5 Costco Deals and Discounts That Stretch Your Budget Further
Your Costco membership card can help you swipe your way to big savings, but you may be surprised to find out you're not taking full advantage of it.
Before you do a deep dive on how to save more, the good news is that membership prices, much like the beloved food court hot dog, will stay the same in 2026:
Gold Star Membership: $65 per year
Business Membership: $65 per year
Executive Membership: $130 per year
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If you have Costco membership benefits, you're probably well aware of the bulk prices, but are you taking advantage of all that they offer? If not, you should be. Here are five ways to do it.
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1. Get Your Prescription Filled
You may want to remember this Costco shopping hack in 2026 with rising healthcare costs because, as a primary member, you could benefit from the warehouse club's Prescription Program. You could save up to 80% on select medications. You can also compare medication prices to ensure you're getting the best deal.
2. Get Discounts on Eyewear
Costco members can get discounts on eyewear through Costco Optical even if they don't have vision insurance. This is the case for contact lenses, prescription glasses and nonprescription glasses. Costco accepts many vision insurance plans, though acceptance varies by location and provider.
3. Get Cheaper Travel
For frequent travelers, Costco Travel is another great way to maximize your membership. You can shop around for the best prices on hotels, planes, cruises, rental cars and vacation packages. You'll need to reside in the United States, though, to take advantage of this Costco service.
4. Buy Cheap Gasoline
Costco gas can be anywhere from $0.05 to $0.25 cheaper per gallon than the local pumps, but this varies by location. That might not seem like much, but if you live nearby and are filling up anyway, why not take advantage of the savings? Be sure to check out Costco's tire center, as well, before hitting the road -- it often has great sales.
5. Pick Up Discounted Gift Cards
You probably know that Costco sells gift cards, but did you know you could actually save money by purchasing gift cards from the warehouse club? It truly is the gift that keeps giving, as the person who receives it can buy whatever they want.
For example, gift cards to SpaFinder valued at $100 cost just $79.99 at Costco. A four-pack of Domino's gift cards valued at $25 each (or $100 total) also costs $79.99.
Caitlyn Moorhead contributed to the reporting for this article.
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