Senior Discounts from A - Z

Malina Debrie

Senior citizen discounts are one of the major benefits of aging. With age come privileges. One of those privileges is the advantages in taking advantage of Senior Citizen discounts offered by tons of retailers. It's not true that aging is a problem. With age, if you handle life as it should be handled, positively, you realize that for the Lord to have allowed you to remain on this earth far into your senior years is truly a blessing. Some retailers realize that seniors have contributed far more to society than they are given credit for and are beginning to show them their appreciation.

There are numerous shops that offer a discount in one way or another to seniors. Some require proof of age while others take your word that you have reached your golden years. Whatever the case may be, always be prepared and carry your ID along with you. If you're blessed enough to not look your age, take it as a compliment when asked for proof. Never give the person a hassle and just hand over your ID.

Below is a list of the many retailers known to offer a discount and the discount offered. If you know of any others that tare not mentioned in this list, add the info to the comments. Seniors are a valuable part of society. In America, at times, we do not get the respect that is deserved. One way to show our appreciation is to patronize the retail chains offering the discounts and once again, even though age has its advantages, make sure to show how much you appreciate the discount by not being obstinate when asked to provide proof of age.

A Retailers

AMC Theatres - offers customers 65 and older up to 30% off tickets and snacks.

AT&T - has a special Senior Nation Plan for seniors 65 and older.

Albertson's - offers all customers who are 55 or older a 10% discount on their entire order the first Wednesday of Each month.

Alaska Airlines - offers travelers 65 or older 10% off their tickets.

Alamo - has discounts up to 25% off for all AARP members.

American Airlines - offers various discounts to travelers 65 and older (call airline before booking for discount)

American Discount Stores - offer seniors 65 and older 10% off every Monday.

Amtrak - offers a 15% off discount to riders 62 and older.

Applebee's Restaurant - has a Golden Apple Card for seniors 60 and older discounting meals

15% each time the card is presented

Army's - gives Seniors 55 and older 10% off each order.


B Retailers

Bally Total Fitness - discounts seniors 62 or older memberships $100.

Ben & Jerry's - gives all seniors 60 and older a 10% discount on their order.

Bennigan's - has discounts for seniors that vary at each location. Call your local Bennigan's for the senior discount.

Best Western - gives seniors 55 and older 10% off their visit.

Boston Market - offers all seniors 65 and older a 10% discount off the entire order.

Burger King - offers a 10% discount on the entire order.

Bob's Big Boy - discounts vary by location for seniors 60 and older.

Banana Republic - gives a discount of 10% to seniors 50 and older.

Beall's - discounts purchases by 20% the first Tuesday of every month for seniors 50 and older.

Belk's - discounts purchases by 15% the first Tuesday of every month for seniors 55 and older.

Big Lots - discounts every purchase 10% for seniors.

Bon Ton Department Stores - gives seniors 55 and older a 15% discount on 'senior discount days.'

Budget Rent-A-Car - seniors 55 or older get 10% off rentals. AARP member get 15% off.

Busch Gardens - seniors 50 and older get $3 off the cost of a one-day ticket.


C Retailers

Carmike Cinemas - seniors 65 and older get 30% off their tickets and refreshments.

Chick-Fil-A - offers a discount of 10% off or a free small drink or coffee to seniors 55 or older.

Chili's - gives seniors 55 or older 10% off their order.

CiCi's Pizza - gives seniors 60 and older 10% off their order.

Cinemark/Century Theatres - discounts senior tickets and refreshments up to 35%.

C.J. Bank's - gives seniors 60 and older a 10% discount on purchases every Wednesday.

Clark's - discounts senior 62 and older by 10%.

Culver's - discounts senior 60 and older purchases by 10%.


D Retailers

DeCicco Family Market - offers seniors 60 and older 5% off every Wednesday

Denny's - offers a discount 10% off for non members and 20% off for AARP members 55 and older.

Dollar Rent-A-Car - offers seniors 50 and older a 10% discount.

Dress Barn - offers 10% off purchases for seniors 55 and older.

Dunkin Donuts - offers seniors 55 and older 10% off or a free coffee with their order.


E Retailers

Econo Lodge - gives seniors 60 and older a 20 to 30% discount on their stay.

Einstein Bagels - offers 10% off a Bakers dozen of Bagels to seniors 60 and older.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car - gives AARP members a 5% discount on their car rental needs.


F Retailers

Food Lion - gives seniors 60 and older a 5% discount every Monday.

Fry's Supermarket - seniors 55 and older get a free VIP Club Membership plus 10% discount every Monday.

Fuddrucker's - gives a 10% discount on any senior platter to diners 55 and older.


G Retailers

Gatti's Pizza - seniors 60 and older get a 10% discount on orders.

Golden Corral - gives all seniors 60 and older a 10% discount when dining.

Goodwill - seniors are given a 10% discount one day each week. Day varies by location.

Great Valu Food Store - seniors 60 and older get a 5% discount every Tuesday.

Greyhound - offers seniors 62 and older a 5% discount off rides.

Gristedes Supermarket - seniors 60 and older are given a 10% discount every Tuesday.

Great Clips - seniors 60 and older seeking a hair cut can get $3 off any hair cut at Great Clips.


H Retailers

Hallmark - seniors can get 10% off their purchases one day a week. Day varies by location.

Hampton Inn & Suites - seniors get a 10% discount when booking their stay 72 hours in advance.

Hardee's - provides seniors 65 and older with $ .33 beverages everyday.

Harris Teeter - seniors 60 and older get a 5% discount daily on purchases.

Hertz - AARP members are given a 25% discount.

Holiday Inn - depending on location, seniors 62 and older get a 10 - 30% discount off their stay.

Hyatt Hotels - seniors 62 and older get a 25 - 50% discount off their stay.

Hy-Vee - gives seniors 60 and older a 5% discount one day a week. Day varies by location.


I Retailers

IHop Restaurants - offers seniors 55 and older a 10% discount.

InterContinental Hotels Group - offer seniors 65 and older various discounts depending on location.


J Retailers

Jack in the Box - seniors 55 and older get up to 20% off their order.

Jitterbug - offers seniors 50 and older a $10 a month cell phone service plan.

K Retailers

KFC - offers seniors 55 and older a free small drink with any meal.

Kohl's - seniors 60 and older can get a 15% discount on all purchases.

Krispy Kreme - seniors 50 and older get a 10% discount on any order.

Kroger - on various dates as determined by the location, seniors get 10% off purchases.


L Retailers

Long John Silver Restaurants - various locations offer senior discounts to seniors 55 and older.


M Retailers

Mainstay Suites - seniors 50 and older can get 10% off with a Mature Travelers Discount membership and those 60 and older get 20 to 30% off their stay.

Marriott Hotels - seniors 62 and older get 15% off their stay.

McDonald's - seniors 55 and older can get a discount on coffee purchases every day.

Modell's Sporting Goods - retailer offers seniors 10% off purchases.

Morton Williams Supermarket - retailer offers seniors 60 and older a 5% discount every Tuesday.

Motel 6 - seniors 60 and older get 10% off their stay.

Myrtle Beach Resort - seniors 55 and older get 10% off their stay.

Mrs. Fields - participating locations offer seniors 60 and older a 10% discount on purchases.


N Retailers

National Rent-A-Car - AARP members get 30% discounts.


P Retailers

The Plant Shed - every Tuesday, seniors 50 and older get a 10% discount on their order.

Publix - seniors 55 and older get 5% off every Wednesday.


Q Retailers

Quality Inn - seniors 60 and older get 20 to 30% discounts.


R Retailers

Regal Cinemas - seniors get a 30% discount.

Ripley's Believe It or Not - discounts off one day tickets are offered to seniors 55 or older.

Rite Aid - seniors get a discount of 10% off prescriptions and 10% off everything else on Tuesdays.

Rodeway Inn - seniors 60 and older get 20 - 30% discounts off their stay.

Rogers Marketplace - every Thursday seniors 60 and older get 5% discounts.

Ross Stores - every Tuesday, seniors 55 or older get 10% discounts on purchases.


S Retailers

Salvation Army Thrift Store - Seniors 55 and older get up to 50% discounts off their purchase.

SeaWorld Orlando - Seniors 50 and older get $3 discount on one day ticket.

Shoney's - seniors get 10% discounts off their meals.

Sleep Inn - seniors 60 and older can receive a discount of 20 - 30% off their stay.

Sonic - Seniors 60 or older get free beverage or 10% discount.

Southwest Airlines - Seniors 65 and old are offered a variety of discounts (Call before booking)

Steak 'n Shake - seniors 50 and older get 10% off their meals every Monday and Tuesday.

Stein Mart - the first Monday of the month, seniors 55 and older get 20% discounts off red dot and clearance items.

Subway - seniors 60 and older get 10 off their purchase.

Super Cuts - seniors 60 and older get discounts of $2 off hair cuts.

Sweet Tomatoes - seniors 62 and older get 10% off their purchase.


T Retailers

Taco Bell - seniors 65 and older get a free beverage and 5% off their order.

TCBY - seniors 65 and older get 10% off their order.

Tea Room Cafe - seniors 50 and older get a 10% discount on orders.

Trailways Transportation System - seniors 50 and older are offered a variety of discounts.


U Retailers

Uncle Guiseppe's Marketplace - seniors 62 and older get a 5% discount on their purchases.

United Airlines - seniors 65 or older who call before booking are offered a variety of discounts.

US Airways - seniors 65 and older are offered a variety of discounts when calling to book their order.


V Retailers

Verizon Wireless - Verizon offers seniors 65 and older a Nationwide plus plan for $29.99 a month.

Village Inn - seniors 60 and older get 10% off their order.


W Retailers

Waffle House - seniors 65 and older dining on Mondays are offered a 10 % discount.

Wendy's - seniors 55 and older get 10% off every order.

White Castle - seniors 62 and older get 10% off their orders.

 

 

 

 

Published by Malina Debrie

I am the owner and founder of a small professional writing service. I provide professional and private writing services for clients as well as copywriting and business writing services. I am an avid Chri...  View profile

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  • Betty Asphy2/20/2012

    Very enlightening. I did not know some of these discounts were available.

  • Marie Lowe2/12/2012

    I hadn't thought about the fact I'm a decade or so away from senior discounts. Almost depressing.

  • Kevin Hagen2/11/2012

    Great information, thanks!

  • Charlotte Kuchinsky2/6/2012

    Wonderful info.

  • Michele Starkey2/2/2012

    Pretty soon, I'll need to start paying attention to these! I'll book mark this for next year! cheers :)

  • Vincent Summers2/1/2012

    Ah, Boston Market. Our local Boston Market was closed to let in the umpteenth pizzeria. The Barracks Road Mall doesn't have a clue.

  • Henderson Daniel1/31/2012

    This is a Great list, Very informative.

    Thanks

  • Cathy A Montville1/30/2012

    Meant... I don't qualify for "many," but there are some I was unaware of! :)

  • Cathy A Montville1/30/2012

    Well done and detailed list offering discounts. I don't qualify yet, but it's coming! Nice work! :)

  • Sandy James1/28/2012

    Quite the list, Malina and a very helpful article to seniors.

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