Gas stations, grocery stores, convenience stores, and smoke shops are common places individuals tend to purchase cigarettes.

In 2021, tobacco-related products such as e-cigarettes and vapes have increased in popularity, due in part to those looking to quit smoking traditional cigarettes.

Does Rite Aid Sell Cigarettes in 2021?

Rite Aid still sells traditional cigarettes in all of its stores as of 2024. The legal age to purchase tobacco products was raised to 21 years old. Customers must provide a valid photo ID before purchasing any tobacco products in Rite Aid Stores.

In 2019, Rite Aid removed electronic cigarettes, vapes, and all vaping-related products from more than 2,400 stores. These items can be purchased at any local gas station or smoke shop.

What Types of Cigarettes Does Rite Aid Sell?

Rite Aid sells a variety of popular cigarette brands such as Marlboro, Camels, Newport, and American Spirit. Prices vary by brand, and federal and state taxes.

For example, the average cost for a single pack of cigarettes in Michigan is $11.50, and in Florida, the average price is $6.30.

Brands like Newport and Marlboro are typically cheaper, at around $7.00 per pack, while American Spirit costs upwards of $12.00 per pack.

Where in Rite Aid Can I Find Cigarettes?

Cigarettes are displayed along the wall behind the Rite Aid checkout counter. Customers must present a valid photo ID at the time of purchase and must be 21 years of age or older.

Acceptable forms of ID include a driver’s license, state ID, or passport. For Rite Aid’s acceptable forms of payment policy, click here.

Does Rite Aid Sell Cigarettes by the Carton?

Rite Aid does not currently sell cigarettes by the carton. Cigarette cartons contain about 10 packs of cigarettes on average, totaling 200 cigarettes. Prices for cartons vary by state and federal tax and cost anywhere from $60 to $100 depending on the brand.

The best place to purchase a carton of cigarettes would be a smoke shop, gas station, or convenience store.

Does Rite Aid Sell Cigarettes Online?

Rite Aid does not sell cigarettes online. However, Rite Aid has a variety of smoking cessation products such as nicotine gum, patches, and supplements available to ship right to your doorstep, or store pickup.

Cigarette sales online have declined in recent years due to the inability to properly validate the purchaser’s ID. Certain websites such as Duty-Free Pro, however, do sell cartons of cigarettes online for purchase.

Customers must submit a photo ID to verify their age and it must be approved before purchasing.

Are There Cigarette Alternatives at Rite Aid?

Rite Aid does not sell cigarette alternatives such as cigars or electronic cigarettes. Due to health concerns, Rite Aid removed e-cigarettes and vapes from over 2,400 stores in 2019. This was largely in part due to the concern of increasing popularity amongst teenagers, particularly flavored vaping products.

Customers looking to purchase cigars, electronic cigarettes, or vaping products can do so at gas stations such as 7-Eleven, convenience stores, or smoke shops.

However, Rite Aid does sell smoking cessation products. This includes nicotine gum, patches, and smokeless tobacco. Nicorette brand smoking cessation gum starts at $11.49.

Rite Aid also sells a variety of alcohol products, including domestic beers like Coors Light, and red and white wines under the Barefoot brand. Barefoot Moscato starts at $9.99 for a 750ml bottle.

Can You Return Cigarettes to Rite Aid?

Rite Aid accepts returns of all products within 30 days, according to their return policy. Customers must provide a receipt, and a photo ID if purchased with a credit or debit card. In the instance of cigarettes, they must be unopened.

Rite Aid customers are issued a full refund in most instances however, in certain situations, store credit may be provided for the cost of the item.