McDonald's Burgers & Sandwiches Prices (2026)
The McDonald's burgers & sandwiches menu runs from $2.49 to $8.39 in 2026, averaging $5.24 across 13 priced items. Every item is listed below with its current price.
Saving Money on McDonald's Burgers & Sandwiches
- 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 Burgers & Sandwiches Prices — FAQ
How much is the cheapest item on the McDonald's burgers & sandwiches menu?
Hamburger is the cheapest burgers & sandwiches item at McDonald's, at about $2.49 in 2026. The next cheapest options are Cheeseburger ($2.79) and McChicken ($2.89).
What is the average McDonald's burgers & sandwiches price in 2026?
Across the 13 priced burgers & sandwiches items we track, the average is $5.24 and the midpoint is $5.69. Prices run from $2.49 for Hamburger up to $8.39 for Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese.
Is McDonald's burgers & sandwiches expensive compared with other chains?
3 of the 8 comparable chains we track are cheaper on burgers & sandwiches. Dunkin' averages $4.23 against $5.24 at McDonald's — a gap of about 19%.
Do McDonald's burgers & sandwiches prices vary by location?
Yes. McDonald's franchisees set their own prices, so the same item can differ by a dollar or more between neighbouring towns, and airport, stadium and highway locations run higher still. The figures here are the prices that appear most often across U.S. markets.