Learn from Costco shoppers about the best times to visit, avoiding peak crowds and maximizing your experience.
A Costco membership offers significant savings through bulk purchases, but even loyal shoppers acknowledge the potential stress of navigating the store, particularly during peak hours. The crowded aisles, patrons sampling products freely, and the sheer volume of goods on display can be overwhelming. While a 2pm Sunday visit might be daunting, insiders suggest specific times for a less congested shopping experience.
A Costco Redditor shared a picture of an almost empty parking lot, captioning it, “Best time ever to shop! 7pm Monday night… About -17°F outside (before windchill). Northern Minnesota. Utterly deeeelightful.” The Redditor also responded to someone who avoids daytime Costco trips, stating, “All the free samples in the world can’t get me in there before 5pm. And never a weekend!”Another Redditor recommended aligning Costco trips with major sporting events: “Best time to go Costco … CFB national championship, Super Bowl, World Cup, World Series and Stanley cup game 7s.” However, a comment cautioned timing the visit after the game commences to avoid last-minute shoppers clogging the lines. Another shopper suggests heading near closing time, stating, “I love going during the week around 8pm, right before they close. No crowds, get right in and out and have the food court all to yourself!” Numerous Costco members concur that inclement weather deters shoppers. One employee advised against solely relying on late-night shopping for crowd avoidance. “Employee here, in my area these are actually busier times (I'd say 5 PM till close). Not as busy as a weekend ofc, but still can get crowded (and stores are usually staffed pretty lightly, so you might have to wait longer in line). I would say a Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday mid to late afternoon is prime shopping time if you don't want mad crowds.” A fellow Redditor confirmed the weekday afternoon strategy, recounting a visit on a random Wednesday at 2:30 pm where the store was noticeably less crowded. Location appears to significantly impact the shopping experience, with Costco members in Southern California and Texas reporting consistent busyness regardless of the time. Google's feature allowing users to view real-time store and restaurant occupancy offers a valuable tool for planning trips
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