Is AAA or AARP better for roadside assistance?

Is AAA or AARP better for roadside assistance is a question for the US market, because AAA is the American Automobile Association and AARP is the American Association of Retired Persons, neither operates directly in Australia, but many Australians ask when traveling to the US. In the US, AAA is generally considered better for overall roadside assistance coverage and network size. AAA has over 60 million members, a huge patrol network, towing up to 5 miles on basic and up to 100 miles on Plus and 200 miles on Premier, plus battery, tyre, lockout, fuel, and extensive travel, hotel and insurance discounts. AAA membership costs $60 to $120 per year depending on level. AARP Roadside Assistance is actually provided by Allstate Motor Club but branded for AARP members over 50. AARP is often cheaper at $60 to $90 per year and includes similar benefits like towing up to 5 miles basic and 100 miles premium, plus some discounts. AARP is considered better for older drivers over 50 because it offers senior-focused benefits and slightly cheaper rates, and you do not need to be an AARP member to get the roadside plan, though members get a discount. For families and younger drivers, AAA is usually better because it offers more flexible membership options for multiple drivers and better trip planning services. In Australia, the equivalent of AAA and AARP would be NRMA, RACV, RACQ, RAA, RAC WA and Apia Roadside for over 50s, which offers similar senior-focused benefits to AARP. So for under 50, AAA is better, for over 50, AARP can be better value in the US.