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America's Drive-In Movie Theaters: State-by-State Guide With Prices

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Taking the fam to a drive-in theater for a movie night this summer is a fun and affordable family activity that won’t drain your wallet.

According to EntTelligence, the average price for a movie ticket was about $11.75 in 2022. That’s quite a chunk of change if you’re looking to entertain the whole family, right? Now here’s where the drive-in really shines — it’s way more affordable! This is especially true with drive-in double features. You get two movies for the price of one.

You could pay as little as $1 for children’s tickets. Plus, some groups, such as seniors, young kiddos, military, and first responders, may even get to watch movies for free.

With such cheap ticket prices, what type of movies can you expect to see at a drive­-in theater? Drive-ins show a variety of movies, ranging from the newest releases like The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Disney’s Little Mermaid, Fast X, and Super Mario Bros Movie, to beloved classics. Either way, the drive-in is a solid family outing. Here’s a look at some other advantages of a drive-in and a list of drive-in theaters across the U.S.

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Prices may vary and are per person/vehicle (unless otherwise noted) and may not include any taxes, online transaction fees, or early booking fees.

 

Drive-in theaters offer perks you’ll never get at a traditional movie theater.

Some Drive-in workers on rollerskates offering concessions to people in their car

In addition to cheaper ticket prices, drive-ins have other advantages. For the most part, here’s what you can expect:

  1. They have fair-style unique local concessions like funnel cakes, boiled peanuts, pickle ice, and a pickle in a bag.
  2. They allow outside food and drink.
  3. Dogs are allowed.
  4. Some have a playground area.
  5. You can bring your own chair(s) or couch.
  6. They allow RVs.
  7. You can recline your car seat back and get comfy with blankets and pillows.
  8. Some allow overnight or extended stays.

 

That said, there are some rules you gotta follow at the drive-in theater.

Watching a movie at a drive-in theater can be a fun family activity. However, there are rules. Here are some basics if you’ve never experienced a drive-in movie before:

  • Guests must turn off loud motors like diesel and dual exhaust before a movie starts.
  • You have to keep headlights and parking lights off during shows (including interior cargo lights).
  • Most drive-in theaters will show movies rain or shine — so no refunds or rain checks.
  • No loud music.
  • You gotta keep your pet leashed and clean up after them.
  • Supervise your children.

 

Is there a drive-in movie theater near me?

Although the number of drive-in movie theaters has dwindled over the decades, there are still a good number of them out there. If there’s not one near you, it might be worth taking a summer road trip to visit some of them.

Some drive-ins allow you to buy tickets online, and accept credit cards, while other drive-ins are cash only. Here is a list of drive-in theaters and the admission prices in each U.S. state that we were able to find online. If you know of a drive-in we missed, comment at the bottom of our post, and we’ll add it to our list.

Note: If a state isn’t listed, there’s no drive-in there. The movie film emoji (🎞️) means the drive-in offers a double feature, and the dollar sign emoji (💲) means the drive-in accepts cash only. And some drive-ins require food permits, which allow you to bring in outside foods.

 

 

Alabama

 

Arizona

 

Arkansas

  • Stone Drive-In, Mountain View
    • $5 (12 and up), $3 (4 – 11), free (under 4)
  • Kenda Drive-In, Marshall 🎞️💲
    • $6 (12 and up), $2 (6 – 11), free (5 and under)

 

California

  • Vineland Drive-In, CIty of Industry 🎞️
    • $10 (9 and up), $4 (6 – 8), free (5 and under)

 

Colorado

  • Holiday Twin Drive-In, Fort Collins 🎞️
    • $9 (10 and up), $6 (seniors 65+), $6 (6 – 9), free (5 and under)

 

Connecticut

  • Mansfield Drive-In, Mansfield Center 🎞️
    • $13 (12 and up), $9 (4 – 11), free (3 and under)

 

Florida

  • Joy-Lan Drive-In, Lakeland 🎞️ ($10 food voucher is required per vehicle)
    • $8 (10 and up), $3 (4 – 9), free (3 and under)

 

Georgia

  • Jesup Drive-In, Jesup 🎞️ ($5 food permit per car)
    • $7 (12 and up), $6 (military members), $5 (6 -11), free (4 and under)
  • Swan Drive-In, Blue Ridge
    • $10 (12 and up), $5 (4 – 11), free (3 and under)
  • Tiger Drive-In, Tiger
    • $10 (12 and up), $5 (4 – 11), free (3 and under)

 

Idaho

  • Idaho Falls Motor Vu Drive-In, Idaho Falls 🎞️
    • $8.50 adults, $4.50 children, $6.50 seniors, veterans, active duty military, and first responders
  • Parma Motor Vu Drive-In, Parma 🎞️
    • $10 (12 – 61), $8 seniors (62 and up), $4 (4 – 11), free (3 and under)
  • Terrace Drive-In, Caldwell
    • 10 (12 and up), $7 seniors (60 and up), $3 (5 – 11), free (4 and under)
  • Teton Vu Drive-In, Rexburg 🎞️
    • $8 (12 and up), $5 seniors (60 and up), $1 (5 – 11), free (4 and under)

 

Illinois

  • Fairview Drive-In, Newton 🎞️
    • $8 (13 and up), $7 military, $5 (4 – 12), free (3 and under)
  • McHenry Outdoor Theater, McHenry
    • $14 (12 and up), $8 military and seniors (60 and up), $8 3 – 11), free (under 3), $14 carload on Tuesdays
  • Midway Drive-In, Niles ($10 food permit per car required)
    • $9.50 (12 and up), $4 (3 – 11), free (2 and under)
  • Route 66 Drive-In, Springfield
    • $32 carload, $8 (13 and up), $5 (4 – 12), free (3 and under)
  • Skyview Drive-In, Belleville
    • $13 (13 and up), one child (12 and under) free per paying adult, additional children $3 each

 

Indiana

  • 13-24 Drive-In, Wabash
    • $6 adults, $4 kids, $20 (carload of 4+), $10 a carload on Thursdays
  • 49er Drive-In, Valparaiso 🎞️ 💲
    • $10 (12 and up), $5 (5 – 11), free (4 and under)
  • Hummel Drive-In, Winchester 🎞️ 💲
    • $10 (11 and up), $ (5 – 10), free (4 and under)
  • Melody Drive-In, Bass Lake
    • $9 (12 and up), $7 seniors, $5 (5 – 11), free (4 and under)
  • The Skyline Drive-In, Shelbyville
    • $8 (12 and up), $4 (3-11), free (2 and under), $24 a carload on Sundays
  • Tibbs Drive-In, Indianapolis 🎞️
    • $12 (13 and up), $6 (4 – 12), free (3 and under)

 

 

Iowa

  • Blue Grass Drive-In, Blue Grass
    • $10 (13 and up), $5 (4 – 12), free (3 and under), double feature, Sunday prices are $7 (13 and up), $3 (4 – 12), free (3 and under)
  • Valle Drive-In, Newton 🎞️
    • $8 (12 and up), $5 (5 – 11), free (4 and under)
  • Voy 61 Dive-In, Delmar 🎞️
    • $9 (13 and up), $5 (4 – 12), free (3 and under)

 

Kansas

  • Starlite Drive-In, Wichita 🎞️
    • $9 (12 and up), $5 (3 – 11), free (2 and under)

 

Kentucky

  • Bourbon Drive-In, Paris 🎞️
    • $10 (11 and up), $5 (6 – 10), free (5 and under)
  • Judy Drive-In, Mount Sterling 🎞️
    • $10 (12 and up), $5 (5 – 11), free (4 and under)
  • Sauerbeck Family Drive-In, LaGrange 🎞️ ($5 food permit)
    • $11 (13 and up), $6 (3 – 12), free (2 and under), double feature, $15 carload for Retro Wednesdays
  • Skyline Drive-In, Summersville 🎞️
    • $10 (12 and up), $5 (5 – 11), free (4 and under)
  • Stanford Drive-In, Stanford 🎞️
    • $8 (13 and up), $4 (4 – 12), free (3 and under)

 

Maine

  • Bridgton Twin Drive-In, Bridgton
    • Double Feature Nights $23 a car (max 2 people), $28 a car (3 to 6 people), additional persons beyond 6 are $5 each, Single Feature Nights $18 a car (max two 2 people), $23 a car (3 to 6 people) additional persons beyond 6 are $5 each
  • Prides Corner Drive-In, Westbrook (Prices allow you to watch one or two, or all three movies)
    • $20 car (up to two people), $30 car (three to five people), $5 for each additional person beyond five,

 

Maryland

  • Bengies Drive-In, Middle River
    • $12.50 (11 and up), $7 (4 – 10), free (3 and under), $20 food permit

 

Massachusetts

  • Wellfleet Drive-In, Cape Cod
    • $15 (12-61), $12 seniors (62 and up), $10 (4-11), free (3 and under)

 

Michigan

  • 5 Mile Drive-In, Dowagiac 🎞️
    • $30 per vehicle, regardless of the number of people or size of the vehicle
  • Capri Drive-In, Coldwater 🎞️
    • $12 (12 and up), $5 (5 – 11), free (4 and under)
  • Getty Drive-In, Muskegon 🎞️
    • $12 (13 and up), $8 seniors (60+), military, and college students, $7.50 (6 – 12), free (5 and under)
  • Memory Lane Drive-In, Monroe 🎞️
    • $9 (12 and up), $5 (5 – 11), free (4 and under), $25 a carload
  • The Sunset Drive-In, Hartford 🎞️
    • $30 per vehicle, regardless of the number of people or size of the vehicle
  • US 23 Drive-In, Flint 🎞️
    • $11 (13 and up), $7 (3 – 12), free (2 and under)

 

Minnesota

  • Long Drive-In, Long Prarie 🎞️
    • $8 (12 and up), $4 (6 – 11), free (5 and under)
  • Starlite Drive-In, Litchfield 🎞️
    • $9 (13 and up), $5 (5 – 12), free (4 and under)

 

Missouri

  • 66 Drive-In, Carthage 🎞️
    • $8 (13 and up), $4 (6 – 12), free (5 and under)
  • Phoenix Drive-In. Houston
    • $6.13 (13 and up), $5.18 (3 – 12), free (2 and under)
  • Starlight Drive-In, Cadet 🎞️
    • $11 adults, $4 kids, $22 carloads (Fri/Sat), $20 carloads (Sun/Thurs)
  • Sunset Drive-In, Aurora
    • $9 (6 and up), free (5 and under), OR $45 a carload of 5 or more

 

Montana

 

Nebraska

  • Quasar Drive-In, Valley
    • $10 (13 and up), $5 (3 – 12), free (2 and under)
  • SkyView Drive-In, Scottsbluff
    • $7 (13 and up), $4 (Friends of the Midwest Theater member), $4 (2 – 12), free (under 2), $25 carload (Friends of the Midwest Theater member), $15 carload (Individual)

 

Nevada

  • West Wind LAs Vegas Drive-In, Las Vegas
    • $8.50 (12 and up), $2 (5 – 11), free (4 and under), Tuesdays $6 (12 and up), $2 (5 – 11), free (4 and under)
  • West Wind El Rancho Drive-In, El Rancho
    • $8.25 (12 and up), $2 (5 – 11), free (4 and under), Tuesdays $5.75 (12 and up), $2 (5 – 11), free (4 and under)

 

New Hampshire

  • Milford Drive-In, Milford
    • $33 per car up to 6 people, $5 per additional person
  • Weirs Drive-In, Laconia 🎞️
    • $25 per car (2 people), $5 per additional person, children 4 and under free

 

New Jersey

  • Delsea Drive-In, Vineland 🎞️ ($21.53 food permit, including tax)
    • $12 (4 and up), free (3 and under)

 

New Mexico

 

New York

  • Skyline Drive-In, New York City
    • $55 per car (up to 7 people), $19.50 single outdoor seat, $35 motorcycle, $39 outdoor seats for 2, $58.50 outdoor seats for 3
  • Warwick Drive-In, Warwick 🎞️
    • $12 (12 and up), $9 (4 – 11), free (3 and under)

 

North Carolina

 

Ohio

  • AutoRama Drive-In, Ridgeville 🎞️
    • $11 (12 and up), $6 (4 – 11), free (3 and under)
  • Dixie Twin Drive-In, Dayton
    • $10 (13 and up, $7 (5 – 12), free (4 and under), $1 military discount
  • Field of Dreams Drive-In, Liberty Center 🎞️ ($10 food permit bought online/$20 at gate)
    • $25 carload, $10 (13+ up to a max $25), free w/paid adult (12 and under)
  • High-Road Drive-In, Kenton 🎞️ ($10 food permit per car)
    • $8 (12 and up), $5 (3 – 11), free (2 and under)
  • Lynn Drive-In, Strasburg 🎞️💲
    • $7 (12 and up), $3 (5 – 11), free (4 and under)
  • South Drive-In, Columbus
    • $10 (12 and up Fri, Sat, Sun), $8.50 (12 and up Mon – Thurs), $5 (5 – 11 every night), free (4 and under every night)
  • Springmill Drive-In, Mansfield 🎞️ ($10 food permit per car)
    • $10 (12 and up), $7 (3 – 11), free (2 and under)
  • Starlite Drive-In, Amelia 🎞️
    • $9 (12 and up), $7.50 (seniors 60+/first responders/active military), $5 (4 – 11), free (3 and under)
  • Star View Drive-In, Norwalk 🎞️💲
    • $8 (11 and up), $1 (5 – 10), free (4 and under)
  • Tiffin Drive-In, Tiffin 🎞️ ($10 food permit per car)
    • $25 carload, $20 (2 people in vehicle), $10 (1 person in vehicle), children 9 and under are free and won’t be counted in your vehicle
  • Van-Del Drive-In, Middle Point 🎞️ ($10 food permit bought online/$20 at gate)
    • $25 carload, $10 (13+ up to a max $25), free w/paid adult (12 and under)

 

Oklahoma

  • Chief Drive-In, Ninnekah 🎞️💲
    • $8 cash/$8.50 credit (12 and up), $5 (3 – 11), free (4 and under)
  • Winchester Drive-In, Oklahoma City 🎞️💲
    • $10 (11 and up), $5 (6 – 11), free (5 and under)

 

Oregon

  • 99 W Drive-In, Newberg 🎞️
    • $9 (12 and up), $5 (3 – 11), free (2 and under)

 

Pennsylvania

  • Becky’s Drive-In, Walnutport 🎞️
    • $12 (13 and up), $8 (3 – 12), free (2 and under)
  • Evergreen Drive-In, Mount Pleasant 🎞️
    • $10 (12 and up), $5 (6 – 11), free (5 and under)
  • Midway Drive-In, Mifflontown 🎞️
    • $8 (12 and up), $5 (3 – 11), free (2 and under)
  • Pike Drive-In, Montgomery 🎞️ ($10 food permit per car)
    • $10 (7 and up), free (6 and under)
  • Sky-Vu Drive-In, Gratz 🎞️
    • $7 (12 and up), $5 (3 – 11), free (2 and under)
  • Super 322 Drive-In, Philipsburg 🎞️💲($15 food permit per car)
    • $9 (12 and up), $5 (3 – 11), free (2 and under)

 

Rhode Island

 

South Carolina

  • 25 Drive-In, Greenwood 🎞️💲($20 food permit per car)
    • $10 (12 and up), $5 (3 – 11), free (2 and under)
  • Highway 21 Drive-In, Beaufort 🎞️
    • $8 (13 and up), $7 (seniors 60+, military members), $4 (5 – 12), free (4 and under)
  • Tiger Drive-In, Tiger
    • $10 (12 and up), $5 (4 – 11), free (3 and under)

 

South Dakota

  • Midway Drive-In, Miller
    • $6 (13 and up), free with adult supervision (12 and under)
  • Starlite Drive-In, Mitchell
    • $9 (12 and up), $7 (seniors 62+, military members), $5 (5 – 11), free (4 and under)

 

Tennessee

  • Loco Drive-In, Loudon 🎞️💲($10 food permit per car)
    • $8 adults, $4 chidlren
  • Macon Drive-In, Lafayette 🎞️
    • $6 (10 and up), $3 (5 – 9), free (4 and under)
  • Parkway Drive-In, Maryville 🎞️💲
    • $8 (13 and up), $4 (5 – 12), free (4 and under)
  • Sparta Drive-In, Sparta 🎞️
    • $9 (12 and up), $5 (4 – 11), free (3 and under)
  • Stardust Drive-In, Watertown 🎞️
    • $9.50 (12 and up), $7.50 (6 – 11), free (5 and under)
  • Twin City Drive-In, Bristol 🎞️💲
    • $8 (11 and up), $5 (5 – 10), free (4 and under)

 

Texas

  • Big Sky Drive-In, Midland 🎞️
    • $8 (12 and up), $4 (5 – 11), free (4 and under)
  • Blue Starlite Drive-In, Austin
    • $25 (car slot for two people) or $35 (car slot for two people with concession)
  • Brazos Drive-In, Granbury
    • $20 carload, $15 (military, police, firemen, teachers, students, doctors, nurses, and seniors 60+), $10 single adult
  • Coyote Drive-In, Fort Worth
    • $10 (12 and up), $8 (6 – 11), free (5 and under)
  • Graham Drive-In, Graham 🎞️
    • $7 (12 and up), $5 (military, seniors 62+), $5 (5 – 11), free (4 and under)
  • Tascosa Drive-In, Amarillo 🎞️
    • $9 (11 and up), $5 (under 10), free (babies in car seat)

 

 

Utah

  • Erda Drive-In, Tooele
    • $8.50 (12 and up), $6 (3 – 11), free (2 and under)
  • Redwood Drive-In, West Valley City 🎞️
    • $10 (10 and up), $1 (5 – 9), free (4 and under)

 

Vermont

  • Fairlee Drive-In, Fairlee 🎞️💲
    • $12 (12 and up), $8 (5 – 11), free (4 and under)
  • Sunset Drive-In, Clochester 🎞️
    • $12 adults, $8 kids, $15 car with single admission

 

Virginia

  • Central Drive-In, Norton 🎞️
    • $8 (12 and up), $4 (5 – 11), free (3 and under)
  • Hull’s Drive-In, Lexington 🎞️
    • $10/single occupant in advance (online), $12 at the gate, $18/two occupant car in advance (online), $22 at the gate, $25/carload (3-8 people) in advance (online), $30 at the gate
  • The Family Drive-In, Stephens City 🎞️
    • $10 (13 and up), $5 (3 – 12), free (2 and under)

 

Washington

  • Auto-Vue Drive-In, Colville 🎞️
    • $7 (12 and up), $3 (11 and under), $15 carload on Sundays
  • Blue Fox Drive-In, Oak Harbor 🎞️
    • $6.50 cash (11 and up), $1 cash (5 – 10), free (4 and under), add $0.50 for credit card price
  • Rodeo Drive-In, Bremerton 🎞️
    • $12 (13 and up), $7 (seniors 55+), $7 (6 – 11), free (5 and under)
  • Skyline Drive-In, Shelton 🎞️
    • $8 (12 and up), $3 (6 – 11), free (5 and under)

 

West Virginia

  • Pipestem Drive-In, Athens 🎞️💲
    • $8 (11 and up), $5 (5 – 10), free (4 and under), $16 carload on Sundays
  • Sunset Drive-In, Meadowbrook 🎞️💲
    • $10 adults, $5 (5 and up), free (4 and under), free (first responders, police and fire with ID)
  • Hilltop Drive-In, Chester 🎞️
    • $10 (12 and up), $6 (seniors 55+), $5 (5 – 11), free (4 and under), free (military with ID)

 

Wisconsin

  • Big Sky Drive-In, Wisconsin Dells 🎞️💲
    • $10 (12 and up), $5 (3 – 11), free (2 and under)
  • Chilton Drive-In, Chilton
    • $6 adults, $4 child, $10 per carload Wednesdays and Thursdays
  • Hi-way 18 Drive-In, Jefferson 🎞️
    • $10 (12 – 64), $8 (seniors(65-99), active duty military personnel), free (4 and under), free (seniors 100+)
  • Skyway Drive-In, Fish Creek 🎞️
    • $10 (12 and up), $6 (5 – 11), free (4 and under)
  • Stardust Twin Drive-In, Chetek 🎞️
    • $8.50 (13 and up), $6.50 (3 – 12), free (2 and under), $20 per car on Family Fun Day Sundays, $5 per person on Thrifty 5 dollar Thursdays

 

Wyoming

 

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