The cheapest US cities for a bucket of range balls
St. Louis is the cheapest city we cover for a bucket of range balls: the typical lowest bucket costs $6. Next come Seattle ($6.50), Minneapolis ($7) and Chicago ($8). Dallas and Detroit are the most expensive at $12. The ranking covers the 17 cities where at least five driving ranges publish a bucket price.
By the Range and Putt editorial team. Calculated from listings checked up to November 12, 2026, and recalculated whenever a listing changes.
The ranking
| Rank | City | Typical lowest bucket | Typical balls in it | Ranges with a price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Louis | $6 | 34 | 5 of 9 |
| 2 | Seattle | $6.50 | 30 | 8 of 10 |
| 3 | Minneapolis | $7 | 33 | 11 of 16 |
| 4 | Chicago | $8 | 31 | 34 of 49 |
| 4 | Denver | $8 | 35 | 11 of 13 |
| 6 | Cincinnati | $9 | 42 | 7 of 9 |
| 6 | Los Angeles | $9 | 45 | 13 of 16 |
| 6 | Philadelphia | $9 | 35 | 7 of 11 |
| 6 | Phoenix | $9 | 35 | 8 of 15 |
| 6 | San Francisco | $9 | 36 | 6 of 9 |
| 11 | San Diego | $9.50 | 43 | 6 of 6 |
| 11 | Washington | $9.50 | 45 | 6 of 12 |
| 13 | Atlanta | $10 | 43 | 5 of 10 |
| 13 | Boston | $10 | 50 | 11 of 18 |
| 13 | New York | $10 | 50 | 7 of 13 |
| 16 | Dallas | $12 | 40 | 6 of 10 |
| 16 | Detroit | $12 | 45 | 5 of 9 |
How this ranking is made
For each range we take the cheapest general bucket, usually the small one, and use the median for the city: half the ranges charge less and half more. Small buckets differ in size, so also see the ranking by price per ball.
Every price comes from a listing on Range and Putt and was read on the venue's own website or its operator's, which each listing links to with the date we checked it. Prices change, so confirm with the venue before you go. Ties share a rank. See the full method and every city's figures in the price index.
Questions people ask
Which US city has the cheapest driving ranges?
St. Louis, where the typical lowest bucket costs $6, among the 17 cities Range and Putt ranks.
Which US city has the most expensive driving ranges?
Dallas and Detroit, where the typical lowest bucket costs $12.
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