The best part of retirement is the freedom to travel. Here are some transportation, car rental, and lodging discounts for seniors.
Airlines:
- Alaska Airlines: no fixed senior discount is advertised; call reservations to ask about promotional fares for travelers 65+
- American Airlines: roughly 10-15% off select domestic, Mexico, and Caribbean routes — search “Senior (65+)” under Advanced Search at aa.com (65+)
- Southwest Airlines: discontinued its senior fare program in 2019; no dedicated senior discount currently offered
- United Airlines: discounted fares (roughly 5-25%) on some routes — select “Senior (65+)” as traveler type at united.com, though availability varies (65+)
Rail:
- Amtrak: 10% off (65+) — the eligibility age moved up from 62 to 65 in recent years; not valid on weekday Acela Express
Bus:
- Greyhound: 5% off regular fares (62+), availability varies by route
- Trailways: 5-10% off regular fares (65+); also required by federal law to offer 50% off during off-peak hours for riders 65+, Medicare cardholders, and people with disabilities
Car Rental:
- Avis: up to 35% off base rates for AARP members
- Budget: up to 35% off base rates for AARP members, plus a free car class upgrade and additional driver
- Hertz: up to 20% off through the separate Hertz 50+ program (50+; not tied to AARP)
Overnight Accommodations:
- Best Western: 10-15% off for guests 55+, or 5%+ off for AARP members
- Choice Hotels (Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality Inn, Clarion, Econo Lodge, Rodeway Inn, Sleep Inn, MainStay Suites, Cambria Suites): up to 10% off with advance reservation — select “Senior/AARP” rate (60+)
- Hampton Inn & Suites: up to 10% off Best Available Rate for guests 65+; Hilton properties worldwide offer 5%+ off for AARP members
- Holiday Inn/IHG: Member Senior Discount rate for IHG One Rewards members 62+, percentage varies by hotel
- Hyatt: roughly 10-20% off, varies by property (62+)
- Marriott: 15%+ off Best Available Rate (62+)
- Motel 6: 10-15% off Best Available Rate (60+), or 10-12% off for AARP members
- Myrtle Beach Resort: 10% off daily/weekly condo rates for guests 55+
