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AARP Membership

Join AARP for just $15 for your first year when you enroll in automatic renewal.

Get instant access to members-only products, hundreds of discounts and services, a free second membership and a subscription to AARP The Magazine.

Already a member? Customize Your Membership

How much does an AARP membership cost?

You may find that a single member benefit covers the entire cost of membership. Cancel anytime. Savings based on the standard annual rate of $20/year. 

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BEST VALUE

1 Year

Save 25% on your first year with Automatic Renewal.

First-year for

$15

3 Years

Save 8% on the annual rate for 3 years.

One payment of

$55

5 Years

Save 21% on the annual rate for 5 years.

One payment of

$79

What is included in an AARP membership?

An AARP membership offers access to exclusive publications, additional rewards, and various members-only benefits, all of which you can share with another member of your household at no extra cost.

A Free Second Member

Share the benefits of membership with a household member at no extra cost! Once added to your account, they will receive their own membership card, which will be sent to them automatically.

AARP The Magazine

The award-winning publication is included in your membership. Stay up to date with celebrity interviews, features on health and tech, plus tips, recipes, book and movie reviews, and more. Available to AARP members only.

Redeem Rewards

Everyone can learn and earn with AARP Rewards. Plus, Members earn 50% more points for completing learning activities in AARP Rewards.  Members save an average of $73 a year. With an AARP membership, you can earn 500 bonus points.

Restaurant Discounts

Let AARP chip in. AARP has dining discounts at nationwide restaurants. Members save when dining out at over 7,000 locations nationwide. As an AARP member, you may save up to 15% daily at national chains and your favorite nearby restaurants.

Explore Travel Benefits

As an AARP member, you can save on hotels, rental cars, cruises, and group bookings. You can also use AARP destination guides to popular cities in the U.S. and fun vacation spots, and get suggestions on where to go, the best things to do, and how much it'll cost you.

AARP Member Exclusive

Become a member for $20 a year. Plus, members can add AARP® Digital Vault for just $20 more a year.

$10K Getaway Giveaway

Dreaming of your perfect getaway? Enter for a chance to win in AARP's $10K Getaway Giveaway Sweepstakes! Ends 08/31. No Purchase Necessary. See Rules.



Already a member?

Get the most out of your membership by engaging with your benefits.

Customize Your Membership

Set your membership preferences in a few simple steps. Download the AARP Now app, subscribe to newsletters, and join member programs and events. Don’t miss out!

Go Digital with AARP

Get instant digital-only access to your membership card, AARP the Magazine, and The Bulletin, plus access to all your member benefits online or in the mobile app.

 

Car Rental Discounts

Members save up to 30% off per rental from Avis and Budget. If you spend $350 for a 1-week rental, that comes out to up to $105 in savings each year. 

AARP Now App

Get your AARP Membership in the palm of your hand. AARP Now connects AARP Members to AARP Publications* and AARP Rewards, and the personalized news, alerts, events and savings that matter to you—whenever you want them, wherever you are.

Movies For Grownups

Movies for Grownups Awards combat ageism by supporting films and TV shows made for 50-plus audiences.

Gift an AARP Membership

Give an AARP membership to your family, friends, or colleagues. The recipient gets immediate access to hundreds of benefits.

  • Includes FREE second household membership
  • Subscription to award-winning AARP® The Magazine
  • Health, Medicare, and Social Security resources

Refer a friend, get 3 months FREE

You can receive 3 additional months of membership for FREE, after a friend you invite joins AARP.


 

AARP Membership FAQs

Get answers to frequently asked questions about AARP membership.

While AARP is dedicated to people over 50, anyone 18 or older can purchase a membership for as low as $15 for the first year with automatic renewal.

AARP membership includes a wide range of benefits and savings. AARP also advocates for you on important issues that matter to you, your family, and the community; also includes an annual subscription of AARP the Magazine.

Get an AARP membership for as low as $15 for a whole year with automatic renewal, that works out to $1.25 per month.

  • Yes, AARP Rewards is a loyalty program that lets AARP members learn and save more.
  • Earn 50% more points on challenging activities and get access to Member only exclusive rewards like travel, retail, and dining gift cards.

It can take up to three weeks for your AARP membership card to arrive in the mail. However, you can immediately access your benefits by logging into your account and printing a copy of your card or access it via the AARP Now app.

Yes, the AARP Now app is free and available for iOS and Android devices. Get access to your card and benefits or just enjoy the latest news and local events.

Automatic renewal is an easy and convenient way to ensure that your membership with AARP continues automatically each year, meaning you won't have to manually renew your membership by mail or online.

  • Continue using member benefits without interruption.
  • Cancel anytime.