Fast food price insights
What the drive-thru really costs: prices from 4,618 fast food restaurants in the UK across 12 chains, checked 2026-10-05. Every figure below compares each restaurant's own pickup price from the brand's ordering app, so the numbers are what you would actually pay at the window.
Data as of . Updated daily. Prices are in pounds sterling.
Key findings
- Greggs has the biggest price gap between locations: its priciest restaurant charges 25% more than its cheapest for the same basket. Nando's has the smallest gap, 1%.
- London, ENG is the biggest cluster of bargain fast food in the UK: 142 of its 293 restaurants rank in their brand's cheapest fifth nationally.
- England is the cheapest nation for fast food overall (Drive Thru Index 100, where 100 is the national typical price) and Northern Ireland the most expensive (100), averaging each brand against its own national prices.
- A Burger King Whopper costs anywhere from £6.49 to £8.69 across 349 restaurants in the UK; the typical price is £6.59.
- England is the cheapest nation for Burger King and Wales the priciest, comparing the same basket of 4 items at 347 restaurants.
- A KFC Zinger Burger costs anywhere from £5.99 to £6.99 across 956 restaurants in the UK; the typical price is £5.99.
- England is the cheapest nation for KFC and Northern Ireland the priciest, comparing the same basket of 5 items at 916 restaurants.
- A Nando's 1/4 Chicken costs £5.95 at every one of its 489 restaurants in the UK: the brand charges one price nationwide.
- A Greggs Sausage Roll costs anywhere from £1.35 to £1.70 across 2,171 restaurants in the UK; the typical price is £1.35.
- Greggs charges about the same in every nation: no nation's typical basket is even 1% dearer than another's.
- Greggs airport locations charge 25% more than the brand's typical restaurant.
- A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich costs anywhere from £5.99 to £6.99 across 122 restaurants in the UK; the typical price is £6.49.
- Popeyes charges about the same in every nation: no nation's typical basket is even 1% dearer than another's.
- A Five Guys Hamburger costs anywhere from £9.75 to £11.45 across 176 restaurants in the UK; the typical price is £9.85.
- Wales is the cheapest nation for Five Guys and Scotland the priciest, comparing the same basket of 4 items at 175 restaurants.
- A Wendy's Wendy's Single costs anywhere from £5.29 to £5.99 across 45 restaurants in the UK; the typical price is £5.49.
- Wendy's charges about the same in every nation: no nation's typical basket is even 1% dearer than another's.
- A Wingstop 8 Wings costs anywhere from £8.50 to £8.75 across 85 restaurants in the UK; the typical price is £8.75.
- Wingstop charges about the same in every nation: no nation's typical basket is even 1% dearer than another's.
- A LEON Chargrilled Chicken Burger costs anywhere from £7.95 to £9.55 across 26 restaurants in the UK; the typical price is £7.95.
- LEON charges about the same in every nation: no nation's typical basket is even 1% dearer than another's.
- LEON airport locations charge 14% more than the brand's typical restaurant.
- A Chipotle Chicken Burrito costs anywhere from £9.50 to £9.65 across 22 restaurants in the UK; the typical price is £9.65.
- Chipotle charges about the same in every nation: no nation's typical basket is even 1% dearer than another's.
- A McDonald's Big Mac costs anywhere from £4.89 to £6.19 across 52 restaurants in the UK; the typical price is £5.44.
- Scotland is the cheapest nation for McDonald's and England the priciest, comparing the same basket of 5 items at 50 restaurants.
- A Zizzi Margherita costs anywhere from £15.95 to £16.95 across 125 restaurants in the UK; the typical price is £16.25.
- Zizzi charges about the same in every nation: no nation's typical basket is even 1% dearer than another's.
- For Burger King, Birmingham, ENG has the most bargain restaurants: 5 of 6 are in the brand's cheapest fifth nationally.
- For KFC, London, ENG has the most bargain restaurants: 47 of 76 are in the brand's cheapest fifth nationally.
- For Nando's, London, ENG has the most bargain restaurants: 58 of 74 are in the brand's cheapest fifth nationally.
- For Greggs, Glasgow, SCT has the most bargain restaurants: 36 of 39 are in the brand's cheapest fifth nationally.
- For Popeyes, London, ENG has the most bargain restaurants: 7 of 21 are in the brand's cheapest fifth nationally.
- For Five Guys, Manchester, ENG has the most bargain restaurants: 4 of 7 are in the brand's cheapest fifth nationally.
- For Wingstop, London, ENG has the most bargain restaurants: 4 of 13 are in the brand's cheapest fifth nationally.
- For LEON, London, ENG has the most bargain restaurants: 9 of 11 are in the brand's cheapest fifth nationally.
- For Chipotle, London, ENG has the most bargain restaurants: 7 of 19 are in the brand's cheapest fifth nationally.
- For McDonald's, Aberdeen, SCT has the most bargain restaurants: 5 of 7 are in the brand's cheapest fifth nationally.
- For Zizzi, London, ENG has the most bargain restaurants: 1 of 12 are in the brand's cheapest fifth nationally.
The scoop
Greggs has the biggest bakery swingGreggs’ priciest store is 25% above its cheapest, the widest spread on the map. The basket is £10.95 in Spalding, ENG and £13.70 in Hull, ENG, with the Sausage Roll running £1.35 to £1.70.
Travel hubs turn up the heatGreggs has airport sites in Castle Donington, ENG, Liverpool, ENG and Paisley, SCT among its priciest, all at £13.70. Five Guys also flags an airport or station site in TW6 2GA, ENG at £23.05.
Burger King stretches from Staines to EastbourneBurger King’s basket runs from £21.56 in Staines-Upon-Thames, ENG to £25.96 in Eastbourne, ENG. That is a 20% spread across 348 stores compared.
Chipotle keeps it tightChipotle is the most consistent brand here, with its priciest store just 1% above its cheapest. In London, ENG, the basket moves only from £18.10 to £18.35.
Greggs dominates the restaurant countGreggs is everywhere on this map, with 2170 restaurants compared. KFC follows with 945, then Nando’s with 489 and Burger King with 348.
Cheapest to most expensive nations
Each nation's Drive Thru Index score averages every brand's typical basket there against that brand's own national typical price, so 100 is the national norm, 90 is 10% cheaper and 120 is 20% pricier. Brands are never compared with each other.
| Rank | Nation | Index | vs national | Brands | Restaurants compared |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 100 | +0% | 12 | 3,770 |
| 2 | Wales | 100 | +0% | 5 | 249 |
| 3 | Scotland | 100 | +0% | 9 | 470 |
| 4 | Northern Ireland | 100 | +0% | 2 | 37 |
Bargain clusters
Where cheap fast food clusters: the places with the most restaurants whose basket ranks in their own brand's cheapest fifth nationally. Each brand is judged against itself, never against another brand's prices.
| City, all brands | Bargain restaurants | Restaurants compared | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| London, ENG | 142 | 293 | 48% |
| Greater London, ENG | 50 | 51 | 98% |
| Glasgow, SCT | 46 | 65 | 71% |
| Manchester, ENG | 42 | 62 | 68% |
| Birmingham, ENG | 40 | 48 | 83% |
| Brand | Top bargain cities | Top bargain nations |
|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Birmingham, ENG (5 of 6), Glasgow, SCT (4 of 9), London, ENG (3 of 24) | ENG (71 of 290), SCT (14 of 43), WLS (2 of 14) |
| KFC | London, ENG (47 of 76), Birmingham, ENG (16 of 19), Liverpool, ENG (8 of 13) | ENG (403 of 794), WLS (17 of 42), SCT (10 of 54) |
| Nando's | London, ENG (58 of 74), Greater London, ENG (50 of 51), West Midlands, ENG (17 of 22) | ENG (391 of 428), SCT (35 of 35), WLS (15 of 15) |
| Greggs | Glasgow, SCT (36 of 39), Edinburgh, SCT (29 of 29), Leeds, ENG (24 of 27) | ENG (1,498 of 1,723), SCT (260 of 273), WLS (164 of 173) |
| Popeyes | London, ENG (7 of 21), Manchester, ENG (1 of 5) | ENG (35 of 94) |
| Five Guys | Manchester, ENG (4 of 7) | ENG (45 of 158), SCT (2 of 12) |
| Wendy's | — | ENG (9 of 42) |
| Wingstop | London, ENG (4 of 13) | ENG (15 of 63), SCT (4 of 11) |
| LEON | London, ENG (9 of 11), None, ENG (5 of 8) | ENG (16 of 26) |
| Chipotle | London, ENG (7 of 19) | ENG (8 of 20) |
| McDonald's | Aberdeen, SCT (5 of 7) | SCT (9 of 30), ENG (1 of 20) |
| Zizzi | London, ENG (1 of 12) | ENG (26 of 112) |
By brand
| Brand | Restaurants | Item | Typical price | Range | Cheapest nation | Priciest nation | Gap between locations | Delivery vs pickup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | 349 | Whopper | £6.59 | £6.49 to £8.69 | England | Wales | 20% | — |
| KFC | 956 | Zinger Burger | £5.99 | £5.99 to £6.99 | England | Northern Ireland | 17% | — |
| Nando's | 489 | 1/4 Chicken | £5.95 | £5.95 to £5.95 | England | Wales | 1% | — |
| Greggs | 2,171 | Sausage Roll | £1.35 | £1.35 to £1.70 | England | Wales | 25% | — |
| Popeyes | 122 | Classic Chicken Sandwich | £6.49 | £5.99 to £6.99 | England | Scotland | 14% | — |
| Five Guys | 176 | Hamburger | £9.85 | £9.75 to £11.45 | Wales | Scotland | 19% | — |
| Wendy's | 45 | Wendy's Single | £5.49 | £5.29 to £5.99 | England | England | 11% | — |
| Wingstop | 85 | 8 Wings | £8.75 | £8.50 to £8.75 | England | Scotland | 2% | — |
| LEON | 26 | Chargrilled Chicken Burger | £7.95 | £7.95 to £9.55 | England | England | 14% | — |
| Chipotle | 22 | Chicken Burrito | £9.65 | £9.50 to £9.65 | England | England | 2% | — |
| McDonald's | 52 | Big Mac | £5.44 | £4.89 to £6.19 | Scotland | England | 18% | — |
| Zizzi | 125 | Margherita | £16.25 | £15.95 to £16.95 | England | Scotland | 10% | — |
Questions people ask
- How much does a Burger King Whopper cost in the UK?
- As of 2026-10-05, a Whopper costs £6.49 to £8.69 at 349 Burger King restaurants, with a typical price of £6.59.
- Where is Burger King cheapest in the UK?
- England has the cheapest typical Burger King basket and Wales the most expensive (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-05). The single cheapest restaurant is in Edinburgh, SCT.
- How much does a KFC Zinger Burger cost in the UK?
- As of 2026-10-05, a Zinger Burger costs £5.99 to £6.99 at 956 KFC restaurants, with a typical price of £5.99.
- Where is KFC cheapest in the UK?
- England has the cheapest typical KFC basket and Northern Ireland the most expensive (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-05). The single cheapest restaurant is in Solihull, ENG.
- How much does a Nando's 1/4 Chicken cost in the UK?
- As of 2026-10-05, a 1/4 Chicken costs £5.95 at all 489 Nando's restaurants.
- How much does a Greggs Sausage Roll cost in the UK?
- As of 2026-10-05, a Sausage Roll costs £1.35 to £1.70 at 2,171 Greggs restaurants, with a typical price of £1.35.
- How much does a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich cost in the UK?
- As of 2026-10-05, a Classic Chicken Sandwich costs £5.99 to £6.99 at 122 Popeyes restaurants, with a typical price of £6.49.
- How much does a Five Guys Hamburger cost in the UK?
- As of 2026-10-05, a Hamburger costs £9.75 to £11.45 at 176 Five Guys restaurants, with a typical price of £9.85.
- Where is Five Guys cheapest in the UK?
- Wales has the cheapest typical Five Guys basket and Scotland the most expensive (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-05). The single cheapest restaurant is in Teesside, ENG.
- How much does a Wendy's Wendy's Single cost in the UK?
- As of 2026-10-05, a Wendy's Single costs £5.29 to £5.99 at 45 Wendy's restaurants, with a typical price of £5.49.
- How much does a Wingstop 8 Wings cost in the UK?
- As of 2026-10-05, a 8 Wings costs £8.50 to £8.75 at 85 Wingstop restaurants, with a typical price of £8.75.
- How much does a LEON Chargrilled Chicken Burger cost in the UK?
- As of 2026-10-05, a Chargrilled Chicken Burger costs £7.95 to £9.55 at 26 LEON restaurants, with a typical price of £7.95.
- How much does a Chipotle Chicken Burrito cost in the UK?
- As of 2026-10-05, a Chicken Burrito costs £9.50 to £9.65 at 22 Chipotle restaurants, with a typical price of £9.65.
- How much does a McDonald's Big Mac cost in the UK?
- As of 2026-10-05, a Big Mac costs £4.89 to £6.19 at 52 McDonald's restaurants, with a typical price of £5.44.
- Where is McDonald's cheapest in the UK?
- Scotland has the cheapest typical McDonald's basket and England the most expensive (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-05). The single cheapest restaurant is in Aberdeen, SCT.
- How much does a Zizzi Margherita cost in the UK?
- As of 2026-10-05, a Margherita costs £15.95 to £16.95 at 125 Zizzi restaurants, with a typical price of £16.25.
How the index works
Every day we check the menu at every US restaurant of each chain, using the same ordering app its customers use, and record each item's pickup and delivery price. Restaurants are compared on a basket of items that every full-menu restaurant of that brand sells, so a comparison is never skewed by a missing item. Restaurants with a limited menu, and prices that are clearly a menu code error, are left out of comparisons. "Typical" means the median restaurant.
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Citing this data: Source: Drive Thru Index (https://drivethruindex.com), prices checked 2026-10-05. Journalists are welcome to quote any figure on this page.