The Ultimate Father’s Day Gift Guide: 30 Thoughtful, Useful & Affordable Gifts for Every Budget
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Countdown to Father’s Day! There are a few more weeks until the big day, so if you haven’t gotten a gift yet, this list can help.
Items like iPads, smart phones, leather recliners, tool sets, wallets, smart watches, sneakers and expensive cologne make great Father’s Day gift ideas, but shopping for the perfect present can get costly.
With two weeks left until Father’s Day on June 18, we’ve put together a gift guide specially curated for shoppers of all budgets. To save the cost and time of burning gas by going into a store, we searched the web to find more than two dozen of the best, Father’s Day gifts including budget-friendly and splurge-worthy gift ideas that you can buy online and have shipped in time for the big day (some items can also be picked up in store).
From electronics to apparel, grills and more, keep reading to see our picks of great gifts for all budgets. For more Father’s Day gifting ideas, check out our picks for the best gifts for music-loving dads, best band T-shirts, and best speakers for music lovers.
For the Dads who love to make us laughs! This bestselling book of Dad Jokes will keep him making corny quips for days, months and maybe even years.
For the fitness-friendly father on the run, this Insignia Arm band keeps smart phones in place during a workout. The armband fits screens up to 6.7-inches, which includes a multitude of iPhones and Samsung Galaxy phones.
The HidrateSpark Tap stainless steel smart water bottle — available in the signature leak-proof Chug or Star lid design — has Tap To Track Technology (that works with the free HidrateSpark App) and 12 hourly bottle glows that remind you to drink water throughout the day.
Since we’re already been talking health and fitness, juicing has several health benefits including improved digestion, help with weight loss, reducing cholesterol and disease prevention. To give you more options, we recommend the Hamilton Beach juicer ($70), the Aicook Juicer which is on sale for $43 at Walmart or a cheaper and more portable option, such as the Magic Bullet Blender Set ($39).
The Meta Quest 3 won’t be released until the fall and it’ll cost you $500, but if you don’t want to wait that long to help Dad step into the VR world, Meta Quest 2 is currently on sale. The advanced, all-in-one virtual reality headset is discounted to $299.99 at Amazon, Walmart, Game Stop, Best Buy and other retailers.
A gift Dad didn’t know he needed, until now. This magnetic wristband is lightweight, comfortable and ideal for woodwork and home improvement/DIY projects. The wristband is embedded with 15 strong magnets that are perfect for holding nails, drill bits, fasteners, wrenches and small tools.
Buy: Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones $479.99
Looking for noise cancelling headphones? Apple AirPod Pro Max offers active noise cancellation and spatial audio and up to 20 hours of listening time. For other options, check out Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones, Marshall Major IV Wireless Headphones ($149.99) and Bose QuietComfort 45 Headphones ($279).
The Lego Pac-Man Arcade kit channels the nostalgic 1980s video game in the form of a building set. While you can’t actually play the replica game, it’s packed with retro designs and cool features like a 4-way joystick and a coin slot that lights up.
The Ring Car Camera features two wide-angle cameras — one road-facing for capturing driving footage and one cabin-facing that’s equipped with Night Vision to protect from break-ins. Ring Car Cam has two-way talk capabilities; it can start recording using voice control, gives you the ability to see inside of your car remotely and provides motion detector technology with real-time motion alerts.
The Sony Walkman has evolved! The tech giant’s NW-WM1AM2 Walkman is a splurge-worthy MP3 player offering high-resolution audio and Bluetooth technology.
If golf clubs are a bit out of your price range, how about something for Dad to wear on the green? The Nike Men’s Dri-FIT Victory Golf Polo features soft, double-knit fabric with Dri-FIT moisture-wicking technology to keep Dad dry and comfortable, no matter how intense the golf game gets. Made from soft, recycled polyester, this stylish golf shirt features a two-button placket, ribbed collar and Nike logo across the chest. Nike Men’s Dri-Fit Victory Polo shirts are available in multiple colors including black, white and blue and sizes ranging from S-XXL. The golf shirts are on sale at Dick’s Sporting Goods but you can also find them and other Nike golf/polo shirts at major retailers such as Nordstrom, Amazon and Nike.
Self-care for Father’s Day! This Hawthorne gift set includes an “aromatic and woody” cologne, body wash, deodorant and a scented candle.
A simple gift that dads will love. This 8-inch, titanium bracelet is engraved with “Dad” on the front, “Best Dad Ever” on the back, and it comes in gift box.
Buy: Personalized Super Daddio Mug, Father’s Day Gift $16.79
Show your “Super Daddio” some love with a personalized mug. The ceramic mug is available as an 11-ounce or 15-ounce mug and pairs nicely with a copy of the Super Mario Bros. Movie.
The Blink video doorbell is easily one of the most popular security cameras in its price point, so you can’t really go wrong with this gift idea. It’s a 1080p HD video doorbell that lets you see, hear, and speak to anyone from your phone, tablet, or PC. The doorbell camera offers two-way audio and easy set-up.
Gift dad with a T-shirt multi-pack, like this set from Fresh Clean Tees marked down to $80 for a limited time only. Available in crew neck or v-neck, the pack includes black, white, charcoal, heather grey and slate T-shirts in sizes ranging from S-4X. For larger sizing options, Big and Tall is having a flash sale.
Treat “Papa Bear” to cozy slippers for Father’s Day. These everyday slippers from Dear Foam are made from 100% polyester and soft, faux sherpa. The slippers are available in 11 different colors and sizes ranging from S-XL.
Buy: TOLOCO Massage Gun, Muscle Massage Gun Deep Tissue for Athletes with 15 Massage Heads $49.99
No need to spend and arm and a leg to get a good message gun. Toloco’s electric percussion message gun is suitable for neck and back pain, muscle soreness and stiffness, as well as helping to stimulate blood circulation and release lactic acid to make your muscles and body feel more comfortable. The message gun features 15 messages heads, a USB charging cable and it works for up to six hours at a time.
The Braun Series 3 electric shaver features a trio of “pressure sensitive shaving elements” steel blades with a thin head for trimming nose hairs and reaching other hard-to-reach places. The wet/dry shaver is fully waterproof and made to glides over the skin for a smooth trim.
Another grooming kit options, that you can pair with the electric razor on our list, but it can also be purchased as a solo gift. This Jack Black Beard Grooming Kit comes features cleansing beard wash made with a sulfate-free formula that cleans, conditions, and softens facial hair, removes dirt and oil and conditions the hair and skin underneath. The included Beard Lube Conditioning Shave maintains “clean lines around the beard” while natural oils help reduce razor burn and irritation. This grooming kit is available at major retailers such as Target and Amazon.
A fun twist on a popular Father’s Day Gift idea! This tie-shaped jerkey box is stuffed with bite-sized meats and unique flavors such as Root Beer Habanero, Garlic Beef, Whiskey Maple, Honey Bourbon, Sesame Ginger, and classic jerkey flavor. Other bestselling Man Crates include the Bacon Crate ($69.99) and Whiskey Appreciation Crate ($159.99). Find additional gift boxes here.
For the Dad who enjoys a quality beer, The Ultimate Beer Gift Crate couples unique brews and tasty snacks. Included in the gift crate are four, 16 oz. cans of premium brews (Battle Axe IPA by Kelsen, Boom Sauce by Lord Hobo, Ishmael Copper Ale by Rising Tide, and Blood Orange Wheat by Jack’s Abby) along with Jalapeño Monterey Jack cheese, garlic sausage, teriyaki beef jerky, and gourmet water crackers. For hard liquor drinkers, some of the cooler gift options include this bottle of Volcan Blanco Tequila ($56) or the Glenmorangie Sampler Set ($35) which serves up a sampling of four offerings from the Scotch whisky brand. Find more Father’s Day liquor options at Reserve Bar, Drizzly, GrubHub and Door Dash.
Kamado Grills are growing in popularity but they can run you a pretty penny. Thankfully, this portable Kamado Grill is on sale at Amazon for $399.
Buy: Hero Portable Grill $82.25
For a more traditionally-shaped option that’s also portable, check out the Hero Portable Grill. The first of its kind, Hero Portable Charcoal Grill System, uses a biodegradable charcoal and eco-friendly charcoal pods to grill with ease. The set includes a waterproof carry case, disposable charcoal pod, a thermometer, bamboo spatula and cutting board. Click here for more portable grill options and here for larger grills.
A thoughtful gift for an avid griller, Cuisinart’s ultimate tool set comes in a convenient, aluminum storage case .The utensils set has spatula, grill tongs, a knife, a silicone boating brush, corn holders, skewers, cleaning brushes, and a replacement brush.
Buy: Knife Set with Block for Kitchen, Imarku 14-Piece High Carbon Stainless Steel Knife Set $99.99
Dad can slice, dice, mince and more this 14-piece set. Featuring an assortment of stainless-steel blades packaged in a space-saving wooden block, the set includes a chef’s knife, slicing knife, Imarku knife, a serrated utility knife, steak knife, kitchen sheers, and sharpening steel.
Select Amazon Fire tablets and speakers are on sale at Amazon ahead of Father’s Day! The Fire 10 pictured above features a 10-inch display, 32 GB of storage, and up to 12 hours of reading, watching videos, browsing the web and more.
No need to spend a fortune to upgrade dad’s entertainment system! The Sonos Beam is a quick and easy way to enhance a home audio system for watching movies, streaming music and more. Save $100 on the second generation Beam above.
Dad’s love a huge TV! The Samsung 85-inch QLED 4K Smart TV is 20% off at Best Buy. The 4K TV features Quantum Matrix Technology and precision Mini LEDs that create a “wide range of color and contrast” for a rich, crystal-clear viewing experience for watching the NBA Finals and other must-watch TV. Find more TVs on sale here.
For the father who prefers earbuds to over-ear headphones, Google Pixel Buds are $20 off at Walmart. The in-ear headphone combines exceptional sound with long battery life (up to 24 hours with the charging case; five hours of listening time and up to 2.5 hours of talk time). These water resistant earbuds are made to fit snugly and comfortably in the ear. If you’d rather have an Apple product, AirPods are on currently sale for $99. Find more earbuds and headphones here.
Physical gifts are nice, but memories are priceless! Give the gift of virtual music lesson for Father’s Day. Dad can learn to play guitar, piano, keyboard, drums and other instruments without leaving home.
Latifah Muhammad
Billboard
