Cheap Valentine’s Day Ideas for Him: When You Want to Spoil Your Man (But you’re on a Budget)

Celebrate Valentine’s Day on a budget with these cheap Valentine’s Day ideas for him. They’re perfect when you want to spoil your man, but don’t want to spend a lot of money.

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Cheap Valentine’s Ideas for Him

Life sometimes gets in the way of celebrating love.

Busy jobs. Going back to school as an adult. Kids. Side hustles.

Relationships are often the first thing we let go of putting effort into.

Valentine’s Day is that little pink and red nudge we might need, to remind us to put effort into our relationships.

This doesn’t mean spending a lot of money.

Some of these cheap Valentine’s Day ideas for him are gifts to get him. Others are activities for the two of you to do together, and some ideas are a combo of both.

I also made this special date night planner for you that you can grab for free here:

You might also want to check out this article on cheap Valentine’s Day gifts for him that will remind him you’re the woman of his dreams.

1. Top 100 Movies Scratch Off Poster

This is a really fun cheap Valentine’s Day gift for him that turns into a date activity for the two of you. The movie poster includes top rated movies from classics to blockbusters. When you watch a movie together, you can scratch off that square to reveal the icon for that movie.

It’s a fun movie bucket list poster if one of the things you like to do together as a couple is watch movies.

2. Valentine’s Day Tee + Video Games

If your man likes video games, this is a fun cheap Valentine’s Day idea for him that is a combo of a gift and an activity.

Gift him this retro Pac-Man t-shirt (or get yourself one too) and play old-school video games. Then make out in the basement like you’re teenagers.

3. Coffee Mug Set

This set of four coffee mugs makes a great Valentine’s Day idea for him if he is a coffee lover.

This coffee mug set has large handles, perfect for man hands.

4. Bicycle Seat Bag + Bike Ride

This inexpensive bike saddle bag is a thoughtful cheap Valentine’s idea for him if your man is into being active. It’s waterproof and can hold cash, cards, keys, and small snacks.

You can turn this Valentine’s Day gift into an outing for the two of you. Pick a scenic bike ride near you, and stop for a picnic lunch.

Or if you live in a colder place like I do, do a bike ride loop, then head home for hot chocolate and a fire in the fireplace.

5. Cheap Valentine’s Day Ideas for Him and You: Draw Each Other

Spread out a blanket, dim the lights, and draw portraits of each other. Bonus points for clothing removal.

Even if you think your art skills are terrible, that’s not really the point of this date. 😉

Relax, have a glass of wine, take out the charcoals (this set is amazing and will make you look like a better artist than you think you are), and have fun with each other on Valentine’s Day.

6. At-Home Spa Treatments

Pamper your man on Valentine’s Day by giving him spa treatments.

This isn’t about makeup and nails, but join him in the shower to get each other squeaky clean.

Try this exfoliating set and cover each other with lotion after.

7. Date Deck Game

One caveat with this cheap Valentine’s Day idea for him: not every guy will like this. This date deck is a game for couples, with 50 questions that range from tame to “exposed”.

If he’s not a chatty guy, maybe skip this one!

You know your man, and if this is something cute you guys would do together then it could be really fun and bonding.

You might also want to check out this post: Cheap or Free Valentine’s Gifts for your Sweetie.

8. Make a Spotify Playlist

Just like back in the day with mix tapes and mix CDs, this is a cute Valentine’s Day idea for him that is free.

Put together a list of songs that remind you of him, that are his favorite bands, musicians that you guys have seen in concert, or music that you have danced to together.

Also here are some ideas for dates on a budget that don’t seem cheap, and you’ll actually want to try!

9. Massages

Don’t get him a gift card for a massage for Valentine’s Day (or vice versa), use your own hands.

You could add in this massager to massage his neck and shoulders, while you massage other parts.

10. Cheap Valentine’s Day Ideas: Homemade Treats

For an easy no-bake Valentine’s treat that he’ll love, make these Valentine’s Day pretzels!

If you’d like more on frugal Valentine’s Day ideas for couples, check out this post.