Costco hot dog combo stays at $1.50, and now you can have a bottle of water with it
Costco continues to offer its iconic $1.50 hot dog combo without raising the price, maintaining the deal that has remained unchanged since the 1980s. The company has now added an option to substitute the fountain soda with a 16.9-ounce bottle of Kirkland Signature water. This small update provides more choice for customers while preserving the value-driven appeal of the long-standing promotion.
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Costco hot dog combo stays at $1.50, and now you can have a bottle of water with it Rob Beschizza 7:14 am Thu Apr 30, 2026 The Costco hotdog, as depicted in promotional in-store material Warehouse retailer Costco is famed for its $1.50 beef hotdogs, which come with a 20 oz. soda and haven't gon up in price since its 1980s debut. Occasionally rumors of a price increase spread, only to be squashed by the company's management; co-founder Jim Sinegal once threatened a previous CEO with death if he considered it. The latest news is in fact a new addition to the deal: an option for bottled water.
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