AARP Senior Discount (2026): How to Get It

The quick answer: AARP membership costs $15 for the first year with automatic renewal (then $20/year) and unlocks hundreds of member discounts on dining, travel, insurance, and more.

The details

Per AARP’s official membership page, joining costs $15 for the first year with automatic renewal — 25% off the standard $20 annual rate — with multi-year options available, and every membership includes a free second membership for another household member. Although AARP focuses on people 50 and over, anyone 18 or older can join. Headline benefits include restaurant savings at thousands of locations, up to 30% off Avis and Budget car rentals, hotel and cruise discounts, prescription discount programs, AARP The Magazine, and the AARP Rewards program. Join online at aarp.org or by phone or mail.

How to claim it

Join at aarp.org/membership; anyone 18+ can enroll, and your household gets a free second membership. (Qualifying age: 18+.)

Source & verification

Last verified July 27, 2026 against AARP Membership (official). Senior discounts change often — if you spot something out of date, email jay@retirehub.org and we’ll fix it.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to be 50 to join AARP?

No — despite the retiree branding, AARP's own site confirms anyone 18 or older can purchase a membership. Some partner benefits are geared toward older members, but the discounts on dining, travel, and services work at any age.

Does AARP membership pay for itself?

At $15–$20 a year, it typically takes only one or two uses of the bigger benefits — a discounted hotel stay, a car rental, or recurring restaurant discounts — to cover the dues. The free second household membership effectively halves the per-person cost for couples.

The details

How to claim it

Source & verification

Frequently asked questions

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