Senior Citizen Discounts in 2025

Retirement can be more expensive than you might think, as retirees spend an average of between $3,813/month and $4,345/month. As a partial result, Caring.com’s 2024 workforce survey found that three out of 10 seniors have "unretired,” or headed back into the workforce after the cost of living rose beyond what they’d set aside to retire on. 

As such, it's important to ensure your senior loved one takes advantage of every opportunity to save money. Senior discounts are a great way to avoid paying full price for everyday essentials like groceries and home goods, as well as luxuries like cruises and travel, which allow older individuals to experience the greater joys in life. 

Whether your loved one resides in independent living, assisted living, a nursing home, or a memory care facility, senior discounts can bring extra joy into their lives without breaking the bank. Keep reading to learn more.

Senior discounts are exclusive price cuts for older adults who meet a certain age threshold. These savings might apply at grocery stores, restaurants, retail stores, and hotels, as well as at car rental companies, cruise lines, and other industries. They might also receive senior discounts on bills like cell phone coverage and internet service. 

Always ask about discounts before buying, as each company typically maintains its own unique senior discount policy.

On average, most senior discounts apply to adults who are at least 55 to 60 years old. In some cases, you might find discounts that start to apply at age 50, but these are exceedingly rare. Senior discount age varies by organization, so always seek out individual policies and read the fine print. 

Some organizations offer discounts related to how long you've been a member or a client, rather than for age alone. However, these companies are usually heavily localized, so these discounts typically apply to members of certain communities.

You might be surprised by the variety of businesses that offer senior discounts. Everyday places like grocery stores, restaurants, and retail stores frequently offer percentage-based senior discounts on entire receipts or specific items. 

Moreover, you might receive senior citizen discounts on bills. Cell phone companies, internet service providers, and utilities companies sometimes offer reduced rates for older adults. It's always worth a shot — you'll never know if you don't ask.

You can also receive significant savings by becoming an AARP member. The following sections cover several places where you might find discounts for seniors.

Various retail stores offer percentage-based senior discounts, typically ranging from 10%-20%. As of March 2025, older adults could get standing discounts at retailers like Goodwill, Michael's, Rite Aid, TJ Maxx, and Walgreens. 

Older adults receiving government assistance can access additional discounts, including 50% off an Amazon Prime membership. Retired military members can also get 10% off at Lowe's and Home Depot.

As of March 2025, Harris Teeter offered a 5% discount to shoppers aged 60 and older on Thursdays. Stores like Publix, Food Lion, and Safeway offer coupons, points programs, or discounts on specific items on certain days of the week, although these offers aren't always senior-specific.

Many major restaurant chains offer 10% discounts to older adults who are at least 55 years old, including Arby's, Chik-fil-A, Dairy Queen, and Chili's. Adults aged 60+ can get 10% off at Ben & Jerry's, and ages 65+ receive a 10% discount at Boston Market.

Cruise lines often provide senior discounts to 55-plus adults and AARP members. Carnival Cruises, Collette Cruises and Tours, Grand European Travel, and Royal Caribbean extend exclusive offers to older adults.

Several rental car companies and hotel chains offer discounts to AARP members. Days Inn, Embassy Suites, Graduate by Hilton, Avis, Budget, and British Airways, among other travel and hotel companies, extend exclusive offers to AARP members.

AT&T, Consumer Cellular, Mint Mobile, Verizon, and T-Mobile all offer specific plans and discounts for seniors and AARP members. Carriers frequently change their featured plans, so inquire directly about potential discounts.

Below are the best senior discounts in several different categories. The offers listed here were available as of March 2025. Check each company's website to ensure the offer is still active.

If you receive social security or another form of government aid, or receive veterans' benefits or energy assistance benefits, you can access a wealth of senior discounts. Even if you don't receive aid, seniors can receive 10%-20% off at retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.

Your senior loved one shouldn't pay any additional costs to enjoy their lives. Make sure they take advantage of the various discounts available to them.

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