Costco Gold Star
Costco Gold Star pays for itself in about 3 monthly grocery runs for a family of four. Executive tier only worth it if you spend $3k+/yr.
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Price and terms
- Annual price: $65
- Cancel-worthy score: 80/100
FairPrice score: 86/100
Features
- Access to all Costco warehouses
- Costco.com
- Gas discounts
- Executive upgrade available
Pros
- Cheapest big-box club
- Gas prices alone recoup fee for drivers
- 2 cards per household
Cons
- Bulk sizes waste for singles
- Membership renewal is annual only
Best for
- bulk-shopping
- family
- fuel-savings
Official source · Last verified 2026-07-04