Always check the app first. The McDonald’s app almost always has deals that are not available at the counter. Free fries with any purchase, buy-one-get-one sandwiches, and percentage discounts rotate weekly.

This guide keeps the direct answer, main menu entity, and official verification step easy to find, which helps readers, search snippets, and AI answer systems understand the page quickly.

Receipt rewards can lower a future order only after the survey is completed correctly. Use the McDVoice survey receipt guide before counting that reward in your budget.

Order water. A small soft drink costs $1.69 to $1.99. A cup of water is free. Over a month of weekly visits, switching to water saves $7 to $8.

Skip the upsize. The jump from small to medium fries adds about $0.50. Small to medium drink adds about $0.30. Those small upgrades add up to $3 to $4 per month if you eat at McDonald’s weekly.

Compare combo vs. individual. In 2026, combo meals are not always cheaper. Sometimes a sandwich plus small fries ordered separately costs less than the combo, especially if you do not want the drink. Take 10 seconds to compare before ordering.

Take the McDVoice survey. Every receipt has a survey code. Complete the 5-minute survey and get a free item or discount on your next visit. That is $5 to $6 in free food for five minutes of your time.

For the complete current menu with every item’s price, visit our McDonald’s menu prices homepage.

All prices are approximate US averages as of June 2026 and may vary by location. For exact pricing at your nearest McDonald’s, check the official McDonald’s app.