Fast food prices in Colorado
Colorado ranks 38th cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 104, 4% above the national typical price).
1,145 restaurants, prices as of . See Colorado on the map
Key findings
- A McDonald's Big Mac typically costs $6.29 in Colorado ($4.99 to $7.43 across 216 restaurants). McDonald's here is 3% above its typical price in the US.
- A Burger King Whopper typically costs $6.79 in Colorado ($6.19 to $8.59 across 95 restaurants). Burger King here is 7% above its typical price in the US.
- A Wendy's Dave's Single typically costs $5.79 in Colorado ($3.99 to $7.42 across 116 restaurants). Wendy's here is level with its typical price in the US.
- A Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme typically costs $7.29 in Colorado ($5.99 to $7.80 across 159 restaurants). Taco Bell here is 4% above its typical price in the US.
- A KFC Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.49 in Colorado ($4.99 to $8.69 across 55 restaurants). KFC here is 5% above its typical price in the US.
- A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.79 in Colorado ($4.99 to $6.99 across 41 restaurants). Popeyes here is 4% below its typical price in the US.
- A Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.75 in Colorado ($5.59 to $5.99 across 57 restaurants). Chick-fil-A here is 9% above its typical price in the US.
- A Chipotle Chicken Burrito typically costs $9.65 in Colorado ($8.95 to $11.30 across 93 restaurants). Chipotle here is 1% below its typical price in the US.
- A Jersey Mike's Original Italian typically costs $10.95 in Colorado ($10.75 to $11.99 across 60 restaurants). Jersey Mike's here is 2% above its typical price in the US.
- A Firehouse Subs Hook & Ladder typically costs $10.29 in Colorado ($9.59 to $10.99 across 34 restaurants). Firehouse Subs here is 7% above its typical price in the US.
- A Five Guys Hamburger typically costs $10.64 in Colorado ($9.99 to $10.89 across 30 restaurants). Five Guys here is 5% above its typical price in the US.
- A Culver's ButterBurger Cheese typically costs $5.26 in Colorado ($4.19 to $5.49 across 24 restaurants). Culver's here is 2% above its typical price in the US.
- A A&W Papa Burger typically costs $6.16 in Colorado ($4.69 to $7.64 across 2 restaurants). A&W here is 11% above its typical price in the US.
- A Shake Shack ShackBurger typically costs $7.99 in Colorado ($7.79 to $7.99 across 12 restaurants). Shake Shack here is level with its typical price in the US.
- A Sonic Sonic Cheeseburger typically costs $6.49 in Colorado ($5.69 to $6.79 across 78 restaurants). Sonic here is 11% above its typical price in the US.
- A Arby's Classic Roast Beef typically costs $5.39 in Colorado ($4.99 to $5.79 across 63 restaurants). Arby's here is 2% above its typical price in the US.
- A Whataburger Whataburger typically costs $5.99 in Colorado ($5.99 across 10 restaurants). Whataburger here is 9% above its typical price in the US.
The scoop
Burger King swings widest in ColoradoBurger King has the biggest in-state spread: the priciest store is 75% above its cheapest. The low is Denver, CO at $12.26 with a $3.99 Whopper, while Aurora, CO hits $21.46 with an $8.59 Whopper.
Airport Denver tops two basketsDenver, CO airport sites sit among the priciest for McDonald's and Wendy's. McDonald's reaches $29.66 there, and Wendy's reaches $20.80.
Taco Bell stays tightly bunchedTaco Bell is one of the steadiest maps here, with the priciest store just 8% above its cheapest. Cortez, CO starts at $27.36, while Castle Rock, CO tops out at $29.46.
Chick-fil-A barely budgesChick-fil-A is the most consistent brand shown, also with an 8% spread. Pueblo, CO comes in at $29.36, and Lone Tree, CO reaches $31.76 at a mall site.
McDonald's has the biggest footprintMcDonald's has the most restaurants on this Colorado map, with 213 stores compared. Its median basket is $25.26, which is 7% above the national typical price.
Every brand in Colorado
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 216 | Big Mac: $6.29 | $4.99 to $7.43 | 103 | 1080 W Victory Way, Craig |
| Burger King | 95 | Whopper: $6.79 | $6.19 to $8.59 | 107 | 302 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver |
| Wendy's | 116 | Dave's Single: $5.79 | $3.99 to $7.42 | 100 | 221 E.Main Street, Cortez |
| Taco Bell | 159 | Crunchwrap Supreme: $7.29 | $5.99 to $7.80 | 104 | 1300 East Main Street, Cortez |
| KFC | 55 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.49 | $4.99 to $8.69 | 105 | 2007 West Main Street, Alamosa |
| Popeyes | 41 | Classic Chicken Sandwich: $5.79 | $4.99 to $6.99 | 96 | 11055 E I-25 Frontage Road, Firestone |
| Chick-fil-A | 57 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.75 | $5.59 to $5.99 | 109 | 7990 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs |
| Chipotle | 93 | Chicken Burrito: $9.65 | $8.95 to $11.30 | 99 | 7818 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs |
| Jersey Mike's | 60 | Original Italian: $10.95 | $10.75 to $11.99 | 102 | 3571 S. Tower Rd., Aurora |
| Firehouse Subs | 34 | Hook & Ladder: $10.29 | $9.59 to $10.99 | 107 | 15207 Candelas Pkwy, Arvada |
| Five Guys | 30 | Hamburger: $10.64 | $9.99 to $10.89 | 105 | 1708 Main St, Longmont |
| Culver's | 24 | ButterBurger Cheese: $5.26 | $4.19 to $5.49 | 102 | 2285 W Pueblo Blvd, Pueblo |
| A&W | 2 | Papa Burger: $6.16 | $4.69 to $7.64 | 111 | 2020 N. Townsend Ave., Montrose |
| Shake Shack | 12 | ShackBurger: $7.99 | $7.79 to $7.99 | 100 | 3400 S College Ave., Fort Collins |
| Sonic | 78 | Sonic Cheeseburger: $6.49 | $5.69 to $6.79 | 111 | 436 S. Broadway, Cortez |
| Arby's | 63 | Classic Roast Beef: $5.39 | $4.99 to $5.79 | 102 | 1218 N MAIN ST, Fort Morgan |
| Whataburger | 10 | Whataburger: $5.99 | $5.99 to $5.99 | 109 | 4455 Buckingham Dr, Colorado Springs |
Price history
Drive Thru Index has recorded these prices every day since 30 September 2026. Each figure is the typical (median) price across the brand's restaurants here on that day.
| Brand | Item | Today | 7 days ago | 30 days ago | 1 year ago | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Big Mac | $6.29 | — | — | — | |
| Burger King | Whopper | $6.79 | — | — | — | |
| Wendy's | Dave's Single | $5.79 | — | — | — | |
| Taco Bell | Crunchwrap Supreme | $7.29 | — | — | — | |
| KFC | Chicken Sandwich | $5.49 | — | — | — | |
| Popeyes | Classic Chicken Sandwich | $5.79 | — | — | — | |
| Chick-fil-A | Chicken Sandwich | $5.75 | — | — | — | |
| Chipotle | Chicken Burrito | $9.65 | — | — | — | |
| Jersey Mike's | Original Italian | $10.95 | — | — | — | |
| Firehouse Subs | Hook & Ladder | $10.29 | — | — | — | |
| Five Guys | Hamburger | $10.64 | — | — | — | |
| Culver's | ButterBurger Cheese | $5.26 | — | — | — | |
| A&W | Papa Burger | $6.16 | — | — | — | |
| Shake Shack | ShackBurger | $7.99 | — | — | — | |
| Sonic | Sonic Cheeseburger | $6.49 | — | — | — | |
| Arby's | Classic Roast Beef | $5.39 | — | — | — | |
| Whataburger | Whataburger | $5.99 | — | — | — |
Cities in Colorado
Rank is within the state, 1st being the cheapest, on each brand's own index.
| City | Restaurants | Index | Cheapest rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 135 | 105 | 26th |
| Colorado Springs | 132 | 103 | 10th |
| Aurora | 94 | 104 | 16th |
| Thornton | 40 | 104 | 17th |
| Lakewood | 37 | 104 | 18th |
| Littleton | 35 | 104 | 19th |
| Fort Collins | 35 | 103 | 11th |
| Pueblo | 34 | 103 | 12th |
| Arvada | 34 | 104 | 20th |
| Greeley | 28 | 104 | 21st |
| Longmont | 26 | 101 | 5th |
| Westminster | 25 | 101 | 6th |
| Grand Junction | 24 | 99 | 2nd |
| Loveland | 22 | 103 | 13th |
| Castle Rock | 21 | 104 | 22nd |
| Parker | 21 | 102 | 7th |
| Brighton | 16 | 99 | 3rd |
| Broomfield | 16 | 102 | 8th |
| Fountain | 14 | 106 | 27th |
| Highlands Ranch | 14 | 104 | 23rd |
| Commerce City | 13 | 104 | 24th |
| Englewood | 13 | 103 | 14th |
| Wheat Ridge | 12 | 104 | 25th |
| Montrose | 11 | 96 | 1st |
| Boulder | 11 | 103 | 15th |
| Lone Tree | 11 | 108 | 28th |
| Centennial | 10 | 102 | 9th |
| Clifton | 9 | — | — |
| Golden | 8 | — | — |
| Cortez | 8 | — | — |
| Erie | 8 | — | — |
| Lafayette | 8 | — | — |
| Greenwood Village | 8 | 100 | 4th |
| Canon City | 7 | — | — |
| Alamosa | 7 | — | — |
| Windsor | 7 | — | — |
| Federal Heights | 6 | — | — |
| Firestone | 6 | — | — |
| Monument | 6 | — | — |
| Rifle | 6 | — | — |
| Northglenn | 6 | — | — |
| Durango | 6 | — | — |
| Johnstown | 5 | — | — |
| Glenwood Springs | 5 | — | — |
| Trinidad | 5 | — | — |
| Edgewater | 5 | — | — |
| Fort Morgan | 5 | — | — |
| Pueblo West | 5 | — | — |
| Sterling | 5 | — | — |
| Woodland Park | 5 | — | — |
| Falcon | 5 | — | — |
Questions people ask
- Is fast food expensive in Colorado?
- Colorado ranks 38th cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 104, 4% above the national typical price).
- How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in Colorado?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Big Mac costs $4.99 to $7.43 at 216 McDonald's restaurants in Colorado, typically $6.29.
- Where is the cheapest McDonald's in Colorado?
- The cheapest McDonald's in Colorado is at 1080 W Victory Way, Craig, comparing the same basket at 216 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Burger King Whopper in Colorado?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Whopper costs $6.19 to $8.59 at 95 Burger King restaurants in Colorado, typically $6.79.
- Where is the cheapest Burger King in Colorado?
- The cheapest Burger King in Colorado is at 302 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, comparing the same basket at 95 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in Colorado?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Dave's Single costs $3.99 to $7.42 at 116 Wendy's restaurants in Colorado, typically $5.79.
- Where is the cheapest Wendy's in Colorado?
- The cheapest Wendy's in Colorado is at 221 E.Main Street, Cortez, comparing the same basket at 116 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in Colorado?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Crunchwrap Supreme costs $5.99 to $7.80 at 159 Taco Bell restaurants in Colorado, typically $7.29.
- Where is the cheapest Taco Bell in Colorado?
- The cheapest Taco Bell in Colorado is at 1300 East Main Street, Cortez, comparing the same basket at 158 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a KFC Chicken Sandwich in Colorado?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Chicken Sandwich costs $4.99 to $8.69 at 55 KFC restaurants in Colorado, typically $5.49.
- Where is the cheapest KFC in Colorado?
- The cheapest KFC in Colorado is at 2007 West Main Street, Alamosa, comparing the same basket at 55 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in Colorado?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Classic Chicken Sandwich costs $4.99 to $6.99 at 41 Popeyes restaurants in Colorado, typically $5.79.
- Where is the cheapest Popeyes in Colorado?
- The cheapest Popeyes in Colorado is at 11055 E I-25 Frontage Road, Firestone, comparing the same basket at 41 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in Colorado?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Chicken Sandwich costs $5.59 to $5.99 at 57 Chick-fil-A restaurants in Colorado, typically $5.75.
- Where is the cheapest Chick-fil-A in Colorado?
- The cheapest Chick-fil-A in Colorado is at 7990 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, comparing the same basket at 56 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Chipotle Chicken Burrito in Colorado?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Chicken Burrito costs $8.95 to $11.30 at 93 Chipotle restaurants in Colorado, typically $9.65.
- Where is the cheapest Chipotle in Colorado?
- The cheapest Chipotle in Colorado is at 7818 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, comparing the same basket at 93 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Jersey Mike's Original Italian in Colorado?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Original Italian costs $10.75 to $11.99 at 60 Jersey Mike's restaurants in Colorado, typically $10.95.
- Where is the cheapest Jersey Mike's in Colorado?
- The cheapest Jersey Mike's in Colorado is at 3571 S. Tower Rd., Aurora, comparing the same basket at 60 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Firehouse Subs Hook & Ladder in Colorado?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Hook & Ladder costs $9.59 to $10.99 at 34 Firehouse Subs restaurants in Colorado, typically $10.29.
- Where is the cheapest Firehouse Subs in Colorado?
- The cheapest Firehouse Subs in Colorado is at 15207 Candelas Pkwy, Arvada, comparing the same basket at 34 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Five Guys Hamburger in Colorado?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Hamburger costs $9.99 to $10.89 at 30 Five Guys restaurants in Colorado, typically $10.64.
- Where is the cheapest Five Guys in Colorado?
- The cheapest Five Guys in Colorado is at 1708 Main St, Longmont, comparing the same basket at 25 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Culver's ButterBurger Cheese in Colorado?
- As of 2026-10-01, a ButterBurger Cheese costs $4.19 to $5.49 at 24 Culver's restaurants in Colorado, typically $5.26.
- Where is the cheapest Culver's in Colorado?
- The cheapest Culver's in Colorado is at 2285 W Pueblo Blvd, Pueblo, comparing the same basket at 24 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a A&W Papa Burger in Colorado?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Papa Burger costs $4.69 to $7.64 at 2 A&W restaurants in Colorado, typically $6.16.
- How much is a Shake Shack ShackBurger in Colorado?
- As of 2026-10-01, a ShackBurger costs $7.79 to $7.99 at 12 Shake Shack restaurants in Colorado, typically $7.99.
- Where is the cheapest Shake Shack in Colorado?
- The cheapest Shake Shack in Colorado is at 3400 S College Ave., Fort Collins, comparing the same basket at 11 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Sonic Sonic Cheeseburger in Colorado?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Sonic Cheeseburger costs $5.69 to $6.79 at 78 Sonic restaurants in Colorado, typically $6.49.
- Where is the cheapest Sonic in Colorado?
- The cheapest Sonic in Colorado is at 436 S. Broadway, Cortez, comparing the same basket at 78 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Arby's Classic Roast Beef in Colorado?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Classic Roast Beef costs $4.99 to $5.79 at 63 Arby's restaurants in Colorado, typically $5.39.
- Where is the cheapest Arby's in Colorado?
- The cheapest Arby's in Colorado is at 1218 N MAIN ST, Fort Morgan, comparing the same basket at 59 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Whataburger Whataburger in Colorado?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Whataburger costs $5.99 at 10 Whataburger restaurants in Colorado, typically $5.99.
- Where is the cheapest Whataburger in Colorado?
- The cheapest Whataburger in Colorado is at 4455 Buckingham Dr, Colorado Springs, comparing the same basket at 10 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
How these prices are measured
Every day we check the menu at every restaurant of each chain, through the same ordering app its customers use, and record each item's pickup price. Restaurants are compared on a basket of items every full-menu restaurant of that brand sells. An index of 100 is the brand's typical (median) restaurant in the country, so 95 means 5% cheaper and 110 means 10% pricier. Brands are only ever compared with themselves, never with each other.
Citing this data: Source: Drive Thru Index (https://drivethruindex.com/prices/colorado), prices checked 2026-10-01. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.