Fast food prices in Washington DC
Washington DC ranks 41st cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 105, 5% above the national typical price).
92 restaurants, prices as of . See Washington DC on the map
Key findings
- A McDonald's Big Mac typically costs $7.19 in Washington DC ($6.19 to $7.89 across 24 restaurants). McDonald's here is 14% above its typical price in the US.
- A Wendy's Dave's Single typically costs $6.99 in Washington DC ($6.89 to $7.20 across 3 restaurants). Wendy's here is 15% above its typical price in the US.
- A Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme typically costs $6.99 in Washington DC ($6.59 to $7.99 across 7 restaurants). Taco Bell here is 1% below its typical price in the US.
- A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.49 in Washington DC ($4.99 to $5.79 across 10 restaurants). Popeyes here is 3% below its typical price in the US.
- A Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich typically costs $6.19 in Washington DC ($5.99 to $6.29 across 7 restaurants). Chick-fil-A here is 19% above its typical price in the US.
- A Chipotle Chicken Burrito typically costs $10.35 in Washington DC ($9.65 to $10.95 across 21 restaurants). Chipotle here is 5% above its typical price in the US.
- A Jersey Mike's Original Italian typically costs $11.15 in Washington DC ($8.95 to $11.15 across 7 restaurants). Jersey Mike's here is 2% above its typical price in the US.
- A Five Guys Hamburger typically costs $11.19 in Washington DC ($11.19 across 7 restaurants). Five Guys here is 6% above its typical price in the US.
- A Shake Shack ShackBurger typically costs $7.99 in Washington DC ($7.99 across 6 restaurants). Shake Shack here is level with its typical price in the US.
The scoop
McDonald's swings widest in DCMcDonald's has the biggest location gap: its priciest Washington, DC basket is 32% above its cheapest. The basket runs from $24.86 to $32.86, with Big Mac® prices spanning $6.19 to $7.89.
Wendy's ranks near the pricey endWendy's lands at 49 of 51 states (1 = cheapest), with a median basket of $19.06. That is 17% above the national typical price, while Washington, DC baskets range from $18.36 to $19.45.
Chick-fil-A stays tightly clusteredChick-fil-A is the most consistent brand shown in DC. Its priciest Washington, DC basket is just 5% above its cheapest, from $31.76 to $33.36.
Taco Bell bucks the DC patternTaco Bell sits 1% below the national typical price in DC. It ranks 22 of 50 states (1 = cheapest), with a median basket of $28.16.
McDonald's dots the map mostMcDonald's has the most restaurants in this DC view, with 24 stores compared. Popeyes follows with 10, while Taco Bell and Chick-fil-A each have 7.
Every brand in Washington DC
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 24 | Big Mac: $7.19 | $6.19 to $7.89 | 114 | 2228 New York Ave Ne, Washington |
| Wendy's | 3 | Dave's Single: $6.99 | $6.89 to $7.20 | 115 | 3900 Georgia Avenue N.W., Washington |
| Taco Bell | 7 | Crunchwrap Supreme: $6.99 | $6.59 to $7.99 | 99 | 1400 Defense Pentagon, Washington |
| Popeyes | 10 | Classic Chicken Sandwich: $5.49 | $4.99 to $5.79 | 97 | 4309 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington |
| Chick-fil-A | 7 | Chicken Sandwich: $6.19 | $5.99 to $6.29 | 119 | 2410 Market St NE, Washington |
| Chipotle | 21 | Chicken Burrito: $10.35 | $9.65 to $10.95 | 105 | 2000 Pennsylvania Ave NW Lbby 15, Washington |
| Jersey Mike's | 7 | Original Italian: $11.15 | $8.95 to $11.15 | 102 | 1400 I Street, Washington |
| Five Guys | 7 | Hamburger: $11.19 | $11.19 to $11.19 | 106 | 808 H Street NW, Washington |
| Shake Shack | 6 | ShackBurger: $7.99 | $7.99 to $7.99 | 100 | 975 Wharf St. SW, Washington |
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 | $7.19 | — | — | — | |
| Wendy's | Dave's Single | $6.99 | — | — | — | |
| Taco Bell | Crunchwrap Supreme | $6.99 | — | — | — | |
| Popeyes | Classic Chicken Sandwich | $5.49 | — | — | — | |
| Chick-fil-A | Chicken Sandwich | $6.19 | — | — | — | |
| Chipotle | Chicken Burrito | $10.35 | — | — | — | |
| Jersey Mike's | Original Italian | $11.15 | — | — | — | |
| Five Guys | Hamburger | $11.19 | — | — | — | |
| Shake Shack | ShackBurger | $7.99 | — | — | — |
Cities in Washington DC
Rank is within the state, 1st being the cheapest, on each brand's own index.
| City | Restaurants | Index | Cheapest rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 91 | 106 | 1st |
Questions people ask
- Is fast food expensive in Washington DC?
- Washington DC ranks 41st cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 105, 5% above the national typical price).
- How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in Washington DC?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Big Mac costs $6.19 to $7.89 at 24 McDonald's restaurants in Washington DC, typically $7.19.
- Where is the cheapest McDonald's in Washington DC?
- The cheapest McDonald's in Washington DC is at 2228 New York Ave Ne, Washington, comparing the same basket at 24 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in Washington DC?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Dave's Single costs $6.89 to $7.20 at 3 Wendy's restaurants in Washington DC, typically $6.99.
- Where is the cheapest Wendy's in Washington DC?
- The cheapest Wendy's in Washington DC is at 3900 Georgia Avenue N.W., Washington, comparing the same basket at 3 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in Washington DC?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Crunchwrap Supreme costs $6.59 to $7.99 at 7 Taco Bell restaurants in Washington DC, typically $6.99.
- Where is the cheapest Taco Bell in Washington DC?
- The cheapest Taco Bell in Washington DC is at 1400 Defense Pentagon, Washington, comparing the same basket at 7 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in Washington DC?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Classic Chicken Sandwich costs $4.99 to $5.79 at 10 Popeyes restaurants in Washington DC, typically $5.49.
- Where is the cheapest Popeyes in Washington DC?
- The cheapest Popeyes in Washington DC is at 4309 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, comparing the same basket at 10 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in Washington DC?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Chicken Sandwich costs $5.99 to $6.29 at 7 Chick-fil-A restaurants in Washington DC, typically $6.19.
- Where is the cheapest Chick-fil-A in Washington DC?
- The cheapest Chick-fil-A in Washington DC is at 2410 Market St NE, Washington, comparing the same basket at 7 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Chipotle Chicken Burrito in Washington DC?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Chicken Burrito costs $9.65 to $10.95 at 21 Chipotle restaurants in Washington DC, typically $10.35.
- Where is the cheapest Chipotle in Washington DC?
- The cheapest Chipotle in Washington DC is at 2000 Pennsylvania Ave NW Lbby 15, Washington, comparing the same basket at 21 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Jersey Mike's Original Italian in Washington DC?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Original Italian costs $8.95 to $11.15 at 7 Jersey Mike's restaurants in Washington DC, typically $11.15.
- Where is the cheapest Jersey Mike's in Washington DC?
- The cheapest Jersey Mike's in Washington DC is at 1400 I Street, Washington, comparing the same basket at 6 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Five Guys Hamburger in Washington DC?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Hamburger costs $11.19 at 7 Five Guys restaurants in Washington DC, typically $11.19.
- Where is the cheapest Five Guys in Washington DC?
- The cheapest Five Guys in Washington DC is at 808 H Street NW, Washington, comparing the same basket at 7 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Shake Shack ShackBurger in Washington DC?
- As of 2026-10-01, a ShackBurger costs $7.99 at 6 Shake Shack restaurants in Washington DC, typically $7.99.
- Where is the cheapest Shake Shack in Washington DC?
- The cheapest Shake Shack in Washington DC is at 975 Wharf St. SW, Washington, comparing the same basket at 6 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/washington-dc), prices checked 2026-10-01. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.