Need a bag of ice or two? Browse our list of sellers, organized by store type, or see the table for quicker scanning. We’ve included information about the type of ice (cubed, crushed, etc), whether it’s available for pick up or delivery, and available bag sizes.
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How Much Is a Bag of Ice?
Bagged ice sells for between $0.16 and $0.40 per pound.
For example, a 5 lb. bag of Arctic Glacier Premium Ice at Walmart costs about $1.50 and a 10 lb. bag costs about $2.00. That’s $0.20 to $0.30 per pound. Shop Rite prices rival Walmart prices, with a 7 lb. bag of Arctic Glacier Premium Ice costing about $0.30 per pound. A 20 lb. bag of the same Arctic Glacier Premium Ice sells for about $3.20 at Sam’s Club — that’s just $0.16 per pound. Prices can often vary between different locations of the same store (ice is in higher demand during certain seasons and in certain areas, after all). At 7-Eleven, for example, a 10 lb. bag of ice can sell for between $2.50 and $4. That’s $0.25 to $0.40 per pound.
Fast food restaurants that sell ice often offer the most competitive prices, sometimes selling a bag of ice for just $1 or $2. But, they’ll have more inconsistent supplies than grocery stores. Restaurants are more often franchised, and so not all will sell ice, and those that do might not always have it in stock because their focus is meals, not ice. But you can’t go wrong buying at a grocery or convenience store, and ice is generally affordable and not overpriced anywhere.
Types of Bagged Ice
Not all bagged ice is created equal. If you are using bagged ice for consumption, make sure the bag is marked with the International Packaged Ice Association (IPIA) seal — a guarantee that the product has met the IPIA’s strict quality and safety policy.
Ice can become contaminated with bacteria and viruses, so it is important to only choose bags of ice that have the IPIA seal and are sealed to prevent contamination. Bags of ice made and bagged in convenience stores and other locations may have come in contact with unsanitary conditions and shouldn’t be used in beverages.
Some of the biggest IPIA-member bagged ice companies include:
- Arctic Glacier Ice
- Arctic Ice
- Cape Cod Ice Company
- Chesapeake Bay Ice
- Diamond Ice
- Good Time Ice
- Kwik Trip, Inc.
- Penguin Ice
- Reddy Ice
See the full list of bagged ice companies approved by the IPIA.
Bagged ice is almost always sold as ice cubes. You may also find “cocktail” ice, which usually means smaller cubes, ideal for cold beverages and cocktails. Expect to pay slightly more for this type of ice. Crushed ice is not usually sold in bags because if it melts slightly and refreezes, it turns into a block of ice.
Places That Sell Bagged Ice In-Store
Your best bet for snagging a bag of ice will usually be your local grocery store or gas station/convenience store. We confirmed that the following national/regional grocery stores sell bagged ice. You may also have luck finding bagged ice at your small, neighborhood grocery store.
Grocery Stores
Albertsons
- Ice Type: Cubes
- Bag sizes: 10 lbs.
- Source + more information
- Find an Albertsons near you
Food Lion
- Ice Type:Â Cubes
- Bag sizes:Â 10 lbs.
- Source + more information
- Find a Food Lion near you
Publix
- Ice Type: Cubes
- Bag sizes:Â 5 – 20 lbs.
- Source + more information
- Find a Publix near you
Safeway
- Ice Type: Cubes
- Bag sizes:Â 7 – 20 lbs.
- Source + more information
- Find a Safeway near you
Sam’s Club
- Ice Type:Â Cubes
- Bag sizes:Â 6/7 – 20 lbs.
- Source + more information
- Find a Sam’s Club near you
Target
- Ice Type: Cubes
- Bag sizes:Â 3 – 20 lbs.
- Source + more information
- Find a Target near you
Walmart
- Ice Type:Â Cubes
- Bag sizes:Â 3 – 20 lbs.
- Source + more information
- Find a Walmart near you
Whole Foods Market
- Ice Type:Â Cubes
- Bag sizes:Â 7-10 lbs.
- Source + more information
- Find a Whole Foods near you
Gas Stations and Convenience Stores
A few phone calls revealed what we suspected — the majority of gas stations/convenience stores carry bagged ice. Save yourself a trip and make a call before you head out to make sure they have the bagged ice you need in-stock. Bagged ice is often limited during the summer months and the holiday season.
7-Eleven
- Ice Type: Cubes
- Bag sizes:Â 10 – 20 lbs.
- Source:Â Customer service
- Find your nearest 7-Eleven
Chevron
- Ice Type:Â Cubes
- Bag sizes:Â 10 – 20 lbs.
- Source:Â Customer service
- Find your nearest Chevron
Circle K
- Ice Type:Â Cubes
- Bag sizes:Â 10 – 20 lbs.
- Source:Â Customer service
- Find your nearest Circle K
Cumberland Farms
- Ice Type:Â Cubes and crushed
- Bag sizes:Â 5 – 20 lbs.
- Source:Â Customer service
- Find your nearest Cumberland Farms
ExxonMobil
- Ice Type:Â Cubes
- Bag sizes:Â 10 – 20 lbs.
- Source:Â Customer service
- Find your nearest ExxonMobil
Kwik Trip
- Ice Type:Â Cubes
- Bag sizes:Â 10 – 20 lbs.
- Source:Â Customer service
- Find your nearest Kwik Trip
Sheetz
- Ice Type: Cubes
- Bag sizes:Â 5 – 20 lbs.
- Source:Â Customer service
- Find your nearest Sheetz
Wawa
- Ice Type: Cubes and crushed
- Bag sizes:Â 5 – 20 lbs.
- Source:Â Customer service
- Find your nearest Wawa
Restaurants
There are plenty of restaurants (usually fast food ones) that sell ice to accommodate customers on the go. Because fast food restaurants are usually independently owned franchises, we can’t guarantee that the following restaurants will definitely carry the bagged ice you’re looking for. It’s always a good idea to call ahead to confirm if the restaurant you’re headed to sells bagged ice. Here is the list of restaurants that may sell you bagged ice — we found some locations of each of these that do.
Arby’s
- Ice Type:Â Cubes
- Bag sizes:Â 10lbs
- Find your nearest Arby’s
Burger King
- Ice Type: Cubes
- Bag sizes:Â 10lbs
- Find your nearest Burger King
Chick-fil-A
- Ice Type:Â Cubes
- Bag sizes: 5 lbs. (Available on Chick-fil-A’s catering menu)
- Find your nearest Chick-fil-A
Dairy Queen
- Ice Type:Â Cubes
- Bag sizes:Â 8-lbs.
- Find your nearest Dairy Queen
Dunkin’
- Ice Type:Â Cubes
- Bag sizes:Â 10 lbs
- Find your nearest Dunkin’
McDonald’s
- Ice Type:Â Cubes
- Bag sizes: 10 lbs.
- See more in our article: Does McDonald’s Sell Bags of Ice? Available Bag Sizes, Cost, and More
- Find your nearest McDonald’s
Sonic
- Ice Type:Â Sonic’s famous “nugget” ice
- Bag sizes:Â 10 lbs.
- See more in our article: Does Sonic Sell Ice? What to Know: Price, If It Comes in Bags, etc
- Find your nearest Sonic
Steak ‘n Shake
- Ice Type:Â Cubes
- Bag sizes:Â 10 lbs.
- Find your nearest Steak ‘n Shake
Wendy’s
- Ice Type: Cubes
- Bag sizes: 8 lbs.
- Find your nearest Wendy’s
Places That Sell Bagged Ice Online
Ice Companies
If you need a large delivery of ice, there are plenty of companies that can accommodate you. However, because delivery comes in the form of refrigerated trucks, you will need to find one located close to you. You can use this interactive map to find an ice company near you.
Online ice companies sell almost exclusively to establishments that require large quantities of ice. That means if you need a bag or two, it is unlikely that you’ll be able to order it through an ice company. For example, Arctic Ice takes online orders but requires a minimum order of at least 75 7-lb. bags, 75 11-lb. bags, or 25 20-lb. bags.
Grocery Stores
Most grocery stores carry ice, and these days more and more deliver groceries, too. Check with local grocery stores that deliver in your area, most that deliver will also deliver ice, even though it’s a bit heavy.
There are two ways grocery stores go about delivering. Some have their own delivery service, and some use a third-party delivery service. Popular third-party delivery services include Instacart and Peapod. With these apps, you can sign up and order groceries from several different stores, all through the same platform. Major grocery stores with their own delivery services include Albertsons, Costco, Safeway, and others.
Need a large amount of ice? Here’s Where to Go If You Need Access to an Ice Machine
In Summary
When purchasing bagged ice, remember that the price, size, and supply will vary depending on where you live and the season. Ice is usually cheap and easy to find at your local grocery store, convenience store, or gas station. If you’ll be using the ice for consumption, be sure to choose a bag with the IPIA seal, which indicates that the ice is free of contaminants and safe for consumption.
It is Sonic i just bought a 10pound bag for 3.20 crushed ice
Do all sonic sell crushed ice
Hi there,
Since SONIC locations are all individual franchises, store owner have some flexibility in setting their own policies. This mean that not all SONICs necessarily sell crushed ice, although it doesn’t hurt to ask! Chances are, your local SONIC probably does sell crushed ice.
hi,I live in Tauranga area,i have a function coming up and looking for big bags of ice,just wanting to know if their is a place here that sells them please
Unfortunately, due to the volume of comments we receive, we aren’t able to take individual requests.
Sonic,and i believe Publixs does also
Thank you for the suggestion! We have updated the article to reflect Publix.