One of the reasons for buying solar lights is to save money, not spend more of it.  Therefore it’s important to looks for the best prices and deals available when shopping for a set of patio lights.  There are several things you should look for when you are trying to save money.  First, go for metal lights over plastic lights if at all possible.  Plastic tends to degrade in the sun and won’t last as long as solar lights with aluminum or copper finishes.  Second, try to buy in bulk.  Buying a set of 10 lights will be cheaper than buying five sets of 2 lights.

Without further ado, here are my five selections of quality yet cheap solar patio lights.

1. Westinghouse 6 Piece Copper Inwood II Solar Lights Set (403206-15)

This set of six lights has an expensive-looking copper finish, which is sure to add dignity and class to your patio. Though not terribly bright, they will stay on late into the night and provide excellent decorative lighting.

2. Malibu Outdoor Metal Bollard Four-Light Solar Powered Light Kit

This set of four lights is a bit more expensive than the Westinghouses above, but you may find the added cost worth it. They have an external solar cell which is large enough to collect a lot of light, and their metal and glass construction is pretty durable. Plus they use LEDs which make them even more efficient and likely to last the whole night. These actually aren’t very cheap at all, but they’re just so good that I had to include them.

3. Paradise 8-Piece Plastic Solar Garden Light Set (GL23050BK8 )

I know I said to not go for plastic, but this eight light set is a really good deal. The lights themselves are pretty fragile, but they provide excellent light coverage and provide a lot of bang for your buck.

4. Moonrays 10-Piece Verona Style Solar Powered Plastic Path Light (91225)

Alright another plastic set. Again, these definitely won’t last forever, but you get ten decent solar lights for thirty bucks. At that price you can afford to have some fail on you.

5. Westinghouse 6 Piece Stainless Steel Inwood II Solar Lights Set (403206-41SP )

These are basically a repeat of the copper Westinghouse Inwood II set, just with a different finish. They cost about ten dollar more, but that may be a price you’re will to pay for stainless steel instead of copper. Personally, I prefer copper though.