Firehouse Subs vs Subway: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Subway is the cheaper of the two. Of the 9 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Subway is cheaper on 6 of them, by an average of $6.93 per item.
Deals Worth Knowing at Both
Firehouse Subs
- The Medium at $2.50 below the Large is the value order for most appetites — same build, about half the length.
- Firehouse Rewards gives points on every order and a free medium sub after accumulated visits, plus a birthday reward.
- Free pickle spears are available on request at most locations.
Subway
- A footlong costs about $3.50 more than a six-inch but gives twice the sandwich — per inch it is always the better order, and half keeps well for the next day.
- Subway digital coupons and the app's BOGO footlong offers appear most months and are the only reliable way to get below the board price.
- The Veggie Delite footlong at $7.29 is the cheapest footlong on the menu and takes free additions of every vegetable on the line.
Firehouse Subs vs Subway — FAQ
Is Firehouse Subs cheaper than Subway in 2026?
Subway is cheaper on most matched items — 6 of 9. Across the whole menu Subway is the lower-priced of the two, at $8.99 for a typical item against $11.29 at Firehouse Subs.
What is the price difference between Firehouse Subs and Subway?
On matched items the average difference is $6.93, or about 44% overall. Firehouse Subs averages $17.00 across 29 priced items; Subway averages $9.44 across 37.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Firehouse Subs or Subway?
Firehouse Subs starts at $1.99 (Chips) and Subway at $1.09 (Cookie (each)).
Are these prices the same at every location?
No. Both chains let franchise owners set prices, so figures move by a dollar or more between markets and run highest at airport, stadium and highway locations. Treat these as the typical U.S. price, not a quote.