If you’re like me, you hate being called a senior. Aside from a few physical kinks here and there, I still feel young. But age has its advantages and it’s good to know that plenty of perks are available to our age group, known as Senior Discounts. You may have been avoiding them because of the insinuation that it means you’re old but here’s why they’re cool.
The point is, to take advantage of perks whenever you can. The longer we live, the more money we need, and God knows I’ll be working for the rest of my life unless I win the lottery.
Make sure to ASK for your discounts!
Organizations that offer perks and senior discounts for Baby Boomers and seniors
I’ve been a member of AARP since I turned 50. Membership in AARP gives you access to a wide variety of perks. It fights like crazy to make sure we don’t lose our Medicare and other services that are critical as we age.
AARP offers senior discounts on insurance, healthcare, travel, and other services.
For those of you who feel AARP is too liberal for your political tastes, you can join AMAC. (Association of Mature American Citizens) They offer senior discounts, although not as many as AARP.
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. Veterans are privy to many discounts so if you have served your country, please check out this extensive list of perks.
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+)
Boston Market: 10% off (65+)
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 everyday (65+)
IHOP: 10% off (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 everyday (55+)
Mrs. Fields: 10% off at participating locations (60+)
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 +)
Beall: 20% off first Tuesday of each month ( 50 +)
Belk: 15% off first Tuesday of every month ( 55 +)
Big Lots: 30% off
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 everyday (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
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: 15% off (62+)
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 ( 55 +)
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.
Miscellaneous
Great Clips: $8 off hair cuts (60+)
Supercuts: $8 off haircuts (60+)
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.
If you are into fishing, find out what states offer free or discounted fishing licenses for seniors here.
The best thing you can do is ask
Whenever you go to a restaurant, attraction, hotel, or store, ask if they offer a senior discount. Make sure to join AARP for even more senior discounts. Enjoy the savings and have fun.
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I can’t wait until I am 65 and then reap all the discounts. My sister who has white hair, was assumed to be 65 before she was and offered discounts!
I hear you but what’s surprising is that there are some nice discounts before 65 and even as young as 50. Hey, why not?
I’ve resisted some of the discounts (not others) figuring I still work full time. But retirement is getting closer and closer.
I feel that as long as you qualify, why not?
The hard about asking for a senior discount is getting it through my thick skull that I am a bonafide senior! Denial, denial, denial.
Oh, believe me, I know how you feel. But we’re just like good wine. We get better as we age.
Thanks for this list–and the reminder to take advantage of these opportunities! Maybe I’m in denial, or just absent-minded, but I seldom remember to ask about a senior discount (I’m soon to be 64). If we set aside everything we’re eligible to save over the course of a year, I bet it would add up to a pretty penny!
You’re right about that. There are lots of good things about it. Travel, clothes, fun. The more you save, the more you can do.
I never understood why people were so hesitant to reveal their age when it came to taking advantage of senior discounts. I say bring them on!
True, although I have to say I was one of those people until recently. In denial, I guess. It’s so worth it, though.
My husband is 68 and I am going to be 64…………..so between us ———there are lots of nice discounts we should be taking advantage of! Thanks for the great list.
You’re welcome, Ellen. Enjoy as many as you can get!