreme: 10% off (50+)
• Long John Silver’s: 10–20% off depending on the location (55+)
• McDonald’s: Discount on coffee depending on the location (55+)
• Mr. Gatti’s Pizza: Senior discount day depending on the location (60+)
• Mrs. Fields: 10% off depending on the location (60+)
• Shoney’s: 10% off (60+)
• Sizzler: Senior discount day on Tuesdays (60+)
• Sonic: 10% off or free beverage (60+)
• Smoothie King: 10% off (55+)
• Steak ‘n Shake: 10% off (50+)
• Subway: 10% off or free drink depending on the location (60+)
• Taco Bell: 5% off and free beverage (65+)
• TCBY: 10% off (55+)
• Tea Room Cafe: 10% off (50+)
• Village Inn: 10% off depending on the location (55+)
• Waffle House: 10% off depending on the location (60+)
• Whataburger: Free coffee or soft drink with meal purchase (55+)
• Wendy’s: 10% off or free drink depending on the location (55+)

RETAIL & APPAREL

• ACE Hardware: 10% off senior days (65+)
• Banana Republic: 10% off (50+)
• Bealls Outlet: 10% off first Tuesday of each month (50+)
• Belk: 15% off first Tuesday of every month with Belk charge card (62+)
• Bon-Ton Department Stores: 15% off on senior discount days (55+)
• Clarks: 10% off (62+)
• Dressbarn: 10% off every Tuesday and Wednesday (55+)
• Goodwill: 10%–30% off every Tuesday depending on the location (60+)
• Hallmark: 10% off one day a week depending on the location
• Joann: 20% off on Senior Discount Day (60+)
• Kohl’s: 15% off on Wednesdays (60+)
• Michael’s: 10% off (55+)
• Modell’s Sporting Goods: 10% off (65+)
• Petsmart: 10% off purchase, 10% off pet grooming on Tuesdays, 10% off overnight pet boarding (65+)
• Ross: 10% off every Tuesday (55+)
• Salvation Army Thrift Stores: 10% off depending on location (55+)
• Stein Mart: 20% off on the first Monday of every month (55+)
• UPS: 5% off shipping, 15% off eligible products for AARP members
• Walgreens: 20% off on Senior Day each month (55+)

GROCERY

• Albertson’s: 10% off on Senior Day each month (55+)
• American Discount Stores: 10% off every Monday (62+)
• Bi-Lo: 5% off every Wednesday (60+)
• Compare Foods Supermarket: 10% off every Wednesday (60+)
• Fred Meyer: 10% off on the first Tuesday (55+)
• Fry’s Supermarket: 10% off the first Wednesday of the month (55+)
• Great Valu Food Store: 5% off every Tuesdays (60+)
• Gristedes Supermarket: 10% off every Tuesday (65+)
• Harris Teeter: 5% off every Thursday (60+)
• Hy-Vee: 5% off every Thursday depending on the location (55+)
• Kroger: 5% off on Senior Discount Day each month (55+)
• Morton Williams Supermarket: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
• Piggly Wiggly: 5% off on specific days (60+)
• Rogers Marketplace: 5% off every Thursday (60+)
• Smith’s: 5% off on Senior Discount Day each month (55+)
• Uncle Guiseppe’s Marketplace: 5% off every Wednesday (62+)

TRANSPORTATION

• American Airlines: Varies and depends on select flights (65+)
• Amtrak: 10% off (65+)
• British Airways: $65 off available through AARP membership
• Delta: Varies and depends on select flights
• Greyhound: 5% off (62+)
• Trailways Transportation System: 10% off regular fares (65+)
• United Airlines: Varies and depends on select flights (65+)

CAR RENTAL

• Alamo Car Rental: Up to 30% off for AARP members
• Avis: Up to 35% off for AARP Members
• Budget Rent-A-Car: Up to 35% off for AARP members
• Dollar Rent-A-Car: Up to 20% off (50+)
• Hertz: Up to 20% off (50+)

HOTELS

Choice Hotels offer discounted rates for seniors ages 60 and older and up to 10% off for AARP members (60+), including at the following popular hotels:

• Cambria Suites
• Clarion Motels
• Comfort Inn
• Comfort Suites
• Quality Inn
• Rodeway Inn
• Sleep Inn
• MainStay Suites
• Econo Lodge

Additional hotel brands offer the following discounts:

• Best Western: Discounted rates (55+)
• Days Inn: Discounted rates (60+)
• Hampton Inns & Suites: Up to 6% off best available rate and 10% off for AARP members
• Howard Johnson Hotels: Discounted rates and up to 10% off for AARP members (60+)
• Hyatt Hotels: Up to 7% off (62+)
• IHG (including Holiday Inn and Candlewood Suites): Up to 20% (62+)
• Marriott Hotels: Up to 15% off (62+)
• Motel 6: Up to 10% off (60+)
• Super 8: Up to 10% off best available rate and up to 20% for AARP members (60+)
• Travelodge: Discounted rates (60+)
• Wyndham Hotels: Discounted rates (60+)

ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT

• AMC Theaters: $1–$4 tickets depending on the location
• Carmike Cinemas: Discounted tickets (60+)
• Cinemark/Century Theaters: Discounted tickets on Senior Discount Day(62+)
• Regal Cinemas: Up to $3 off of adult admission (60+)
• Ripley’s Believe it or Not: $2 off one-day admission or up to 25% off (55+)
• YMCA: Discounted memberships, varies by location
• U.S. National Parks: $80 Senior Lifetime Pass or annual pass for $20 (62+)

PHONE

• AT&T: AT&T 55+ Plan as low as $35 per month for 2 lines or $40 for one line
• T-Mobile: Essentials 55+ plans starting at $45 per month (55+)

HAIR CUTS

• Cost Cutters: $2 off haircuts depending on the location
• Great Clips: $2 off haircuts (65+)
• Supercuts: Varies by location

Tips to Maximize Savings

• Always Ask: Many establishments offer discounts for senior citizens but may not advertise them. It’s beneficial to ask about discount offers wherever you go.
• Carry Identification: Some places may require proof of age to grant the discount. Having an ID handy can facilitate this.
• Join AARP: Membership can provide access to numerous discounts across various services and retailers.

Please note that discounts can change, and participation may vary by location. Contact businesses directly or visit their official websites to confirm current discount policies.