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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