December 15, 2023
AAA Travel is one of the largest full-service leisure travel agencies in the U.S. and works with over 100 well-known partners worldwide, but you may not realize how many travel benefits are included with a AAA membership.
AAA Travel offers discounts on rental cars, hotels, vacation packages, passport photos, other exclusive offers, as well as access to AAA Travel Advisors. We look at the many travel benefits of a AAA membership and how you can save on your next vacation by becoming a member.
Whether you’re looking for a last-minute hotel or searching for deals on a future stay, AAA offers members exclusive discounts with hundreds of hotel brands such as Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, and MGM Resorts.
Members can save 5% or more1 by booking the exclusive AAA rate and still earn loyalty points at most hotels. Join AAA to unlock savings on everything from a budget hotel stay to suites at all-inclusive resorts in popular destinations such as Mexico and Las Vegas.
If your vacation includes a rental car, a AAA membership can save you 10% or more on the base rate2 from Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty. Members also receive exclusive access to limited-time sales and offers from these major rental car companies to save even more.
On top of those savings, AAA members also receive:
Members can also join Hertz Gold Plus Rewards to earn points and perks like a free rental day.4
With personalized travel services from a AAA Travel Advisor, a AAA membership makes it easy to plan your dream vacation and save. Travel advisors can help you find member deals that may not be available anywhere else; help you book accommodations, flights, and must-do activities; as well as provide you with invaluable travel insight into a destination. Whether you’re looking to immerse yourself in history and culture, find the perfect beach to relax on, or want to travel like a local, AAA Travel Advisors can customize a vacation just for you.
Working with a AAA Travel Advisor also gives you the added peace of mind of knowing they’ll be there to help before, during, and after your vacation. Members can schedule a phone, virtual, or in-person appointment online by selecting their branch.
Whether your idea of a perfect vacation includes a cruise, a guided tour, flexible independent travel, a private or small-group tour, or something else, AAA members get deals and discounts on a wide variety of vacation packages, including cruises and tours.
Join AAA to access year-round discounts; limited-time sales; and perks like onboard credits, in-room gifts, and more on cruise vacations to top destinations like Alaska, Europe, and the Caribbean. Save on packages from well-known cruise lines like Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Viking, and AmaWaterways River Cruises.
AAA members can get discounts and offers on guided tours from AAA Member Choice Vacations, Alexander + Roberts, Brendan Vacations, Abercrombie & Kent, Insight Vacations, and other top-rated tour providers. With tour packages on every continent, your AAA membership can help you completely immerse yourself in any destination with local guides who can show you authentic experiences.
If you need to apply for or renew your passport before your vacation, AAA travel benefits include member discounts on passport photos. One of the most common reasons a passport application is denied is because the submitted photo fails to meet the strict government specifications on size, pose, background, and more.
Eliminate the guesswork and help ensure your passport application is approved by getting your passport photos from AAA. Members save at least 30% on a set of 2 passport photos taken at a AAA branch.5
AAA memberships can help you get a visa or passport quickly and save with a 10% discount on expedited passport and visa services from RushMyPassport.6 Avoid long delays and a trip to the passport office and get your passport application processed in as little as 5 business days once your documents are received. And with a personalized passport application review from RushMyPassport professionals, you can help prevent common mistakes.
AAA memberships make travel planning easy with services, discounts, and amenities. Plus, members get peace of mind of knowing AAA is with them every step of the way.
Want to drive on your international trip? Requirements vary by destination. Some international countries recognize U.S. driver's licenses, but others require an International Driving Permit (IDP) to drive or even rent a car. Before driving overseas, members can conveniently get an IDP by mail or by visiting a AAA branch.
A vacation can be a huge expense and Allianz Travel Insurance plans7 from AAA can help protect you, your loved ones, and your investment. Travel with confidence knowing you have award-winning 24/7 support and protection from Allianz to help you manage any unforeseen issues that may occur before or during your trip. Get coverage for things such as trip cancellation or interruption, emergency medical care, lost luggage, and more.
TSA PreCheck helps travelers save time and hassle at airport checkpoints. AAA partners with IDEMIA, the authorized TSA PreCheck enrollment provider, to offer members convenient TSA PreCheck enrollment events at AAA branches.
AAA can help you get inspiration for your next adventure or spark your curiosity with insightful travel articles and the Traveling With AAA podcast. Plus, with road trip planning guides and maps, travel discounts, and a wealth of other travel resources, a AAA membership makes it easy to discover the world, wherever you want to go.
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1Standard AAA rate discounts are not a lowest price guarantee. Actual discounts may vary, are available at participating hotels around the world and do not apply to all room types. Must present valid AAA/CAA membership card at check-in. Subject to availability and other terms and conditions. Offers subject to change without notice. If you don’t check-in to the hotel on the first day of your reservation and do not alert the hotel in advance, the hotel reserves the right to cancel your reservation and may charge you a penalty. Your credit card will be used to guarantee the reservation. The hotel will charge you directly for room and tax. If you decide not to use your hotel reservation you must cancel it according to the cancellation policy listed or you may be subject to a no-show penalty charged by the hotel. The hotel may require a deposit on confirmed reservations. Deposit amounts can vary from one night to all nights of the stay or another amount required by the hotel. If your hotel requires a deposit, they will charge the credit card provided at time of booking. In the event they are unable to charge the applicable deposit to the credit card provided, your reservation may be canceled.
2Discounts applies to pay later base rate. Discount will vary depending on date, location, length of rental, car class & other factors. Taxes, fees, and options excluded. AAA Club Discount Code (CDP) must be included in reservation. Benefits available at participating Hertz locations in the U.S;, Canada and Puerto Rico. Twenty-four (24) hour advance reservation required.
3AAA Club Discount Code (CDP) must be included in reservation. Benefits available at participating Hertz locations in the U.S;, Canada and Puerto Rico. Twenty-four (24) hour advance reservation required. Additional Driver and Young renter must be a AAA member, have a credit card in their own name and meet standard rental qualifications. Child safety seat is subject to availability. Gas savings is only valid when prepaid fuel option is purchased at pickup.
4HGPR enrollment offer is for AAA members who enroll at AAA.com/Hertzgold or Premier members at AAA.com/Hertzpremier. Valid for new Hertz Gold Plus Rewards (HGPR) members only. Points will be added to HGPR members after first paid Gold rental. At the time of rental, present your AAA membership card.
5Passport photo fee is subject to change without notice and at any time.
6Savings applied to RushMyPassport™ service fees only. Government processing fees and shipping fees are paid separately and are not discounted. U.S. Passport and Global Travel Visa services are available online only at AAA .com/RushMyPassport. Some applications may require adjudication at a passport acceptance facility. Terms and conditions apply.
7Must be 17 and under on plan purchase date and traveling with their parent, grandparent, or legal guardian. Not available on policies issued to Pennsylvania residents. Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply. Insurance benefits underwritten by BCS Insurance Company (OH, Administrative Office: 2 Mid America Plaza, Suite 200, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181), rated “A” (Excellent) by A.M. Best Co., under BCS Form No. 52.201 series or 52.401 series, or Jefferson Insurance Company (NY, Administrative Office: 9950 Mayland Drive, Richmond, VA 23233), rated “A+” (Superior) by A.M. Best Co., under Jefferson Form No. 101-C series or 101-P series, depending on your state of residence and plan chosen. A+ (Superior) and A (Excellent) are the 2nd and 3rd highest, respectively, of A.M. Best’s 13 Financial Strength Ratings. Plans only available to U.S. residents and may not be available in all jurisdictions. Allianz Global Assistance and Allianz Travel Insurance are marks of AGA Service Company dba Allianz Global Assistance (AGA) or its affiliates. AGA compensates their suppliers or agencies for allowing AGA to market or offer products to customers of the supplier or agency. Allianz Travel Insurance products are distributed by Allianz Global Assistance, the licensed producer and administrator of these plans and an affiliate of Jefferson Insurance Company. The insured shall not receive any special benefit or advantage due to the affiliation between AGA Service Company and Jefferson Insurance Company. Plans include insurance benefits and assistance services. Any Non-Insurance Assistance services purchased are provided through AGA Service Company. Except as expressly provided under your plan, you are responsible for charges you incur from third parties. Contact AGA Service Company at 800-284-8300 or 9950 Mayland Drive, Richmond, VA 23233 or customerservice@allianzassistance.com.
