Many stores, restaurants, movie theaters, hotels, and services offer discounts for senior citizens. If you meet the company’s age requirement, you can show your ID, enter a promo code online, or show a membership card for an organization like AARP to get discounts up to 30% off.

Below, we have the list of senior discounts — organized by age limit, so you can easily find the discounts for which you qualify. We compiled this information by contacting companies directly for the details of their senior discount policies.

Comparison Table: Senior Discounts

We’ve compiled the most pressing details of each company’s senior discount policy into a table. Click on the company name or scroll to the list below to find out more about each company’s discount policy and requirements. (Note: This table follows our list order of age by default, but you can also sort it by company name or discount amount by clicking the arrows at the top of each column.)

Company Minimum Age Discount Amount Requirements
AT&T 50 10% to 15% AARP membership
Avis Rent a Car 50 30% AARP membership & discount code
Bealls 50 15% Photo ID; valid on a designated day of the week (usually Tuesday)
Bonefish Grill 50 10% AARP membership
British Airways 50 $65 to $200 AARP membership
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. 50 10% AARP membership
Budget Rent A Car 50 30% AARP membership
Budget Truck Rental 50 10% to 20% AARP membership
Carrabba's Italian Grill 50 10% AARP membership
Chart House 50 10% AARP membership
Collette River Cruises 50 $50 per person AARP membership
Consumer Cellular 50 5% to 30% AARP membership
Denny's 50 15% AARP membership
E-Z Rent A Car 50 10% Photo ID & senior coupon code
Glasses.com 50 25% to 30% AARP membership
Grand European Travel 50 $100 AARP membership
Harry & David 50 20% AARP membership
Hertz 50 Up to 20% Photo ID & senior CDP code
Joe's Crab Shack 50 10% AARP membership
Landry's Seafood 50 10% AARP membership
LensCrafters 50 10% to 30% AARP membership
Outback Steakhouse 50 10% AARP membership
Payless Car Rental 50 5% AARP membership & senior promo code
The Popcorn Factory 50 25% or $20 AARP membership
Rainforest Cafe 50 10% AARP membership
Regal 50 Up to 20% AARP & Regal Crown Club memberships
Schwan's 50 $20 AARP membership
Sixt 50 5% Photo ID
Target Optical 50 $10 AARP membership
Ticketmaster 50 Varies by event AARP membership & senior discount code
UPS Store 50 5% to 20% AARP membership
Zipcar 50 Discounted membership and $40 driving credit AARP & Zipcar memberships
Belk 55 15% to 20% Photo ID
Best Western 55 15% Photo ID
Carl's Jr. 55 10% Photo ID
Carnival Cruise Line 55 Varies by date and cruise details Photo ID
Chili's 55 10% Photo ID
Christopher & Banks 55 10% Photo ID & Friendship Rewards membership
Extended Stay America 55 Varies by date and location Photo ID
Family Fare 55 10% Photo ID
Fred Meyer 55 10% Photo ID
Friendly's 55 10% Photo ID
Fry's 55 10% Photo ID and Fry's V.I.P. Club membership
Hardee's 55 Varies by location Photo ID
IHOP 55 10% Photo ID
JOANN 55 20% Photo ID
Kroger 55 5% Photo ID and Kroger Plus card
Michaels 55 10% Photo ID
Ross 55 10% Photo ID and Every Tuesday Club membership
Royal Caribbean Cruises 55 Varies by date and cruise details Photo ID
T-Mobile 55 Varies by plan Photo ID & "55" mobile plan
Walgreens 55 Varies; usually around 20% Photo ID or online senior coupon code & Balance Rewards membership
Western Digital 55 15% Youth Discount membership
Red Roof Inn 59 10% Photo ID
AMC Theatres 60 Varies by location; usually around $2 Photo ID
Choice Hotels 60 10% Photo ID
D&B Supply 60 10% Photo ID
El Pollo Loco 60 10% Photo ID
Golden Corral 60 50 cents to $1 Photo ID
Harris Teeter 60 5% Harris Teeter VIC card
Kohl's 60 15% Photo ID
McDonald's 60 Varies by location Photo ID
Motel 6 60 10% Photo ID
Hotels by Wyndham 60 10% Photo ID
Publix 60 5% Photo ID
Ramada Hotels 60 10% Photo ID
Showcase Cinemas 60 Varies by location Photo ID
Supercuts 60 $2 to $3 Photo ID
Big Boy 62 Varies by location Photo ID
Cinemark 62 Around $3 Photo ID
Greyhound 62 5% Photo ID
IHG Hotels 62 Varies by booking dates and location Photo ID or a retiree group membership card like AARP
Marriott 62 Up to 25% Photo ID & senior promo code
Peter Pan Bus Lines 62 15% Photo ID
RedCoach 62 10% Photo ID
U.S. National Park Service 62 Up to 40% Photo ID or passport
Amtrak 65 10% Photo ID
Great Clips 65 Varies by location; usually around $2 Photo ID
Hilton Hotels 65 10% Photo ID
Interjet Airlines 65 15% Photo ID
Rite Aid 65 20% Rite Aid wellness65+ membership card
Spectrum 65 Varies by package Must be SSI recipient
United Airlines 65 Varies by booking details Photo ID
Applebee's Varies by location Around 10% Photo ID
Arby's Varies by location Around 10% Photo ID
Chick-fil-A Varies by location Varies by location; a percentage off or free drink Photo ID
Culver's Varies by location Around 10% Photo ID
Diary Queen Varies by location Varies by location; usually 10% Photo ID
Goodwill Varies by location Varies by location; usually 10% Photo ID
Jiffy Lube Varies by location Varies by location; usually around 10% Photo ID
Landmark Theatres Varies by location Varies by location; usually about $2 Photo ID
Old Country Buffet/Home Town Buffet/Ryan's Varies by location 50 cents to $1 Photo ID
Subway Varies by location Varies by location; usually 10% Photo ID
Burger King Varies by location Varies by location Photo ID
Caribou Coffee Varies by location Varies by location Photo ID
The Coffee Beanery Varies by location 10% Photo ID
Dunkin' Varies by location Free or discounted beverage Photo ID
Einstein Bros. Bagels Varies by location Varies by location Photo ID
Jack In The Box Varies by location 50 cents off of drinks Photo ID
Panera Varies by location Varies by location Photo ID
Shoney's Varies by location 10% off your order or 50 cents off a drink Photo ID
Starbucks Varies by location Varies by location Photo ID
Wendy's Varies by location Free or discounted drink Photo ID
Albertsons Varies by location Varies by location Photo ID
Giant Food Varies by location 5% on Tuesdays Photo
Hy-Vee Varies by location Varies by location Photo ID
KFC Varies by location 5% to 10% or free drink Photo ID
Luby's Varies by location Discounted meal Photo ID
Safeway Varies by location Varies by location Photo ID
ShopRite Varies by location 5% on Senior Day (usually Tuesday or Wednesday) Photo ID
Tim Hortons Varies by location 10% Photo ID

The List of Senior Discounts by Age

Discounts for Seniors 50+

AT&T

Avis Rent a Car

  • Discount: Up to 30% off car rental base rates
  • Proof of age: AARP membership card
  • Other requirements: Use the Avis Worldwide Discount code when booking; you can find the code at the Avis Rent a Car website.

Bealls

  • Discount: 15% off on a particular day of the week (usually Tuesday) designated as Senior Discount Day
  • Proof of age: Photo ID
  • Other requirements: None

Bonefish Grill

  • Discount: 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Proof of age: AARP membership card
  • Other requirements: Dine-in orders only

British Airways

  • Discount: $65 to $200 off round-trip flight tickets to over 100 cities
  • Proof of age: AARP membership
  • Other requirements: None

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

  • Discount: 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Proof of age: AARP membership card
  • Other requirements: None

Budget Rent A Car

  • Discount: Up to 30% off base rates, plus a free additional driver, free upgrade, and discounted GPS
  • Proof of age: AARP membership
  • Other requirements: Must book by phone or online and use the BCD number listed on the Budget Rent A Car AARP discount page

Budget Truck Rental

  • Discount: 10% to 20% off local or one-way truck rentals plus a $10-per-day Physical Damage Waiver
  • Proof of age: AARP membership
  • Other requirements: Must book by phone or online at the Budget Truck AARP booking page

Carrabba’s Italian Grill

  • Discount: 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Proof of age: AARP membership card
  • Other requirements: Dine-in only

Chart House

  • Discount: 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Proof of age: AARP membership card
  • Other requirements: None

Collette River Cruises

  • Discount: $50 off per person on river cruise tours
  • Proof of age: AARP membership
  • Other requirements: None

Consumer Cellular

Denny’s

E-Z Rent A Car

  • Discount: 10% off
  • Proof of age: Show your photo ID when you pick up the car
  • Other requirements: When booking, use the senior discount coupon code from the E-Z Rent A Car senior discount page.

Glasses.com

  • Discount: 30% off any order and 25% off lens upgrades
  • Proof of age: Enter AARP’s discount code at checkout; you can find the current code at the AARP Glasses.com discount page.
  • Other requirements: Not available in U.S. territories, such as Puerto Rico or Guam

Grand European Travel

  • Discount: $100 off select luxury river cruises in Europe, Asia, and Egypt
  • Proof of age: AARP membership
  • Other requirements: None

Harry & David

  • Discount: 20% off gift baskets, chocolates, baked goods, fruit, and cheese online
  • Proof of age: AARP membership
  • Other requirements: Not valid on wine

Hertz

  • Discount: Up to 20% off car rental base rates
  • Proof of age: Show a photo ID when you pick up the vehicle
  • Other requirements: Must use the senior discount CDP code when booking your rental; you can find the current code on the Hertz senior discount page.

Joe’s Crab Shack

  • Discount: 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Proof of age: AARP membership card
  • Other requirements: None

Landry’s Seafood

  • Discount: 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Proof of age: AARP membership card
  • Other requirements: None

LensCrafters

  • Discount: 30% off a complete pair of eyeglasses, plus discounted eye exams and an extra 10% off Transitions lenses
  • Proof of age: AARP membership card
  • Other requirements: None

Outback Steakhouse

  • Discount: 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Proof of age: AARP membership card
  • Other requirements: Dine-in orders only

Payless Car Rental

  • Discount: 5% off on base rates, plus a free upgrade
  • Proof of age: AARP membership
  • Other requirements: Must book by phone or online; find the current promo code for online bookings at the Payless Car Rental AARP reservation page.

The Popcorn Factory

  • Discount: 25% off online orders or $20 off purchases of $79.99 or more
  • Proof of age: AARP membership number
  • Other requirements: None

Rainforest Cafe

  • Discount: 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Proof of age: AARP membership card
  • Other requirements: None

Regal

  • Discount: Up to 20% off online ticket purchases and $3 off any popcorn and soft drink combo
  • Proof of age: AARP membership (Note: For discounted tickets, purchase your tickets through AARP’s member portal. At the concession stand, show your AARP membership card.)
  • Other requirements: To receive concession discounts, you must also be a Regal Crown Club member.

Schwan’s

  • Discount: Double Schwan’s Rewards points and $20 off a home delivery purchase of at least $50 for new customers
  • Proof of age: AARP membership number
  • Other requirements: None

SIXT

  • Discount: 5% off regular car rental rates
  • Proof of age: Show a photo ID at the time of pick-up
  • Other requirements: Must book your rental through the SIXT senior discount page

Target Optical

  • Discount: $10 off a complete pair of glasses, plus discounted exams
  • Proof of age: AARP membership card
  • Other requirements: None

Ticketmaster

  • Discount: Discounts vary by the event, and not all events offer senior tickets. You can find current discounts on the Ticketmaster AARP Ticket Deals page.
  • Proof of age: AARP membership
  • Other requirements: Some offers will require a discount code.

UPS Store

  • Discount: 20% off online printing services and 5% off shipping services
  • Proof of age: AARP membership
  • Other requirements: None

Zipcar

  • Discount: Lower price on annual membership and $40 in driving credits
  • Proof of age: AARP membership number
  • Other requirements: Join through the Zipcar AARP membership page

Discounts for Seniors 55+

Belk

  • Discount: 15% off home goods and shoes and 20% off all other purchases
  • Proof of age: Show your photo ID at checkout
  • Other requirements: Only valid in stores

Best Western

  • Discount: Up to 15% off room rates
  • Proof of age: Show your photo ID at check-in
  • Other requirements: None

Carl’s Jr.

Carnival Cruise Line

  • Discount: Varies by date, stateroom type, and port/destination
  • Proof of age: Must show your current, valid photo ID at embarkation
  • Other requirements: Blackout dates apply at various times throughout the year; plan your trip at the Discount Cruises for Seniors page.

Chili’s

  • Discount: 10% off your meal
  • Proof of age: Show your photo ID to your server
  • Other requirements: Available at participating locations; usually dine-in only

Christopher & Banks

  • Discount: 10% off select in-store purchases
  • Proof of age: Show your photo ID at checkout
  • Other requirements: Must also be a Friendship Rewards member

Extended Stay America

Family Fare

  • Discount: 10% off regular-price items on Wednesdays; excludes lottery tickets, prescriptions, gift cards, alcohol, and tobacco
  • Proof of age: Current, valid photo ID
  • Other requirements: Not valid on Fast Lane orders or at self-checkout lanes; see the list of participating locations at Family Fare’s website.

Fred Meyer

Friendly’s

Fry’s

  • Fry’s offers a senior discount on the first Wednesday of each month. For this year’s schedule, see our article on Fry’s senior day.

Hardee’s

  • Hardee’s offers discounts to seniors 55 and older at participating locations. Find more details in our article on free senior coffee.

IHOP

  • IHOP offers a 10% discount for seniors at most locations. For more information, see our article on free coffee for seniors.

JOANN

  • Discount: Up to 20% off in-store purchases on special Senior Discount Days; check for the next senior day at the JOANN website
  • Proof of age: Show a valid photo ID at the register
  • Other requirements: Excludes gift cards, classes, customized items, machines, As Seen on TV items, magazines, and certain brands like Glowforge

Kroger

McDonald’s

  • McDonald’s offers free or discounted coffee for seniors at some locations. For more details, see our article on McDonald’s coffee discounts.

Michaels

  • Discount: 10% off your purchase, including sale items
  • Proof of age: Show a valid photo ID at the register
  • Other requirements: Only valid on in-store purchases

Ross

Royal Caribbean Cruises

  • Discount: Varies depending on your travel dates, stateroom selection, and port/destination
  • Proof of age: Show a photo ID when boarding the ship
  • Other requirements: None

T-Mobile

  • Discount: Less expensive plans for seniors age 55 and older; existing and new customers are eligible
  • Proof of age: Show a government-issued photo ID at your local T-Mobile store
  • Other requirements: Must choose from the Essentials Unlimited 55, Magenta Unlimited 55, or Magenta Plus Unlimited 55 plan

Walgreens

  • Discount: Usually around 20% off
  • Proof of age: Show your photo ID or use the current online senior coupon code (when available)
  • Other requirements: Available on select dates; must be a Balance Rewards card member; also available to AARP members

Western Digital

Discounts for Seniors 59+

Red Roof Inn

  • Discount: 10% off room rates
  • Proof of age: Show your photo ID at check-in
  • Other requirements: None

Discounts for Seniors 60+

AMC Theatres

  • Discount: Varies by location; usually around $2 off ticket prices
  • Proof of age: Show your ID at the box office or choose the senior price when purchasing tickets online.
  • Other requirements: None

Choice Hotels (Clarion, Comfort Inn, EconoLodge, Quality Inn, Rodeway Inn, Sleep Inn)

D&B Supply

  • Discount: 10% off regular-price items on Tuesdays
  • Proof of age: Show your photo ID at checkout
  • Other requirements: You cannot combine the discount with other coupons.

El Pollo Loco

  • Discount: 10% off (maximum of $1)
  • Proof of age: You may need to show your photo ID, though some representatives said you only need to ask for the discount.
  • Other requirements: You must let your cashier know that you qualify before you pay.

Golden Corral

  • Discount: 50 cents to $1 off the dine-in buffet, plus a free beverage during Early Bird Special hours
  • Proof of age: Show your ID when paying for your meal
  • Other requirements: None

Harris Teeter

  • Discount: 5% off on Thursdays; excludes fuel, pharmacy, gift card, and ticket purchases
  • Proof of age: Use your VIC card at checkout and tell your cashier you’d like the senior discount.
  • Other requirements: None

Kohl’s

  • Discount: 15% off in-store purchases on Wednesdays
  • Proof of age: Show your photo ID at checkout
  • Other requirements: Cannot be combined with other percentage-off discounts; not valid on select premium brands, like Dyson and Under Armour

Motel 6

  • Discount: 10% off the best available nightly rate
  • Proof of age: Present your valid photo ID at check-in
  • Other requirements: Call (800) 899-9841 and mention the senior rate or select “Senior Rate” when booking online; maximum of two rooms for six consecutive nights.

Hotels by Wyndham (AmericInn, Days Inn, La Quinta, Microtel, Super 8, Travelodge, Wingate, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts)

  • Discount: 10% off standard rates
  • Proof of age: Show your photo ID at check-in
  • Other requirements: Call (800) 225-3297 to request the senior rate or search for hotels on the Wyndham senior discount page.

Publix

Ramada Hotels

Showcase Cinemas

  • Discount: Discounted tickets every Wednesday, plus a popcorn and fountain drink combo for $4.50
  • Proof of age: Show your photo ID at the box office
  • Other requirements: Not available at the Showcase SuperLux location or for Lux Level performances, special engagements, Event Cinema presentations, or holiday tickets

Supercuts

  • Discount: $2 to $3 off haircuts at participating locations
  • Proof of age: You may need to show a government-issued photo ID.
  • Other requirements: None

Discounts for Seniors 62+

Big Boy

  • Big Boy offers free coffee and/or a punch card for seniors at most locations. Find more details in our article on free coffee for seniors.

Cinemark

  • Discount: About $3 off the adult ticket price
  • Proof of age: Show your photo ID at the box office or select the senior price when buying tickets online.
  • Other requirements: Valid at participating theaters

Greyhound

  • Discount: 5% off passenger fares
  • Proof of age: Show your photo ID
  • Other requirements: Cannot be combined with any other discounts

IHG Hotels (Candlewood Suites, Holiday Inn, Staybridge Suites)

  • Discount: Varies depending on your booking dates and location
  • Proof of age: Photo ID or retired persons’ organization membership card
  • Other requirements: Only available at participating locations

Marriott

  • Discount: Up to 25% off your room rate
  • Proof of age: Show your photo ID at check-in
  • Other requirements: Available at participating locations based on room availability; call (407) 586-2000 to request the promotional code.

Peter Pan Bus Lines

  • Discount: 15% off regular adult fares
  • Proof of age: Show your photo ID when buying your ticket or boarding the bus.
  • Other requirements: Must book by phone at (800) 343-9999 or at the ticket counter

RedCoach

  • Discount: 10% off regular ticket prices
  • Proof of age: Show your photo ID when boarding
  • Other requirements: Must book online and change the ticket type from “Adult” to “Senior”

U.S. National Park Service

  • Discount: Discounted annual and lifetime park passes, plus up to 40% off park amenity fees like boat launch and camping
  • Proof of age: Documentation of age and residency, such as a photo ID or passport
  • Other requirements: Must pay an additional $10 fee if you purchase your pass online or by mail

Discounts for Seniors 65+

Amtrak

  • Discount: 10% off select rail fares
  • Proof of age: Show your photo ID when purchasing your ticket and boarding the train.
  • Other requirements: Not combinable with other discounts and not valid on Saver or Flexible fares

Great Clips

Hilton Hotels (DoubleTree, Embassy Suites, Hampton, Hilton, Homewood Suites)

  • Discount: 10% off the best available rate
  • Proof of age: Show your photo ID at check-in
  • Other requirements: Must select the senior rate when booking online; not valid on already discounted rates

Interjet Airlines

  • Discount: 15% off on Optima and Priority fare bookings
  • Proof of age: Show your photo ID at the counter
  • Other requirements: Must register your age during your purchase when booking online

Rite Aid

  • Discount: 20% off in-store, non-prescription purchases on the first Wednesday of each month
  • Proof of age: wellness65+ membership card
  • Other requirements: Must join the free wellness65+ membership program

Spectrum

  • Discount: Varies by internet package (may include a free modem, no data caps, etc.)
  • Proof of age: Provide birthdate when signing up for internet service
  • Other requirements: Must be a Supplemental Security Income (SS) recipient

United Airlines

  • Discount: Varies depending on your destination and travel dates
  • Proof of age: Show your photo ID on request
  • Other requirements: Available on select flights; must book through an agent and request the senior rate or select the senior category when booking on the United Airlines website

Discounts With Varied Age Requirements

Applebee’s

  • Discount: Varies by location; usually around 10%. Some locations offer a senior day each week with a higher discount of 20% to 30%.
  • Proof of age: You may need to show your photo ID.
  • Other requirements: None

Arby’s

  • Discount: Varies by location; usually around 10% off
  • Proof of age: Photo ID
  • Other requirements: None

Chick-fil-A

  • Discount: Varies by location; may include a percentage off of your meal or a free drink
  • Proof of age: Varies by location
  • Other requirements: None

Culver’s

  • Discount: Usually 10% off, but may vary by location
  • Proof of age: You may need to show a photo ID, or simply ask the cashier for the discount.
  • Other requirements: Available at participating locations; you may want to check with your local store before visiting.

Dairy Queen

  • Discount: Usually 10% off; varies by location
  • Proof of age: Show your photo ID when you order
  • Other requirements: None

Goodwill

  • Discount: Usually 10% off on a particular day of the week; discount days and age cutoffs vary by location
  • Proof of age: Show your photo ID at checkout
  • Other requirements: Only valid on donated merchandise

Jiffy Lube

  • Discount: Varies by location; usually around 10% off
  • Proof of age: Show your valid photo ID
  • Other requirements: None

Landmark Theatres

  • Discount: Discounted tickets (usually about $2 off the adult price) are available for ages 62 and older at most theaters, though the specific age limit varies by location.
  • Proof of age: Show a photo ID at the box office or select the senior ticket price when purchasing tickets online.
  • Other requirements: None

Old Country Buffet/HomeTown Buffet/Ryan’s

  • Discount: Varies by location; usually around 50 cents to $1 off the adult price
  • Proof of age: Show your photo ID
  • Other requirements: Available at participating locations

Subway

  • Discount: Varies by location; usually around 10% off
  • Proof of age: Show your photo ID
  • Other requirements: Available at participating locations

Other Restaurants, Cafes, and Grocery Stores

The following restaurants and cafes have senior discounts with age minimums that vary by location, as noted in our article on free coffee for seniors:

  • Burger King
  • Caribou Coffee
  • The Coffee Beanery
  • Dunkin’
  • Einstein Bros. Bagels
  • Jack In The Box
  • Panera
  • Shoney’s
  • Starbucks
  • Wendy’s

Our previous research also details the variable senior discount policies at Albertsons, Giant Food, Hy-Vee, KFC, Luby’s, Safeway, ShopRite, and Tim Hortons.

Companies That Do Not Offer Senior Discounts

The following stores, companies, and restaurants do not offer senior discounts at the time of this writing. (Note: Linked company names will direct you to our previous research on each company’s policy.)


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