19 of the Best Senior Discounts Out There in 2024

Getting old isn’t all bad. For one thing, once you hit a certain age, everyone seems to want to give you a senior discount.

Here’s a look at some of the best senior discounts available. None of them requires membership in an organization like AARP, and all of them are worth at least 10% off — and sometimes significantly more.

Not all of these discounts are available nationwide, but it pays to be familiar with the ones offered by establishments in your area.

Kohl’s

Looking to save on clothes, shoes or household furnishings? Shop at Kohl’s on Wednesdays to get a 15% discount. That is, provided you are age 60 or older and have identification to prove it.

For more such discounts, check out “31 Retailers That Offer Senior Discounts (Starting As Early As Your 50s)” — although most are limited to members of organizations like AARP or AMAC.

T-Mobile

The wireless carrier T-Mobile has three special deals for those age 55 or older. The Essentials Choice 55 plan, for examples, offers customers service for $30 per phone line with several perks — including weekly freebies.

When we checked, the price of each of the plans for ages 55 and older was more than 10% off T-Mobile’s regular prices.

Fred Meyer

Fred Meyer has a deal for those age 55 and older. The supermarket chain’s senior discount gives 10% off private brand groceries, apparel, home items and more.

Fred Meyer has locations in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. If you don’t live in any of those states, see whether you live near any of the chains in “10 Grocery Stores With Senior Discounts (Starting As Early As Age 55).”

Budget Truck Rental

Budget offers senior customers a 15% discount on reservations made online. Just enter the promotion code SENIOR in the promotion code field while making a reservation.

Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel

Grand Canyon passengers age 62 and up get a 15% discount at the hotel and RV park as well as day train tickets. Just use the code “SENIOR” when booking your trip.

For more offers like this, check out “13 Trains That Offer Senior Discounts.”

Petsmart

Seniors age 65 or older get 10% off at the Grooming Salon on Tuesdays. Petsmart also offers seniors a 10% discount on any overnight stay for their pet at the PetsHotel.

National parks

The government offers seniors age 62 and older unlimited access to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks, for the low price of only $20 a year — which is a discount of 75%.

Or, you can buy a lifetime pass for $80 to ensure you have years of access to our nation’s natural wonders.

Red Roof Inn

Travelers age 59 and up can get 10% off their stay at a Red Roof. This perk is available year-round — just don’t forget to bring your ID so you can confirm your eligibility at check-in.

Goodwill

Not all Goodwill stores offer senior discounts; it depends on the region. However, many do. For example, Goodwill stores in southeastern Wisconsin and metropolitan Chicago offer seniors who participate in the Perks Plus program a 15% discount on all items every Wednesday. In southwestern Pennsylvania, shoppers 55 or older get 25% off every Monday.

So it’s definitely worth seeing what your nearby locations offer.

Weis Markets

Anyone age 60 or older can get 10% off at Weis Markets every Tuesday. You just need your ID and Weis Rewards Card.

Weis has locations in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware, New York and Virginia.

Amtrak

If you’d rather see the world by rail, try Amtrak. The company gives a 10% discount on many fares to travelers who are age 65 and older.

Additionally, Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner, an intercity passenger rail service in Southern California, offers 15% off to those age 62 and older.

Walgreens

At Walgreens, a special Seniors Day each month offers discounts of 20% on many items. To be eligible for the deals, you’ll need to sign up for a myWalgreens membership and be at least 55 years old.

New Seasons Markets

Shoppers here can take advantage of “Wisdom Wednesdays.” Every Wednesday, customers age 65 and up get 10% off of most items.

New Seasons has stores in Oregon and Washington.

Alaska Railroad

Alaska Railroad has a Half Fare Program which gives passengers age 65 and up, Medicare card holders and individuals with certain disabilities 50% off their fares during the winter season, from late September to early May.

Michaels

Every day is senior day at the craft store Michaels. Present a valid ID proving you’re at least 55 years old, and you’ll get 10% off your purchase. And that’s on top of any sales discounts.

Fry’s Food Stores

Fry’s shoppers age 55 and older can get 10% off their purchase on the first Wednesday of the month. The discount won’t cover transactions with prescriptions, alcohol, tobacco, postage, lottery and money orders.

Fry’s has close to three dozen stores in Arizona.

Ross Dress for Less

Ross has a 55+ Tuesday Discount program. Every Tuesday, customers age 55 and up can get 10% off their purchases.

Gristedes Supermarkets

Seniors get 10% off their purchases at Gristedes every Tuesday. This chain is only located in New York City.

 Bashas’

Bashas’, a grocery chain primarily in Arizona, offers shoppers age 55 and up 10% off on the first Wednesday of every month. You’ll just need your ID and your Basha’s Thank You Card, which is their free loyalty program.