Best Military Discounts

Don’t miss this ultimate list of the best military discounts! 

When Dane and I first got married, getting any type of military discount seemed like such a foreign concept to me. In fact, most days I forgot my I.D. card at home. The more spouses I talked to, the more I learned about which places offered military discounts and which ones were really worth looking into for serious savings. So, if you are a new military spouse, seasoned military spouse or just suuuuper curious, I’ve been compiling a list of all the best military discounts for all sorts of places including travel, shopping, food and more.

Best Military Discounts

It’s important to note that every company has a different policy when it comes to military discounts. Sometimes the service member has to be present, sometimes the military discount is only for the service member and sometimes the discount extends to the whole family. 

Another important note is that a lot of the travel-based discounts Dane and I take advantage of require a Veterans Advantage Benefits Card, and many of the shopping-based discounts required SheerID. I’ve linked both if you have questions about either program!

Best Military Discounts For Travel

American Airlines – Discounted rates if service member calls!

Allegiant Air – Free checked bags

Amtrak – 10% off fares (be sure to check the military box if booking online!)

Budget Rental Car – Sign up for the Veteran’s Advantage program and get 25% OFF

Delta – Discounted rates if service member calls!

Disney Cruises – Discounted fares on select cruises (must call)

Disney World + Disney Land – Discounted tickets for service members and their families

Expedia – Complimentary upgrades when service member joins the military rewards program

Hilton Hotels – Discounted rates, but must indicate military and present I.D. upon check-in

Hyatt Hotels – Discounted rates

JetBlue – 5% OFF, but only for active duty families!

Marriott – Discounted rates and exclusions/blackout dates apply

National Park Service – Free annual pass (We LOVE this perk!!)

Princess Cruises – Onboard spending credit/money given to military members who notate military affiliation at booking

Royal Caribbean – Discounted fares for some sailings

Southwest – Discounted rates on the already cheap tickets! #winning — Must call to receive rates

United Airlines – 5% OFF and must be part of Veteran’s Advantage

Wyndam Hotels – Discounted rates, but service member must be a Veteran’s Advantage member 

Best Military Discounts For Shopping

Military discounts for shopping can be a little bit tricky. Like any other type of discount there are caveats and clauses. I’ve found that on many the discount is not valid on sale items or at the outlet version of the store. That said, it’s always worth asking to double check!

Abercrombie + Fitch – 10% discount in store (though friends have told me they get 15% at mainland A+F stores!)

American Eagle – 15% OFF in store (I have been denied this at the AE here in Hawaii, but I think because there is such an enormous military population on Oahu…who knows?! But their corporate policy says 15%.)

Apple – 10% OFF some purchases for service member (Must show I.D.)

A.C. Moore – 15% OFF

Ann Taylor LOFT – 15% OFF full price items

Banana Republic, GAP + Old Navy – Okay, so this one is highly dependent upon location, because I’ve had two different things happen: 1. 10% OFF my entire purchase 2. Them tell me to come back on the first Monday of any month for 10% OFF my purchase

Columbia – 15% OFF

Costco – Special savings certificate if you sign up as a new member (not part of a family plan and service member must show I.D. when signing up)

Dell – 10% OFF and you must contact Dell for special pricing prior to buying

Eastbay – 20% OFF but must be a SheerID member

Express – 15% OFF

Foot Locker – 20% OFF with SheerID

Home Depot – 10% OFF

Jo-Ann Fabric – 15% OFF

Kohl’s – 15% OFF on Monday only

Lowe’s – 10% OFF

Lululemon – 25% OFF with military I.D.

Michael’s – 15% OFF in stores only

Pottery Barn – 15% OFF in store

TOMS – 10% OFF full priced items only

Williams-Sonoma – 15% OFF in store only

Best Military Discounts For Food

Buffalo Wild Wings – 10% OFF at some locations

Carl’s Jr – Discounts vary by location

Cracker Barrel – 100% location-based, but sometimes up to 30% OFF!

Chik-fil-a – 10% OFF on Military Appreciation Days

Chipotle – 10% OFF most locations

Coldstone Creamery – 10% OFF with valid I.D.

Dairy Queen – This varies by location, but some people have reported up to 50% OFF if they were wearing their uniform!

Dunkin’ Donuts – 10% OFF 

Friendly’s – Varying discounts by location + must ask/show valid I.D.

Hard Rock Cafe – 10% OFF food only with valid I.D.

Hooters – 10% OFF with I.D.

IHOP – 20% OFF with I.D.

Kona Brewing Company – 15% OFF food tab 

Pizza Hut – Varying discounts by store

Subway – Varying discounts by store

Taco Bell – Discount varies by store, but must ask and show I.D.

Best Military Discounts For Cars

Audi – Discounts vary, but worth asking!

BMW – Discounts vary, but worth asking!

Ford – Military discounts + cash rewards (must ask!)

Hyundai – Discounted prices on certain models (must ask!)

Infiniti – Discounted leases

Jeep – $500 military bonus cash

Volkswagen – Cash bonus with valid I.D.

To note, this is not an exhaustive list of military discounts, just ones I am aware of or able to find information about when I’ve researched. Did I miss one? Let me know below!

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