In the United States, the cheapest place to buy cigarettes is generally , which has the lowest average price per pack at approximately $8.01 . At a retail level, tobacco specialty shops and dollar stores typically offer the lowest prices compared to grocery or convenience stores. Top Low-Cost States (2026 Averages)

Finding the lowest price depends on the type of establishment:

Switching to "deep-discount" brands can significantly lower costs regardless of location:

: A study found that the cheapest available packs are consistently found at dollar stores, often beating all other retailers except specialized tobacco shops.