The Best Gifts Under $10

By Travel + Leisure Staff
December 18, 2019
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When you want to stick to a budget for a small thank you present or a gift exchange, it's hard to come up with something that really feels thoughtful. Sure, going full-on DIY is a great option, but not everyone has the time to spend getting cozy with a hot glue gun. In lieu of a boring $10 Starbucks gift card, you can find a gift that balances affordable with personal.

If your friend, coworker, or family member enjoys travel — and who doesn’t, really? — we set out to find the little things that will make their upcoming trips easier, like a portable power bank, or their everyday just a little more fun, like a box of champagne-infused gummy bears.

Related: 25 Travel Gift Ideas Under $25

This year, Travel + Leisure editors are offering our most comprehensive gift guides ever. The goal? Making sure you can find the perfect present for absolutely anyone. Below, our budget-friendly picks for less than $10.
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Knock Knock Packing List

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Best for: The Organized Traveler

Make the next 60 trips easier to pack for with this exhaustive packing checklist, which includes a range of forgettables from money belt to tuxedo. It's also compact enough to bring with you on your travels and use it again when you're packing for the trip home.

To buy: amazon.com, $7

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Boca Towel Clips

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Best for: Beach Lovers

There's nothing more relaxing than an ocean breeze — until said breeze becomes a gust and scatters your towel, cover-up, and all the belongings you left on your lounge chair across the sand. These clever clips keep that from happening. And they're honestly just cute little guys to keep in a beach bag.

To buy: bedbathandbeyond.com, $6 for set of 2

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Burt’s Bees Mini Travel Set

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Best for: The Simple Traveler

This TSA-sized kit includes six of the all-natural company's bestsellers: Intense Hydration Cream Cleanser, Intensive Hydration Day Lotion, Soap Bark & Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream, Naturally Nourishing Milk & Honey Body Lotion, Coconut Foot Cream, and Shea Butter Hand Repair Cream. They pack such a powerful punch, you'll want to use them even when you're not traveling.

To buy: amazon.com, $10

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Portable Travel Kit Organizer

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Best for: Girlfriend Gift Exchanges

This pocket-packed, water-resistant hanging organizer is a true steal. It  weighs less than half a pound, but the number of essentials you can fit inside will amaze you every time. Plus, it comes in a wide variety of colors.

To buy: amazon.com, $10

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WineSkin Bottle Travel Bag

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Best for: The Vino Lover in Your Life

Anyone who’s ever opened their luggage to find their clothes dyed a deep Rhône Valley Syrah will appreciate this one. And with hundreds of 5-star ratings, you can't go wrong keeping this gadget on hand.

To buy: amazon.com, $9 for a 2-pack

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Wine Teeth Wipes

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Best for: The Instagrammer

A clever companion for the red wine lover, this pack of 12 teeth-cleaning wipes will keep your smile bright. And they're so small and discreet, you can bring them with you virtually anywhere.

To buy: amazon.com, $8

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Sephora Collection Eye Masks

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Best for: Your Sister

Undereye masks are the perfect post-flight remedy and Sephora has five different formulations to choose from. There's Pomegranate, which is energizing and helps with fatigue, Cucumber, which is soothing and de-puffing, and more.

To buy: sephora.com, $4

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Aesop Resurrection Rinse-free Hand Wash

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Best for: Glampers

Upgrade that standard hand sanitizer to Aesop's botanical blend! Whether you're flying or driving to your destination, you'll be glad you brought this water-free cleanser along — trust us.

To buy: nordstrom.com, $10

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Electronics Organizer Bag

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Best for: Techies

Not only is this pouch a smart way to keep all your cords from tangling, it's the saving grace of everyone who travels with small things — memory cards, batteries, cords, lip balm — that are easily misplaced.

To buy: amazon.com, $9

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Vapur Shades .5L Collapsible Water Bottle

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Best for: Fitness Enthusiasts

When empty, this BPA-free polyethylene and nylon water bottle can be flattened and folded to take up far less bag real estate than a conventional one. When full, it can keep you hydrated for hours.

To buy: amazon.com, from $7

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Custom Map Tie Tack

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Best for: Your Dad

These unique map tie tacks can be customized for any town or city — a great stocking stuffer for traveling dads and husbands. Expect your giftee to score tons of compliments every time they wear it.

To buy: etsy.com, $10

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Jack Black Lip Balm

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Best for: Your Secret Santa

This intense-therapy lip balm packs a pretty big punch for its $8 price tag — it's long lasting and it includes green tea antioxidants and SPF 25. It's perfect for the winter months and cold-weather destinations, but it works so well, your gift recipient may just want to keep it handy all year long.

to buy: amazon.com, $8

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'How to Pack: Travel Smart for Any Trip'

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Best for: The New Traveler

A must-read for anyone who hopes to master packing, this gorgeously illustrated book by Hitha Palepu of the lifestyle blog Hitha on the Go offers advice on not just what to bring, but the best way to bring it, too. Plus, the cover is pretty much begging to be Instagrammed.

To buy: amazon.com, $10

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Champagne Gummy Bears

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Best for: Your Best Friend

These Dom Pérignon–infused gummies are perfect for when a tiny, bear-shaped toast is necessary (always). Not to mention, they're completely delicious!

To buy: sugarfina.com, $9

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Rifle Paper Co. Passport Pocket Notebooks

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Best for: The Creative in Your Life

These Instagram-worthy travel journals are unlined, making them ideal for all types of doodles, sketches, and thoughts abroad. They're so cute and fun, you may just find yourself buying one for you, too.

To buy: riflepaperco.com, $10

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Elago Headphone Splitter

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Best for: The Experienced Traveler

Designed as a keychain, this splitter will save you — at least aurally — from trying to start the same in-flight movie at the exact second your friend in the seat next to you does. It's like living in the future... for just $8.

To buy: amazon.com, from $8

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Baggu Reusable Tote

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Best for: The Earth-loving Traveler

Make grocery shopping more fun with this cute reusable tote! It comes in 17 fun prints and colors, which makes finding one for everyone on your list a total breeze.

To buy: amazon.com, $10

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Vintage Travel Posters Postcard Set

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Best for: Your Work Buddy

This set of 20 postcards is great for sending, or you know, wallpapering an office cubicle to inspire a little wanderlust where it's needed most. Know someone who's working from home? Giving their home office setup a vacation vibe is something they'll thank you for again and again.

To buy: amazon.com, $9

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Mini Paper Airplane Book

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Best for: Travelers With Kids

With this tiny book of 69 foldable paper airplanes, the real gift is hours of entertainment on long layovers. Although, you don't have to be physically traveling to enjoy these little planes — they're fun to fold anywhere!

To buy: target.com, $8

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Passport Holder

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Best for: The Traveler That's Been Everywhere

Available in 13 colors, this chic but simple passport cover ensures its users will clear customs in style (and without damage). And really, what globetrotter couldn't use a brand new passport cover?

To buy: amazon.com, from $6

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Silk Sleep Mask

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Best for: Moms

The gift of easier shut-eye while in transit may be priceless, but this handmade eye mask is still a steal. One reviewer says the silky mask is so comfy, it's like wearing "little clouds" on his eyes.

To buy: etsy.com, $7

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Leather Cord Taco

Best for: All Your Friends

I’ve come to love cord tacos as much as real tacos, and that says a lot. Save your chargers and headphones from tangling with these neat little wraps. They come in a dozen colors, and any friend or family member will be glad to have one.

To buy: etsy.com, $10

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Waterproof Phone Case

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Best for: The Fearless Traveler

We bring our tech with us everywhere these days. This gift keeps it safe on kayaking trips, lounging near the hotel pool, or anywhere else where a phone or camera could be prone to an accidental dip.

To buy: amazon.com, $10

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Magnesium Survival Fire Starter

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Best for: Campers

When you want to get something small for an adventure traveler on your list, give them the gift of a hassle-free campfire on a rainy day. It's windproof and weather-resistant, so it pretty much guarantees a cozy night around a fire.

To buy: amazon.com, $8

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Houseday Car Hooks

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Best for: The Road Tripper

These guys are a road tripper's best friend and the best way to keep handbags, shopping bags, umbrellas, and clothes from rolling all over your car. And with nearly 2,200 perfect ratings, you know they're going to get the job done.

To buy: amazon.com, $10

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Marvis Mint Toothpaste

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Best for: The Traveler That Has Everything

Toothpaste is far from a lame gift idea when the packaging is this fancy. Besides, have you ever known someone who travels without toothpaste?

To buy: amazon.com, $6

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Set of 10 Cosmetic Containers

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Best for: Your Daughter

Say goodbye to travel-sized toiletries for the next weekend trip. This colorful kit enables you to bring along just a dollop of your favorite creams, soaps, and more.

To buy: amazon.com, $6

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Waterproof Travel Storage Bags

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Best for: Overpackers

While they're intended for makeup storage, these compact drawstring bags can keep pretty much any small essentials in order on the go. Plus, their attractive, neutral hues will get the makeup guru in your life excited every time they pack for a trip.

To buy: amazon.com, $10

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Portable Hammock Footrest

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Best for: Your Son

Ah, the gift of an ever-present ability to put your feet up. This hammock footrest is one of those things you don't know how much you've needed until you have one — and your friends and family members will thank you for it.

To buy: amazon.com, $7

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PopSockets La La Cell Phone Grip & Stand

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Best for: Your Travel Buddy

Gift your travel buddy a more secure way to take selfies of you both. We love the breezy L.A. vibes on this one — it's sure to help your traveling pal beat the winter blues!

To buy: amazon.com, $10

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Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel

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Best for: The Beauty Guru in Your Life

This 0.5 oz moisturizing gel has thousands of rave reviews — and it will fit right into your carry-on bag, making it easier than ever to keep your skin hydrated and fresh while on the go. Totally in love with it? You can grab it in a larger size as well.

To buy: sephora.com, $6

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Madewell Hair Elastic

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Best for: The Fashionable Traveler

Give someone the gift of stylish hair with this playful bow elastic. It's trendy, it's comfy, and it won't create ridges in the wearer's hair.

To buy: madewell.com, $10

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