15+ People Share Hobbies That Require Little To No Money

By Jessica Doubleday | Updated: March 23, 2019

Getting into a hobby is a really great way to spend your spare time. However, most of the time the problem is that a hobby can cost a fortune and that’s why most people are a bit skeptic and believe that they can’t afford to start an activity. So, one Reddit user (u/epdogs) asked the question : ” What is a hobby that requires little to no money?”. The answers that he got are truly surprising!

20. Whittling

Whittling is a great hobby for anyone that has a lot of energy and enjoys doing some handwork. It is also a really cheap activity as you can by a knife from a gas station for just $3 and collect some pieces of wood from parks or forests. Then you can learn all about the basic techniques from the Internet and create your own pieces of art! You will never believe that our next really popular hobby requires so little money!

19. Origami

Origami is a really creative hobby that can make everyone enjoy every moment of it! Moreover, everyone has some spare paper that just sits on a desk, so why not to use it in order to have fun? There are many tutorials on YouTube that you could watch and after some practice, you will be able to create amazing features out of just paper. Also, origami could be a really alternative solution if you want to give money to someone as a gift. Just create an origami from the dollars and make a really unique gift!

18. Juggling

Another unexpected hobby that requires a really small amount of money is juggling. You can make your own juggling balls by taking a pair of old socks and filling them with rise or sand. A more simple solution is to just use some fruits as balls like oranges or apples. Have fun and be careful not to break anything!

17. Drawing

If you are an art lover, that’s the perfect hobby for you! Buy a notebook and some pencils from a dollar store for about $2 and you are ready to start! However, if you don’t want to get into the traditional drawing, you could always start experiment with pixel art on your computer!

16. Playing Basketball

Basketball is also a really cheap activity that not only will make you have fun, but it will also benefit your health! You can buy a basketball from a dollar store for just 5 bucks and start practicing alone or with your friends. Moreover, most cities have courts that you can play. So don’t waste any more time and grab a basketball!

15. Writing

Writing is a great way of express yourself and it can be really cheap!

“It can be done for virtually no money. Between public libraries with computers and google docs, you have everything you need. Or you can pick up a free pen at your local bank and random paper fliers around town if you want to go old-school. If you’re willing to shell out a bit more, a pack of pens and decent lined notebook is less than ten bucks,..”, u/8andahalfby11 wrote.

14. Gardening

Gardening is also a really fun hobby. It can help you relax and learn how to be responsible. You will be able to make your garden look stunning by planting trees and beautiful flowers and just enjoy nature! You don’t need to spend a lot of money on it, you can just plant some cuttings or seeds.

13. Hiking

That’s a great hobby for nature lovers! Hiking can improve your health and your body, and it can help you relax and get away from your problems, too. And it doesn’t cost a lot of money as u/icedcoffeedevotee wrote:

“Yes! Short day hikes don’t cost much if you hike a well maintained basic trail you could even do it with your tennis/athletic shoes. you don’t need fancy backpacks and water bottles either, just something basic. And if you live in an area with great hikes nearby, you won’t spend much on gas.”

12. Volunteering

If you enjoy helping others, then that’s the perfect hobby for you! Just find a charity that interests you and start helping for a good cause. You will feel amazing and you will be a real helping hand for any charity that you will choose.

11. Reading

kajabi-storefronts-production.global.ssl.fastly.net

Reading is an activity that will broaden your horizons and embrace your imagination. And even though it has so many benefits for you it costs a really small amount of money. You just have to make your research. For example, u/Kiwi357 wrote:

“in the US, local libraries have a program called Overdrive. This program lets you rent ebooks for kindle or their application called Libby.”

10. Language Learning

You may think that learning a language costs a lot of money, but you’re wrong! If you want to learn a language there are many ways in order not to spend a fortune! You just have to find the right sources, as u/grapejelly18000 wrote:

“Language learning. Not sure about every language but as a native English speaker learning Spanish there are lots of free resources. It’s time consuming but very fulfilling and doesn’t ever have to cost a dime”

9. Chess

Chess is a really great hobby. You can easily learn the rules by yourself and after that, you will be able to improve your chess skills in order to master it if you want. It’s perfect because you can play it alone on a computer, or with a friend. It will also help you improve your strategical skills!

8. Bird watching

If you are an animal lover, bird watching is a really cool hobby to get into. It can cost literately no money and it will help you spend more time outside. You can start by going to your nearby parks and start watching the birds trying to identify their species. There are a lot of apps that can help you with that!

7. Geocaching

For those that love a good “treasure hunt”, that’s the perfect hobby for you! You can organize trips with your friends or with your family and start searching for hidden things! It doesn’t require money, just grab your smartphone and you are ready for the adventure!

6. Stargazing

That’s also a really cool hobby that requires little to no money! If you live somewhere dark enough you won’t even need a scope in order to see the stars and the planets. There are also many apps that will help you learn the constellations and identify the stars and the planets.

5. Exercising

Everyone could get into exercising! It will improve your health, your appearance and your mood. And most importantly, it can cost nothing. There are many videos on YouTube, or programs on the Internet that don’t require a gym membership. You can just exercise at home or at your nearby park.

4. Cooking

Cooking is another creative hobby. It can help you relax and impress everyone around you, too! it may require a small amount of money but it can also save you money, as u/machina99 wrote:

“If you want a hobby that requires money, but saves you money in the long run, try getting better at cooking. I started baking my own bread all the time and stopped buying bread because it’s cheaper to get flour and yeast in bulk”

3. Coding

If you are into technology or you just want to learn more about it, then you should start learning how to code. Coding is the computer language used in order to develop apps, software and websites. And the most important is that there is a lot of information on the Internet about coding. Who knows, you might end up creating your own app!

2. Yoga

Yoga is also a really beneficial hobby for everyone and it can cost almost nothing! Just search on the Internet about Yoga techniques and styles, buy a yoga mat from a dollar store and you are ready to start! You can do your yoga at home, or at parks, with friends or alone.

1. Magic Tricks

Everyone wants a little bit of magic in their life! Why not to become the one causing it? It doesn’t cost a lot and it will surprise everyone around you! Just search on the Internet and you will find everything that you will need. Then just go to a dollar store and buy whatever you will need for your magic tricks and you are ready to amaze everyone!