Best $25 To Spend at Dollar General This Summer

Some of the hottest summer buys are cheaper to get at Dollar General than Dollar Tree. 

GOBankingRates window shopped the Dollar General website with $25 to find some of the best items you can buy this summer and came away with nine recommendations to save some extra money. While most items on this list are well under $25, one in particular is exactly $25 and worth buying if you have the budget for it.

Here are nine of the best ways to spend $25 this summer at Dollar General.

• Price: $10

The foldable quad chair is competitively priced compared to big-box retailers and available in your choice of blue or red. Each chair comes with a mesh cup holder for your favorite beverages and can be folded easily to carry around and store when not in use.

• Price: $15

One can never have enough fans in their home during the summer months. True Living’s box fan comes in a neat, compact design and a three-speed front control to keep cool at your specific comfort level. 

Set it up in your living room, home office or bedroom. This fan operates quietly and has a carrying handle to make transporting from room to room a breeze.

• Price: $5

Lounge in style at the pool with Bestway’s glitter swim rings. Available in pink, yellow or silver, these inflatable rings are priced cheaply enough to buy all your favorite styles. Please note these swim rings are for ages 10 and up only.

• Price: $1

Receive a quarter in savings shopping for kids’ swim goggles at Dollar General compared to similar styles sold at Dollar Tree. Each pair features an adjustable head strap for the proper fit underwear.

• Price: $25

Bestway’s inflatable family pool might just be the season’s most important purchase to make with your $25 budget. 

“I do lay down a plastic mat every year to protect the bottom. This pool is very strong and holds up to four children with plenty of fun. Easy to inflate,” wrote Pam in a five-star review.

• Price: $7.65

Enjoy the peace of mind that you can be active all summer long without attracting bugs. OFF! Active mosquito repellent is now discounted 25 cents off its regular price for Dollar General shoppers.

• Price: $1

Stock up on paper party plates ahead of summer festivities like birthday parties, cookouts and bachelorette parties. Each set comes with 16 paper plates for just $1: a fantastic bargain!

• Price: $1

Most plastic table covers cost $1.25 at Dollar Tree. Save yourself a quarter and stock up on covers at Dollar General. These plastic table covers are reusable, washable and waterproof, making them a win-win for your budget and continued use during the summer months.

• Price: $1.25

Why spend more at the ice cream truck or shaved ice stand when you can stock your freezer with affordably priced Pop Ice freezer bars? Inside every box, you’ll find six assorted flavors for a total of 20 delicious ice pops.

Editor’s note: Prices and availability are accurate as of June 16, 2025, and are subject to change.