Adult gift ideas under £20

Finding the perfect Christmas gift for adults isn’t always easy. You want it to feel thoughtful and fun, but still practical and, ideally, affordable! I’ve handpicked a few of my favourite gifts I’ve personally tried and loved, all for under £20.

Under £5

Sometimes the smallest gifts make the biggest impression - especially when they’re thoughtful.

  • Adult colouring books - perfect for a quiet evening with a cuppa.

  • Men’s funny socks - because you can never have too many quirky socks!

  • DIY gift for under £4 - First get these photo strips from Snapfish. They were four for £3.99 which meant they worked out to be 99p each. They are perfect to use as a bookmark. Then I grabbed a book from the charity shop for 50p. Finally add some chocolates with it for £1.50 and tie it all together and you’ve got yourself a lovely gift that comes to £3.48. See how I did mine here!

Under £10

A little more wiggle room means you can get something practical or a tiny bit more luxurious.

  • Faraday pouch - these are great for giving you peace of mind with tech!

  • Makeup treats: 

    • Mascara

    • L’Oreal Lumi Glotion - I highly recommend

    • No7 gift set - you can get £32 worth of product for £10 using a referral code if you are a new customer! Here’s some of my followers’ codes: KATE-R1DV // TRACEY-R1N1 // EMMA-R3NK

Under £20

Some bigger gift ideas that are still budget friendly include:

Some other good recommendations I’ve seen but not tried:


Whether it’s a little DIY, a practical gadget, or something a bit fun, you can absolutely find adult presents under £20 that feel personal and special. I always try to mix a few DIY or bargain buys with something small but luxurious as I think it’s all about making your budget stretch without feeling like you’ve scrimped on the joy!

Let me know in the comments if you’ve got any more ideas for adult gifts at Christmas!

The Budgeting Mum

Hi, I’m Beth, aka the Budgeting Mum! Like many families, my family and I have felt the financial pinch since becoming parents.

One thing I'm incredibly passionate about is affordable family travel and truly believe that you can explore the world with children in tow, no matter your budget. So, if you’re tightening your purse strings, looking for money-saving advice for families and bargain deals, follow along for more! 

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