How to shop at Costco without a membership

• Costco is known for its bulk products and huge savings, but it's a members-only store that costs at least $60 a year to join.
• You don't need to have a membership to make use of some of Costco's services, like eye exams and the pharmacy.
• Sites and apps like Instacart and Google Express have also made it easier to shop at Costco without a membership.

Warehouse clubs like Costco are known for their huge savings and the variety of items you can buy in bulk.

To access all of the savings, you typically need to become a Costco member. The annual fee is $60 for "gold star" or business memberships and $120 for each of the two executive plans, which include extra savings and benefits like 2% back on purchases.

But there are ways to get around spending that extra $60 or $120 a year, including using a Costco Cash Card, buying nonmember items like alcohol, and eating at the food court.

Here are more ways to shop at Costco without a membership.

Use Instacart ...

Grocery-delivery services like Instacart make it easy to shop at Costco without a membership. The first order through it is free, and each shipment after that is a flat $5.99.

... or shop through Google Express.

Google Express is similar to Instacart, but it offers free delivery if you spend over $35.

You don't need a Costco membership to use either grocery-delivery service.

Go with a member.

Members are allowed to bring up to two guests with them when they go to Costco. Only members can make purchases, however, so you'd have to pay them back for whatever you buy on your trip.