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Types of Discounts:
Aging doesn't always have its perks, but this list of discounts might add some pizzazz to the fact of getting older and help cut costs for retirees. Starting at age 50 (the minimum age for AARP membership), seniors can cash in on numerous deals just for being born on or before the date required for the bargain. Simply flash an ID to collect on most discounts, although some apply only to AARP members and some are offered only by select chain franchisees. These discounts might make retirement a little more fulfilling.
Note: Be sure to check with each company regarding exclusions and additional requirements.
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Restaurant Discounts
| Restaurant | Discount & Eligibility |
| Bonefish Grill | 10% off for AARP members |
| Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. | 10% off for AARP members |
| Carrabba's | 10% off for AARP members |
| Chart House | 10% off for AARP members |
| Cicis Pizza | Discounted buffet. Prices and locations vary. |
| Claim Jumper | Early bird specials all day for seniors. |
| Corner Bakery Cafe | 10% off for AARP members (cannot be applied to delivery) |
| Denny's | Special discounted menu for guests 55+. Extra 15% off for AARP members. |
| El Pollo Loco | 10% off for 60+ (max. value of $1) |
| Golden Corral | Discounted buffet for 60+. Prices and locations vary. |
| IHOP | Discounted menu for 55+ |
| Joe's Crab Shack | 10% off for AARP members |
| Landry's Seafood House | 10% off for AARP members |
| Macayo's Mexican Food | 20% off with senior discount card for 55+ |
| McDonald's | Discounted coffee for 55+. Prices and locations vary. |
| McCormick & Schmick's | 10% off for AARP members |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | 10% off for AARP members |
| Outback Steakhouse | 10% off for AARP members |
| Perkins Restaurant & Bakery | Discounted lunch and dinner menus for 55+. Prices and locations vary. |
| Ponderosa Steakhouse | 10% off for 60+. May vary by location. |
| Rainforest Cafe | 10% off for AARP members |
| Saltgrass Steakhouse | 10% off for AARP members |
| Top It Off Frozen Yogurt | 10% off every Tuesday and Wednesday for 60+ |
| Wendy's | Varies by location |
Hotel Discounts
| Hotel | Discount & Eligibility |
| Ascend Hotel Collection | Up to 10% off for AARP members |
| Atlantis Casino Resort | Varies on Monday dining for 55+ |
| Avista Resort | Offers senior rates for 55+ |
| Best Western | 5-15% off for AARP members |
| Cambria Hotels & Suites | Up to 10% off with advanced reservations for AARP members |
| Castle Resorts and Hotels | Up to 25% off rates in Hawaii for 55+ |
| Choice Hotels | Up to 10% off for 60+ or AARP members at participating locations |
| Clarion Hotels | Up to 10% off for AARP members |
| Comfort Inn/Comfort Suites | Up to 10% off for AARP members |
| Conrad Hotels & Resorts | Up to 10% off for AARP members |
| Econo Lodge | Up to 10% off for AARP members |
| Extended Stay America | Discounted rates for 55+ |
| Extra Holidays Resorts | 20% off for AARP members |
| Glo Resorts & Hotel | Up to 15% off for AARP members |
| Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel | 15% off hotel, RV park, and train tickets (use promo code SENIOR) |
| Hilton Hotels & Resorts | Up to 10% off select hotels for AARP members |
| Howard Johnson by Wyndham | 10% off select hotels for AARP members |
| Hyatt | Varies for 62+ |
| Intercontinental Hotels Group | Senior rates vary by location for 62+ or those with member ID card |
| Kingsmill Resort | Up to 10% off for AARP members |
| La Quinta by Wyndham | Discount for guests 60+. 10% off for AARP members |
| MainStay Suites | Up to 10% for AARP members |
| Marriott | Up to 40% off for 62+ |
| Mermaid Cottages | 5% off for AARP members (use promo code AARP) |
| Motel 6 | 5% off for 60+ or 10% off for AARP members |
| Quality Hotels | Up to 10% off for AARP members |
| Radisson | 10% for AARP members |
| Ramada by Wyndham | Up to 10% off for 60+ |
| Red Roof Inn | 10% off for 59+ |
| Rodeway Inn | Up to 10% off for AARP members |
| Sleep Inn | Up to 10% off for AARP members |
| Studio 6 | 5% off for 60+ or 10% off for AARP members |
| Suburban Extended Stay Hotel | Up to 10% off for AARP members |
| Super 8 | Varies for 60+ or 10% off AARP members |
| Travelodge | Varies for 60+ or 10% off AARP members |
| TripBeat/Endless Vacation | 25% for AARP members |
| Trump Hotels | 10% for AARP members. Use code PROAARP |
| Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts | Up to 10% off the best available rate + late checkout for AARP members |
| Wyndham Hotels & Resorts | Varies for 60+ |
Retail Discounts
| Store | Discount & Eligibility |
| AT&T | AT&T Senior Nation Plan for 65+: 200 minutes for $30/mo. Up to $10 per line per month on AT&T Unlimited Elite plan, plus up to $45 in waived activation and upgrade fees for AARP members |
| Consumer Cellular | Unlimited talk and text starting at $20/mo. + 5% discount on monthly service for AARP members |
| Dressbarn | Varies by location for 55+ |
| Fred Meyer | 10% off first Tuesday of month for 55+ |
| Harris Teeter | 5% off on Thursday for 60+ |
| Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores | 20% off on Senior Discount Days for 55+ with ID |
| Kohl's | 15% off on Wednesday for 60+ with ID |
| Michaels | 10% off for 55+ with ID |
| New Seasons Market | 10% off on Wednesday for 65+ |
| Ross Dress for Less | 10% off on Tuesdays for 55+ with Every Tuesday Club membership |
| Salvation Army | Up to 50% off on select days for 55+ |
| UPS Store | 5% off shipping and 15% off eligible products and services for AARP members |
| Verizon Wireless | $60 for one line or $80 for two lines with autopay for 55+ |
| Walgreens | Up to 20% off on certain days for 55+ or AARP member with myWalgreens membership |
Travel & Transportation Discounts
| Company | Discount & Eligibility |
| Alamo | Senior Circle discounts for 50+ |
| American Airlines | Varies for 65+ |
| Amtrak | 10% off for 65+ on "most rail fares" |
| Avis | Up to 30% off base rates in U.S. and Canada for AARP members |
| British Airways | $65 off economy ticket or $200 off business-class seat for select flights for AARP members |
| Budget | Up to 30% off rentals+ free upgrades, additional driver at no cost, and more for AARP members |
| Carnival | Varies for 55+ |
| Collette Cruise Tours | $50 off per person on cruise tours for AARP members |
| Expedia/AARP Travel Center | 10% off hotels, 30% off base-rate car rentals, up to $300 onboard cruise credits |
| Grand European Travel | $100 per person on over 30 luxury river cruises in Europe, Asia and Egypt |
| Greyhound | 5% off for 62+ with ID |
| Hertz | 20% off base rates for 50+ |
| Park Ride Fly USA | 12% off on reservations for AARP members |
| Payless Car Rental | 5% off some car rentals for AARP members |
| Public Transportation | Varies; check your local transit system |
| Rail Europe | Discounts on rail passes in Balkan States, Great Britain, France, Ireland, and Romania for 60+ |
| Royal Caribbean | Varies for 55+ |
| Trailways | 10% off + half-fare program for 65+ |
| United Airlines | Varies for 65+ |
| Vacations By Rail | 5% off on select rail & cruise vacations for AARP members |
| Zipcar | $40 annual membership + $40 free driving time for AARP members |
Gifts & Entertainment Discounts
| Company | Discount & Eligibility |
| 1-800-Baskets.com | 20% off or $20 off orders $79.99+ for AARP members |
| AMC | Varies for 60+ |
| Cheryl's Cookies | 20% off or $20 off orders $79.99+ for AARP members |
| Cinemark | Varies for 62+ |
| Marcus Theatres | $6 admission before 5:30 p.m. on Fridays for 60+ |
| National Parks | $80 lifetime pass ($20 annual pass) + discounted amenities for U.S. citizens and residents age 62+ |
| Regal Cinemas | Up to 20% off Regal ePremiere Tickets purchased online + $3 off popcorn & soda combos for AARP members |
| Silver Cuisine by bistroMD | 25% off first $99+ order. 10% off + free shipping on subsequent $99+ orders for AARP members |
| Simply Chocolate | 20% off or $20 off purchases of $79.99+ for AARP members |
| Showcase Cinemas | $7.75 admission on Senior Wednesdays + $5.50 popcorn and soda for 60+ |
| Stock Yards | 20% off for AARP members |
| Ticketmaster | Varies by show |
| Wolferman's | 20% off or $20 off purchases of $79.99+ for AARP members |
Education & Services Discounts
| Service | Discount & Eligibility |
| Allstate Roadside Assistance | Up to 20% on annual membership fees for roadside assistance plans, including Roadside Assist and Roadside Elite, for AARP members |
| Ancestry | 30% off annual All Access or World Explorer subscriptions for AARP members |
| Cornell University | Up to 6 credit hours at no charge + other perks for retirees |
| Hartford Insurance | Varies for AARP members; discounts offered on homeowners insurance, mobile home and RV insurance, golf cart and snowmobile insurance, and more. |
| Jiffy Lube | Varies by location |
| Mesa Community College | 50% off any open course for 65+ |
| Pep Boys | 10% off parts and services for 55+ with ID |
| Portland Community College | 50% off credited courses + free course audits for 62+ |
| University of Scranton | 50% off credited courses+ free course audits for 60+ |
Health Discounts
| Company | Discount & Eligibility |
| CVS Pharmacy | Varies for AARP members |
| Costco Membership Prescription Program | Prescription discount varies. Special discount for Costco Membership. |
| Glasses.com | 30% off complete pair (frames + lenses) with code AARP30 at checkout, free expedited shipping, and free frame adjustments at LensCrafters for AARP Members |
| HearUSA | 15% off for AARP members |
| Kroger Pharmacy | Varies for AARP members |
| LensCrafters | 50% off prescription lenses with purchase of frames, 30% off non-prescription sunglasses, and a $55 eye exam |
| Kmart Pharmacy | Savings vary for Prescription Savings Club members |
| MedjetAssist | Varies for AARP members |
| Petplan Pet Insurance | Up to 10% off on premiums when signing up online for AARP members |
| Rite Aid Pharmacy | 20% of non-prescriptions on the first Wednesday of the month for 65+ with Wellness 65+ membership |
| Target Optical | $10 off pair of glasses for AARP members |
| The National Hearing Test | Free annual telephone hearing test for AARP members |
| Walgreens Pharmacy | Varies for AARP members |
| Walmart Pharmacy | Varies + $4 generic prescription refills |
| SilverSneakers | Free classes + free access to select fitness centers for those with Medicare coverage or select insurers |
| WW (formerly Weight Watchers) | Up to $120 off a six-month membership for AARP members |
