Fast food prices in Charleston, SC
Charleston, SC is the 26th cheapest of 28 South Carolina cities we track for fast food (Drive Thru Index 103, 3% above the national typical price).
20 restaurants, prices as of . See Charleston on the map
Key findings
- A McDonald's Big Mac typically costs $5.99 in Charleston, SC ($4.99 to $6.29 across 7 restaurants). McDonald's here is 4% above its typical price in the US.
- A Wendy's Dave's Single typically costs $6.95 in Charleston, SC ($5.89 to $6.95 across 3 restaurants). Wendy's here is 9% above its typical price in the US.
- A Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme typically costs $6.69 in Charleston, SC ($6.59 to $6.79 across 4 restaurants). Taco Bell here is level with its typical price in the US.
- A KFC Chicken Sandwich typically costs $4.99 in Charleston, SC ($4.99 across 1 restaurants). KFC here is not enough restaurants to compare.
- A Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.19 in Charleston, SC ($5.19 to $5.49 across 5 restaurants). Chick-fil-A here is 1% below its typical price in the US.
Every brand in Charleston
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 7 | Big Mac: $5.99 | $4.99 to $6.29 | 104 | 1201 Sam Rittenberg Blvd |
| Wendy's | 3 | Dave's Single: $6.95 | $5.89 to $6.95 | 109 | 5275 International Blvd |
| Taco Bell | 4 | Crunchwrap Supreme: $6.69 | $6.59 to $6.79 | 100 | 220 Spring Street |
| KFC | 1 | Chicken Sandwich: $4.99 | $4.99 to $4.99 | — | — |
| Chick-fil-A | 5 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.19 | $5.19 to $5.49 | 99 | 1656 Savannah Hwy |
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 | $5.99 | — | — | — | |
| Wendy's | Dave's Single | $6.95 | — | — | — | |
| Taco Bell | Crunchwrap Supreme | $6.69 | — | — | — | |
| KFC | Chicken Sandwich | $4.99 | — | — | — | |
| Chick-fil-A | Chicken Sandwich | $5.19 | — | — | — |
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 | 1201 Sam Rittenberg Blvd $4.99 Big Mac | 333 Folly Road $6.29 Big Mac | 12% |
| Wendy's | 5275 International Blvd $5.89 Dave's Single | 1721 Sam Rittenberg Blvd $6.95 Dave's Single | 22% |
| Taco Bell | 220 Spring Street $6.59 Crunchwrap Supreme | 2040 Savannah Hwy $6.79 Crunchwrap Supreme | 3% |
| Chick-fil-A | 1656 Savannah Hwy $5.19 Chicken Sandwich | 2070 Sam Rittenberg Blvd Unit FC5 $5.49 Chicken Sandwich | 5% |
Every restaurant in Charleston, SC
Each restaurant links to its full menu with prices.
McDonald's
| Restaurant | Big Mac | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1201 Sam Rittenberg Blvd | $4.99 | 94 | $$$$$ |
| 3951 W Ashley Cir (Walmart #1748 | $5.99 | 104 | $$$$$ |
| 2007 Magwood Rd | $5.99 | 104 | $$$$$ |
| 2050 Savannah Hwy | $5.99 | 104 | $$$$$ |
| 2500 Ashley Phosphate Rd | $5.99 | 104 | $$$$$ |
| 230 Spring St | $5.99 | 104 | $$$$$ |
| 333 Folly Road | $6.29 | 105 | $$$$$ |
Wendy's
| Restaurant | Dave's Single | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5275 International Blvd | $5.89 | 89 | $$$$$ |
| 1721 Sam Rittenberg Blvd | $6.95 | 109 | $$$$$ |
| 7440 Northwoods Blvd. | $6.95 | 109 | $$$$$ |
Taco Bell
| Restaurant | Crunchwrap Supreme | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220 Spring Street | $6.59 | 98 | $$$$$ |
| 858 Folly Rd | $6.59 | 100 | $$$$$ |
| 2040 Savannah Hwy | $6.79 | 100 | $$$$$ |
| 1024 St Andrews Blvd | $6.79 | 100 | $$$$$ |
KFC
| Restaurant | Chicken Sandwich | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5890 Rivers Ave. | $4.99 | 87 | $$$$$ |
Chick-fil-A
| Restaurant | Chicken Sandwich | Basket index | Price level (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1656 Savannah Hwy | $5.19 | 99 | $$$$$ |
| 2013 Magwood Dr | $5.19 | 99 | $$$$$ |
| 1000 Floyd Drive | $5.19 | 99 | $$$$$ |
| 849 Folly Rd | $5.29 | 101 | $$$$$ |
| 2070 Sam Rittenberg Blvd Unit Fc5 | $5.49 | 104 | $$$$$ |
Nearby in South Carolina
- Columbia
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- Myrtle Beach
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- Lexington
- Anderson
- Rock Hill
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- Sumter
- North Charleston
- Aiken
Questions people ask
- How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in Charleston, SC?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Big Mac costs $4.99 to $6.29 at 7 McDonald's restaurants in Charleston, SC, typically $5.99.
- Where is the cheapest McDonald's in Charleston, SC?
- The cheapest McDonald's in Charleston, SC is at 1201 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, comparing the same basket at 7 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in Charleston, SC?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Dave's Single costs $5.89 to $6.95 at 3 Wendy's restaurants in Charleston, SC, typically $6.95.
- Where is the cheapest Wendy's in Charleston, SC?
- The cheapest Wendy's in Charleston, SC is at 5275 International Blvd, Charleston, comparing the same basket at 3 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in Charleston, SC?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Crunchwrap Supreme costs $6.59 to $6.79 at 4 Taco Bell restaurants in Charleston, SC, typically $6.69.
- Where is the cheapest Taco Bell in Charleston, SC?
- The cheapest Taco Bell in Charleston, SC is at 220 Spring Street, Charleston, comparing the same basket at 4 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a KFC Chicken Sandwich in Charleston, SC?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Chicken Sandwich costs $4.99 at 1 KFC restaurants in Charleston, SC, typically $4.99.
- How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in Charleston, SC?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Chicken Sandwich costs $5.19 to $5.49 at 5 Chick-fil-A restaurants in Charleston, SC, typically $5.19.
- Where is the cheapest Chick-fil-A in Charleston, SC?
- The cheapest Chick-fil-A in Charleston, SC is at 1656 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, comparing the same basket at 5 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/south-carolina/charleston), prices checked 2026-10-01. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.