Senior travel discounts at a glance

Travel gets more affordable after 60 if you know where to look. Here is where the savings usually are. Always confirm the current offer when you book, since discounts and age cutoffs change.

• Trains: Amtrak gives travelers 65 and older around 10% off most fares.
• Buses: Greyhound offers about 5% off for passengers 62 and up.
• Hotels: most major chains have a senior rate, often 10% to 15% off, starting at 60 or 62.
• Airlines: a few carriers still offer senior fares, though they come and go and are not always the cheapest.
• AARP: a membership (open at 50) gets you hotel, car-rental and booking discounts, reaching about 35% on some rates.
• Tours: several companies run trips paced for older travelers, with frequent sales.

Airline, hotel, train and bus discounts

On flights, compare the senior fare against the regular advance-purchase fare and book whichever is lower. Flying midweek and off-peak usually saves more than the senior rate by itself. For hotels, ask for the senior rate by phone and compare it with any AARP rate, since one is often better than the other.

Rail and bus travel are comfortable and low-stress, and they skip airport security entirely. For shorter regional trips, the Amtrak and Greyhound senior discounts make them the easiest way to go.

Tours and trips built for seniors

If you would rather have the planning handled, several tour companies specialize in trips for older travelers with manageable pacing and rated activity levels. Road Scholar, Trafalgar, and Gate 1 Travel come up most often, and they run regular sales worth watching.

AARP and membership savings

An AARP membership pays for itself quickly if you travel even a little. Members get discounts on hotels, car rentals, and select bookings through the AARP Travel Center, reaching about 35% on some rates. Some teachers’ and veterans’ associations offer similar travel benefits.

Getting to the airport and around without driving

Here is the part most travel guides skip. The hardest stretches of any senior trip are often the first and last miles: getting to the airport with luggage, and getting around once you arrive without renting a car or leaning on family for every errand.

GoGo helps with both, by phone, with no app needed. You can arrange a ride to the airport and a pickup for when you land back home, then book local rides at your destination the same way. Our airport pickup tips cover how that works. If you have given up the car keys, here is more on getting around without driving.

And if you have ever wished for an easy way to use Uber or Lyft as a senior without the technology, that is the idea: you call, we coordinate the ride, and a vetted driver takes care of the rest. It even works without a smartphone.

Budget travel tips

• Travel in shoulder season, just before or after peak, for lower prices and thinner crowds.
• Ask for the senior rate by phone, then compare it with any membership rate.
• Pack light in a wheeled bag and wear your most comfortable shoes.
• Build in rest. A slower itinerary with fewer stops is easier to enjoy.
• Sort your rides before you go, both to the airport and at your destination, so the trip starts and ends without stress.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best travel deals for seniors in 2026?

The most reliable savings come from Amtrak (about 10% off for travelers 65+), Greyhound (about 5% off for 62+), major hotel chains (roughly 10% to 15% senior rates), and an AARP membership, which gets you discounts on hotels, car rentals, and bookings. Compare the senior rate against any membership rate and book whichever is lower.

Which airlines offer the best senior discounts?

A few carriers offer senior fares or age-based promotions, but they change often and are not always the cheapest. Compare the senior fare with the regular advance-purchase fare and pick the lower one, then save more by flying midweek and off-peak.

What is the cheapest way for seniors to travel?

For shorter trips, the train or bus is often cheapest and least stressful, with senior discounts on Amtrak and Greyhound and no airport security. For longer trips, booking in shoulder season and stacking a senior or AARP rate usually beats the headline fare.

Do seniors automatically get TSA PreCheck?

No. TSA PreCheck is not automatic at any age. You apply and pay for it like everyone else, though many older travelers find the shorter security line well worth it.

Which is better for seniors, Uber or Lyft?

Both work, but the bigger hurdle for many seniors is the app. GoGo lets you use either by phone with no smartphone, so you get the convenience without the technology. You call, and we arrange a vetted driver.

How can a senior get to the airport without driving?

Call GoGo to arrange a ride to the airport and a pickup for when you return, with no app required. You can book local rides at your destination the same way, so you are covered from your front door to the trip and back.