Seniors 55 and older have access to hundreds of discounts at restaurants, grocery stores, retailers, hotels, and more — but most go unclaimed because businesses don’t advertise them. The key rule: always ask before you pay, regardless of whether a sign is posted.
Quick Reference: Most Popular Senior Discounts
Company
Discount
Eligibility
Amazon Prime
Over 50% off membership (normally $139)
SSI, SNAP, or other government assistance recipient
Kohl’s
15% off
60+; Wednesdays only
Ross Dress for Less
10% off
55+; Tuesdays only
Michael’s
10% off
55+ with Michaels Rewards account
Goodwill
10–30% off
Varies by age and location
Rite Aid
Exclusive offers and loyalty points
65+; first Wednesday of each month
Valvoline
15% off oil changes
AARP member
Walmart Plus
$40 off yearly membership (reg. $98); or 50% off
AARP member; or SSI/SNAP/government assistance
National Parks Pass
$80 lifetime pass
62+
Amtrak
10% off most rail fares
65+
Hertz
Up to 20% off
50+
Avis / Budget
Up to 35% off Pay Now rates
AARP member
AT&T
Starting at $35/line (2 lines) or $40 (1 line)
55+
T-Mobile
$45 for 1 line or $60 for 2 lines
55+
Senior Discount Age Thresholds
Age
What Opens Up
50+
AARP membership; Hertz car rental discount
55+
Most restaurant and retail discounts; Ross, Kohl’s, Michael’s; AT&T and T-Mobile senior plans
60+
Kohl’s Senior Day; El Pollo Loco; Harris Teeter grocery
62+
National Senior Pass (national parks); Captain D’s Senior Day
65+
Rite Aid senior day; Amtrak 10%; American and United airline senior fares; Gristedes/New Seasons grocery
65+
Medicare enrollment
Restaurant Senior Discounts
Always ask your server or cashier — most restaurant senior discounts are not posted. Franchise locations set their own participation policies; a location in one city may participate while another does not.
Restaurant
Discount
Eligibility
Notes
Back Yard Burgers
20% off every day; free Classic Burger on Veterans Day
Active duty military or veteran
—
Bonefish Grill
10% off food and nonalcoholic beverages
AARP member
Does not apply to delivery or catering
Bubba Gump Shrimp
10% off food and nonalcoholic beverages
AARP member
—
Captain D’s
Discounted senior menu; meals from $4.49 including drinks on Senior Day
62+ for senior menu; 55+ general; 62+ for Senior Day
Senior Day is Sundays and Wednesdays (varies by location)
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
10% off food and nonalcoholic beverages
AARP member
Does not apply to delivery or catering
Chart House
10% off food and nonalcoholic beverages
AARP member
—
Chick-fil-A
Varies by location
Senior or veteran
Check your local location
Chili’s
10% off
55+
—
CiCi’s Pizza
Varies by individual restaurant
Senior or military
Ask your location
Country Kitchen
Discount amount not listed
Thursdays only
Call 843-537-3662 for full menu
Dairy Queen
10% off
Mondays only
Does not apply to cakes or take-home novelty bags
Denny’s
15% off (max $10); discounted senior menu
AARP member for 15% off; 55+ for senior menu
—
Einstein’s Bagels
Varies by location
Senior or military
Available in-bakery only at some locations
El Pollo Loco
10% off
60+
—
Fazoli’s
Discounted senior menu
62+
—
Fuddrucker’s
$6.99 for a Senior Platter
55+; Tuesdays only
—
IHOP
Discounted senior menu
55+
—
Landry’s Seafood
10% off food and nonalcoholic beverages
AARP member
—
McCormick & Schmick’s
10% off food and beverages (excluding alcohol)
AARP member
—
McDonald’s
Varies by location
Senior, military, or veteran
Franchise-dependent; ask your location
Moe’s Southwest Grill
10% off in-store, in-app, and online orders
AARP member
—
The Oceanaire Seafood Room
10% off food and beverages (excluding alcohol)
AARP member
—
Outback Steakhouse
10% off food and beverages (excluding alcohol)
AARP member or veteran
—
Papa John’s Pizza
20% off online orders
AARP member
Applies to regular prices
Rainforest Cafe
10% off food and nonalcoholic beverages
AARP member
—
Red Lobster
10–15% off
55+
—
SaltGrass Steakhouse
10% off food and nonalcoholic beverages
AARP member
—
Shoney’s of Knoxville
Discount amount not listed
Golden Age Club member; 60+
—
The Old Spaghetti Factory
10% off up to $100 (excludes alcohol)
Military, police, firefighters (active-duty and retired); Tuesdays only
Dine-in only
Village Inn
10% off
55+
—
Grocery Store Senior Discounts
Many grocery senior discounts require you to sign up for a loyalty card and activate a “senior status” before the discount applies. Call ahead or ask at the customer service desk.
Store
Discount
Eligibility
Day
DeCicco Family Markets
Varies by location (often 5%)
62+; must activate Preferred Shopper Card for Senior Status
Wednesdays
Fred Meyer
10%
55+
First Tuesday of each month
Fry’s Food Stores
10%
55+
First Wednesday of each month
Gristedes Supermarket
10%
65+
Every Tuesday
Harris Teeter
5% (excludes fuel, pharmacy, tickets, gift cards)
60+
Every Thursday
Hy-Vee
5%
55+
Thursdays
New Seasons
10%
65+
Every Wednesday
Piggly-Wiggly
5% (excludes alcohol and tobacco)
60+
—
Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace
5%
65+
Wednesdays
Retail Senior Discounts
Retailer
Discount
Eligibility
Notes
Belk
5% off
62+ or retired military; Tuesdays only
—
Clarks
10% off
55+
—
Goodwill
25% off one day per week
55+
Day varies by location
Kohl’s
15% off
60+; Wednesdays only
“Senior Day” — one of the most reliable recurring retail discounts
Michael’s
10% off
55+ with Michaels Rewards account
—
Rite Aid
Exclusive offers and loyalty points on all purchases
65+; first Wednesday of each month
—
Ross Dress for Less
10% off
55+; Tuesdays only
—
The Salvation Army Thrift Stores
10% off (varies by location)
Age not specified
—
Valvoline
15% off drive-thru oil changes
AARP member
—
Walgreens
Varies; e.g., 20% off eligible items
myWalgreens member
Check current offers in the app
General Merchandise and Membership Discounts
Company
Discount
Eligibility
Amazon Prime
Over 50% off membership
SSI, SNAP, or other government assistance recipient
Walmart Plus
$40 off yearly membership (reg. $98)
AARP member
Walmart Plus
50% off yearly membership
SSI, SNAP, or other government assistance recipient
CVS.com
20% off + free shipping on online orders
Active duty or retired military or immediate family; must be WeSalute+ subscriber
Home Depot
10% off
Active duty or retired military with honorable status, or spouse
Lowe’s
10% off + free standard shipping
Active duty or retired military or spouse
Travel Senior Discounts
Airlines
Senior airfare discounts are not always listed on airline websites. Call the airline directly or search the booking site’s senior fare option.
Airline
Discount
Age
American Airlines
Various discounts up to 50% off
65+
Delta
Amount not listed
Available in certain markets only; not available on Delta website
United Airlines
Discounted senior fares on select destinations
65+
Note: British Airways previously offered AARP-member discounts with a booking deadline of January 31, 2026. That offer has now expired. Check ba.com or AARP for any current offers.
Car Rentals
Company
Discount
Eligibility
Avis
Up to 35% off Pay Now or 30% off Pay Later rates
AARP member; participating locations
Budget Rent-A-Car
Up to 35% off Pay Now or 30% off Pay Later rates
AARP member; participating locations
Hertz
Up to 20% off base rates
50+
Payless
5% off + free upgrade + free additional driver
AARP member
Hotels
Hotel / Chain
Discount
Eligibility
Notes
Best Western
Varies
55+
Not available at all locations
Cambria Suites
10% off
AARP member
Must book through Choice Hotels; not all locations
Candlewood Suites (IHG)
Amount not listed
62+
Best Flex Rate or 3 days advance; participating hotels
Clarion Hotels (Choice)
10% off
60+ or AARP member
Must make advance reservations
Comfort Inn (Choice)
10% off
60+ or AARP member
Must make advance reservations
Comfort Suites (Choice)
10% off
60+ or AARP member
Must make advance reservations
Crowne Plaza (IHG)
Amount not listed
62+
Best Flex Rate or 3 days advance; participating hotels
Days Inn (Wyndham)
Amount not listed
60+
Participating locations; Best Available Rate
Howard Johnson (Wyndham)
Amount not listed
60+
Participating locations; Best Available Rate
Hyatt
20% off or 5,000 World of Hyatt points
Qualifying senior offer
—
Knights Inn
10% off
55+
Must book online; not in every city
La Quinta Inn (Wyndham)
Amount not listed
60+
Participating locations; Best Available Rate
Marriott
Amount not listed
62+
Up to 2 rooms per night; subject to availability
Motel 6
10% off best available rate
AARP member
—
Sleep Inn (Choice)
10% off
60+ or AARP member
Must make reservations in advance
Super 8 (Wyndham)
Amount varies
60+
Participating locations; Best Available Rate
Travelodge (Wyndham)
Amount varies
60+
Participating locations; Best Available Rate
Wyndham Hotels
Amount varies
60+
Participating locations; Best Available Rate
Other Travel Discounts
Company / Program
Discount
Eligibility
National Parks Senior Pass
$80 + $10 processing fee — lifetime pass to all national parks and federal lands + 50% off camping at 2,000+ sites
62+
Amtrak
10% off most rail fares
65+; applies to most fares, not Acela Business/First Class or sleeping accommodations
Greyhound
10% off select fares
Active or retired US military; WeSalute member; must purchase online
The National Parks Senior Pass is one of the best financial deals in the country. A one-time $80 purchase grants lifetime access to all national parks (standard entry is $35 per vehicle) plus 50% off camping at more than 2,000 federal recreation sites. Purchase at any national park entrance or at recreation.gov.
Prescription Drug Discounts
Program
Savings
Eligibility
AARP Prescription Discount Card (OptumRx)
Up to 61% off medications
AARP member ($12/year)
GoodRx
10–80% off retail price
Anyone; no age or membership requirement
Medicare Extra Help (LIS)
Up to $7,000+/year on Part D costs
Low-income Medicare beneficiaries
Medical Alert Discounts
Company
Discount
Eligibility
Consumer Cellular
5% off IRIS Ally monthly subscription
AARP member
Lifeline
15% off medical alert service + free shipping + free activation
AARP member
Cell Phone Senior Discounts
Carrier
Plan
Eligibility
AT&T
Starting at $35/line for 2 lines or $40 for 1 line (unlimited)
55+
Consumer Cellular
2 lines for $55/month; 30% off select accessories
AARP member
T-Mobile
$45 for 1 line per month or $60 for 2 lines per month
55+
Verizon
$62 for 1 line or $84 for 2 lines per month
55+; currently limited to Florida residents
Cell phone senior plans can save $20–$50 per month compared to standard plans. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon all offer senior pricing for customers 55 and older. Compare against your current plan — even a $20/month saving adds up to $240 per year.
Property Tax Relief Programs
Property tax relief is the most underutilized high-value senior benefit. Most programs require an application — exemptions are never applied automatically. Contact your county tax assessor’s office to ask specifically about:
Senior homestead exemption
Property tax freeze or circuit-breaker credit
Income-based assessment reduction
Common programs include Texas’s school district tax freeze (can save $1,500–$4,000/year), New York’s ENHANCED STAR program (up to $6,000/year), and Florida’s senior exemptions. Programs vary significantly by state and county.
Utility Assistance Programs
Program
Benefit
How to Apply
LIHEAP
Heating and cooling bill assistance
ACF.HHS.gov/LIHEAP
Weatherization Assistance Program
Free home insulation and efficiency upgrades
Energy.gov/WAP
Lifeline (phone/internet)
$9.25/month discount on phone or broadband
LifelineSupport.org
Utility senior rate programs
15–30% off electric or gas bills
Call your utility and ask
How to Claim Every Discount You’re Entitled To
Ask at every restaurant before you order — “Do you have a senior discount?” Most chains that participate don’t post it.
At retail, ask before checkout — Tell the cashier before the transaction is rung up.
For travel, check AARP rates alongside Expedia and Google — aarp.org/benefits-discounts aggregates hotel, car, and travel deals.
Apply for property tax relief — Call your county assessor, ask about senior programs, and file the paperwork once. Savings are annual.
Check your grocery store’s loyalty card — Many grocery discounts require activating “senior status” on your shopper card.
Use BenefitsCheckUp.org — Free tool that screens for all state and federal programs you qualify for based on ZIP code, age, and income.
Review Medicare Extra Help eligibility — Even if you’re slightly above the income threshold, your state may have a higher-cutoff program.
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