Fast food prices in Rhode Island
Rhode Island ranks 45th cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 110, 10% above the national typical price).
113 restaurants, prices as of . See Rhode Island on the map
Key findings
- A McDonald's Big Mac typically costs $7.29 in Rhode Island ($6.59 to $7.89 across 31 restaurants). McDonald's here is 12% above its typical price in the US.
- A Burger King Whopper typically costs $7.39 in Rhode Island ($7.39 across 25 restaurants). Burger King here is 19% above its typical price in the US.
- A Wendy's Dave's Single typically costs $6.19 in Rhode Island ($6.19 to $6.39 across 17 restaurants). Wendy's here is 5% above its typical price in the US.
- A Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme typically costs $6.99 in Rhode Island ($6.99 across 15 restaurants). Taco Bell here is 3% above its typical price in the US.
- A KFC Chicken Sandwich typically costs $6.69 in Rhode Island ($5.89 to $6.69 across 14 restaurants). KFC here is 8% above its typical price in the US.
- A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.79 in Rhode Island ($5.49 to $6.99 across 8 restaurants). Popeyes here is 16% above its typical price in the US.
- A Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.99 in Rhode Island ($5.99 across 3 restaurants). Chick-fil-A here is 14% above its typical price in the US.
The scoop
KFC swings widest across Rhode IslandKFC has the biggest in-state spread, with the priciest store 15% above its cheapest. Woonsocket, RI has the $56.26 basket, while Westerly, RI hits $64.86.
Popeyes ranks near the pricey endPopeyes lands 42 of 48 states (1 = cheapest), and its median basket is 16% above the national typical price. Woonsocket, RI is $28.36, while West Greenwich, RI climbs to $32.16.
Two brands hold prices perfectly flatTaco Bell shows a 0% spread across 15 stores, from North Smithfield, RI to Warwick, RI, both at $29.26. Chick-fil-A also sits at 0% across 3 stores, with Providence, RI and East Greenwich, RI both at $31.76.
McDonald's has the biggest footprintMcDonald's leads the map with 27 restaurants compared. Its basket runs from $25.16 in Providence, RI to $28.36 in Warwick, RI, with a Big Mac range of $6.59 to $7.59.
Burger King stays tightly clusteredBurger King moves just 3% between its cheapest and priciest Rhode Island spots. Rumford, RI is $18.86, Wakefield, RI is $19.36, and the Whopper price range stays $7.39 to $7.39.
Every brand in Rhode Island
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 31 | Big Mac: $7.29 | $6.59 to $7.89 | 112 | 649 N Main St, Providence |
| Burger King | 25 | Whopper: $7.39 | $7.39 to $7.39 | 119 | 1145 Tioque Avenue, Coventry |
| Wendy's | 17 | Dave's Single: $6.19 | $6.19 to $6.39 | 105 | 731 Eddy Street, Providence |
| Taco Bell | 15 | Crunchwrap Supreme: $6.99 | $6.99 to $6.99 | 103 | 1379 Atwood Ave, Johnston |
| KFC | 14 | Chicken Sandwich: $6.69 | $5.89 to $6.69 | 108 | 137 Clinton Street, Woonsocket |
| Popeyes | 8 | Classic Chicken Sandwich: $5.79 | $5.49 to $6.99 | 116 | 1507 Diamond Hill Road, Woonsocket |
| Chick-fil-A | 3 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.99 | $5.99 to $5.99 | 114 | 65 Bath St, Providence |
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. Comparisons with earlier dates appear here as the daily record builds up.
| Brand | Item | Today | 7 days ago | 30 days ago | 1 year ago | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Big Mac | $7.29 | — | — | — | |
| Burger King | Whopper | $7.39 | — | — | — | |
| Wendy's | Dave's Single | $6.19 | — | — | — | |
| Taco Bell | Crunchwrap Supreme | $6.99 | — | — | — | |
| KFC | Chicken Sandwich | $6.69 | — | — | — | |
| Popeyes | Classic Chicken Sandwich | $5.79 | — | — | — | |
| Chick-fil-A | Chicken Sandwich | $5.99 | — | — | — |
Cities in Rhode Island
Rank is within the state, 1st being the cheapest, on each brand's own index.
| City | Restaurants | Index | Cheapest rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 21 | 110 | 2nd |
| Warwick | 16 | 112 | 3rd |
| Cranston | 10 | 112 | 4th |
| Johnston | 7 | — | — |
| Middletown | 6 | — | — |
| Pawtucket | 6 | 108 | 1st |
| Coventry | 5 | — | — |
| East Providence | 5 | — | — |
| Woonsocket | 5 | — | — |
Questions people ask
- Is fast food expensive in Rhode Island?
- Rhode Island ranks 45th cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 110, 10% above the national typical price).
- How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in Rhode Island?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Big Mac costs $6.59 to $7.89 at 31 McDonald's restaurants in Rhode Island, typically $7.29.
- Where is the cheapest McDonald's in Rhode Island?
- The cheapest McDonald's in Rhode Island is at 649 N Main St, Providence, comparing the same basket at 31 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Burger King Whopper in Rhode Island?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Whopper costs $7.39 at 25 Burger King restaurants in Rhode Island, typically $7.39.
- Where is the cheapest Burger King in Rhode Island?
- The cheapest Burger King in Rhode Island is at 1145 Tioque Avenue, Coventry, comparing the same basket at 25 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in Rhode Island?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Dave's Single costs $6.19 to $6.39 at 17 Wendy's restaurants in Rhode Island, typically $6.19.
- Where is the cheapest Wendy's in Rhode Island?
- The cheapest Wendy's in Rhode Island is at 731 Eddy Street, Providence, comparing the same basket at 17 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in Rhode Island?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Crunchwrap Supreme costs $6.99 at 15 Taco Bell restaurants in Rhode Island, typically $6.99.
- Where is the cheapest Taco Bell in Rhode Island?
- The cheapest Taco Bell in Rhode Island is at 1379 Atwood Ave, Johnston, comparing the same basket at 15 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a KFC Chicken Sandwich in Rhode Island?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $5.89 to $6.69 at 14 KFC restaurants in Rhode Island, typically $6.69.
- Where is the cheapest KFC in Rhode Island?
- The cheapest KFC in Rhode Island is at 137 Clinton Street, Woonsocket, comparing the same basket at 14 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in Rhode Island?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Classic Chicken Sandwich costs $5.49 to $6.99 at 8 Popeyes restaurants in Rhode Island, typically $5.79.
- Where is the cheapest Popeyes in Rhode Island?
- The cheapest Popeyes in Rhode Island is at 1507 Diamond Hill Road, Woonsocket, comparing the same basket at 8 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in Rhode Island?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $5.99 at 3 Chick-fil-A restaurants in Rhode Island, typically $5.99.
- Where is the cheapest Chick-fil-A in Rhode Island?
- The cheapest Chick-fil-A in Rhode Island is at 65 Bath St, Providence, comparing the same basket at 3 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
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/rhode-island), prices checked 2026-09-30. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.