Fast food prices in Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles, LA is the 26th cheapest of 30 Louisiana cities we track for fast food (Drive Thru Index 99, 1% below the national typical price).
20 restaurants, prices as of . See Lake Charles on the map
Key findings
- A McDonald's Big Mac typically costs $5.69 in Lake Charles, LA ($5.69 across 4 restaurants). McDonald's here is 1% below its typical price in the US.
- A Burger King Whopper typically costs $6.19 in Lake Charles, LA ($6.19 across 3 restaurants). Burger King here is 3% below its typical price in the US.
- A Wendy's Dave's Single typically costs $5.79 in Lake Charles, LA ($5.79 across 4 restaurants). Wendy's here is 2% above its typical price in the US.
- A Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme typically costs $6.99 in Lake Charles, LA ($6.99 across 4 restaurants). Taco Bell here is 2% above its typical price in the US.
- A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.79 in Lake Charles, LA ($5.49 to $5.79 across 4 restaurants). Popeyes here is 4% below its typical price in the US.
- A Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.09 in Lake Charles, LA ($5.09 across 1 restaurants). Chick-fil-A here is not enough restaurants to compare.
Every brand in Lake Charles
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 4 | Big Mac: $5.69 | $5.69 to $5.69 | 99 | 4212 Ryan St |
| Burger King | 3 | Whopper: $6.19 | $6.19 to $6.19 | 97 | 279 Sam Houston Jones Pkwy. |
| Wendy's | 4 | Dave's Single: $5.79 | $5.79 to $5.79 | 102 | 125 Broad Street |
| Taco Bell | 4 | Crunchwrap Supreme: $6.99 | $6.99 to $6.99 | 102 | 728 E Prien Lake Rd |
| Popeyes | 4 | Classic Chicken Sandwich: $5.79 | $5.49 to $5.79 | 96 | 125 W Prien Lake Rd |
| Chick-fil-A | 1 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.09 | $5.09 to $5.09 | — | — |
Cheapest and priciest restaurant of each brand
Compared on the same basket of items at each restaurant of the brand. The gap is how much more the priciest charges for that basket.
| Brand | Cheapest | Priciest | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 4212 Ryan St $5.69 Big Mac | 4212 Ryan St $5.69 Big Mac | 0% |
| Burger King | 279 Sam Houston Jones Pkwy. $6.19 Whopper | 279 Sam Houston Jones Pkwy. $6.19 Whopper | 0% |
| Wendy's | 125 Broad Street $5.79 Dave's Single | 125 Broad Street $5.79 Dave's Single | 0% |
| Taco Bell | 728 E Prien Lake Rd $6.99 Crunchwrap Supreme | 4305 Nelson Rd $6.99 Crunchwrap Supreme | 2% |
| Popeyes | 125 W Prien Lake Rd $5.49 Classic Chicken Sandwich | 301 N Enterprise Blvd $5.79 Classic Chicken Sandwich | 17% |
Every restaurant in Lake Charles, LA
Each restaurant links to its full menu with prices.
McDonald's
| Restaurant | Big Mac | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4212 Ryan St | $5.69 | 99 | $$$$$ |
| 625 E Prien Lake Rd | $5.69 | 99 | $$$$$ |
| 2602 Broad St | $5.69 | 99 | $$$$$ |
| 4505 Nelson Rd | $5.69 | 99 | $$$$$ |
Burger King
| Restaurant | Whopper | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 279 Sam Houston Jones Pkwy. | $6.19 | 97 | $$$$$ |
| 1211 Hwy. 171 | $6.19 | 97 | $$$$$ |
| 108 West McNeese St | $6.19 | 97 | $$$$$ |
Wendy's
| Restaurant | Dave's Single | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125 Broad Street | $5.79 | 102 | $$$$$ |
| 714 West Prien Lake Road | $5.79 | 102 | $$$$$ |
| 601 E. Mcneese Street | $5.79 | 102 | $$$$$ |
| 3505 Gerstner Memorial Drive | $5.79 | 102 | $$$$$ |
Taco Bell
| Restaurant | Crunchwrap Supreme | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 728 E Prien Lake Rd | $6.99 | 102 | $$$$$ |
| 3407 Gerstner Memorial Blvd | $6.99 | 102 | $$$$$ |
| 1325 N. Martin Luther King Hwy | $6.99 | 102 | $$$$$ |
| 4305 Nelson Rd | $6.99 | 104 | $$$$$ |
Popeyes
| Restaurant | Classic Chicken Sandwich | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125 W Prien Lake Rd | $5.49 | 82 | $$$$$ |
| 301 N Enterprise Blvd | $5.79 | 96 | $$$$$ |
| 2710 Gertsner Memorial Drive | $5.79 | 96 | $$$$$ |
| 901 Country Club Rd | $5.79 | 96 | $$$$$ |
Chick-fil-A
| Restaurant | Chicken Sandwich | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3435 Nelson Rd | $5.09 | 97 | $$$$$ |
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Questions people ask
- How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in Lake Charles, LA?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Big Mac costs $5.69 at 4 McDonald's restaurants in Lake Charles, LA, typically $5.69.
- Where is the cheapest McDonald's in Lake Charles, LA?
- The cheapest McDonald's in Lake Charles, LA is at 4212 Ryan St, Lake Charles, comparing the same basket at 4 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Burger King Whopper in Lake Charles, LA?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Whopper costs $6.19 at 3 Burger King restaurants in Lake Charles, LA, typically $6.19.
- Where is the cheapest Burger King in Lake Charles, LA?
- The cheapest Burger King in Lake Charles, LA is at 279 Sam Houston Jones Pkwy., Lake Charles, comparing the same basket at 3 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in Lake Charles, LA?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Dave's Single costs $5.79 at 4 Wendy's restaurants in Lake Charles, LA, typically $5.79.
- Where is the cheapest Wendy's in Lake Charles, LA?
- The cheapest Wendy's in Lake Charles, LA is at 125 Broad Street, Lake Charles, comparing the same basket at 4 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in Lake Charles, LA?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Crunchwrap Supreme costs $6.99 at 4 Taco Bell restaurants in Lake Charles, LA, typically $6.99.
- Where is the cheapest Taco Bell in Lake Charles, LA?
- The cheapest Taco Bell in Lake Charles, LA is at 728 E Prien Lake Rd, Lake Charles, comparing the same basket at 4 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in Lake Charles, LA?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Classic Chicken Sandwich costs $5.49 to $5.79 at 4 Popeyes restaurants in Lake Charles, LA, typically $5.79.
- Where is the cheapest Popeyes in Lake Charles, LA?
- The cheapest Popeyes in Lake Charles, LA is at 125 W Prien Lake Rd, Lake Charles, comparing the same basket at 4 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in Lake Charles, LA?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $5.09 at 1 Chick-fil-A restaurants in Lake Charles, LA, typically $5.09.
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/louisiana/lake-charles), prices checked 2026-09-30. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.