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Senior Discount Guide: Where to Save Money at 50+ to 65+

By Vicki Honeycutt

While many do not look forward to aging, there are some perks to getting older. One of the big benefits is getting senior discounts at some of your favorite retailers and restaurants. Here are some discounts seniors qualify for! Make sure to check the age because you can qualify for some discounts at just 50. 

RESTAURANTS

  • Applebee's: 10%–15% off depending on the location (60+)
  • Arby's: 10% off (55+)
  • Ben & Jerry's: 10% off (60+)
  • Bob's Big Boy: Up to 15% off depending on the location (60+)
  • Boston Market: Varies by location (65+)
  • Burger King: 10% off (55+)
  • Chick-Fil-A: 10% off or free small drink or coffee (55+)
  • Chili's: 10% off (55+)
  • CiCi's Pizza: Discount varies by location
  • Denny's: Discount varies by location, 15% off for AARP members (55+)
  • Dunkin' Donuts: 10% off or free coffee depending on the location (55+)
  • Einstein's Bagels: 10% off baker's dozen of bagels at participating locations (60+)
  • Fuddrucker's: 10% off (55+)
  • Gatti's Pizza: 10% off (60+)
  • Golden Corral: 10% off (60+)
  • Hardee's: 10% off and $0.33 beverages everyday (52+)
  • IHOP: Special senior menu (55+)
  • Jack in the Box: 20% off (55+)
  • KFC: 10% off or free small drink with any meal depending on the location (55+)
  • Krispy Kreme: 10% off (50+)
  • Long John Silver's: Discount varies by location(55+)
  • McDonald's: 20% discount on coffee everyday (55+)
  • Mrs. Fields: 10% off at participating locations (60+)
  • Shoney's: 10% off (60+)
  • Sonic: 10% off or free beverage (60+)
  • Steak 'n Shake: 10% off every Monday & Tuesday (50+)
  • Subway: 10% off (60+)
  • Sweet Tomatoes: Senior meal deal from 2pm to 5pm on weekdays or 10% off at participating locations (60+)
  • Taco Bell: 5% off and free beverage (65+)
  • TCBY: 10% off (55+)
  • Tea Room Cafe: 10% off (50+)
  • Village Inn: 10% off (55+)
  • Waffle House: Varies by location 
  • Wendy's: 10% off (55+)
  • White Castle: 10% off (62+)

RETAIL & APPAREL

  • Banana Republic: 10% off depending on the location (62+)
  • Bealls: 10% off first Tuesday of each month (50+)
  • Belk's: 15% off first Tuesday of every month with Belk charge card (62+)
  • Bon-Ton Department Stores: 15% off on senior discount days (55+)
  • Clarks: 10% off (62+)
  • CVS: 10% off regular-priced items on the first Wednesday of the month (60+)
  • Dressbarn: 10% off every Tuesday and Wednesday (55+)
  • Goodwill: 10% off every Tuesday depending on the location (60+)
  • Hallmark: Discount varies by location
  • Kohl's: 15% off on Wednesdays (60+)
  • Michaels: 10% off with Michaels rewards account (55+)
  • Modell's Sporting Goods: 10% off (65+)
  • Ross: 10% off every Tuesday (55+)
  • The Salvation Army Thrift Stores: 10% off depending on location (55+)
  • TJ Maxx: Varies by location 
  • Stein Mart: 20% off every Monday (55+)
  • Walgreens: 20% off on Senior Day (55+)

GROCERY

  • Albertson's: 10% off first Wednesday of each month (55+)
  • American Discount Stores: 10% off every Monday (62+)
  • Compare Foods Supermarket: 10% off every Wednesday (60+)
  • Fry's Supermarket: 10% off the first Wednesday of the month (55+)
  • Great Valu Food Store: 10% off on the first Tuesday of every month (55+)
  • Gristedes Supermarket: 10% off every Tuesday (60+)
  • Harris Teeter: 5% off every Thursday (60+)
  • Hy-Vee: 5% off every Thursday (55+)
  • Morton Williams Supermarket: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
  • The Plant Shed: 10% off every Tuesday (50+)
  • Piggly Wiggly: 5% off every Wednesday (60+)
  • Publix: 5% off every Wednesday (60+)
  • Rogers Marketplace: 5% off every Thursday (60+)
  • Uncle Guiseppe's Marketplace: 5% off (62+)

TRANSPORTATION

  • Alaska Airlines: 10% off (60+)
  • American Airlines: Varies and depends on select flights (65+)
  • Amtrak: 10% off (65+)
  • British Airways: $65–$200 off available through AARP membership
  • Delta: Varies and depends on select flights
  • Greyhound: 5% off (62+)
  • Trailways Transportation System: Various discounts for ages 50+
  • United Airlines: Varies and depends on select flights

CAR RENTAL

  • Alamo Car Rental: Up to 25% off for AARP members
  • Budget Rent-A-Car: Up to 35% off for AARP members 
  • Dollar Rent-A-Car: 10% off (50+)
  • Hertz: 20% off (50+)

HOTELS

  • Holiday Inn: Discount varies by location (62+)
  • Best Western: 5% of for AARP members
  • Cambria Suites: 10% off for AARP members
  • Clarion Motels: 10% off (60+)
  • Comfort Inn: 10% off (60+)
  • Comfort Suites: 10% off (60+)
  • Econo Lodge: 10% off AARP members
  • Hampton Inns & Suites: 10% off for AARP members
  • Hyatt Hotels: 25%–50% off (62+)
  • IHG: Various discounts at all hotels (62+)
  • MainStay Suites: 10% off for AARP members
  • Marriott Hotels: Up to 15% off (62+)
  • Motel 6: Up to 8% off (60+)
  • Quality Inn: 10% off for AARP members
  • Rodeway Inn: 10% off for AARP members
  • Sleep Inn: 10% off for AARP members

ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT

  • AMC Theaters: Varies by location
  • Busch Gardens: $5 off one-day tickets (50+)
  • Carmike Cinemas: 35% off (60+)
  • Cinemark/Century Theaters: Up to 35% off (62+)
  • Regal Cinemas: Up to $3 off of adult admission (60+)
  • Ripley's Believe it or Not: $2 off one-day ticket (55+)
  • SeaWorld: $5 off one-day tickets (65+)
  • YMCA: Discounted memberships, varies by location
  • U.S. National Parks: $80 Senior-Lifetime pass (62+)

PHONE

  • AT&T: 10% off discount for AARP members
  • T-Mobile: Senior plans starting at $27.50 per month (55+)
  • Verizon Wireless: Senior plans starting at $62 (55+)

HAIR CUTS

  • Cost Cutters: $2 off haircuts (varies by location)
  • Great Clips: $2 off haircuts (65+)
  • Supercuts: $2 off haircuts (60+)

Go out to eat, see movies, visit museums and take that trip you’ve dreamed about. Fortunately, hitting a certain age – even as young as 50 – also means you qualify for additional senior discounts to do those things for less money. Never hesitate to ask if a business provides senior discounts!

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