Cheapest Burgers (2026)
We compared 1140 burgers items across 175+ restaurants to find the best deals. The average burgers item costs $8.56, with prices ranging from $0.89 to $90.00.
$0.89
Cheapest: Steakburger Shooter
at Steak 'n Shake
$8.56
Average Price
across 175 chains
1140
Total Items Compared
median $7.99
Which Chain Has the Cheapest Burgers?
Taco Casa has the lowest average burgers price at $1.59 per item (1 items tracked). That's 94% cheaper than Godfather's Pizza ($25.83 avg). In the top 30 cheapest list, Burger King appears 6 times.
Burger King: 6 in top 30
Checkers / Rally's: 4 in top 30
BurgerFi: 3 in top 30
Hard Rock Cafe: 3 in top 30
Steak 'n Shake: 2 in top 30
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Top 30 Cheapest Burgers
| # | Item | Restaurant | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steakburger Shooter | Steak 'n Shake | $0.89 | - |
| 2 | Jr. Cheeseburger | Wendy's | $0.99 | 290 cal |
| 3 | Steakburger Shooter with Cheese | Steak 'n Shake | $0.99 | - |
| 4 | Jr. Burger | Braums | $0.99 | - |
| 5 | Hamburger | Burger King | $1.00 | 250 cal |
| 6 | Cheeseburger | Burger King | $1.00 | 290 cal |
| 7 | Rodeo Burger | Burger King | $1.00 | 410 cal |
| 8 | All American Cheeseburger | Checkers / Rally's | $1.00 | - |
| 9 | “Original” Angus Hamburger | Waffle House | $1.00 | 466 cal |
| 10 | Add BurgerFi Chili | BurgerFi | $1.00 | 655 cal |
| 11 | Lil’ BBQ Roadhouse Burger | Checkers / Rally's | $1.19 | - |
| 12 | Classic 6oz. Burger | Hard Rock Cafe | $1.25 | - |
| 13 | Classic 6oz. Burger (add american, jack, cheddar or swiss cheese) | Hard Rock Cafe | $1.25 | - |
| 14 | Classic 6oz. Burger (add crisp seasoned bacon) | Hard Rock Cafe | $1.25 | - |
| 15 | BurgerFi Chili | BurgerFi | $1.27 | 655 cal |
| 16 | Jr. Deluxe Burger | Sonic Drive-In | $1.39 | 620 cal |
| 17 | Rallyburger | Checkers / Rally's | $1.39 | - |
| 18 | Bacon Cheeseburger | Burger King | $1.49 | 340 cal |
| 19 | Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger | Jack in the Box | $1.49 | 390 cal |
| 20 | Small Hamburger | Hardee's / Carl's Jr. | $1.49 | 250 cal |
| 21 | Bacon All American Cheeseburger | Checkers / Rally's | $1.59 | - |
| 22 | Chili Burger | Taco Casa | $1.59 | - |
| 23 | Original Hamburger | Burgerville | $1.65 | - |
| 24 | Bacon Cheeseburger Deluxe | Burger King | $1.69 | 340 cal |
| 25 | Double Cheeseburger | Burger King | $1.69 | 400 cal |
| 26 | Jr. Deluxe Cheeseburger | Sonic Drive-In | $1.69 | 620 cal |
| 27 | Bambino BurgerBig flavor comes in small packages. And our Bambino burger is proof. It’s a slider the Good Times way, with All-Natural Meyer Ranch Angus beef, pickle and Bambino Sauce. Available in 3-packs, too. Add optional cheese if you want it. | Good Times Burgers Frozen Custard | $1.75 | - |
| 28 | Hamburger | Chicken King | $1.75 | - |
| 29 | BurgerFi Chili & Cheese Sauce | BurgerFi | $1.77 | 80 cal |
| 30 | Small Cheeseburger | Hardee's / Carl's Jr. | $1.79 | 300 cal |
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Most Expensive Burgers
| Item | Restaurant | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Burger Bar | Bob Evans Farmhouse | $90.00 |
| Party Box Mini Burgers | Bugerim | $44.95 |
| Classic Big Mac® Pack with Apple Pie | McDonald's | $33.79 |
| Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza (Original or Thin Crust) | Godfather's Pizza | $27.99 |
| Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza (Mozza-Loaded Crust) | Godfather's Pizza | $27.99 |
| Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza (Original, Golden or Thin Crust) | Godfather's Pizza | $27.99 |
| Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza (Original or Golden Crust) | Godfather's Pizza | $27.99 |
| Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza (Original Crust) | Godfather's Pizza | $27.99 |
| The Big “A” Burger Challenge50 oz. of burger with at least 4 trimmings on a bun, plus fries and a 24 oz. drink. | Hwy 55 | $24.99 |
| BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza (Mozza-Loaded Crust) | Godfather's Pizza | $22.24 |
Best Burgers by Calories per Dollar
If you want the most food for your money, these burgers items deliver the highest calorie count per dollar spent.
| Item | Restaurant | Price | Calories | Cal/$ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Add BurgerFi Chili | BurgerFi | $1.00 | 655 cal | 655 |
| BurgerFi Chili | BurgerFi | $1.27 | 655 cal | 516 |
| “Original” Angus Hamburger | Waffle House | $1.00 | 466 cal | 466 |
| Jr. Deluxe Burger | Sonic Drive-In | $1.39 | 620 cal | 446 |
| Cheeseburger | Del Taco | $1.79 | 740 cal | 413 |
| Rodeo Burger | Burger King | $1.00 | 410 cal | 410 |
| Jr. Deluxe Cheeseburger | Sonic Drive-In | $1.69 | 620 cal | 367 |
| Cheddar ButterBurger Single | Culver's | $3.09 | 970 cal | 314 |
| Double “Original” Angus Cheeseburger | Waffle House | $2.00 | 626 cal | 313 |
| Jr. Double Cheeseburger | Sonic Drive-In | $1.99 | 620 cal | 312 |
Average Burgers Price by Restaurant
Ranked from cheapest to most expensive. Only restaurants with 2+ burgers items shown.