Concerts, gas, EV charging, car rentals and more, you don’t want to miss these AAA discounts!
AAA Discounts are one of the great perks of becoming a member, but even long-time members may not know just how much savings are available. From tickets to shows, to car rentals and hotel stays, to tech and computer buys to shipping packages, you can save big money with your AAA Washington membership. On average AAA members save $199 a year.
Here’s a list of AAA discounts that you don’t want to miss in 2023.
1. Car Rentals
Need a ride? Try GIG Car Share, a car share service powered by AAA. This one-way car-sharing service gives you the flexibility to pick up and drop off cars in different locations. Available in Seattle and the Bay Area, you can rent a ride for a few minutes or several days. AAA members get a 10% discount. Bonus: the fleet of hybrid and electric cars are more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly.
But there’s another option on car rentals: Get up to a 20% discount from Hertz, plus other perks that will save you money, like a free child seat. Plus, Dollar Rent A Car offers a 10% discount on car rentals with advance reservation and 10% on navigation units; and you can get an 8% discount from Thrifty Car Rental, plus a 10% discount on navigation units.
2. Love Camping?
Why not go in style in a Cabana? Easy to drive, easy to park, these sleek, modern camper/vans are the way to travel if you’re planning to hit the road and want an up-close-and-personal view of this beautiful state and country — and AAA Washington members will save 20% on a rental. Just enter the AAA discount code AAACABANA.
3. Gas
Who doesn’t want to save money on gas? AAA members will save at least 5 cents per gallon on every fill-up at Shell stations. Plus, members can save 30 cents on their first fill-up when they join Shell’s Fuel Rewards program.
4. Plug-in Savings
But if your ride is electric, save 10% off public charging rates at AAA-hosted DirtRoad charging stations in Washington state. (This AAA discount can only be accessed by signing up online via your CAA account.)
5. Car Maintenance
AAA Members can also find discounts on batteries, oil changes and tires. Members will receive a $22 discount on a AAA-branded premium battery from NAPA Auto Parts, plus can qualify for a $25 prepaid VISA car at participating stores. Need tires? Discount Tire offers $10 off each “better” or “best” brand tire, plus you can get a free tire inspection and rotation. Plus, Valvoline Instant Oil Changes offers 15% off its total invoice to AAA Washington members.
6. Moving?
If you need a truck to pack up your stuff for a move, look no further than Penske Truck Rental. AAA Washington members can receive exclusive discounts of 12% or more on truck rentals, accessories and supplies.
7. Show Tickets
If you love music and the theater, you can save with AAA discounts. Get up to a 15% discount on tickets at the acclaimed Seattle Symphony; or catch one of the big Broadway-style spectacles at Seattle’s 5th Ave. Theatre and save 10% on tickets. And for the kids, hit the Seattle Children’s Theatre and get a 10% discount. Also, you can save 10% on select shows at Tacoma Theaters at three wonderful venues (Pantages Theater, Rialto Theater and Theatre on the Square.) Plus, don’t forget to check out AAA Tickets where you’ll find discounts of up to 30% on shows, concerts, pro sports, theme parks and more.
8. Museums
For lovers of art and history, AAA Washington members can get AAA discounts on admission to several fantastic museums. Get $2 off at the Tacoma Art Museum and see its collection of more than 5,000 works from the Northwest. Also, aviation fans shouldn’t miss the Seattle Museum of Flight (various AAA Washington discounts available off regular ticket prices), and the Imagine Children’s Museum in Everett offers at 15% discount off admission. In Spokane, head to the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture and save $1 off admission. Plus, see one of the finest collections of 19th century carriages at the Northwest Carriage Museum in Raymond, and get $1 off admission and 10% on gift shop purchases.
9. Seattle Attractions
Whether you are just visiting or a long-time resident, you don’t want to miss Seattle’s iconic attractions, like the Space Needle, the Seattle Aquarium, Woodland Park Zoo and the Museum of Pop Culture. Get a CityPASS Seattle and 50% off the combined admission price to five great attractions. Plus, AAA Washington members can get an individual discount of $4 off day/night tickets to the Space Needle.
10. Get Big Sound!
Looking to upgrade your home sound system? Why not create something worthy of a big, concert-experience in your home or office with perfectly tuned, wireless Sonos speakers? AAA Washington members can get 15% off Sonos products.
11. Computers
Need to upgrade your tech? AAA discounts include a wide range of leading computer brands and new technology. Save 10% on Dell PCs, 12% off Acer products, up to 35% off HP branded products and qualify for gold-level pricing on Lenovo products, such as its ThinkPad, IdeaPad and IdeaCentre desktops.
12. Printing and Shipping
You are going to go there anyway for any of your printing and copying — now you can get savings! AAA members can get discounts at The UPS Store at over 4,500 U.S. locations. Save up to 30% off on-demand printing projects submitted online at AAA.com/theupsstore. Plus, get up to 15% off select in-store services and 5% off UPS shipping.
13. Need a car loan?
AAA Washington members can save up to $500 by using this discount alone (Yes, they can!): Get up to 2% cash back on rebates on an auto loan by refinancing with the not-for-profit credit union BECU.
14. Theme Parks
AAA Washington members can get discounts to several of the country most popular themes parks, including up to a $35 dollar discount off the gate price at Disneyland in Southern California and over 50% at SeaWorld Orlando. Also, you can get up to 15% off the gate price at Universal Studios in Hollywood, and save up to $65 at three theme parks at Universal Orlando Resort. Plus, you can save up to 40% off Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in California, as well as get discounts at other major Six Flags parks around the country.
15. Hotels
And if you are planning to travel, AAA Washington members can get big discounts on thousands of hotels worldwide. Members can save anywhere from 5% to 15% at JW Marriott hotels, the Best Western chain, AC Hotels, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, the World Hotel Collection, W Hotels, Westin Hotels & Resorts and the Waldorf Astoria Collection. Plus, members can earn bonus traveling points with select chains.
16. Airport Parking
But if you are heading to SeaTac, leave your car at WallyPark Premier Airport Parking and save 20% off the daily rate at all three of its locations. Plus, a shuttle leaves for the airport every 5 minutes. Don’t forget to use the coupon code AAA20.
These are just a few of the fantastic discounts that you get with your AAA Washington membership. Don’t pay full price. Find all the best AAA discounts here.
Road Trip Tips
Before you go: Get ready for your road trip with a AAA Membership. Get peace-of-mind on the road plus travel and insurance services and much more.
Save on hotels and rental cars: Unlock savings on hotels with a AAA membership. Plus, AAA members save up to 20% with Hertz.
Save on car insurance: AAA members save up to 8% on car insurance.
Get battery service: AAA Mobile Battery Service uses state-of-the-art technology to accurately diagnose battery-related problems. We’ll even replace your battery with a brand-new one if necessary, at a special member price.
Save with AAA member discounts: AAA membership gives you access to exclusive entertainment discounts nationwide.
—Written by AAA Washington staff