Best Father’s Day present ideas for under £10
With Father's Day coming up, we know how hard it is to find the perfect gift on a student budget. Luckily, all of these are under a tenner.
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Father's Day is on Sunday 15th June 2025. Have you sourced a gift for your old man yet?
We know buying something cheap but super impressive isn't the easiest thing to do. Particularly during exam period – you're so selfish, dads.
But, don't worry! We're here to help with our list of the best gift ideas for Father's Day for under £10.
10 cheap Father's Day gift ideas
Here are the best Father's Day gifts to buy on a budget:
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Plant a tree
- Cost: £10 (minimum suggested donation)
- Post and packaging: N/A.
Why not forget the throwaway, perishable gift this year? Instead, get your dad an eco-friendly gift that will stand the test of time: a tree.
Through the National Trust, you can now pay to have a tree planted in honour of someone close to you. Although you won't get to keep the tree for yourself, your dad will at least get the satisfaction of knowing you've done some good for the environment.
In fact, if you're able to spare a little more cash on a more regular basis, you could go one step further and offset your dad's entire carbon footprint. Through Ecologi, hundreds (if not thousands) of trees can be planted on your behalf, helping to counteract the emissions we all produce in our day-to-day lives.
Here at Save the Student, we use Ecologi to ensure that the website and all of our workforce are a climate-positive presence on the planet. We couldn't recommend it more!
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Make your own gin kit
- Cost: £9.99
- Post and packaging: Free.
If your dad's a gin lover, then this Father's Day present is so much more fun than a standard bottle of gin (or 10!). The gift pack has all the joys of getting gin as a gift, with the added bonus of being able to make it yourself.
Keep in mind that he'll need a cheap bottle of vodka or gin to go with these infusions. It might be too pricey to buy a bottle for this gift, but if you've already got one lying around, or your dad's always got one stored in the drinks cabinet, you're sorted.
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Garden tool shed sign
- Cost: £10
- Post and packaging: From £1.95.
Got a green-fingered father who likes to spend all his time in the shed at the end of the garden? Then look no further than this tool shed sign.
Perfect for avoiding any confusion as to who and what should be allowed in the shed!
Just keep in mind that the post and packaging will push the cost over £10.
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Personalised beer gift
- Cost: £10
- Post and packaging: £3.95
For the beer and music-loving dads out there, we've found the perfect combination gift.
This personalised craft beer bottle not only contains 500ml of delicious pale ale, but also has a Spotify code on the label. When scanned, this links to a playlist of all the hits from the year you've chosen for the bottle.
You could also try brewing your own beer for him. It's a cheap and thoughtful gift. Ideal.
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Grow Tin – Killer Carnivorous
- Cost: £5.99
- Post and packaging: Free delivery with Amazon Prime or free Click and Collect at an Amazon Pickup Location.
Looking to surprise your dad with something a bit different this year? It's safe to assume that he won't be expecting to get a Venus flytrap in a tin...
The plant starts to grow in the tin but will need to be transferred to a bigger pot as it starts to get bigger.
And yes, in case you're curious – this 'killer carnivorous' plant really does eat flies.
And to get the free delivery offer, remember that students can get Amazon Prime for six months for free.
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Personalised Father's Day gift box
- Cost: From £7.50
- Post and packaging: Free delivery.
This cute gift box from Etsy has a selection of sweets and treats for your dad. It even comes with free delivery in the UK.
If you're operating on a very strict budget, it might be worth putting together your own box of treats. Think about what his favourite snacks and drinks are, and knowing you've put together the box yourself with him in mind will mean a lot to him (we promise).
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Father's Day mug
- Cost: £7
- Post and packaging: £4.50 for standard delivery; Click & Collect from £2.95; available in-store.
Is your dad tea-riffic? Of course he is.
You might think a mug is just about the most predictable Father's Day present you can get, but when you get the right one, it's a great gift. Trust us.
If you go for a mug that's good quality, sturdy and nice to drink from, like this one from John Lewis, it can be used again and again for years. It'll give your dad a reminder of you every time he has a cuppa.
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Activity scratch cards
- Cost: £9.99
- Post and packaging: Free delivery.
When you're away at uni, you may find you're missing your family and the time you spend together back home.
This is a great gift if you're looking to spend some quality time with your Dad in the holidays, but not sure what to do.
There are 52 cards in total, so enough to keep you and your Dad busy for a while, or once a week if you're lucky enough to live close to your parents at uni.
Activities include sports, outdoor activities and games.
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Bird feeder
- Cost: £9
- Post and packaging: £4.
If your dad likes nature, this window-mounted bird feeder could be the perfect gift. Simply stick it to your window with some bird feed in it and voilà.
This is especially great if your dad doesn't have a garden or can't see the garden from where he usually sits. He can watch birds all day long.
Just keep in mind that the postage is going to send you a couple of quid over the £10.
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Sustainable takeaway coffee cup
- Cost: £9.95
- Post and packaging: £3.88.
This takeaway coffee cup is a great, eco-friendly gift. Made from old single-use cups, this cup is also 100% recyclable. But since it has a lifespan of five years, you won't have to think about recycling it just yet.
Plus, with a reusable cup like this, your dad can even get discounted coffee at some coffee shops.
Looking for more bargains? Make sure you've had a look through the best online outlet stores.
