15 Cheap Gifts for Friends (That are Good!)

Cheap Gifts for Friends

We don’t always have a bunch of money to spend on gifts for our friends, but that doesn’t mean they have to go without! Gifting doesn’t always need to cost an arm and a leg, sometimes just an arm is enough! Finding cheap gifts for friends (that are good) is surprisingly simple, with the likes of Amazon and other online retailers making it super acceptable to spend a little and get a lot. Gone are the days where cheap equals tacky! Here are the best cheap gifts for friends (that are good!) for any occasion.

  1. Mini Speaker
  2. This awesome mini speaker has a high-capacity rechargeable built-in lithium battery that allows up to 10 hours continuous playback time. It’s the perfect speaker for days on the beach with friends, drinks at home with the crew or even just jamming out in their bedroom to their favorite ballards.

  3. A New Backpack
  4. Bet you didn’t think you’d see something as useful as a whole backpack on this list! Friends who attend college or use a backpack for work or school will definitely appreciate this functional (and cheap) gift!

  5. Mug Warmer
  6. This 17 watt mug warmer can be used for warming mugs of coffee, tea, hot cocoa or anything else they like to drink. The surface easily wipes clean and it’s easily transported, so it’s great for them to use at home or on the go.

  7. Beer Chilling Sticks
  8. A cheap gift for friends who love a good beer, these beer chilling sticks are a game changer! Simply freeze the tube for about 45 minutes, insert it in beer bottle and enjoy an ice cold beer any time!

  9. Hot Sauce
  10. Friends who love a bit of spice in their lives will love this pack of the world best hot sauces! The perfect addition to any meal or side, these hot sauces will blow their heads off in the best way possible!

  11. Random Acts of Kindness Cards
  12. This set of 26 cards encourages you, your friends and passersby to act on good intentions, with prompts like giving strangers compliments, writing a letter to someone who inspires you or picking up a piece of trash on your walk home.

  13. Bestie Book
  14. Celebrate with a personalized wooden wine box that houses three special bottles! The box is customized with their family name, a special date and location. This is a beautiful and personal gift for your favorite couple on their anniversary that they can enjoy any time.

  15. Scrabble Tiles
  16. Scrabble is a super fun game that never gets old. These scrabble tiles can be used to play the classic game alone or with friends, or even as decor for around their home.

  17. Snack Box
  18. Who doesn’t love snacks!? This snack box will curb all their snackish cravings at home or at work, and includes everyones favorites. This cheap gift for friends is a real winner!

  19. Portable Charger
  20. Useful and cheap gifts are the way to go! These little power packs have a 5000mAh capacity which is enough to power a smartphone for at least 1 full charge cycle. This cheap gift will come in handy for your friend on the go.

  21. Inspirational Soap
  22. These bars of soap not only keep you nice and clean, they also come with sweet inspirational words on them. A cheap little gift for friends that they’ll surely love.

  23. Mushroom Grow Kit
  24. Cheap doesn’t have to equal basic! This organic mushroom indoor kit is cheap and allows your friend to grow their own crop all-year round! Just place the box near a window with indirect light, mist twice a day, and they’ll see delicious, beautiful mushrooms growing within a week! So cool.

  25. Star Wars Keyring
  26. What Star Wars fan doesn’t want this bad boy hanging from their set of keys! If you’re after some other fun Star Wars gifts, check out our list of the best ones! There’s a tone of awesome goodies there too.

  27. Cute Friendship Bracelets
  28. You can’t go past a cute friendship bracelet! These are perfect for you and your bestie and a nice cheap gift that is still something cute for them to enjoy.


    That’s our list of the best cheap gifts for friends (that are good!). Remember you don’t have to compromise on awesomeness when you can’t afford to go all out on a gift. If you’re still in the mood for more gifts for friends, why not have a look at our list of the best gift boxes for friends! See you next time!