Holiday Gifts Under $30 They'll Actually Use

The best holiday gifts under $30 are the ones people actually use. Whether you need a Secret Santa gift, a host gift, something for a coworker or a stocking stuffer, here are practical, personal ideas that won't break the budget, all designed and handcrafted in Buffalo, NY.

Why coasters make a great gift under $30

  • Useful every day: everyone sets down a mug, a glass or a can.
  • Personal: pick a hometown, a favorite city or a landmark that means something to them.
  • Easy to wrap and ship: flat, light and simple to tuck under the tree.
  • Budget friendly: sets of 4 are $25.50 (regularly $30), and singles are $7.50.

Gifts under $10: single coasters

For stocking stuffers, desk-mate gifts or add-ons to a bigger present, a single coaster is just $7.50. Pick the classic red buffalo for a Buffalo fan, the Brooklyn Bridge for a New Yorker, or the Chicago River poster for a Chicagoan. Shop single coasters.

Gifts under $30: sets of 4

A set of 4 coasters looks like a complete gift, and at $25.50 it qualifies for free US shipping on orders of $20 or more. Popular picks include:

Shop all sets of 4.

Build-your-own gift set

Want something more personal? Our Mix & Match collection lets you choose any four single coasters and save 15%. Combine a parent's hometown, the city where they live now, and a couple of favorite landmarks. Four singles come to $25.50 after the discount, about the same as a set.

Gift ideas by person

For the host: bring a set of 4 instead of another bottle of wine. Landmark designs give guests something to talk about.

For coworkers: a single coaster from their hometown is a thoughtful desk gift under $10.

For the friend who moved away: send a piece of home, whether that is Buffalo, Boston or Houston.

For new homeowners: coasters are the first thing a new coffee table needs. See our housewarming gift ideas.

For travelers: a mix-and-match set of cities they have visited makes a fun keepsake.

Holiday shipping tips

Orders ship in 3–5 business days, plus transit time, so order early in December to be safe. US shipping is free on orders of $20 or more. For questions about your order, see our FAQ or contact us.

Made in the USA, designed in Buffalo

Every MITYO coaster is designed and handcrafted in Buffalo, NY, and made in the USA. When you give one, you are supporting a small Buffalo business, too.

How to make a small gift feel big

Presentation goes a long way. Tie a set of coasters with ribbon, add a handwritten note about why you picked that city or landmark, or pair them with a favorite drink. For a group gift exchange, a set of 4 from the recipient's hometown is a safe bet that still feels thoughtful. And if you are shopping for several people at once, sets of 4 for different cities let you check off your whole list in one order, with free US shipping on orders of $20 or more. Gifting a family? Choose one landmark per person so everyone gets their own.

Ready to shop? Browse our full gifts under $30 collection or see all coasters.

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