Haywood County Senior Discounts

 BANKING SERVICES:

BB&T offers the following discounted services to seniors age 55 and over who maintain a direct deposit account:

• do not have to maintain a minimum balance
• have no monthly maintenance fee
• have free debit card
• free on-line banking with bill paying
• receive free single checks or a $6.00 credit on duplicates
• receive free traveler's checks.

An initial deposit of $100 is required to open an account. For questions please contact
Kathie Davis at 926-3801.

Wachovia Bank
Locations Nationwide
Discount Available Nationwide
Discount: Wachovia has two programs for bankers 50 and older. Access Fifty Checking features: no monthly service fees, no minimum balance requirements, free check card with free Wachovia Possibilities Rewards, discounted checks and free online banking with BillPay, balance alerts, and online statements. Crown Classic Banking features: no monthly service fees, interest-earning checking account, free Gold Check Card with free Wachovia Possibilities Rewards, a savings or money market account with no monthly service fee, free online banking with BillPay, balance alerts, and online statements, free Crown checks or discounts on other styles, free standard-size safe deposit box or discounted larger-size box, and free single signature travelers' checks, domestic incoming wires, official checks and money orders. Visit their web site for more details.
Age Requirement: 50+

CAR  RENTALS:

Rent A Wreck
Locations Nationwide
Discount Available Nationwide
Discount: Many Rent A Wreck locations offer a discount of 5%.
Age Requirement: 50+
 
Advantage Rent-A-Car
Located in Most States
Discount Available Nationwide
Discount: Advantage Rent-A-Car offers promotional rates for seniors. Visit their web site or call for more details and discount specifics.
Age Requirement: 50+

Dollar Car Rentals
Locations Nationwide
Discount Available Nationwide
Discount: Dollar no longer offers its Dollar's Silver Dollar Club for drivers 50 years and older and they do not offer discounts for AARP members. Dollar now offers its best rate guarantee, which claims that you will receive the best rate available when booking on its web site. If you are able to find a better Dollar rate on any other website, submit a claim and Dollar will give you that rate plus discount it by 10%. Visit the Dollar web site for more details.
Age Requirement: 50+

Enterprise Rent a Car
Locations Nationwide
Discount Available Nationwide
Discount: Enterprise no longer offers a free upgrade to people over the age of 50. They do offer a 5% discount off the regular retail rates for AARP members. When booking a reservation with an AARP discount, your 10 digit membership number is mandatory.
Age Requirement: 50+

Hertz
Locations Nationwide
Discount Available Nationwide
Discount: AARP members receive 15% off Hertz Daily Member Benefit Rates; 10% off Standard Rates (all car classes); 5% or greater off Leisure Rates for all car classes except for a minimum 10% discount on Leisure Weekly Rates for Car Class C (mid-size) and above; 10% discount on Multi-Month Rates and 5% off Vehicle Promotional rates, One Way Rates and Ski Rates. They also recommend comparing the AARP rates with other rates, as lower sale prices may be available.
Age Requirement: 50+

Thrifty
Locations Nationwide
Discount Available Nationwide
Discount: Thrifty no longer offers a discount for seniors or AARP members. Thrifty now offers its best rate guarantee, which claims that you will receive the best rate available when booking on its web site. If you are able to find a better Thrifty rate on any other website, submit a claim and Thrifty will give you that rate plus discount it by 10%. Visit the Thrifty web site for more details.
Age Requirement: 50+

E-Z Rent-A-Car
Discount Available Nationwide
Discount: 5% discount on all car rentals.

CAR SERVICE:

Jiffy Lube Service Center
Discount Available Nationwide
Discount: Many locations provide 10% off services.
Age Requirement: 55+

CLOTHING:

Burke's Outlet
99 Waynesville Plaza
Waynesville, NC 28786
Discount: 15% off all purchases every Monday when you join the Monday Club
Age Requirement: 50+

Belk Department Store
135 Barber Boulevard
Waynesville, NC 28786
Discount: Enjoy Senior Day, the 1st Tuesday of every month and save 15%.
Age Requirement: 55+

Salvation Army Thrift Stores
Discount Available Nationwide
Discount: Most locations provide discounts from 15% to 50% off. Discounts may only be available on certain days of the week with Wednesdays being the most popular discount day.
Age Requirement: 55+

CONSTRUCTION:

Leopard Leaf Construction
64 Main Street, Canton, NC 28716, 648-2181
Offers to seniors 55 and over a 10% discount on any remodeling job.

FOOD:

Sonic Restaurants
Discount Available Nationwide
Discount: Some locations may provide a 10% discount or a discounted drink. Not all locations may participate.
Age Requirement: 60+

Sagebrush Steakhouse, Waynesville and Canton locations
11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Wednesdays for seniors age 60+
Discounts: free soft drink or tea and free scoop of ice cream and coffee with a meal purchase of $5.00 or more.

Chick-fil-A
Discount Available Nationwide
Discount: Each Chick-fil-A restaurant is independently owned and operated and the senior discount can vary by location. Most locations provide a free small drink or coffee with purchase or a 10% discount.
Age Requirement: 50+

Dairy Queen
Discount Available Nationwide
Discount: Many locations provide either a free small drink with the purchase of a meal, or 10% off the order.
Age Requirement: 55+

Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers
830 Russ Ave.
Waynesville, NC 28786
Discount: 10% off or discounted drink price. Discount, age requirement, and participation may vary. Please call your local Wendy's for more information.
Age Requirement: 55+

Hardee's
Hwy 19 & 23
Canton, NC 28716
Discount: Most locations will provide a 10% discounts or a discounted drink or coffee.
Age Requirement: 55+

Hardee's
510 Russ Ave
Waynesville, NC 28786
Discount: Most locations will provide a 10% discounts or a discounted drink or coffee.
Age Requirement: 55+

Arby's Restaurant
701 Champion Dr
Canton, NC 28716
Discount: Many Arby’s locations offer 10% off or a discounted drink price.
Age Requirement: 55+

Arby's Restaurant
909 Russ Ave
Waynesville, NC 28786
Discount: Many Arby’s locations offer 10% off or a discounted drink price.
Age Requirement: 55+

Burger King
Discount Available Nationwide
Discount: Many Burger King locations offers various discounts, from discount drinks and coffee to a percentage from the sale price. Inquire at a local store.
Age Requirement: 55+

McDonalds
Discounts Available Nationwide
Discount: Most locations provide a discount senior coffee or other beverage.
Age Requirement: 55+

Shoney’s
65 Paragon Parkway
Clyde, NC 28721
Discount: $.50 per person aged 65+ on hot bar, salad bar, or dinner entrée

Kentucky Fried Chicken
667 Russ Avenue
Waynesville, NC 28786
Aged 55+ Discount: Free small drink

Bojangle’s
1119 Dellwood Road
Waynesville, NC 28786
Aged 55+, Discount: $.53 drink or coffee

Taco Bell
132 Access Road
Lake Junaluska, NC 28745
Aged 65+ Discount: 5% off entire order

Captain’s Bay
652 Russ Avenue
Waynesville, NC 28786
Aged 60+ Discount: 10% off, excludes specials

Bi-Lo
404 Russ Avenue
Waynesville, NC 28786
Every Wednesdaay for seniors 60+, Discount 5% off

HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING:

This past winter's heating costs escalation was met by many Haywood County heating and air conditioning businesses offering discounts on their products, services, and fuels. Each business made its own decision as to discounts it could offer to provide affordable services to more residents. Therefore, seniors are advised to contact the heating needs supplier of their choice, and/or call several suppliers to compare discounts being offered. Remember, the person answering the phone at these businesses does not know if you are a senior citizen or not, so best results are obtained by stating you are a senior and asking if you are eligible for a discount."

Home Needs:

Overstock.com offers seniors 10% off selected items using the coupon code: 121728.

MOTELS:

Ramada Inn
Highway 19 & Soco Road
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
Discount: AARP members are eligible for up to a 10% discount.
Age Requirement: 50+

Microtel Inn & Suites
3777 Soco Road, Rt. 19
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
Discount: 10% off published rates.
Age Requirement: 50+

NATIONAL PARKS:

The America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Senior Pass is a lifetime pass for US citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over. The cost is $10. Pass provides access to, and use of, Federal recreation sites that charge an entrance fee. The pass admits the pass holder and all passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas and will admit the pass holder and 3 adults at per person fee areas. These pass can only be obtained in person at parks that charge a fee. The pass also provides a 50% discount on some services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and specialized services.
Age Requirement: 62+

OPTICAL COMPANY DISCOUNTS:

www.39dollarglasses.com

www.eyebuydirect.com  

www.zennioptical.com

PHONE SERVICES:

AT&T
Discount Available Nationwide
Discount: AT&T Senior Nation 200: Includes 200 Anytime Minutes, 500 Night & Weekend Minutes and unlimited mobile-to-mobile calling for a $29.99 monthly access fee.
Age Requirement: 65+

Jitterbug
Discount Available Nationwide
Discount: Jitterbug plans start at $10 per month with no long distance or roaming fees. The plans are all pay as you go and require no contact and thus no early termination fees. You can pay monthly or yearly and can add minutes to the plans at any time.
Age Requirement: 50+

STYLIST SERVICES:

Julie L. Morgan offers 25%discount to seniors. For elderly and disabled who have difficulty coming to the salon, Julie will make house calls. She may be reached at the salon 627-9769 or by cell at 734-9694.

THEATERS:

Carmike 10
121 River Hills Road
Asheville, NC 28805
Discount: Save up to 25% off the regular adult ticket prices.
Age Requirement: 65+

Regal Beaucatcher 7
321 Haw Creek Lane
Asheville, NC 28805
Discount: Receive up to a 30% discount from the regular adult price.
Age Requirement: 60+

Regal Biltmore Square 6
800 Brevard Road
Asheville, NC 28806
Discount: Receive up to a 30% discount from the regular adult price.
Age Requirement: 60+

Regal Hollywood 14
1640 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803
Discount: Receive up to a 30% discount from the regular adult price.
Age Requirement: 60+

Biltmore Square
800 Brevard Rd
Asheville, NC 28806
Discount: Seniors pay only $4.50 for admission
Age Requirement: 60+

Beaucatcher Cinemas
321 Haw Creek Ln
Asheville, NC 28805
Discount: Seniors pay only $4.50 for admission
Age Requirement: 60+

Smoky Mountains Cinema
230 Waynesville Plaza
Waynesville, NC 28786
$3.00 all the time for seniors 62 years of age and older

TOURS:

Gray Line
Discount Available Nationwide
Discount: AARP members receive a 10% discount on many half or full day tours at participating locations throughout the US, Canada and Mexico. Some locations may also provide the same discount to non-AARP members, but the age requirement may be 55-60 years of age.
Age Requirement: 50+

TRANSPORTATION, AIR:

US Airways
Discount Available Nationwide
Discount: In select markets, special fares may be available for people 65 years and older. If the itinerary qualifies, the senior discount will be applied automatically to the displayed fare price. Contact the reservations department for more details.
Age Requirement: 65+

Continental Airlines
Discount Available Nationwide
Discount: Continental offers senior fares to selected travel destinations for passengers who are 65 and older. Ask for more details about these fares when you make your reservation, or when you make your reservation online, select the Seniors (age 65 and older) category. Seniors and their spouses can also purchase lifetime memberships to the Continental Presidents Club at discounted rates and with no initiation fees (normally $50).
Age Requirement: 65+

American Airlines/American Eagle
Discount Available Nationwide
Discount: American Airlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection offer Senior Fares in some domestic markets for seniors 65 years or older. For further information, please call American Airlines Reservations number.
Age Requirement: 65+

Delta Shuttle
Discount Available Nationwide
Discount: Delta Shuttle offers senior fares on some of its East Coast routes. Amount of discount varies. Senior rates are available any time Saturday and Sunday, and from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm or from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM during the week. No advance reservations required. To book senior fares with Delta Shuttle, you must call their toll free number 800-221-1212 and advise the agent that your are requesting rates with the senior fare.
Age Requirement: 62+

Southwest Airlines
Discount Available Nationwide
Discount: Travelers 65 years of age or over may get details on fares, limitations, and any restrictions via Reservations on southwest.com, from a Southwest Airlines Reservations Sales Agent or a travel agent. Fares are subject to change until tickets are purchased, but Senior Fare tickets are fully refundable. Maximum one-way ticket price is typically $159 + tax.
Age Requirement: 65+

TRANSPORTATION, GROUND:

Greyhound Bus Lines
Discount Available Nationwide
Discount: Senior Discount: Passengers receive a 5% discount on unrestricted passenger fares. eSavers: Save 10% by purchasing your ticket online for advertised locations. Greyhound also has Children's Discounts, Student Discounts, Military Discounts and Veteran's Administration Discounts.
Age Requirement: 62+

HAYWOOD PUBLIC TRANSIT
Haywood Public Transit - the best kept secret in Haywood County Providing safe, affordable transporation services to ALL residents of Haywood County. Members of the community enjoy shared travel arrangements to shopping centers, medical offices, libraries, hair salons, employment or volunteer opportunities, social events, or to visit friends and family. Vans with power lifts are available to aid our riders with moility limitations. Travel arrangements to Buncombe and Jackson Counties may be available. Call 828-452-1447, ext 120 or ext. 109 for more information. Haywood Public Transit is a  Division of Mountain  Projects, Inc., a community action agency.

Trailways Transportation System
Discount Available Nationwide
Discount: Many of the privately owned and operated companies, which are franchised by Trailways Transportation System, provide discounts to seniors. Visit the Trailways web site for links to the various operators and to search for their discounts.
Age Requirement: 50+

AMTRAK
Serves most of US
Discount Available Nationwide
Discount: Amtrak travelers aged 62 and over receive a 15% discount off the applicable adult rail fare on most Amtrak trains. (Discount does not apply to sleeper accommodations or the Auto Train.) A 10% discount is available to seniors 60+ on the North America Rail Pass. (30 Days, 2 countries, 1 pass.) Amtrak also has Children's Discounts, Student Discounts, Military Discounts and Veteran's Discounts.
Age Requirement: 62+

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