When it comes to special offers and discounts, your status as a veteran or active-duty service member gets you more than the special discounts available on Veterans Day. Many retailers, restaurants, services and more offer special benefits for military personnel and their families every day of the year. Here’s a look at some of the best perks you can take advantage of year-round.
Please note that the discounts below may require a military ID. Discounts that can be redeemed by spouses and dependents will be noted as such. Discounts that require a Veterans Advantage membership will also be noted.
Airlines & Transportation
- Alaska Airlines: Special rates for service members traveling on an official excused absence, various other discounts available with a Veterans Advantage membership.
- Amtrak: 10% off, also applicable to military families.
- American Airlines: 10% off when enrolled in VetRewards, must have Veterans Advantage membership.
- Avis: Up to 35% off car rentals, also available to military spouses.
- Enterprise: Discounts available, rate dependent on needs.
- Hertz: 10% off.
- Greyhound: 10% off tickets.
- Jet Blue: 5% off, must have Veterans Advantage membership.
- United Airlines: 5% off, one free checked bag, must have Veterans Advantage membership.
Automobiles
- BMW: Receive between $500 and $2,000 toward a vehicle lease or purchase, also available to military spouses.
- Ford: Special offers on vehicles and programs through the Ford Military Appreciation Program.
- Hyundai: $500 toward purchase on vehicles.
- Mazda: $500 toward purchases, free vehicle inspection and oil changes.
- Nissan: Save between $500 and $1,000 with the Nissan Military Program.
- Subaru: $500 discount on the best price offer within 12 months of your date of separation.
- Toyota: $500 money back on vehicle purchases.
- Volkswagen: $500 toward purchase on vehicles.
Entertainment
- AMC Theaters: Discount dependent on location, also available to military families, may require Veterans Advantage.
- Busch Gardens: Discounts dependent on location.
- Cinemark: Discount dependent on location.
- Disney Parks: Special rates on select days for those living in-state.
- Legoland: Differing discounts available for admission and sometimes lodging, also available to military families.
- National Parks: Free entrance to over 2,000 recreational areas, also applicable to Gold Star Families.
- Regal Cinemas: Discount dependent on location, also available to military families.
- San Diego Zoo: Free one-day admission to active military personnel only, 10% for dependents with ID.
- Six Flags: 20% off general admission tickets, also available to military spouses.
Hotels
- Hyatt: 10-15% off your stay at most locations, also available to family members. Use code MILVET when booking.
- La Quinta Hotels: 12% off best available rate.
- Red Roof Inn: 10% off or 20% with Veterans Advantage.
- Super 8: 15% off best available rate.
- Wyndham Hotels: 12% off best rates, additional discounts and rewards available.
Restaurants/Food & Drinks
- Applebee’s: 10% off.
- Boston Market: 20% off.
- Buffalo Wild Wings: 10% off.
- Cinnabon: 15% off.
- Dave & Buster’s: 15% off food and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Famous Dave’s BBQ: 15% off.
- Free Rein Coffee: 20% off.
- Hard Rock Café: 15% off all non-alcoholic items and gift store purchases.
- IHOP: 20% off at most locations.
- Texas de Brazil: 15% off, also applicable to teachers and EMS.
Services
- American Express: Waived annual fees for all credit cards.
- AT&T: 25% off unlimited wireless plans. Plans starting at less than $27 a month for four lines.
- Disney+: 25% off annual subscriptions through ShopMyExchange.com.
- FiltersFast: 10% off all products for First Responders and Military.
- HelloFresh: 55% off your first box, 15% off boxes for the rest of the year.
- Microsoft: 10% off select products, also available to family members.
- Paramount+: 25% off for life of the subscription.
- PODS (Moving and Storage): Up to 10% off.
- Samsung: 30% off products and services.
- SmartBox: Portable moving & storage unit $20 off.
- Sprint T-Mobile: 50% off family lines.
- Titan Worldwide: 5% off first transport request with code TITAN-5OFF (active military & veterans).
- Tracfone: On May 1st, Tracfone will start offering a Military & Veterans discount: 10% off on all UTT(Unlimited talk and Text) plans except the $15 plan. This discount is not available on the paygo plans.
- Yardsigns: 25% off to all U.S. military members and veterans. Eligible customers can use the discount code GIVINGBACK25 at checkout. Valid through November 1, 2026.
Retail
- Adidas: 30% off online and in-store.
- Apple: 10% off products and accessories, also available to family members.
- Bass Pro Shop: 10% off.
- Carhartt: 15% off.
- Champion: 10% off.
- Custom Patches: 20% off.
- Daniel Alain: 10% off for active, National Guard, reservist, veteran and retired U.S. military personnel, including spouses and dependents (ID.me verification).
- Game Stop: 10% off.
- HeavyLift Direct: $50 off with code HLD50.
- Helly Hansen: 35% off through Helly Hansen Military Discount Program.
- Hewlett-Packard (HP): 40% off shipping costs.
- Home Depot: 10% off with the Military Discount and Appreciation Program.
- Karen Kane: 20% off.
- Levi Strauss: 15% off.
- Liquid Rubber: 10% off sitewide for active-duty, reservists, and veterans (email support@shopliquidrubber.com to verify and receive a unique code).
- Lowe’s: 10% off.
- NeuEve: 15% off for the military community (active duty, veterans/retirees, Guard/Reserve, spouses/dependents); code generated via their discount page.
- nixit: 10% off for active-duty military & veterans; email military@nixit.com with military ID/proof to receive a code.
- NTX Powersports: 10% off for active-duty, veterans, and reservists; verify via their contact form to receive the discount.
- Old Navy: 10% off online purchases.
- PK Safety: 2% off every order + free shipping on $249+ (active duty & veterans).
- Priority Tire: 5% off for active/retired/veteran U.S. military; verify through ID.me.
- Reebok: 50% off, also available for first responders.
- Swagprint.com: 15% off for active duty & veterans (custom printing/apparel & promotional products); email discounts@swagprint.com to verify and receive a code.
- Thread & Maple: 10% off for military & veterans (U.S. and Canada); email support@threadandmaple.com to verify and receive a code.
- Under Armour: 20% off, also available to family members.
- VidaBox: $10 off $100+ for active/retired U.S. military and reservists (valid military ID or .mil email).
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