When buying high-ticket items, deals and discounts can go a long way in making these big purchases more affordable.That’s why service members and their families love finding military discounts to buy what they need for less.
Navigating discount programs requires knowing where to look. From mattresses to cars, the following list includes a variety of high-ticket items and the military discounts that can help lower those price tags.
Travel
Whether you’re booking plane tickets for a family vacation or planning a luxurious getaway on a cruise, travel expenses can really add up. But there are lots of military discounts that can help.
Many major airlines, like Delta, Southwest, and United, offer exclusive specials for service members on airfare and/or baggage costs. You can also search for flights using Cheapflightsfares Military Travel Deals or CheapTickets by Expedia.
Popular cruise lines also offer military discounts, including Carnival, Celebrity Cruises, and Disney Cruise Line. You can even try a smaller local cruise with City Cruises.
And don’t forget about military discounts on rental cars and lodging. Companies like Hertz, Alamo, and Enterprise can help with your rental car costs, while hotel chains like Best Western, Hilton Hotels and Resorts, and Choice Hotels can help lower the cost of lodging.
Mattresses
Mattress options can get overwhelming as you decide between memory foam, hybrids and adjustables. But several popular mattress companies offer military discounts that might help with your decision. Military families can find great deals on mattresses at Purple, Saatva, Avocado Green Mattress, and Layla, among others.
Tech and Electronics
Technology and electronics are always in need of replacement and upgrades. So when it’s time for a new laptop, desktop, printer or other items for your home office or personal use, check out the military discounts offered by HP, Apple, Sony, and Dell. And don’t forget the NEX’s price matching policy.
Home Improvement and Appliances
As military families make frequent moves into new houses, home improvement projects and appliances are often necessary considerations in their budgets.
At both Home Depot and Lowe’s you can find everything for your home from lawn mowers, garage storage and furniture, to appliances like refrigerators and dishwashers. Both stores offer year-round military discounts of 10% off eligible purchases.
KitchenAid also offers a military discount, where you can buy cooktops, microwaves, grills, and much more.
If a new washer and dryer are on your wish list, head to Maytag and take advantage of their military discount
Are you starting a painting project? Sherwin-Williams offers a 15% military discount.
Automotive
Buying a vehicle is one of the biggest purchases we make. And luckily most major auto companies offer special military deals, including Honda, Toyota, Ford, Subaru, Harley Davidson and Tesla.
You also can find military discounts on automotive parts and accessories, like Priority Tire, Simple Tire, Mavis Tires, and Advance Auto Parts.
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