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Best Christmas Gifts Under $30 

October 24, 2024 - 4 minute read

Christmas may be the season for giving, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend big. When it comes to finding the best Christmas gifts on a budget, we have you covered. From hair-styling tools to gaming accessories, here are this year’s best Christmas gift ideas under $30. 

In this article you’ll find gift ideas for: him, the kitchen, teens, beauty-obsessed, colleagues, friends, neighbours, secret santa or kris kringle event, and more. 

Need more gift ideas? Check out our Christmas Gift Ideas page for the ultimate guide to Christmas gifts 2024.

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Top budget tip – on The Good Guys website you can search for products by price. Simply head to any of our website category pages and use the filters to sort products by your budget. You can enter a low to high price to find the perfect gifts instantly curated! 

Gifts for men under $30  

Whether it’s a gift for a male family member, friend or we’ve got great budget gift ideas for all the men on your Christmas gift list, whether they are young, old – or in-between. From mini-massagers and headphones to cool keyboards and tech accessories there’s a gift idea here that will please – and won’t break the bank! 

Beurer Massager Mini 

DeLonghi Espresso Thermo Glasses 

ENCORE 15.6" Notebook Briefcase (Black)

Remington Personal Haircut Kit

Bonelk Gaming RGB 6D Mouse 7200 DPI USB (Black)

Bonelk Gaming Backlit LED Keyboard USB (Black)

Remington 5-in-1 Titanium Multi-Grooming Kit

Sony On Ear Headphones

See more gifts for men here.

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Gifts under $30 for hair queens 

If you’re in need of a budget beauty gift for someone who loves their hair you’ve come to the right place! With hair care tools for styling, drying, straightening, curling and removal, there’s a range of gift ideas here to suit your budget and are sure to delight.  

VS Sassoon Pro Dry 2300W Hair Dryer

Remington Beauty Shave Cordless Shaver

Thin Lizzy Perfect Brows Hair Remover

Remington Trim & Shave Body & Bikini Kit

Remington Pro Curls Curling Iron

Shop more haircare tools here.

Product images of the Remington Pro Curls Curling Iron
“When I’m struggling to think of the perfect Christmas gift idea for someone, I find that kitchenware, such as nice coffee glasses, is always a good practical option.” Tracey Ellis, The Good Guys Buyer – Portable Appliances

Kitchen Gifts for under $30  

If you’ve got friends or family that love being in their kitchen it can sometimes be hard to find the right gift, particularly on a budget. “When I’m struggling to think of the perfect Christmas gift idea for someone, I find that kitchenware, such as nice coffee glasses, is always a good practical option,” says Tracey Ellis, The Good Guys Buyer – Portable Appliances. We agree. Check out these great gifts under $30 that are sure to be loved in any kitchen.  

Joseph Joseph Nest Measure Multi-Colour

OXO 4 Inch Pizza Wheel

Salter Dual Pour Kitchen Scale with Bowl

Joseph Joseph Chop 2 Pot Regular Green

Kleva Sharp Sharp Pro - Stainless Knife Sharpener

Breville The Milk Jug

DeLonghi Espresso Thermo Glasses 2 Pack

Shop more specialty kitchen products here.

Product image of the DeLonghi Espresso Thermo Glasses 2 Pack

Budget gifts for kids and teens under $30 

Need a budget gift for your niece or nephew? These gift ideas under $30 are great for older kids and teens – from headphones to gaming products and haircare, there’s a budget gift idea for all the teens on your shopping list. 

Sony PlayStation Gift Card

Lycan Gaming Titan Gaming Boom Arm with Pop Filter and Shock Mount

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Wheel 2 Pack

VS Sassoon Pro Dry 2300W Hair Dryer

Remington Ceramic Straightener

Bonelk GH-717 Gaming RGB Headphones

See more gift ideas for gamers here.

Product image of the Bonelk GH-717 Gaming RGB Headphones 3.5mm (Black)

Budget gifts for friends under $30 

Have a lovely friend, colleague at work or neighbour who always remembers you at Christmas? These gift ideas under $30 are great for friends, colleagues – or even that Secret Santa event you’ve been invited to. 

Sony In Ear MDREX15APB Black Headphones

Homedics Quatro Mini Handheld Massager

Bon Voyage Portable Digital Luggage Scale (40kg)

Oral B Vitality+ Power Brush Floss Action

Baileys Original Coffee Pod 10PK

VS Sassoon Pocket Rocket Mini Curler

If your budget is $50 and under check out more gift ideas here.

product image of the VS Sassoon Pocket Rocket Mini Curler

 Want more budget-friendly Christmas gift ideas? From computer accessories to health and grooming products, there’s plenty more to choose from in-store and online at The Good Guys. Happy gift shopping! 

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