45 Unique Birthday Gift Ideas for People Turning the Big 3-0 (2024)

Celebrate their major milestone with one of these thoughtful presents.

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Turning 30 can feel like a huge deal — and it is! Once you've reached your thirties, you typically have more responsibilities and less time for socializing than in your twenties, but that doesn't mean this decade is a total no-fun zone. Remind them of all they have to look forward to by celebrating this major milestone with a unique 30th birthday gift they'll love.

But what exactly are you supposed to get someone turning the big 3-0, you ask? Our gift editors have found that the most meaningful gifts often reflect the recipient's personality and interests, as well as your relationship to them — after all, personal and thoughtful touches can make any gift special! This might mean upgrading your boyfriend's favorite tech gadgets, giving an experience gift like a spa day to your friend or sister who really needs it or going the more sentimental route for your husband or wife.

To help get your wheels turning, we've put together this guide to our favorite gift ideas for people turning 30, including a wide range of options to fit every budget, including gifts under $50 and luxury presents if you're looking to splurge on something that will make their special day, well, even more special. Just don't forget to include a cute "Happy Birthday" card while you're at it!

Interested in more age-specific gifts? Check these out:

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Under $10

Vintage 30th Birthday Card

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Under $10

Vintage 30th Birthday Card

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If you just want to give them a little something, go with this cool card that highlights all the major moments and trends from the year that they were born.

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The Book of Everyone 30th Birthday Edition

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The Book of Everyone 30th Birthday Edition

Get them hyped for the big 3-0 with this custom 44-page book that's filled with fun facts about their life and the year they were born. Upload personal photos and inside jokes, and in less than 48 hours, it'll be printed, shipped and on its way to their doorstep.

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The Bucket List: 1,000 Adventures Big & Small

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The Bucket List: 1,000 Adventures Big & Small

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Help them start planning their next adventure with this book that comes with 1,000 "bucket list" ideas that'll carry them through the next decade.

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Funny Birthday Card

'13 Going on 30' Birthday Card

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Funny Birthday Card

'13 Going on 30' Birthday Card

Is there any 30-year-old more iconic than Jenna Rink? We think not. The card is blank inside, so you can write a personalized birthday message to your friend.

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Milestone Birthday Necklace

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Milestone Birthday Necklace

A cool way to honor their age without it being too obvious, is with this sweet necklace. It features 30 beads, and will instantly become a treasured keepsake.

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Boarderie Customizable 30th Birthday Cheese Board

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Boarderie Customizable 30th Birthday Cheese Board

Make them feel extra special by sending this over-the-top ready-to-eat cheese board that includes a variety of hand-selected artisan cheeses, dried fruits, nuts, chocolates, crackers and jam — plus a set of rainbow birthday candles.

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Cozyberry Querencia Candle Warmer

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Cozyberry Querencia Candle Warmer

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Going out every night is for your twenties — your thirties is all about staying in! Help them cozy up their pad with a candle warmer. The lamp heats up the candle's wick so it can emit those fragrant aromas sans flame. This popular pick from Cozyberry comes in pink, black and white.

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Great Gag Gift

Happy 30th Birthday Toilet Paper

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Great Gag Gift

Happy 30th Birthday Toilet Paper

They will LOL as soon as they unwrap this gag gift, but in a pinch, they can actally really use it to, er, do their business.

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Fujifilm Instax Mini 40 Instant Camera

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Fujifilm Instax Mini 40 Instant Camera

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With a cool retro design, this gift can be put to use right away, capturing all of their 30th birthday party shenanigans.

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With this cool art print, they can time travel back to the year they were born and learn all about what the world was like, including popular events, movies, music and facts from that time. Although it comes unframed, it fits into any 8x10" frame easily.

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Super Sentimental

Heirloom Video Book

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Super Sentimental

Heirloom Video Book

Mark a milestone occasion in a major way by creating a custom book that plays a personalized video montage. The gift comes fully charged and the video will play automatically when they open the cover. Cue the tears!

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For the Person Who Has Everything

Birthdate Co. Candle

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For the Person Who Has Everything

Birthdate Co. Candle

Feeling totally stumped on what to get them? This candle is personalized to their birthdate! The brand combines astrology, numerology and tarot to craft each unique formulation.

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Funny (and Cheap!) 30th Birthday Gift

30th Birthday Wine Bottle Labels

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Funny (and Cheap!) 30th Birthday Gift

30th Birthday Wine Bottle Labels

Make a gift of wine extra special — and extra Instagrammable! — by transforming ordinary bottles with custom 30th birthday labels. Just pick up a few of their favorite bottles to complete the gift.

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Cool Gift for Him

12’’ Screen Magnifier

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Cool Gift for Him

12’’ Screen Magnifier

We're sure he has a ton of techy gadgets he loves, but we bet this one made his list yet. To use, all he has to do is place his phone in the right spot, and it will be protected onto a bigger screen for easier watching.

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For Your BFF

Zodiac Sign Necklace

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For Your BFF

Zodiac Sign Necklace

If she's really into her zodiac sign then you can't go wrong with a pretty necklace. Each one features a special tarot card-style pendant with their zodiac symbol front and center.

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A Fun Gift for Your Co-Worker

30th Birthday Makeup Bag

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A Fun Gift for Your Co-Worker

30th Birthday Makeup Bag

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Because they're not a regular 30-year-old, they're a cool 30-year-old.

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Personalized Gift

Custom Map Poster

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Personalized Gift

Custom Map Poster

Artwork is one of the best gifts you can give, especially when it has a custom touch to it. Here, you can pick any city — where they were born, where you two meet, etc. — and a get a cool map poster created.

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Gift Subscription

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Gift Subscription

There’s no more rewarding gift than the gift of new knowledge! Give a Masterclass subscription so the newly minted 30-year-old can take up a new hobby or learn a new skill. (Famous names like Mariah Carey are among the instructors.)

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Ekouaer Sleepwear Set

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Ekouaer Sleepwear Set

Matching jammies: cozy, comfy and so grown-up. Welcome to a new decade of put-together, confident style (even while you sleep). This set has thousands of five-star reviews on Amazon, and there are over 30 different color options to choose from.

RELATED: The Best Pajamas for Women, According to Experts

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Viral on TikTok

Stanley Quencher

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Viral on TikTok

Stanley Quencher

It seems like everyone wants a Stanley Quencher these days. That's because it fits perfectly into almost any car's cupholder and has an easy-to-use handle and straw. Plus, it comes in tons of fun colors! If they already have one of these popular cups, check out these Stanley cup accessories for more gift ideas.

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