Hilton military and veteran discount

Hilton's Military Family Rate gives active duty, reserve and retired members and their families a leisure discount at participating hotels in the U.S., Canada, Latin America and Europe, and each hotel sets the amount. Hilton also names veterans, but its terms require a current, valid U.S. or Canadian military ID at check-in.

Veterans: Limited.

Hilton's offer page names veterans, but its terms require a current, valid U.S. or Canadian military ID and list active duty, reserve and retired members. Hilton does not say whether a VA-issued card counts.

Discount: Discount varies by hotel and travel dates. Hilton does not publish a percent
Where: Online, Phone
How to verify: Hotel front desk staff check military ID at check-in
Checked on: October 2, 2026Against Hilton's own page (opens in a new tab)

Go to Hilton's military discount page (opens in a new tab)

Who qualifies

Hilton names active duty, reserve and retired members, veterans, and their spouses and families, and requires a valid military ID at check-in. It does not name the National Guard, surviving spouses, Gold Star families or caregivers.

VeteransLimitedHilton's offer page names veterans, but its terms require a current, valid U.S. or Canadian military ID and list active duty, reserve and retired members. Hilton does not say whether a VA-issued card counts.
Active dutyYesU.S. and Canadian active duty members with a valid military ID.
National Guard and ReserveLimitedHilton's terms name reserve members. The National Guard is not named.
RetireesYesRetired service members are named. A valid military ID is required at check-in.
Spouse of active dutyYesSpouses and families are named. A valid military ID must be shown at check-in.
Spouse of a veteranLimitedFamilies of veterans are named, but the terms still require a valid military ID at check-in.
DependentsYesFamilies are named. A valid military ID must be shown at check-in.

Not stated by Hilton: veterans rated 100 percent disabled, surviving spouse, Gold Star family and caregivers.

Proof and verification

Hilton checks military status through Hotel front desk staff check military ID at check-in.

Accepted proof: A current, valid U.S. or Canadian military ID card, shown at check-in.
How long it takes: ID is checked in person at check-in. There is no online review.
At the register: Hilton's terms say you must present your current, valid military ID card at check-in.
Without a smartphone: Book by phone at 1-800-HONORS (1-800-445-8667) in the U.S. or Canada and ask for the Military Family Rate plan.
Recently separated: Hilton's terms list active duty, reserve and retired members with a valid military ID. If you separated without retiring and have no military ID, Hilton does not say you qualify.
Privacy: Hilton's pages list only the ID check at check-in.
Verifying again: At each stay. Bring your military ID to every check-in.

See every way to prove you are a veteran

Based on source 1.

Where it works

OnlineMilitary Family Rate at participating hotelsAvailableSearch from Hilton's Military Family Rate offer page. Each hotel sets the discount.
PhoneMilitary Family Rate at participating hotelsAvailableIn the U.S. or Canada, call 1-800-HONORS (1-800-445-8667) and ask for the Military Family Rate plan.

What is excluded and the limits

The rate is for leisure stays only, not government or military travel on orders.
It does not apply to existing reservations or group bookings.
Quoted rates do not include taxes, gratuities, incidental charges or resort fees.
Blackout dates, early departure fees, and deposit and cancellation rules may apply and vary by hotel.

Code rules: No code. Choose the Military Family Rate online, or ask for the Military Family Rate plan by phone. It does not apply to existing reservations or group bookings.

The cheapest way to buy Hilton as a veteran

The military discount is not always the lowest price. Compare it with these before you buy.

Hilton does not publish the military percent, and each hotel sets it. Its help center describes Flexible rates as the published unrestricted rates and non-refundable rates as prepaid in full, so compare the military rate with any non-refundable or sale rate for the same dates, counting taxes and resort fees. On a hypothetical $200 nightly rate, each 10 percent off saves $20 a night.

Hilton says the Military Family Rate may not be combined with other select promotions, discounts or offers, and it is not taken off other discounted or negotiated rates.

Exchange availability was not confirmed. Do not assume the same product or offer is available there.

No dated military sale was found on Hilton's pages.

How Hilton compares

Military discounts at similar brands, from our checked data.

Compare similar brands
Brand	Rate	Cap	Veterans	Verifier	Spouse of a veteran	Where
Hilton	Discount varies by hotel and travel dates. Hilton does not publish a percent	No cap confirmed	Limited: Hilton's offer page names veterans, but its terms require a current, valid U.S	Hotel front desk staff check military ID at check-in	Limited	Online, Phone
Avis	Up to 35 percent off the time and mileage charges of Pay Now rates. Avis' WeSalute+ partner page and coupon table still list up to 25 percent off base rates	No cap confirmed	Yes	WeSalute+ enrollment, which gives you an Avis discount number	Yes	Online
Enterprise Rent-A-Car	5 percent off the base rate for government leisure travel	No cap confirmed	Yes	Enterprise rental staff	Not stated by Enterprise Rent-A-Car	Online, In store
Great Wolf Lodge	Up to 40 percent off the room rate; the discount varies by date	No cap confirmed	Yes	ID.me, from the ID.me button on each lodge's Howling Heroes page	Not stated by Great Wolf Lodge	Online
American Airlines	No set fare discount stated. Active duty get up to 3 free checked bags on personal trips and up to 5 on orders	No cap confirmed	Limited: American points veterans to vacation savings through a WeSalute+ subscription	Military ID at check-in for active duty; WeSalute+ for veteran vacation savings	Limited	Phone

If the discount does not work

Military rate does not show at a hotel

Only participating hotels offer it, and rates vary by hotel and dates. Try other dates or another Hilton hotel nearby.

No military ID at check-in

Hilton's terms require a current, valid military ID card at check-in. Without one, book a different rate.

Trip is on government or military orders

The Military Family Rate is for leisure stays only. For government travel, Hilton offers separate government and military per diem rates to guests with valid government ID.

Want the rate on a booking you already made

Hilton says the offer does not apply to existing reservations. Check your current booking's cancellation rules before you rebook at the Military Family Rate.

Changes to this discount

October 2, 2026: First checked October 2, 2026

Questions about the Hilton military discount

Does Hilton give veterans a military discount?

Hilton's Military Family Rate page names veterans, but its terms require a current, valid U.S. or Canadian military ID at check-in and list active duty, reserve and retired members.

How much is the Hilton military discount?

Hilton says the discount varies by hotel and travel dates. It does not publish a percent.

Can I use the Hilton Military Family Rate on government travel?

No. It is for leisure stays only. For government travel, Hilton offers separate government and military per diem rates to guests with valid government ID.

How do I book the Hilton military rate by phone?

In the U.S. or Canada, call 1-800-HONORS (1-800-445-8667) and ask for the Military Family Rate plan.

Can military families use the Hilton rate?

Yes. Hilton names spouses and families of active duty, reserve and retired members. A valid military ID must be shown at check-in.

Sources

Hilton Military Family Rate offer and terms (opens in a new tab). Retrieved October 2, 2026.
Hilton government and military rates (opens in a new tab). Retrieved October 2, 2026.
Hilton Help Center: rates and discounts (opens in a new tab). Retrieved October 2, 2026.

Checked on October 2, 2026.