With age comes wisdom—and some pretty nice discounts! So, if the sheer number of candles on your birthday cake tends to set off the smoke detectors, go ahead and comfort yourself with these impressive senior discounts.
From groceries to entertainment, we’ve rounded up the very best senior discounts to take advantage of. We’ll also cover the requirements, how to access them, and tips for maximizing your savings.
Senior travel discounts
If you’ve finally retired and are ready to explore the world like you always dreamed of, these senior discounts on travel are for you. While you’ll need to join AARP to qualify for some of these savings (and a few others on our list), an AARP membership starts at just $12 a year and gives you access to tons of additional discounts and perks. So it’s well worth the cost.
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Company |
Discount |
How to Qualify |
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Carnival Cruises |
Exclusive senior pricing |
Must be age 55+ |
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Royal Caribbean Cruises |
Exclusive senior pricing on select cruises |
Must be age 55+ |
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Avis Rent a Car |
Up to 30% off, plus free upgrades |
Must be an AARP member |
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Budget Rent a Car |
Up to 35% off, plus free upgrades |
Must be an AARP member |
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Choice Hotels (includes Cambria Suites, Comfort Inn, and Comfort Suites) |
10-30% off rooms |
Must be age 60+ |
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National Parks Senior Lifetime Pass (free entry to over 2,000 parks and 50% off amenities) |
Must be age 62+ |
Service providers that offer senior discounts
If it feels like your Internet and phone bills are constantly on the rise, these impressive senior discounts can help you significantly cut down on your monthly bills without sacrificing service quality.
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Company |
Discount |
How to Qualify |
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25% off monthly or annual subscriptions |
Must be an AARP member |
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AT&T |
Unlimited senior cell phone plans, starting at $40 per line |
Must be age 55+ |
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T-Mobile |
Unlimited senior cell phone plans, starting at $27.40 per line |
Must be age 55+ |
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Verizon |
Unlimited senior cell phone plans, starting at $40 per line |
Must be age 55+ |
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Spectrum |
Must be age 60+ |
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Xfinity |
Must receive SSI, SNAP, or other government assistance |
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Tax-Aide |
Open to anyone, but seniors age 50+ get priority |
Retail and shopping senior discounts
If you time your shopping right, you can save big at several department and thrift stores, just for being over 55-60. Savings and discount schedules may vary by location, so feel free to contact your local store to see when they offer senior discounts and how much you can save.
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Company |
Discount |
How to Qualify |
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Amazon |
50% off Prime Membership (access free shipping, video and music streaming, and more) |
Must receive SSI, SNAP, or other government assistance |
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Belk |
15% off the first Tuesday of every month |
Must be age 62+ |
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Goodwill |
15-25% off on Tuesdays (depending on location) |
Must be age 60+ |
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Kohl’s |
15% off in-store on Wednesdays |
Must be age 60+ |
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Salvation Army Thrift Stores |
Up to 50% off on Senior Discount Days (varies by location) |
Must be age 55+ |
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Savers |
40% off in-store on Tuesdays |
Must be age 55+ |
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Walgreens |
20% off most items in-store on the first Tuesday of every month |
Must be age 55+ |
Senior grocery discounts
We’ve all felt the pain of rising grocery prices, but fortunately, some grocery store chains still offer discounts for seniors. While these discounts might seem modest, the savings can really add up over time.
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Company |
Discount |
How to Qualify |
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Brookshire’s |
5% off on Tuesdays and Thursdays |
Must be age 60+ |
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Fred Meyer |
10% off on the first Tuesday of every month |
Must be age 55+ |
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Sam’s Club |
50% off membership (gets you free shipping and curbside pickup, plus early shopping hours) |
Must be age 55+ |
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Walmart |
50% off Walmart+ (gets you free delivery, free shipping, and more) |
Must receive SSI, SNAP, or other government assistance |
Entertainment discounts for seniors
While there are a few major chains that still help seniors save, if you’re looking for senior discounts on entertainment and recreation, you’ll likely have the most luck at independently owned venues.
Local zoos, museums, and theaters often offer senior discounts on day or even annual passes. And don’t forget to check out your local library—in addition to books, many now lend out e-books, DVDs, games, art supplies, instruments, and even telescopes!
In addition, most states now waive or heavily discount tuition fees at public colleges for seniors who want to continue their education or just take classes for fun.
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Company |
Discount |
How to Qualify |
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Ancestry.com |
30% off select memberships |
Must be an AARP member |
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Marcus Theatres / Movie Tavern |
$7 matinee tickets on Fridays, plus concession discounts |
Must be age 60+ |
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Showcase Cinemas |
$7.75 movie tickets, plus popcorn and a drink for $5.50 every Wednesday |
Must be age 60+ |
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SilverSneakers (partners with local gyms and fitness centers) |
Must be age 65+ and have a qualifying Medicare plan |
Helping you save on all of life’s expenses
This is, by no means, a complete list of all senior discounts, but we wanted to focus on brands that offer the biggest savings on essentials. Many retailers and restaurants offer 5-10% senior discounts every day—so it never hurts to ask. Everyone is feeling the cost of inflation and rising prices, and every bit of savings helps.
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