Here are some of the best airline, hotel, rental, train, and military vacation discounts that you and your family can take advantage of. You sure don't want to miss these out!
Airlines Military Discounts
The below airlines offer military discounts, waived change or cancellation fees, plus other benefits such as baggage allowances, special rates, and fares. Please read below for more detail.
Alaska Airlines
- Offers up to 5 bags free for active-duty military personnel with ID and up to 5 bags free for military dependents with ID on travel orders. Specific baggage information may be found on their website, alaskaair.com under travel. “
- Accurate baggage information may be found on their website, alaskaair.com
Allegiant Airlines
- Active-duty personnel gets up to 3 checked bags free.
These are the requirements:
- Must be Active Personnel; this includes ‘leaves’ while on Active duty such as weekend passes, transitioning from one base to another, or temporary duty.
- Must show valid Active Military Identification
- No charge for Checked Baggage (up to 3 pieces)
- Each Checked Bag must weigh less than 99 lbs and not exceed outside dimensions of 80 linear inches.
- One free Carry-on bag not to exceed 9 x 14 x 22
- The bag fee waiver applies only to baggage belonging to Active Military Personnel on the itinerary.
- Allegiant Honors
Allegiant does not offer additional military discounts on airfare.
American Airlines
- Offers special military rates when you call 800-433-7300 for more details. They also provide a military baggage allowance. Allowance of 1st and 2nd checked
- They also provide a military baggage allowance. Allowance of 1st and 2nd checked bag at no additional charge provided it falls within the size and weight limitations. These free checked bag allowances apply on flights operated by American Airlines, American Eagle, and American Connection®.
- On codeshare flights operated by other carriers, the baggage allowance, and charges of the operating carrier apply.
- Active U.S. Military personnel traveling on orders or personal travel.
- Active U.S. Military dependents are traveling on orders.
For more info, click HERE.
Delta
- Special or unpublished fares for which passengers can qualify through special marketing programs or occupational status. Some of these fares can be purchased at delta.com, while others must be booked with a representative, as these fares require proper documentation before the ticket can be issued.
- Unpublished fares such as bereavement, military, or government travel require special documentation and can only be booked with a representative. For further assistance, please contact Delta Reservations at 800-221-1212 for domestic travel or 800-241-4141 for international travel.
- Unpublished fares such as bereavement, military, or government travel require proper documentation and can only be booked with a representative. For further assistance, please contact Delta Reservations at 800-221-1212 for domestic travel or 800-241-4141 for international travel. Up to 3-5 bags fly free depending on the status of the trip, on military orders, or personal travel.
Frontier Airlines
- Please contact the Reservation Call Center, 800-432-1359, to check on any military fares. These special fares are refundable, which allows the military passenger flexibility in case their orders change.
- Frontier supports our troops. Active duty military personnel who present their ID or who are traveling in uniform, as well as reservists traveling with orders, do not have to pay bag fees, including excess, oversized, and overweight fees.
Hawaiian Airlines
- Qualified US military passengers must check-in at Hawaiian Airlines airport counters to benefit from the below-described baggage allowance. The airport kiosks and web check-in will only permit up to two (2) complimentary bags for military passengers traveling on Military/Government fares.
Jet Blue
- Waive change/cancel fees for active members of the military and members of their immediate family traveling on the same itinerary if their travel plans need to be changed or canceled due to deployment or transfer.
- For information on fares, change/cancel fees, and baggage fee waivers for military personnel, please speak to one of our reservation crew members at 1-800-JETBLUE.
- Exclusive Military Savings: JetBlue 5% Everyday Discounts With a Veterans Advantage Member Plan!
Southwest Airlines
- Proud to offer Military Fares for the men and women (and their dependents) of our Armed Forces.
- To purchase a Military Fare, you must be on active duty and be able to produce valid identification when you travel. Please call 1-800-I-FLY-SWA (1-800-435-9792) if you are interested in obtaining a Military Fare or any additional information.
- Southwest Airlines waives ALL baggage fees for Active duty, even if the bag is overweight or multiple bags.
Spirit Airlines
- Spirit Airlines change its baggage policy for active military members. Effective immediately, all passengers with an active military ID will receive two free checked bags and one free carry-on.
- Spirit will also offer refunds at its ticket counters for any active duty military member who has already purchased bags for an upcoming trip.
United Airlines
- United offers Military and federal government personnel discounts in select markets and routes. In most, not all markets, the discount will apply to any active member of the military, including dependents (ID will be required at check-in). To take advantage of these discounts or to check on fares, you will need to contact United Reservations at 1-800-UNITED-1 (1-800-864-8331), where specialists are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Military Veterans and their Families Save Up to 5% Every Day on United Airlines — Enroll in Veterans Advantage Member Plan!
Virgin Atlantic
- Virgin offer members of the Armed Forces serving and retired, Defense civil servants and their dependents discounted fares to worldwide destinations.
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Bus Military Discounts
See the U.S. or part of it on the open roads on a premier motorcoach now with Wi-Fi and other accommodations.
Greyhound – 10% off with valid military ID.
Military Veterans and their Families Save 20% Every Day on Greyhound Bus — Enroll in Veterans Advantage Member Plan!
Peter Pan– 10% off with valid military ID for travel throughout the Northeast. Official Promotion Site
Red Coach USA – 10% off for active duty and retired personnel online and at ticket offices.
Cruise Military Discounts
In honor of the brave men and women who serve this country, many cruise lines are offering special military rates on select cruises setting sail in 2013. Below are all the military cruise discounts that you can take advantage of, many of which include special reduced rates and promotions. Enjoy!
Carnival Cruise Line – With the Carnival Cruise Line military discounts, retired and active-duty military personnel can get special reduced rates. When searching for a cruise, be sure to select the “Active/Retired Military” option under the “Special Rates” category. To book a reduced price, Carnival Cruise, click HERE.
Disney Cruise Line – When you book through the Disney Cruise Line military discount, guests can receive special reduced rates when you use the booking code “MTO.” The offer is available for active duty and retired military and Department of Defense personnel. You must also present a valid military ID at the time of the arrival. Also, please note that these reduced rates are only valid for three staterooms per military member. For the official Disney Cruise Line military site, click HERE.
Norwegian Cruise Line – Through the Norwegian Cruise Line military discount, guests can take advantage of reduced military rates on all cruise when you use the code MILITARY when booking during step 1 of the process. For the official Norwegian Cruise Line military site, click HERE.
Princess Cruises – Active duty and retired military personnel receive an onboard credit with the Prince Cruises military discount. (6 days or less = $50 per person; 7-13 days = $100 per person; and 14 days or longer = $250 per person). This must be booked using a special request form found HERE.
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line – Special rates on select sail dates when you use the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line military discount. When searching for a cruise to book on their official website, be sure to select the ‘U.S. Military or Canadian Forces” option to get reduced rates. To book a Royal Caribbean cruise, click HERE.
NexCruise – NexCruise is proud to offer an exclusive discount to all active and retired Military members. To book a NexCruise, click HERE.
Hotel Military Discounts
Many hotels, motels, and resorts salute all you do as American Military personnel. That’s why they’re offering you discounted hotel rates with your military ID across this great country of ours.
So with that being said, here are all the military hotel discounts you will find across various chains in the U.S.
Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Take advantage of significant savings using the government and military rates and discounts at participating Hilton Hotels & Resorts. They have more than 540 hotels and resorts (Hilton, Hampton Inn, Conrad Hotel & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Resorts, Hilton Garden Inn, DoubleTree, Embassy Suites, Homewood Suites, Canopy, Curio, Home2, Tropicana Las Vegas, and Hilton Grand Vacations) in 78 countries, so they’re already where you want to go – whether you’re traveling on government business or spending quality downtime between assignments. Prepare to be pampered with some of these below features:
- satisfying Hilton Breakfasts in their restaurants,
- modern exercise equipment in their fitness centers,
- comfortable beds in rooms, accessible rooms, and suites, and
- Executive Lounge breakfasts, snacks, and beverages with qualifying room types.
State, federal, and the United States military employees can book hotels below and click on the Government/Military rates box when checking room availability to see your rate. Remember to present your valid government identification upon check-in.
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
(Radisson, Park Plaza, Country Inn & Suites, Park Inn, Club Carlson)
Across America and around the globe, Radisson salutes your dedication and service. Radisson is pleased to offer official United States Government employees traveling within the United States rates within domestic (CONUS) or non-contiguous U.S. per diem rate.
Our hotels are pleased to provide you with the World of Radisson featuring a range of services and amenities, including conveniences such as:
- Free Internet
- Grab & Run breakfast*
- Late Check-Out*
* Select World of Radisson services and amenities are subject to availability and may vary by location.
And as always at Radisson, expect them to honor their 100% Guest Satisfaction Guarantee. If you aren't satisfied with something, please let one of the hotel staff members know during your stay, and they'll make it right, or you won't pay.
State, federal, and the United States military employees can book hotels below and select the Government Rate under “Select Rate Type” when checking room availability to see your rate. Remember to present your valid government identification upon check-in.
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Marriott Hotels & Resorts
Serving you throughout the world at more than 4,000 locations
As the number one hotel lodging provider to the US Government, Marriott is pleased to provide government hotel rates to qualified guests, as well as direct you to government and military discount hotel availability. With more than 4,200 hotels in 83 countries and 16 brands, Marriott has something for every type of traveler, and prices to match. With the introduction of rate qualification guidelines, we provide increased availability and compliance to the GSA per diem rates at our hotels – making it even easier to do business with Marriott®. These guidelines include details about who qualifies for Marriott’s Federal, State, and Local Government rates. Other rates apply for Government and Military leisure travel.
State, federal, and the United States military employees can book hotels below and click on the Government & Military special rate when checking room availability to see your price. Remember to present your valid government identification upon check-in.
Residence Inn by Marriott
Courtyard by Marriott
JW Marriott Luxury Hotels and Resorts
Moxy Hotels
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
Gaylord Hotels
Marriott Vacation Club
Marriott Hotels & Resorts
Delta Hotels
Protea Hotels
Starwood Preferred Guest Hotels
As Starwood would say, it's all about you. Take advantage of significant savings and exclusive rates at participating SPG hotels and resorts (Westin, The Luxury, W Hotels, Tribute, Sheraton, Aloft, Four Point, Le Meridian, Element, Starwood) across North America using the Special Rate: GOVRMT when making your reservation.
A valid government or military employee ID is required at check-in.
State, federal, and the United States military employees can book hotels below and click on the Government/Military rates box when checking room availability to see your rate. Remember to present your valid government identification upon check-in.
Wyndham Hotel Group
Wyndham Hotel Group (Dolce, Wyndham Grand, Wyndham, Wyndham Garden, TRYP, Wingate, Hawthorn, Microtel, Ramada, Baymont, Days Inn, Super 8, Howard Johnson, Travelodge, Knights Inn) is committed to bringing you their Guaranteed Lowest Rate. Whether you are looking to earn extra Wyndham Rewards Bonus Points, find special membership rates or hotel package deals, Wyndham Hotel Group has a variety of discount travel deals to choose from across their portfolio of unique hotels.
Government Discounts Available at Wyndham Hotel Group Hotels
The government discount program at participating Wyndham Hotel Group hotels offers rates within the allowable per diem, including all appropriate taxes to government employees. Book your room today and experience the comfort, care, and welcoming service of a Wyndham Hotel Group hotel.
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- Book Days Inn Theme Park Hotels. Rates Starting $40!
- You serve our country, now let Super 8 serve you! Current and retired men and women of the military and their spouses receive a 15% discount at Super 8.
- Plan and save! Get 15% OFF your stay at Travelodge when you book at least seven days in advance. Plus, get 200 Wyndham Rewards bonus points!
Choice Hotels
SAVE BIG WITH HOTEL & TRAVEL DEALS FOR MILITARY AND GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL
Choice Hotels shows its appreciation for military and government travelers with guaranteed discounts on one and two-person rates at more than 2,700 participating properties (based on availability). Active duty/retired military personnel, federal employees, cost reimbursable contractors, and employees of foreign governments are eligible for the Choice Hotels military discount and government hotel rate program.
COMPETITIVE GOVERNMENT RATES AVAILABLE TO THE FOLLOWING:
- Government/Military employees on official travel status
- Government reimbursement contractors on official government business
- City, State or County workers on official business in the state they work in
- Active/retired military or their dependents on leisure travel
- Members of certain government/military associates on leisure travel
- Appropriate identification will be required upon check-in.
AmericInn: 10% military discount. Some locations may offer more substantial discounts. Discount pending availability. Standard hotel room accommodations. Blackout dates may apply.
Ascend Collection: Government Program
Aston Hotels & Resorts Hawaii: Aston Hotels & Resorts offers government and military travelers more TLA-approved choices for business and leisure travel. Special rates are available for contractors (CRCs), federal, state, and local government employees, and military personnel. Daily and monthly rates within the Federal Government per diem are also available.
Bally’s: 10% military discount. One room per federal, military, or U.S. State employee and to qualify the guest must have a federal, military, or U.S. state ID (either active or retired). Use offer code QFGOVT or QFGOVT0.
Best Western: Best Western hotels are pleased to offer low discount hotel rates based on U.S. government per diem for government employees, military personnel traveling on official business, or leisure. Make your hotel booking today with the Government/Military hotel discount.
Cambria Suites: Government Program. There are a few requirements, such as proof of identification.
Choice Hotels International: Government Program.
Clarion: Government Program
Comfort Suites: Government Program
Crossland Economy Studios: Extended stay suites are the perfect solution for government and military travelers in need of lodging for relocation, reassignment, or BRAC. Use the booking form to find hundreds of hotels offering government TDY and PCS rates.
(1) All hotels are registered with CCR as a U.S. government contractor and are FEMA approved.
(2) All hotels offer equipped kitchens, on-site laundry, weekly housekeeping, cable, WI-FI Internet.
(3) No lease or security deposit is required for any length of stay, and all utilities are included.
Drury Inn & Suites: 10% military discount. Call 1-800-378-7946 and ask for the SALUTE rate or by visiting druryhotels.com and entering the promotion code SALUTE.
Econo Lodge: Government Program. There are a few requirements, such as proof of identification.
Extended Stay American Efficiency Studios: Extended stay suites are the perfect solution for government and military travelers in need of lodging for relocation, reassignment, or BRAC. Use the booking form to find hundreds of hotels offering government TDY and PCS rates.
(1) All hotels are registered with CCR as a U.S. government contractor and are FEMA approved.
(2) All hotels offer equipped kitchens, on-site laundry, weekly housekeeping, cable, WI-FI Internet.
(3) No lease or security deposit is required for any length of stay, and all utilities are included.
Flamingo: 10% military discount. One room per federal, military, or U.S. State employee and to qualify the guest must have a federal, military, or U.S. state ID (either active or retired). Use offer code QFGOVT or QFGOVT0.
Grand Hyatt: Active military who can provide ID upon check-in, some hotels have other restrictions. The amount of the discount is based on the hotel, and the rate is based on availability.
Harrah’s: 10% military discount: One room per federal, military, or U.S. State employee and to qualify the guest must have a federal, military, or U.S. state ID (either active or retired). Use offer code QFGOVT or QFGOVT0.
Homestead Studios Suites: Extended stay suites are the perfect solution for government and military travelers in need of lodging for relocation, reassignment, or BRAC. Use the booking form to find hundreds of hotels offering government TDY and PCS rates.
(1) All hotels are registered with CCR as a U.S. government contractor and are FEMA approved.
(2) All hotels offer equipped kitchens, on-site laundry, weekly housekeeping, cable, WI-FI Internet.
(3) No lease or security deposit is required for any length of stay, and all utilities are included.
Hyatt: Active military who can provide ID upon check-in, some hotels have other restrictions. The amount of the discount is based on the hotel, and the rate is based on availability.
Hyatt Place: Active military who can provide ID upon check-in, some hotels have other restrictions. The amount of the discount is based on the hotel, and the rate is based on availability.
LaQuinta Inn & Suites: You can learn more about the LaQuinta Inn and Suites military discount by clicking HERE.
Loews Hotels: Government Rate. Some locations have blackout days.
MainStay Suites: Government Program. There are a few requirements, such as proof of identification.
Paris Las Vegas: 10% military discount. One room per federal, military, or U.S. State employee and to qualify the guest must have a federal, military, or U.S. state ID (either active or retired). Use offer code QFGOVT or QFGOVT0.
Park Hyatt: Active military who can provide ID upon check-in, some hotels have other restrictions. The amount of the discount is based on the hotel, and the rate is based on availability.
Park Inn: For the Park Inn military discount, be sure to check out A Salute to Service.
Planet Hollywood: 10% military discount. One room per federal, military, or U.S. State employee and to qualify the guest must have a federal, military, or U.S. state ID (either active or retired). Use offer code QFGOVT or QFGOVT0.
Quality: Government Program. There are a few requirements, such as proof of identification.
Red Roof Inn: To take advantage of reduced room rates via the Red Roof Inn
military discount, be sure to check out their website. Save up to 20% off Red Roof Inn’s best available price when you book ten days in advance.
Rio All-Suite Resort Las Vegas: 10% military discount. One room per federal, military, or U.S. State employee and to qualify the guest must have a federal, military, or U.S. state ID (either active or retired). Use offer code QFGOVT or QFGOVT0.
Rodeway Inn: Government Program. There are a few requirements such as proof of identification.
Sleep Inn: Government Program. There are a few requirements such as proof of identification
staySky Hotels & Resorts: staySky salute our Active Duty and Retired Service Men and Women with a special 20% discount! “Thank you for your service.” Enter MILITARY in the promotion code field. http://www.staysky.com/special-offers/
Studio Plus Deluxe Studios: Extended stay suites are the perfect solution for government and military travelers in need of lodging for relocation, reassignment, or BRAC. Use the booking form to find hundreds of hotels offering government TDY and PCS rates.
(1) All hotels are registered with CCR as a U.S. government contractor and are FEMA approved.
(2) All hotels offer equipped kitchens, on-site laundry, weekly housekeeping, cable, WI-FI Internet.
(3) No lease or security deposit is required for any length of stay, and all utilities are included.
Suburban: Government Program. There are a few requirements, such as proof of identification.
Summerfield Suites: Active military who can provide ID upon check-in, some hotels have other restrictions. The amount of the discount is based on the hotel, and the rate is based on availability.
Rental Car Military Discounts
Enjoy significant savings, exclusive benefits, and all the comfort and reliability that come with renting a vehicle from one of the popular rental car agencies. Many offer discounted rates for U.S. Government and Department of Defense travelers on official business with authorized travel orders. Some of the benefits may include full Loss Damage Waiver and no fee for additional drivers or underage drivers (the minimum age is 18 on official military business). Special off-duty leisure travel rates are also available, but may not include all the official business benefits.
Alamo: Government / Military Program
Avis: Government Military Program
- Pay now. Save More. Save up to 30% when you Pay Now at Avis.com
- Save up to 30% off and more at Avis.com when you rent a car from a Sears pick-up location with AWD code D302003.
- Save up to 30% when you prepay on your Avis Luxury Car Rental.
- Rent one-way to/from the airport for select cities, compact cars, $19.99 for up to 4 hours. (Certain days apply)
Budget: Government and Military Rates – Use offer code U088801
- Save up to 35% with Pay Now at Budget.com.
- Save on your car rental with Budget specials.
- Save On a One Way Rental
- Get a great deal on economy and compact vehicles for $17/weekend day and $129/week. You can also get a great deal on Intermediate SUV vehicles for $23/weekend day and $149/week.
Dollar: Government Rates– For military on leisure, please enter DR0061 in the Corporate # box on Dollar.com. If available, the discount will be included with the Base Rate on the RATES page.
Enterprise: US Government Rental Program
Hertz: Government and Military Travelers
- Weekly Savings of up to $40 or an Upgrade – Choose an offer that fits your travel needs.
- Enjoy great rental car deals, exclusively for renters who are over fifty at Hertz.com!
National: Government & Military Program
Sixt Rent a Car: Government leisure discount of 5% of rentals.
Thrifty: Government Programs
Zipcar:
- Join Zipcar today and get $25 free driving in the tank. Hourly and daily rates include gas, insurance, and 180 free miles per day. Cars around the corner are available 24/7. Hop on board at zipcar.com.
- New Zipsters Get $25 Free Driving. Hourly rates include gas & insurance and 24/7 access: no paperwork, no rental counter, no headaches. Sign up online and be driving in no time at zipcar.com.
- Zipcar for Business. Meet Your New Company Car. Exclusive Mon-Fri Rates. Gas Included.
Back To School with Zipcar! Join Zipcar on campus today & get $25 FREE driving credit! Rent cars and vans by the hour. Gas, insurance & parking included in the hourly driving rate!
Train Military Discounts
No better way to see this great country than by train. All Aboard!
Amtrak – Active-duty US military personnel, their spouses, and their dependents are eligible to receive a 10% discount on the lowest available rail fare on most Amtrak trains, including for travel on the Auto Train. Official Promotion Site
New York MTA – This fare is offered at a 25% discount off the one-way station fare. Special military fares are issued to active-duty members of the armed forces who present their valid active-duty identification cards at the time of purchase. Tickets are valid for six months from the date of purchase. Military tickets are sold only at ticket offices and are valid at all times (peak and off-peak) on all Metro-North trains.
Vacation Military Discount Booking Sites
You and your family or your special someone can experience a luxury vacation on some of the world’s most breathtaking, tropical beaches. These resorts would like to honor those of you in the U.S. military for your dedication and service to your country by extending a great offer to assist you in taking a well-deserved all-inclusive vacation to exotic islands. You’ll be sure to find a great vacation military discount through one of these great travel booking sites. Enjoy!
Beaches.com – Get 10% off your next vacation. This discount can be added to ongoing sales and promotions. For more information about this discount, click HERE.
Tours4fun – 10% military discount off vacation packages.
Booking.com – There is no better way to top reduced room and travel rates than completing elimination booking fees!
OneTravel – Reduced rates. Airfare is always $10-$25 off. For more info, click HERE.
Sandals – Get 10% off your next vacation. This discount can be added to already reduced promotions. For more information about this discount, click HERE or call 1-888-726-3257.
Armed Forces Resorts – Check out the beautiful, military only resorts in Disney World, Hawaii, Germany, and South Korea. Click here. Hopefully, you enjoyed these excellent travel military discounts!
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