Everyone loves a discount, especially around the holidays when money can be tight.

Many of the local retailers and restaurants you already frequent offer discounts to seniors, all you have to do is ask!

Restaurant discounts:

• Applebees – 15% off total bill for those 60+
• Boston Market – 10% off discount for those 65+
• Bonefish Grill – 10% for AARP members
• Carrabba’s Italian Grill – 10% off from AARP members
• Chick-Fil-A – Free small drink or coffee, plus a 10% discount for those 55+ (at select locations)
• Chili’s – 10% discount for those 55+
• Denny’s – 15% off for AARP members
• Dunkin’ Donuts – Free donut with the purchase of a large or extra large beverage for AARP members
• IHOP – Those 55 and older can order from an exclusive senior menu
• Outback Steakhouse – 10% off every day for AARP members
• Subway- 10% off for those over 60
• Wendy’s – Free drink

Shopping discounts:

• Banana Republic – 10% off (50+)
• Dress Barn – 10% off (55+)
• Hallmark – 10% off one day a week
• JoAnn – 20% off on select days
• Kohl’s – Discount of 15% for those over 60 every Wednesday
• Michaels – AARP members get 10% off
• Modell’s Sporting Goods – 10% off
• Rite Aid: 10% off on Tuesdays
• Tanger Outlets – Free coupon book
• Walgreens – 20% off the first Tuesday of the month for those 55+

Travel discounts:

• Alamo – AARP members receive up to 25% off
• American Airlines – Call for various discounts
• Avis – up to 25% off for AARP members
• Budget Rental Cars – 10% off and up to 20% off for AARP members (50+)
• Comfort Inn – 20%-30% off for those 60+
• Dollar Rent-A-Car – 10% off (50+)
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car – 5% off for AARP members
• Hertz: up to 25% off for AARP members
• Holiday Inn – 10-30% off depending on location (62+)
• Hyatt Hotels – 25-50% off (62+)
• Marriott Hotels – 15% off (62+)
• National Rent-A-Car – up to 30% off for AARP members
• Southwest Airlines – various discounts for seniors over 65
• United Airlines – various discounts for seniors over 65

These are just a few discounts offered to seniors simply for reaching a certain age.  They also have apps on your smartphone to help you scope out all the discounts available to seniors.

However, keep in mind that discounts can vary depending on the location.  If you are unsure if a business offers a discount, there is no harm in asking.