A Complete Guide to Senior Discounts
By Emily Lugg, Cheapism.com
Aging doesn't always have its perks, but we've compiled a list of discounts that might add some pizzazz to the fact of getting older. Starting at age 50, seniors can cash in on numerous price cuts just for being born on or before the date, month, and year that qualify for the bargain. To collect on most discounts, just flash an ID (be assertive and request the special deal), although a few require membership in AARP. Note that discounts are not always available at some chain locations. The comparison tables below showcase discounts allotted to seniors in a variety of product and service categories.
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Restaurant Discounts for Seniors
Age | Restaurant | Discount |
50+ | Krispy Kreme | 10 percent |
Steak 'n Shake | 10 percent on Monday & Tuesday | |
55+ | Arby's | 10 percent |
Chick-Fil-A | 10 percent or free small drink or coffee | |
Chili's | 10 percent | |
Fuddrucker's | 10 percent on any senior platter | |
IHOP | 10 percent | |
Denny's | 15 percent off your entire check (all day) | |
TCBY | 10 percent | |
Wendy's | 10 percent | |
60+ | Burger King | 10 percent |
CiCi's Pizza | 10 percent | |
Einstein's Bagels | 10 percent on baker's dozen (bagels) | |
Golden Corral | 10 percent | |
Mrs. Fields | 10 percent (select locations) | |
Sonic | 10 percent or free beverage | |
Subway | 10 percent | |
Waffle House | 10 percent on Monday | |
62+ | White Castle | 10 percent |
65+ | Boston Market | 10 percent |
Taco Bell | 5 percent and free beverage |
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Apparel & Other Retail Discounts for Seniors
Age | Retailer | Discount |
50+ | Banana Republic | 10 percent |
CJ Banks | 10 percent on Wednesday | |
Rite Aid | 10 percent on Tuesday; 10 percent on prescriptions | |
55+ | Belk's | 15 percent on first Tuesday of month |
Dress Barn | 20 percent | |
Goodwill | 10 percent one day/week (day varies by location) | |
60+ | Kohl's | 15 percent on Wednesday |
65+ | Hallmark | 10 percent one day/week (day varies by location) |
Grocery Discounts for Seniors
Age | Store | Discount |
50+ | American Discount Stores | 10 percent on Monday |
55+ | Albertson's | 10 percent on first Wednesday of month |
Publix | 15 percent on Wednesday | |
60+ | Food Lion | 6 percent on Monday |
Harris Teeter | 5 percent on Tuesday |
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Travel Discounts for Seniors
Age | Company | Discount |
50+ | Dollar Rent-A-Car | 10 percent |
Alamo Car Rental | Up to 25 percent (AARP members) | |
Avis | Up to 25 percent (AARP members) | |
Budget Rental Cars | 40 percent; up to 50 percent (AARP members) | |
Enterprise Rent-A-Car | 5 percent (AARP members) | |
Hertz | Up to 25 percent (AARP members) | |
National Rent-A-Car | Up to 30 percent (AARP members) | |
55+ | Best Western | 40 percent |
Myrtle Beach Resort | 30 percent | |
Waldorf Astoria, NYC | $5,000 off nightly rate on Presidential Suite | |
60+ | Cambria Suites | 20-30 percent |
Comfort Inn | 20-30 percent | |
Comfort Suites | 20-30 percent | |
Econo Lodge | 40 percent | |
Motel 6 | Free Sunday nights | |
Rodeway Inn | 20-30 percent | |
Sleep Inn | 40 percent | |
62+ | American Airlines | Some 50 percent discounts during non-peak periods, Tuesday-Thursday (call before booking) |
Holiday Inn | 20-40 percent, depending on location | |
Hyatt Hotels | 25-50 percent | |
65+ | Amtrak | 15 percent |
Greyhound | 15 percent | |
InterContinental Hotels Group | Various discounts | |
Southwest Airlines | Various discounts; refundable tickets (call before booking) | |
Trailways Transportation System | Various discounts | |
United Airlines | Various discounts (call before booking) | |
US Airways | Various discounts (call before booking) |
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Entertainment Discounts for Seniors
Age | Company | Discount |
50+ | Busch Gardens Tampa, FL | $13 off one-day ticket |
SeaWorld Orlando, FL | $3 off one-day ticket | |
Regal Theaters | $3 off popcorn/soft drink combo (AARP members) | |
55+ | AMC Theaters | 30 percent |
Regal Theaters | up to 30 percent off tickets | |
62+ | Bally Total Fitness | $100 off membership |
U.S. National Parks | $10 lifetime pass; 50 percent off additional services, including camping | |
65+ | Carmike Cinemas | 35 percent |
Cell Phone Discounts for Seniors
Age | Provider | Discount |
50+ | Jitterbug | $10/month cell phone service |
Consumer Cellular | 5 percent/month cell phone service; 30 percent/select accessories (AARP members) | |
65+ | AT&T | Special Senior Nation 200 Plan $19.99/month |
Verizon Wireless | Verizon Nationwide 65 Plus Plan $29.99/month |
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