Medium Root Beer Price at McDonald's (2026)
A Medium Root Beer costs $2.29 at McDonald's in United States (updated August 2026).
McDonald's Medium Root Beer is priced at $2.29 in the United States right now (August 2026). That's about 26% below the average McDonald's drink item — the 5th-cheapest of 33 we track. It's available at around 472 McDonald's locations across the United States. Prices are sourced from delivery platforms and refreshed regularly. See how it stacks up across other chains, and track its price for free, on MenuPriceToday.
How this compares in Drinks
33 items tracked| This item | $2.29 |
| Drinks median | $2.79 |
| Cheapest — Chocolate Milk | $1.89 |
| Most expensive — Gallon Southern Style Sweet Tea | $5.44 |
| vs Drinks median | −18% |
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