Is a AAA membership worth it? For generations, members have sworn by the peace mind that AAA Roadside Assistance provides, but there are even more perks and services that can make your annual membership worthwhile.
How Much Is AAA Membership?
Basic membership starts as low as $4.30 per month with a one-time $15 enrollment fee. Plus and Premier memberships go up incrementally (as do the perks), but even the highest level of membership is never more than $14 a month.
Teen drivers in your home between the ages of 16 and19 can receive a free Associate membership for one year. Family members ages 20 and up are eligible for the same offer.
Don’t have a car but still want to enjoy AAA membership benefits? AAA Everyday membership gives you everything but roadside assistance for just $2.50 a month.
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AAA Membership Benefits
Roadside and Automotive Perks
AAA Roadside Assistance may be more comprehensive than what you can get from a dealership or your insurance company. Your AAA membership will cover you in any car that you are driving or riding in. And the perks don’t end at the roadside.
AAA Battery Service can get you back on the road in a hurry. Technicians provide on-site battery testing and replacement wherever you are. Batteries come with a three-year warranty and members get a $25 discount.
If you run out of gas, AAA will deliver fuel.
For car repairs and maintenance, visit your nearest AAA Approved Auto Repair facility. Members can save up to $75 per visit — that pays for your membership!
Branch Services
From passport photos to foreign currency exchange, there’s a lot your can do at your local AAA branch.
Select locations even offer DMV and RMV services. Make an appointment to renew your driver’s license or registration and take advantage of other offerings.
In the branch or online, you can also book your next vacation with a AAA travel advisor. These travel pros have been around the world, are experts at planning trips and will work to find you the best deals and exclusive member savings. It’s a free service with your membership, so take advantage!
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AAA has policies for all of your insurance needs: Not just for auto, home and life, but also for jewelry, pets, small businesses and even classic cars. Members can save an average of $506 on car insurance over other plans. Sleep well knowing you have insurance for a special event or even an engagement ring. Agents will work with you to get you the best coverage at the best price.
Are you ready to buy a home or car? Or maybe you’re getting ready to pay for college tuition? Let AAA’s Financial Services team help you find the best loan or refinance an existing loan.
Members can call, chat online or meet with a counselor in a branch.
Discounts and Rewards
AAA members can enjoy exclusive savings on all of the services mentioned above, plus discounts on everything from entertainment and amusement parks to auto parts and restaurants.
Need a ride for your next road trip? AAA members get exclusive savings on Hertz car rentals.
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All AAA members get free identity theft monitoring from Experian with Protect My ID.
AAA safety programs, including defensive driving courses and free car seat installation demonstrations are available if you need them.
You can also work with AAA employees on projects in your community, such as beach cleanups and volunteering in a food pantry.
So, what do you think? Is a AAA membership worth it? If you are already a member, what are some of your favorite benefits? Tell us your AAA story in the comments below.
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Good luck getting an appointment for RMV services. I tried to book an appointment to get a Real ID 3 months before my license expires, and there were no available appointments for months. I was able to get an appointment at a State RMV.
Maps are no longer available on line!!! Free easily obtained maps were a major benefit of AAA. The website says to visit a local office to get maps.
When I went to the office i found that the maps now cost $1 each.
Disappointed in this big downgrade to my membership.
Hello Andrew.
I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and concerns about the recent changes to map availability at AAA. I understand how disappointing it must be to see these changes after being a loyal member for over 50 years.
For many years, AAA provided TourBooks and maps free of charge as part of your membership, thanks to our plentiful suppliers. However, following the pandemic, many of the providers we relied on for TourBook and map production have ceased operations. As a result, we transitioned to the current digital TourBook format in April 2021, and by early 2022, the print versions were no longer available. The digital version has proven to be more accurate and up-to-date, as printed versions quickly become outdated after publishing.
We truly value your membership and hope this explanation clarifies the reasoning behind our decision. Your feedback is important to us, and we are always striving to improve our services to better meet the needs of our valued members like you.
My question is: Is AAA worth it when your car is covered by warranty which also provides roadside assistance?
AAA can be helpful for some things, but you’ll have to determine if it’s worth the price. I was told that I get a discount at Auntie Annies, but the worker there said that she knows nothing about it. AAA has also gone woke and keeps pushing electric vehicles. Gotta remain unbiased…
No Matter what deal i try to get using AAA I never get a Better deal. I wont be Renewing in 2026.
Not Worth the Cost!
Hi Colum. We’re truly sorry to hear about your experience. If there’s anything we can do to assist or improve our services, please don’t hesitate to reach out directly at socialmediateam@aaane.onmicrosoft.com. Our Member Relations team will be in touch to help resolve any issues. Thank you for bringing this to our attention!
Yes!!! I have had a membership since I was 16 and started driving. Thankfully, it has not been used more than twice but it is well worth the money for the piece of mind that it provides. I love the fact now that AAA has offices that you can go into, if you need to versus just over the phone. In the 2 times I used the service 1 tow truck driver was phenomenal but the other was horrendous. He even damaged my car and was nasty. Even with the latest experience, I would recommend as it all comes down to the individual business coming to help you versus AAA overall.
Worth it, depends. Two years ago, I had to be towed twice, which was wonderful this option, however I was reminded that I only had one more free tow. Keeping in mind that I have 4 vehicles, this was not something I wanted to hear. I have been a member since 92, so obviously I do not use the tow option much, but I feel after 32 years of membership, being told my yearly quota was running low was uncalled for. I do pay over $100 per year, and rarely use any services.
Also, for the past two years, I have use AAA travel for one international trip and one trip to Hawaii. The flights were mess up on the international trip, although AAA made good up to about 75% of the screw up. On the stateside trip, I had worked with an agent and made it clear time and time again, I wanted a certain hotel and room location and he promised me I would get my wish. Once at the hotel, we had to fight for over an hour, since this hotel had NO information concerning our request, an awful way to start a vacation.
AAA is expensive, overall I am not sure it is worth it, but it all depends on your situation. As I said, I currently have 4 cars, but if I had one or two vehicles, I probably would not carry AAA.
After several years of membership and never using services I ran into a bad patch based upon settling out an accident. I found out the limitations of premier service and changed my membership to basic
Contemplating whether to renew or not renew. $175.00 to renew for two senior citizens is somewhat pricey for the services we utilize.
Hello Marcia. Thank you for reaching out. I will be more than happy to assist. Please email your contact information to
socialmediateam@aaane.onmicrosoft.com and our membership team will reach out securely. Thanks!
Oh my goodness a resounding YES! AAA is definitely worth it. When I was on vacation in Maine, my car died on me. And no, it was not the battery. I was able to contact AAA, a nice guy with a tow truck arrived, assessed the problem, which he could not fix, and towed the vehicle to a repair place in Rockland, Maine, at no cost to me. Of course I had to pay for the repair, but the tow, about 25 miles, cost me nothing and it could have cost me a great deal more. So thank you AAA, your service has always been prompt, your team of guys has always been great, again a big THANK YOU!!