How do I give an AAA membership to someone else?

You can purchase a separate AAA Gift Membership online or by phone through the official AAA website by entering your recipient's local zip code and personal details.

How to Buy a Gift Membership

• Choose a local club/territory: Go to AAA's gift portal and enter your recipient's zip code, as pricing and club rules depend on where they live.
• Select a membership tier: Pick from available tiers like Classic, Plus, or Premier depending on the level of towing and roadside coverage you want to provide.
• Provide details: Enter your own billing information as the purchaser, and input your recipient's name, address, email, and phone number so AAA can set up their primary account.
• Delivery: Choose whether to have a digital gift announcement emailed directly to the recipient on a specific date or sent by mail.

Alternative: Adding a Household Member

• If the person lives in your exact same household (such as a spouse, another adult, or a teen living at home), you can instead add them as an Associate member to your existing plan rather than buying a separate gift membership.

You can use your AAA membership for a friend, but you must be with them at the vehicle when help arrives.

How It Works

• Follows the person: AAA coverage follows you, not a specific car.
• Driver or passenger: You can use your benefits if you are riding in or driving your friend's car when it breaks down.
• ID required: You must show your physical or digital AAA membership card and a valid photo ID to the service driver.

The Rules

• No remote use: You cannot call for a tow or roadside help if your friend is stranded somewhere and you are not present. The member must be at the scene.
• Household only: Friends cannot be added to your account as family members; household add-ons are strictly for spouses, domestic partners, and resident relatives.

A basic AAA membership (often called the Classic or Basic tier) typically costs between $55 and $80 per year, depending entirely on your zip code.

AAA does not offer a standard, national senior discount on its memberships. Seniors pay the same standard base rates as any other adult. However, pricing structure details and alternative options are worth noting:

AAA Base Membership Costs (Varies by Location)

Because AAA is divided into regional motor clubs, exact prices depend on where you live. Typical standard costs for the base tier include:

• Annual Price: Usually $64.99 to $79.00 per year. Some regions start as low as $54–$59.
• Enrollment Fees: There is often a one-time enrollment fee of $10 to $15, though AAA frequently waives this if you sign up for automatic renewal.

Alternative: AAA "Everyday" Plan (No Roadside Assistance)

If you are a senior who no longer drives but still wants access to AAA’s extensive shopping, dining, hotel, and insurance discounts, some regional clubs offer a non-driving plan.

• AAA Everyday Tier: Costs around $20 to $25 per year ($2 to $2.50/month). It completely excludes roadside assistance but gives you full access to the member discount catalog.

Ways Seniors Can Save on AAA

1. Auto-Renewal Discounts: You can typically save $5 to $10 off your first year by checking the box for automatic annual credit card renewal.
2. Local Promotions: While there is no national senior rate, local regional branches occasionally run limited-time senior promotions or partner with local organizations. It is always best to check your specific zip code on the official AAA website.
3. AARP Comparison: If you specifically want a senior discount on roadside assistance, consider checking AARP. An AARP membership costs $16 per year and gives you access to a dedicated senior roadside assistance program managed via Allstate.

No, you cannot transfer or sell your AAA membership or benefits to another person.

Membership Rules

• Personal use: AAA memberships are strictly for personal, non-commercial use and belong only to the primary member.
• No lending: Friends or other non-household individuals cannot use your membership card or call for roadside assistance using your account.
• Coverage limits: Your membership covers you (as the driver or passenger) in any vehicle, but it does not cover another person driving their own separate car without a valid membership of their own.

Alternatives

• Add household members: Instead of transferring the account, you can add family members or resident adults living in your home to your existing plan as associate members for an additional fee.
• Moving regions: Note that transferring your membership to another person is different from moving to a new state; if you moved to a new region, you can transfer your own membership to the local AAA club covering your new area.

No, you cannot officially use your AAA membership for someone else if you are not present at the scene.

Official AAA Rules

• Member-based coverage: AAA covers the person, not the car. You can use your benefits in any vehicle, but you must be the driver or a passenger.
• Presence required: The official AAA policy requires the cardholder to be present at the vehicle during service and show a valid photo ID.
• Exceptions: Some individual tow truck drivers might exercise discretion and perform an unattended tow if you communicate with them directly and send photos of your ID and membership card, but this violates official policy and is not guaranteed.

Alternatives

• Add them as an associate: You can add family members or other household adults to your account as Associate Members for a discounted fee so they have their own coverage.
• Sign up on the spot: If the other person is stranded right now, they can call AAA directly at 1-800-222-4357 to join as a new member over the phone and use the service immediately (though a short waiting period or extra fee may apply for immediate use).