How to Use AAA Discounts

AAA has been the benchmark for roadside assistance for more than a century, but did you know that many people join AAA just for the AAA discounts? That’s right. When you sign up for a AAA membership, you can get exclusive discounts on shopping, movies, theme parks, museums, restaurants, car rentals, and more. Read on to learn about the different types of AAA discounts members can use, where to find them, and how to use them (it’s so easy!).

What AAA Discounts Do Members Get?

Here are some of the best AAA discounts that come with every membership.

Get a AAA car rental discount of 20% off the base rate at Hertz.

AAA hotel discounts include a number of popular hotels, like 10% at Choice Hotels or 5% at Best Western.

Get AAA discount tickets to attractions, sporting events, concerts, theme parks, movies, and other entertainment venues.

Members save with a myriad of restaurants and meal services, like 10% at Hard Rock Cafe, 10% at Landry’s restaurants, and 65% on your first box from Green Chef.

Shopping discounts include up to 30% off 1-800-Flowers family of brands, up to 35% off HP products, up to 30% off Samsung products, 10% off at NAPA Auto Parts, and more.

Members get exclusive discounts on travel essentials like luggage, backpacks, outlet adapters, organizers, RFID-blocking wallets, portable cell phone chargers, security alarms, and more online and in person at AAA Stores.

Members save 5 cents per gallon on gas at Shell stations—30 cents per gallon on the first fill-up—when they join Shell Fuel Rewards.

For the complete list of AAA discounts, visit AAA.com/Discounts to explore all of your options and find savings that interest you.

How Do You Use AAA Discounts?

As long as you have an active AAA membership, you can use any AAA discounts—whether you’re a Classic, Plus, or Premier-level member.

For some AAA discounts—like Hard Rock Cafe—you can simply show your valid membership card at the time of purchase to save money.

Most AAA discounts are conveniently available online. For example, to get your AAA car rental discount from Hertz, you simply book your rental online in advance. 

How to get AAA discounts can vary based on which discount you’re using.

To make sure you never miss out on a discount, follow these simple steps before you make a purchase.

1. Visit AAA.com/Discounts to find the discount you want.

2. Click on a category (Restaurants, Health & Wellness, etc.).

3. Click on the discount you want to use (for example, The UPS Store, Audible, Shutterfly and so on).

4. Follow the instructions to use your discount. You might show your membership card to a cashier, enter a promo code online, or receive the discount automatically when you click a link.

You can also see all your discounts in the AAA app

1. Open the app and log in with your AAA.com username and password.

2. On the home screen, scroll down to “Discounts & Rewards.” Tap “View All Discounts.”

3. Select a category.

4. Select the discount you want to use. Before you make your selection, note whether the app says “ONLINE.” This is a quick way to tell if the discount is for online shopping or in-person shopping.

5. Follow the instructions on the last page to use your discount.

Now that you know how you can save and how easy it is to save using AAA discounts, remember to always check for member savings before making a purchase. You may be surprised to see how that small effort can pay off big.