Each year, I find myself inevitably caught up in the mad Christmas rush. I’m worried about making sure I have the right gift for each of my loved ones, whether the food and catering is sorted, and whether the tree is decorated on time. That Secret Santa gift exchange I agreed to months ago? It’s always forgotten in the chaos.
This year, we’re not blowing the Christmas budget or starting to shop when the stores are stripped clean. Get ahead of the game and sort your cheap Secret Santa gifts early, so you have one less thing to worry about when the festive season is in full swing. Whether you’re shopping for a colleague, a friend, or a family member, these Secret Santa gifts are all below $30 and are sure to spark joy.
Elevate the gift by wrapping them in one of these fun and festive rolls of Christmas wrapping paper.
The best cheap Secret Santa gifts of 2024

Little House Candles
$6.99 (small), at Blow my wick

Car Diffuser
$15 each, at Blow my wick
With two styles and 11 scents to choose from, this cute little car diffuser is a great option for any recipient with a vehicle of their own. Who doesn’t love their car being freshly scented?

Jolly Icon Stemless Wine Glass
$26.21, at Anthropologie
Christmas is a time of togetherness. People come together to share food, drinks, stories, and quality time. So what better gift than a fun and festive wine glass? Alongside the Christmas Tree design, there are also Snowman or Polar Bear options available for purchase. Take your pick!

Plant Labels
$25, at Teresamaree Clay
These clay plant labels are a great gift idea for any keen gardener who especially loves to grow their own herbs. Whether it’s in a pot on the windowsill or staked in the soil outside, these are adorable (and useful) amongst the fresh greenery.

The Dip Bowl
$32, at Teresamaree Clay
These hand-thrown clay bowls are perfectly sized for dips, olives, chutney or also any small finger food. If you’ve drawn a foodie in this year’s Secret Santa pick, a gift couldn’t get much sweeter than these.

Stainless Steel Tray
$19.99, at Blow my wick
Jewellery lovers, this one is for you. The days of sprawling your jewellery across your vanity are over. Neatly collect your rings, necklaces and bracelets in this precious dish, also available in a matte black colourway.

Naturals Blood Orange & Pomelo Hand and Body Lotion
$9.97, at Freedom
Isn’t it just luxurious when you visit someone’s home and find a nice bottle of hand and body lotion in the bathroom, ready for use? Help your Secret Santa be the hostess (or host) with the mostess with your gift. Additionally, if there’s some extra space in your budget, level this idea up by pairing it with the matching body wash.

Midnight In Milan Candle
$26.95, at Glasshouse
This mini saffron and rose candle carries subtle undertones of moss and dry amber, and is just the right amount of soothing. It’s the perfect size to store on your desk or bedside table, and let the holiday scent carry you (mentally) away.

This super cute (and super affordable) salt lamp will look gorgeous on a vanity or bedside table. It lights up in seven different colours, to match whatever evening vibe you choose. To whoever has picked me for this year’s Secret Santa… I certainly want this!

Uri Diamond Ice Cube Moulds
$21.46, at Oliver Bonas
Novelty ice is a game-changer for a drinks night. Take hosting to a whole new level with luxurious diamond-shaped ice cubes. They make frozen water fun all year round.

Roses Candle
$6.99 at Blow my wick
These rose candles are great for girlfriends, mothers or mothers-in-law. Simply pick a size, a colour and then a scent to personally tailor the candle to them and take all the credit for finding them the perfect gift. Or don’t – it depends on whether you reveal who each other’s Secret Santa’s were afterwards or not…

Essano Wellbeing Candle Calm
$15.99, at Chemist Warehouse

Gold Metal Straws Set of Four
$17.17, at Oliver Bonas
We’re all about using reusable products and materials to save the planet, so save your Secret Santa a truckload of single-use paper or plastic straws with these handy, easy-to-clean metal ones. These reflective gold straws look stunning in a table setting.