How Much Is a Caramel Macchiato at Starbucks?

Updated August 26, 2026 National average price Full Starbucks menu

$6.15

A Caramel Macchiato costs $6.15 at Starbucks in 2026.

How the Caramel Macchiato Compares on the Starbucks Menu

Of the 10 items in Starbucks' Hot Espresso Drinks section, the Caramel Macchiato is the 9th cheapest. Prices there run from $3.45 (Espresso (doppio)) to $6.45 (White Chocolate Mocha). That is 13% above the typical Starbucks menu price of $5.45.

Cheaper picks in the same section

Flat White — $5.95 ($0.20 less)
Caffè Mocha — $5.95 ($0.20 less)
Chai Tea Latte — $5.65 ($0.50 less)
Caffè Latte — $5.45 ($0.70 less)

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Starbucks Caramel Macchiato price: $6.15 (2026) — Caramel Macchiato price at Starbucks, 2026.

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Caramel Macchiato vs Similar Items at Other Chains

The closest match to the Caramel Macchiato on each menu we track — same kind of item and the same size, priced side by side. 1 of 1 cost less than at Starbucks:

Restaurant	Price	Difference
McDonald'sCaramel Macchiato (medium)	$4.29	$1.86 cheaper
StarbucksCaramel Macchiato	$6.15

How to Pay Less at Starbucks

Brewed Pike Place at $3.25 with a free in-store refill for Rewards members is by a wide margin the cheapest way to sit in a Starbucks.
Bringing a personal cup takes $0.10 off and earns 25 bonus Stars — small, but it stacks on every visit.
Ordering a Venti instead of a Tall adds 8 ounces for roughly $1.20; on iced drinks that is the largest jump in liquid-per-dollar on the menu.
Rewards redemptions start at 25 Stars for a syrup or extra shot and 100 Stars for a full handcrafted drink — roughly a 7% return on spend if redeemed at the 100-Star tier.

About these prices: menu prices are set by individual franchise owners and change without notice. The figures on this page are researched estimates for 2026 and are provided for reference only. Confirm the current price with the restaurant before ordering. Menu Price Book is not affiliated with this chain.

Caramel Macchiato Price — FAQ

How much is a Caramel Macchiato at Starbucks?

A Caramel Macchiato costs $6.15 at Starbucks in 2026. That is the national average menu price, last checked August 26, 2026. Franchise owners set their own prices, so expect a little more at airport, city-centre and highway locations.

Is the Caramel Macchiato cheaper at other chains?

Yes — McDonald's (Caramel Macchiato (medium), $4.29) sells a comparable item for less than the $6.15 Starbucks charges.

What is cheaper than the Caramel Macchiato at Starbucks?

In the same section of the menu: Flat White ($5.95), Caffè Mocha ($5.95) and Chai Tea Latte ($5.65).

Why does the Caramel Macchiato cost more at my Starbucks?

Most Starbucks restaurants are run by franchisees who set their own prices, so the same item can differ by a dollar or more between neighbouring towns, and airport, stadium and highway locations charge the most. App and loyalty offers are usually cheaper than the menu board.