It’s the most wonderful time of the year… The holidays will be here before you know it, so it’s time to start (or finish) your holiday shopping! You won’t have to wait long for the smell of pine needles, the taste of eggnog and sugar cookies and much-needed quality time with your loved ones. But, as wonderful as the holidays are, all the merriment can be tough on your wallet. With this in mind, I’ve curated a great list of affordable wanderlusty holiday gift ideas that won’t break the bank! These gifts start around $5 and don’t exceed $50. Hopefully this list will help you find something special for each and every traveler, adventurer and wanderluster on your holiday shopping list. (And don’t worry, I certainly won’t judge if you purchase a little something-something for yourself too.  With the prices as reasonable as these, how can you resist?)  🙂 

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Here’s my top 25 picks for super affordable holiday gifts for travelers:

Affordable Gifts for Travelers: 

$10 & Under

1. Compass Rose Necklace (gold or silver)

2. Wanderlust Passport Cover

3.  Map Print Infinity Scarf

4. Printable “Explore the World” Poster

5. “Never Stop Exploring” throw pillow case

6. Compass Rose Earrings

7. Necklace Saver (keeps necklaces untangled for travel)

Affordable Gifts for Travelers: 

$20 & Under

8. “Oh Darling, Let’s be Adventurers” Mug 
 9. Around the World Watch

10. Airplane Necklace 
11. Lonely Planet Adult Coloring Book

12. 1,000 Places to See Before You Die Book 13. Cities Coasters Set
14. Airplane Earrings
15. Leather Luggage Tag
16. “Rather be in the Mountains” T-shirt (male or female fit, multiple colors)

Affordable Gifts for Travelers: 

$30 & Under

17. “And So the Adventure Begins” Tote Bag

18. Leather Travel Journal
19. National Geographic “Journeys of a Lifetime” Coffee Table Book

20. World Map Large Wall Decal

21. “Say Yes to New Adventures” T-shirt(female fit)

Affordable Gifts for Travelers: 

$50 & Under

22. Personalized Made-to-Order Trip Map

23. Gold Compass Rose Earrings

24. Scratch-off World Map
25. Cork Desk Globe

Looking for more great gift ideas? Check out this post. Which of these items top your gift list?

Looking for more ideas? Read: Travel Gifts for Her

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