Show Me the Discounts: Senior Discounts for Every Day

Show Me the Discounts: Senior Discounts for Every Day

Being a senior has its perks! After years of paying full price for goods and services, it’s time to cash in on senior savings. To help you take advantage of the discounts offered by companies across the country, we compiled a list of many popular stores, restaurant chains, entertainment and more. From the food you eat to the way you travel, we hope this list helps you save your hard-earned money.

Grocery Store:

  • Albertson’s: 10% off first Wednesday of each month (55 +)
  • American Discount Stores: 10% off every Monday (50 +)
  • BiLo: 5% savings on Wednesday with a Senior Bonus Card. (60+)
  • Compare Foods Supermarket: 10% off every Wednesday (60+)
  • Farm Fresh: 5% discount every Tuesday and Thursday (55+)
  • Food Lion: 60% off every Monday (60+)
  • Fry’s Supermarket: free Fry’s VIP Club Membership & 10% off every Monday (55+)
  • Great Valu Food Store: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
  • Gristedes Supermarket: 10% off every Tuesday (60+)
  • Harris Teeter: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
  • Hy-Vee: 5% off one day a week (date varies by location)
  • Kroger: 10% off (date varies by location)
  • Morton Williams Supermarket: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
  • The Plant Shed: 10% off every Tuesday (50+)
  • Piggly Wiggly: Varies by location. Often 5% off one day a week. (55+)
  • Publix: 5% off every Wednesday (55+) Not valid in FL
  • Rogers Marketplace: 5% off every Thursday (60+)
  • Shop Rite: Varies by location. Often 5-10% off on Tuesdays or Wednesdays.
  • Uncle Guiseppe’s Marketplace: 15% off (62+)

Retail Stores

  • Banana Republic: 10% off (50+)
  • Bealls Outlet: 15% off with free Monday Club Card (Mondays 50+)
  • Belk’s: 15% off first Tuesday of every month (55+)
  • Bon-Ton Department Stores: 15% off on senior discount days (55+)
  • C.J. Banks: 10% off every Wednesday (60+)
  • Clarks: 10% off (62+)
  • Dress Barn: 10% off Tues and/or Wed (call ahead-varies by location 55+)
  • Goodwill: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)
  • Hallmark: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)
  • Kohl’s: 15% off on Wednesdays (55+)
  • Marshalls: 10% off on Tuesdays (varies by location) UNVERIFIED
  • Michael’s: 10% off on Tuesdays (with AARP card)
  • Modell’s Sporting Goods: 10% off
  • Rite Aid: 10% off on Tuesdays & 10% off prescriptions
  • Ross Stores: 10% off every Tuesday (55+)
  • The Salvation Army Thrift Stores: Up to 50% off (55+)
  • SteinMart: 20% off red dot/clearance items first Monday of every month (55+)
  • TJ Maxx: 10% on Tuesdays (FLORIDA only at this time)
  • Walgreens: 20% off once a month (55+ and AARP) “Balance Rewards” Card required

Restaurants:

  • Applebee’s: 10-15% off (varies by location) MAY require Golden Apple Card (60+)
  • Arby’s: 10% off (55+)
  • A&W All American Food: 10% Senior discount varies by location
  • Backyard Burger: free drink with purchase
  • Ben & Jerry’s: 10% off for seniors (60+)
  • Bennigan’s: discount varies by location (60+)
  • Bob’s Big Boy: discount varies by location (60+)
  • Bonanza Steakhouse: $1 off for seniors every Wednesday
  • Boston Market: 10% off (65+)
  • Bruster’s: $.25 off for seniors (60+)
  • Burger King: 10% off (60+) plus additional discounts on coffee and soft drinks
  • Bubba Gump Shrimp Co: 10% off for AARP Members
  • Captain D’s Seafood: “Happy Wednesday Offer” choice of 8 meals + drink for $4.99 or less- varies by loc. (62+)
  • Carrabba’s Italian Grill: 20% off on Wednesdays to AARP Members
  • Carrows Restaurants: Golden 55 Menu offers discounted breakfast, lunch & dinner (55+)
  • Chili’s: From the Chili’s website: “There is not a single brand-wide policy regarding these discounts; offers vary by location. Please contact the restaurant directly for information on its individual senior citizen, military and/or uniformed officer discounts.”
  • CiCi’s Pizza: 10% off (60+)
  • Country Kitchen: Great Senior Menu (55+)
  • Culvers: 10% off senior discount (60+)
  • Dairy Queen: 10% off for seniors (15% for coaches) varies by location (free small drink at some locations)
  • Denny’s: 10% off, 20% off for AARP members (55+)
  • Dunkin’ Donuts: AARP members receive a free donut with the purchase of a large hot coffee (at participating restaurants)
  • Einstein’s Bagels: 10% off baker’s dozen of bagels (60+)
  • El Pollo Loco: 10% off senior discounts varies by location (55+)
  • Friendly’s Restaurants: Breakfast discount varies by location (60+) Senior List readers to confirm
  • Fuddrucker’s: 10% off any senior platter (55+)
  • Gatti’s Pizza: 10% off (60+)
  • Golden Corral: 10% off (60+)
  • Hardee’s: $0.33 beverages everyday (65+)
  • IHOP: Great discounts on senior menu items (55+)
  • Jack in the Box: up to 20% off (55+)
  • Kagle’s Barbecue: 10% off (50+)
  • KFC: Free small drink with any meal (55+)
  • Krispy Kreme: 10% off (50+) (age and discount varies depending on location)
  • Long John Silver’s: Various discounts at locations (55+)
  • McDonald’s: discounts on coffee everyday (55+)
  • Mrs. Fields: 10% off at participating locations (60+)
  • Outback Steakhouse: 15% off AARP members for meals Monday through Thursday (alcohol excluded)
  • Old Country Buffet: Daily discounts for seniors (55+)
  • Papa John’s: 25% off (55+) for online orders. Enter the code “AARP25” when placing your order
  • Ponderosa Steak Houses: Senior Discounts Vary- Senior menu available (60+)
  • Shoney’s: 10% off Sonic: 10% off or free beverage (60+)
  • Sonic: 10% off or free beverage (60+) varies by location
  • Steak ‘n Shake: 10% off every Monday & Tuesday (50+)
  • Subway: 10% off (60+)
  • Sweet Tomatoes: 10% off (60+)
  • Taco Bell: 5% off; free beverages for seniors (65+)
  • TCBY: 10% off (55+)
  • Tea Room Cafe: 10% off for seniors (50+)
  • Village Inn: 10% off (60+)
  • Waffle House: 10% off every Monday (60+)
  • Wendy’s: Senior age and special offer will vary depending on the restaurant location. Please ask the restaurant for details.
  • Whataburger: Free drink w/ purchase of a meal- varies by loc. (55+)
  • White Castle: 10% off (62+)

National Parks

  • Senior pass: Lifetime access to the National Parks as well as many Federal Recreation Facilities. (62+) – $80

Movies

  • Alamo Drafthouse Cinema: Discounts vary by location.. See drafthouse.com for details. (60+)
  • AMC Theatres: Discounts vary by location. See amctheatres.com for details. (60+)
  • B&B Theatres: Generally, $1 or $2 off. (60+)
  • Bow Tie Cinemas: Discounts vary by location. See bowtiecinemas.com for details. (62+)
  • Celebration Cinema: About $2 off for evening shows, less for matinees. (60+)
  • Cinemagic: 10-25% off ticket prices (65+)
  • Entertainment Cinemas: Discounts vary by location. See entertainmentcinemas.com for details. (60+)
  • Frank Theatres: Discounts vary by location. See franktheatres.com for details. (62+)
  • Fridley Theatres: Discounts vary by location. (60+)
  • Goodrich Quality Theaters: Discounts vary by location. See goodrichqualitytheaters.com for details. (62+)
  • Laemmle: $5 tickets on Wednesday movies starting before 6 p.m. (62+)
  • Landmark Theatres: Discounts vary by location. See landmarktheatres.com for details. (62+)
  • Marcus Theatres: $5 senior matinees (additional charges for 3D movies). Admission and concession specials on Fridays before 5:30 p.m. (60+)
  • Marquee Cinemas: Discounts vary by location. See marqueecinemas.com for details. (62+)
  • Premiere Cinemas: Discounts vary by location. See pccmovies.com for details. (60+)
  • Regal Entertainment Group: Discounts vary by location. See regmovies.com for details. (60+)
  • Showcase: $7 tickets on Senior Wednesday, plus $4 for a popcorn and soda. (60+)

Hotels:

  • Best Western: AARP members save 10%
  • Choice Hotels: Choice Hotels (Cambria, Comfort Inn, Quality, Clarion, EconoLodge): AARP members save 10%
  • Hilton: Hilton Hotels (Hilton Doubletree, Embassy Suites, Hampton Inn): AARP members save 5%.
  • Hyatt: Up to 50% off at select locations. (62+)
  • IHG: InterContinental Hotels Group (Holiday Inn, InterContinental, Candlewood Suites, Crowne Plaza, Kimpton): Discounts available at participating hotels. (62+)
  • La Quinta Inns & Suites: AARP members save 10%.
  • Marriott: Savings of 15% or more. (62+)
  • Motel 6: 10% senior discounts (60+)
  • Super 8: AARP members save up to 20%. Discounts at age 60 for others.
  • Travelodge: AARP members save up to 20%
  • Wyndham: Wyndham hotels (Wyndham, Days Inn, Super 8, Ramada, Knights Inn, Howard Johnson, Travelodge): AARP members save up to 20%.

Car Rental:

  • Alamo: Discounts available through the Senior Circle program.
  • Avis: AARP members save up to 30%.
  • Budget: AARP members can get a free weekend day.
  • Hertz: 50 Plus Car Rental Program Available. AARP members save up to 25%.
  • Payless: AARP members save 5%.
  • Zipcar: AARP members save 43% on membership.

Trains & Buses:

  • Amtrak: 60+ save 10%; ages 62+ save 15%
  • Greyhound: 62+ save 5%
  • Trailways: Discounts of 5-10% for 62+ or 65+