7 Simple And Affordable Christmas Gift Ideas For A Student Budget

If you’re struggling to think up gift ideas this Christmas, we’ve got it covered!

Christmas can be a stressful time of year, especially when it comes to thinking up presents for the special people in your life and you’re on a student budget.

Of course, Christmas isn’t all about the money and more about the sentiment behind the gift and there are loads of amazing Christmas presents you can give to someone that won’t break the bank, but they’ll still love.

Check out our best affordable Christmas gift ideas for students now!

1. Cinema gift vouchers

Know someone who loves movies? Cinema gift vouchers or memberships make a great Christmas gift, as these can be saved, used by everyone and there’s plenty to watch all year round. For those film fans in your life (or perhaps as a little bit of self-gifting), ODEON’s myLIMITLESS membership gives you access to all their films, as often as you like.

Or, if you don’t want the commitment of a subscription you can sign up to myODEON for free, and as a Student Beans user, you’ll get 25% off your next visit + loads of great benefits such as cheaper tickets on selected days (including Member Mondays!) and personalised offers, which is ideal for regular cinema-goers.

2. A meal out

You don’t have to overthink things. Simply treating someone to a meal out and paying for their share of the bill is a thoughtful gesture. Whether you’re going to Nando’s or a 5-star restaurant, we’re sure they’ll appreciate the effort.

3. A bottle of alcohol

If you normally drink the cheapest wine or Sainsbury’s basics vodka, why not treat someone to a step up from the usual. Splashing out on a slightly more expensive bottle of alcohol is something you know they’ll use, whether it’s festive prosecco or flavoured gin.

4. Candles

If you know someone who loves decorating their personal space and is a bit addicted to homeware, a candle is a safe but affordable choice.

5. A framed photo

Memories are best captured through photos, so if you have a favourite photo with someone why not frame it and give it to them to display in their room, so they can look back on the good memories every day too.

6. A takeaway

If you’ve ever really wanted a takeaway but your bank account is saying no, you’ll know how heartbreaking it is. Treat someone else to that takeaway they’re craving by suggesting you’ll order them their fave one night, or sending them the money to put aside for one.

7. Mugs

Let’s face it, a lot of time in uni is spent drinking tea or coffee. If you know someone who can’t go without their morning coffee, they’ll probably need a good mug to enjoy it in.

Pst..for a limited time only when you sign up to myODEON you’ll also be able to get 25% off your next visit, so get it while you can.

This post is a sponsored post in partnership with ODEON.