McDonald's Menu Prices (2026)
McDonald's prices at a glance
| Big Mac | $5.99 |
|---|---|
| Quarter Pounder with Cheese | $6.49 |
| Chicken McNuggets | $2.59 – $16.99 |
| Egg McMuffin | $4.49 |
| World Famous Fries | $2.39 – $4.29 |
| Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese | $8.39 |
Cheapest main item: Hamburger $2.49 All 51 prices ↓
McDonald's is the price benchmark the rest of American fast food is measured against. With more than 13,500 U.S. restaurants and roughly 95% of them franchised, the same Big Mac can swing more than two dollars between a rural Midwest drive-thru and a Manhattan storefront — which is why the chain publishes no national price list of its own.
The prices below are 2026 national averages. The two things worth knowing before you order: almost nothing on the menu is cheaper at the counter than in the app, and the rotating $5 Meal Deal undercuts every à-la-carte combo on the board by a wide margin.
McDonald's Burgers & Sandwiches Prices
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Big MacTwo beef patties, Big Mac sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles and onion on a three-part bun.Big Mac–style special sauce is sold by the bottleCheck price on Amazon | $5.99 |
| Quarter Pounder with Cheese | $6.49 |
| Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese | $8.39 |
| Quarter Pounder with Cheese Deluxe | $7.19 |
| McDouble | $3.79 |
| Cheeseburger | $2.79 |
| Hamburger | $2.49 |
| Double Cheeseburger | $4.19 |
| McChickenThe value-menu anchor and the cheapest filling sandwich on the board. | $2.89 |
| McCrispy Chicken Sandwich | $5.69 |
| Deluxe McCrispy | $6.79 |
| Spicy McCrispy | $5.89 |
| Filet-O-Fish | $5.49 |
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McDonald's McCafé & Drinks Prices
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Premium Roast Coffee (medium)McCafé Premium Roast is sold as K-Cups and ground coffeeCheck price on Amazon | $1.99 |
| Iced Coffee (medium) | $2.49 |
| Latte (medium) | $3.89 |
| Caramel Macchiato (medium) | $4.29 |
| Frappé (medium) | $4.19 |
| Soft Drink (medium) | $1.79 |
| Sweet Tea (large)Still one of the best-value drinks in fast food. | $1.49 |
| Milkshake (medium) | $4.39 |
| McFlurry | $4.59 |
| Baked Apple Pie | $2.19 |
| Vanilla Cone | $1.99 |
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How to Save Money at McDonald's
- The $5 Meal Deal is the single best value on the menu — the same four items ordered separately run close to $12.
- The McDonald's app gives a free item on many orders and runs a points programme worth roughly 5% back; app prices are frequently below counter prices for the same item.
- 20-piece McNuggets at $9.99 cost about $0.50 per nugget against $0.65 for a 4-piece — the best per-unit price on the menu.
- A large sweet tea at $1.49 has held its price for years and remains the cheapest large drink at any national chain.
McDonald's Menu — Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Big Mac in 2026?
A Big Mac averages about $5.99 on its own and roughly $9.79 as a medium meal with fries and a drink. Franchisees set their own prices, so expect $4.99 in low-cost Midwest markets and over $8.00 in Manhattan, California and airport locations.
What time does McDonald's stop serving breakfast?
Breakfast ends at 10:30 AM Monday to Friday and 11:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday at most locations. All-day breakfast was discontinued nationally in 2020 and has not returned.
Is the McDonald's $5 Meal Deal still available in 2026?
Yes, at participating locations. It bundles a McDouble or McChicken, small fries, a 4-piece McNuggets and a small drink for $5.00 — about $7 less than buying the four items separately.
What is the cheapest thing on the McDonald's menu?
Ignoring condiments, the Hamburger at about $2.49 and the McChicken at about $2.89 are the cheapest sandwiches. A large sweet tea at $1.49 is the cheapest item that will fill you up in any sense.
Why are McDonald's prices different at every location?
About 95% of U.S. McDonald's are owned by independent franchisees who set their own prices based on rent, local wages and competition. The company only sets prices at the small number of restaurants it operates directly.
Is it cheaper to order in the McDonald's app?
Usually yes. The app runs daily deals, a free-item offer on many orders and a points programme, and in many markets the app menu price is set below the in-store price for the same item.
How much is a Quarter Pounder with Cheese at McDonald's?
A Quarter Pounder with Cheese costs about $6.49 at McDonald's in 2026, based on national average menu prices. Meals add medium fries and a medium drink for roughly $3.30 to $3.80. Franchise owners set their own prices, so expect to pay a little more at airport, city-centre and highway locations.
How much are Chicken McNuggets at McDonald's?
Chicken McNuggets cost about $2.59 for 4 pc., $4.29 for 6 pc., $6.19 for 10 pc. and $9.99 for 20 pc. at McDonald's in 2026, based on national average menu prices. Franchise owners set their own prices, so expect to pay a little more at airport, city-centre and highway locations.
How much is an Egg McMuffin at McDonald's?
An Egg McMuffin costs about $4.49 at McDonald's in 2026, based on national average menu prices. Breakfast ends at 10:30 AM on weekdays and 11:00 AM at most locations on weekends. Franchise owners set their own prices, so expect to pay a little more at airport, city-centre and highway locations.
Is McDonald's open on Thanksgiving Day?
Mostly. On Thanksgiving Day 2025: Most restaurants open; hours vary by location. Thanksgiving Day 2026 is Thursday, November 26; check your local restaurant's hours before you go.
Is McDonald's open on Christmas Day?
Mostly. On Christmas Day 2025: Many restaurants open; hours vary by location. Christmas Day 2026 is Friday, December 25; check your local restaurant's hours before you go.
McDonald's Price Comparisons
Matched item by item against the chains McDonald's is most often weighed up against — same burger, same fries, same drink, side by side: