Goodbye to using Costco just for groceries—the membership hides travel, insurance, and discounts that many members overlook

We love Costco, we also love the 1.50 dollar hot dogs, and the 5 dollar rotisserie chicken. But watch out, everything requires a membership, as you already know. Yes, everything at Costco works with a membership, but it gives you access to much cheaper food. Still, behind those aisles full of things where we love to get lost, many people do not know that being a Costco member has hidden benefits that can mean hundreds of dollars in savings every year, and some people do not even know they can get these benefits just by being a member.

More than a supermarket

Costco is more than a supermarket, and it works with a master key, the membership, that opens all the doors to its exclusive services, even those outside the store. You pay your membership every year and keep benefiting from all its features, but there are still many secrets.

Travel with Costco?!

Costco Travel is one of those services nobody expects. You can book trips, cruises, theme parks or even international getaways, with fixed prices and no fine print.

Some packages include extras, such as room upgrades, transfers or a special experience. They even have premium trips under the Kirkland Signature brand.

Buying a new car

The Costco Auto Program helps members connect with dealerships where prices are agreed in advance, so you save endless negotiations and avoid possible “scams”. A great option if you do not want to be taken advantage of.

Cheaper insurance

The agreement with American Family Insurance is also part of the Costco membership. Members can access discounts on both car and home insurance, and this detail alone can already be a big saving that makes the annual membership fee worth it.

Tires, checkups and workshop

You can also take care of your car maintenance through Costco. Many warehouses have their own tire center with very competitive prices, and installation is included.

In addition, they work with certified workshops that offer discounts on inspections, brakes or regular maintenance.

Even moving!

If you are thinking about moving house, Costco can also offer up to a 25 percent discount on moving truck rentals, and it even includes roadside assistance.

For the home

Through agreements with specialized companies, Costco has made it possible for members to get exclusive discounts on home cleaning services. If you have six rooms with the same type of flooring, you will receive two additional cleanings for free.

Shopping online

Costco Next allows you to buy directly from selected brands, without intermediaries and with lower prices than in traditional stores, and many items that you often do not find in store, home, wellness, lifestyle and even technology.

So, is the membership worth it?

It depends on how you use it. If you only go for milk, eggs and the rotisserie chicken, maybe not, or maybe yes if you think so. But if you explore everything that is included with the membership, we are sure you can make back the annual fee much sooner than you think.

The key is not to buy more, but that they help you spend less in other areas of daily life. No matter which membership you have, if you do the math, it will be worth it. And no, we are not sponsored by Costco, we just love saving money.