Fast food prices in Rhode Island
Rhode Island ranks 39th cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 104, 4% above the national typical price).
160 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 8% 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 level with 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 13% 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 7% 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.
- A Chipotle Chicken Burrito typically costs $10.20 in Rhode Island ($9.35 to $10.85 across 16 restaurants). Chipotle here is 4% above its typical price in the US.
- A Jersey Mike's Original Italian typically costs $11.25 in Rhode Island ($11.05 to $11.50 across 15 restaurants). Jersey Mike's here is 3% above its typical price in the US.
- A Firehouse Subs Hook & Ladder typically costs $10.29 in Rhode Island ($10.29 across 2 restaurants). Firehouse Subs here is 4% above its typical price in the US.
- A Five Guys Hamburger typically costs $9.49 in Rhode Island ($9.49 to $9.99 across 7 restaurants). Five Guys here is 12% below its typical price in the US.
- A A&W Papa Burger typically costs $7.50 in Rhode Island ($7.50 across 1 restaurants). A&W here is not enough restaurants to compare.
- A Shake Shack ShackBurger typically costs $7.79 in Rhode Island ($7.79 across 3 restaurants). Shake Shack here is 1% below its typical price in the US.
- A Sonic Sonic Cheeseburger typically costs $6.59 in Rhode Island ($6.59 to $6.79 across 3 restaurants). Sonic here is 18% above its typical price in the US.
The scoop
KFC has the biggest Rhode Island swingKFC’s priciest store is 16% above its cheapest, the widest gap on this map. The basket is $29.57 in Woonsocket, RI, and $34.37 in West Warwick, RI.
Sonic runs high hereSonic’s median basket is $35.14, 18% above the national typical price. That puts Rhode Island at 38 of 43 states, where 1 = cheapest.
Five Guys bucks the pricey patternFive Guys lands 12% below the national typical price in Rhode Island. Its rank is 13 of 46 states, where 1 = cheapest, with a $25.16 median basket.
Taco Bell keeps one statewide priceTaco Bell is the same price everywhere across 15 stores compared. The median basket is $29.26, and the Crunchwrap Supreme is $6.99 everywhere.
McDonald’s has the biggest footprintMcDonald’s has 31 restaurants compared, the most of any brand shown. Its basket runs from $31.74 in Providence, RI, to $35.84 in East Greenwich, RI.
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 | 108 | 91 Cedar Street, Pawtucket |
| Wendy's | 17 | Dave's Single: $6.19 | $6.19 to $6.39 | 100 | 1392 Atwood Ave, Johnston |
| Taco Bell | 15 | Crunchwrap Supreme: $6.99 | $6.99 to $6.99 | 103 | 2 Dowling Village Blvd., North Smithfield |
| KFC | 14 | Chicken Sandwich: $6.69 | $5.89 to $6.69 | 113 | 137 Clinton Street, Woonsocket |
| Popeyes | 8 | Classic Chicken Sandwich: $5.79 | $5.49 to $6.99 | 107 | 40 - Newport Ave, East Providence |
| Chick-fil-A | 3 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.99 | $5.99 to $5.99 | 114 | 65 Bath St, Providence |
| Chipotle | 16 | Chicken Burrito: $10.20 | $9.35 to $10.85 | 104 | 235 Thayer St, Providence |
| Jersey Mike's | 15 | Original Italian: $11.25 | $11.05 to $11.50 | 103 | 622 George Washington Highway, Lincoln |
| Firehouse Subs | 2 | Hook & Ladder: $10.29 | $10.29 to $10.29 | 104 | 1051 Ten Rod Road, North Kingstown |
| Five Guys | 7 | Hamburger: $9.49 | $9.49 to $9.99 | 88 | 622 George Washington Hwy., Lincoln |
| A&W | 1 | Papa Burger: $7.50 | $7.50 to $7.50 | — | — |
| Shake Shack | 3 | ShackBurger: $7.79 | $7.79 to $7.79 | 99 | 30 Hillside Road, Cranston |
| Sonic | 3 | Sonic Cheeseburger: $6.59 | $6.59 to $6.79 | 118 | 1134 Bald Hill Road, Warwick |
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 | $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 | — | — | — | |
| Chipotle | Chicken Burrito | $10.20 | — | — | — | |
| Jersey Mike's | Original Italian | $11.25 | — | — | — | |
| Firehouse Subs | Hook & Ladder | $10.29 | — | — | — | |
| Five Guys | Hamburger | $9.49 | — | — | — | |
| A&W | Papa Burger | $7.50 | — | — | — | |
| Shake Shack | ShackBurger | $7.79 | — | — | — | |
| Sonic | Sonic Cheeseburger | $6.59 | — | — | — |
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 | 25 | 106 | 2nd |
| Warwick | 25 | 104 | 1st |
| Cranston | 15 | 108 | 4th |
| Johnston | 10 | — | — |
| Middletown | 8 | — | — |
| East Greenwich | 6 | — | — |
| Pawtucket | 6 | 106 | 3rd |
| Westerly | 6 | — | — |
| Coventry | 5 | — | — |
| East Providence | 5 | — | — |
| Woonsocket | 5 | — | — |
Questions people ask
- Is fast food expensive in Rhode Island?
- Rhode Island ranks 39th 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 Rhode Island?
- As of 2026-10-01, 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, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Burger King Whopper in Rhode Island?
- As of 2026-10-01, 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 91 Cedar Street, Pawtucket, comparing the same basket at 25 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in Rhode Island?
- As of 2026-10-01, 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 1392 Atwood Ave, Johnston, comparing the same basket at 17 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in Rhode Island?
- As of 2026-10-01, 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 2 Dowling Village Blvd., North Smithfield, comparing the same basket at 15 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a KFC Chicken Sandwich in Rhode Island?
- As of 2026-10-01, 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, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in Rhode Island?
- As of 2026-10-01, 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 40 - Newport Ave, East Providence, comparing the same basket at 8 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in Rhode Island?
- As of 2026-10-01, 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, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Chipotle Chicken Burrito in Rhode Island?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Chicken Burrito costs $9.35 to $10.85 at 16 Chipotle restaurants in Rhode Island, typically $10.20.
- Where is the cheapest Chipotle in Rhode Island?
- The cheapest Chipotle in Rhode Island is at 235 Thayer St, Providence, comparing the same basket at 16 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Jersey Mike's Original Italian in Rhode Island?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Original Italian costs $11.05 to $11.50 at 15 Jersey Mike's restaurants in Rhode Island, typically $11.25.
- Where is the cheapest Jersey Mike's in Rhode Island?
- The cheapest Jersey Mike's in Rhode Island is at 622 George Washington Highway, Lincoln, comparing the same basket at 15 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Firehouse Subs Hook & Ladder in Rhode Island?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Hook & Ladder costs $10.29 at 2 Firehouse Subs restaurants in Rhode Island, typically $10.29.
- How much is a Five Guys Hamburger in Rhode Island?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Hamburger costs $9.49 to $9.99 at 7 Five Guys restaurants in Rhode Island, typically $9.49.
- Where is the cheapest Five Guys in Rhode Island?
- The cheapest Five Guys in Rhode Island is at 622 George Washington Hwy., Lincoln, comparing the same basket at 7 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a A&W Papa Burger in Rhode Island?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Papa Burger costs $7.50 at 1 A&W restaurants in Rhode Island, typically $7.50.
- How much is a Shake Shack ShackBurger in Rhode Island?
- As of 2026-10-01, a ShackBurger costs $7.79 at 3 Shake Shack restaurants in Rhode Island, typically $7.79.
- Where is the cheapest Shake Shack in Rhode Island?
- The cheapest Shake Shack in Rhode Island is at 30 Hillside Road, Cranston, comparing the same basket at 3 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Sonic Sonic Cheeseburger in Rhode Island?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Sonic Cheeseburger costs $6.59 to $6.79 at 3 Sonic restaurants in Rhode Island, typically $6.59.
- Where is the cheapest Sonic in Rhode Island?
- The cheapest Sonic in Rhode Island is at 1134 Bald Hill Road, Warwick, comparing the same basket at 3 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/rhode-island), prices checked 2026-10-01. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.