52 Best Going Away Gifts 2024 Best Farewell Gift Ideas

this goofy card

TQDaiker Michael Scott Leaving Card

Michael Scott Leaving Card

Not good at goodbyes? Add this Michael Scott card to your cart (*laughs to keep from crying... *).

this fancy address stamp

StampByMeStudio Custom Return Address Stamp

Custom Return Address Stamp

Now 25% Off

If you know their new address, you can make their life a lil easier with a cute return address stamp.

this comforting candle

Homesick State Candle

State Candle

Leaving home isn’t always easy, but lighting this candle that reminds them of their home state helps. You can find one for all 50 states, in addition to select cities and countries.

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this sentimental art piece

StudioKMO Custom Miniature Hand-Cut Map

Custom Miniature Hand-Cut Map

For a gift that just might make ’em cry, here’s a custom hand-cut map that you can get made of virtually any address. From their last apartment to their alma mater to their fave pizza shop, the possibilities are endless with this sweet gift.

this cheeky mason jar

NewEleven Coworker Leaving Gift

Prime Day DealCoworker Leaving Gift

Now 43% Off

Ideal for a coworker—with a good sense of humor!—who's moving on and moving up. (Don't worry, they'll be touched when they read the fine print.)

this digital picture frame

Aura Carver

Carver

Why gift 'em one cute framed photo of you two when you can get them a digital frame packed with pics? You can even upload some photos in advance as a fun surprise.

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this personalized wine glass

YayPersonalizedGifts Wine Glass

Wine Glass

They may be moving to a new state, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up your weekly wine-downs. This personalized prezzie is sure to bring a smile to their face every time they pour a glass and get ready to FaceTime you.

this custom wine bottle label

GrapevineLabelDesign Moving Wine Label

Moving Wine Label

Speaking of wine! You can easily jazz up a bottle of their favorite vino with one of these custom wine labels.

this beaded bracelet

Little Words Project Ride or Die

Ride or Die

Now 50% Off

Your loved ones already know you’re a ride or die­. But giving them a little reassurance in the form of a cute bracelet—especially before a big move!—doesn’t hurt.

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this detailed map

Grafomap Your Personalized City Map

Your Personalized City Map

Celebrate their new city—or help them remember their old one!—with this customizable map.

this grown-up backpack

Dagne Dover Dakota Neoprene Backpack

Dakota Neoprene Backpack

Whoever said backpacks are just for kids? This v chic option (which comes in three size options and half-a-dozen colorways) includes a laptop sleeve, interior pockets, exterior pockets, and tons of space for anyone who's always on the go.

these long-distance lamps

Friendship Lamp Long-Distance Touch Lamps

Prime Day DealLong-Distance Touch Lamps

Now 15% Off

Through the power of Wi-Fi, these cute little lamps can sync with one another, meaning you can simply touch one and the other lights up at the same time. It’s a great way of saying, “Hey, I’m thinking of you, and also, don’t you just love technology??? This is so cool!!!”

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this special drawing

Minted Custom House Portrait Art

Custom House Portrait Art

They're sure to feel all the feels when you present 'em with a custom line drawing of their former home, which they can then hang in their new abode.

these sweet treats

Treat House Choose Your Own Rice Krispie Treats

Choose Your Own Rice Krispie Treats

These rice krispie treats taste as good as they look. Plus, they can be shipped out in less than a week and will arrive in a giftable box.

this adorable print

AnsAtelier Custom Portrait

Custom Portrait

Now 10% Off

A customized portrait that your bestie can print out and display in their new place? It's a yes.

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this tableware set

Our Place Starter Set

Starter Set

High-quality tableware is both useful and thoughtful. This stunning set from Our Place—the brand behind the bestselling Always Pan—comes with four large ceramic places, four medium ceramic plates, and four bowls.

this precious pillow

MaleyDesigns Moving Away Pillow

Moving Away Pillow

Now 10% Off

This customized throw pillow cover (which you can get with or without an insert) will let 'em feel close to you...even when you're miles apart </3.

this fragrance sampler

Le Labo Discovery Set

Discovery Set

With 17 (yes, 17!) sample-size Le Labo fragrances inside, this discovery set will impress even your most stylish of friends. The beautiful package that can be personalized with their name makes it *even more* giftable.

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these customizable charms

Catbird Tiniest Key Charm

Tiniest Key Charm

How cute are these house key-inspired charms that can be engraved with sentimental details like a zip code or city name? You can purchase them individually or attach one to a Catbird necklace or bracelet for an additional fee.

this weekend tote

Béis The Weekender

The Weekender

If you know they're about to do a lot of traveling, help make their trips easier with this spacious duffel bag. It has a padded sleeve that fits up to a 15-inch laptop, tons of pockets, and even a bottom compartment for holding shoes.

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Corinne Sullivan is an Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers a variety of beats, including lifestyle, entertainment, relationships, shopping, and more. She can tell you everything you need to know about the love lives of A-listers, the coziest bedsheets, and the sex toys actually worth your $$$. She is also the author of the 2018 novel Indecent. Follow her on Instagram for cute pics of her pup and bébé. 

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Hanna Flanagan is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, sharing her recommendations for everything from denim and eye creams to coffee mugs and silk sheets. Before joining Cosmopolitan, she wrote fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content at People (so, yes, she’s basically a professional product tester at this point). Follow her on Instagram for photos of Timothée Chalamet and #OOTD mirror pics. 

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Kim Duong is the senior shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, overseeing shopping coverage online for all things fashion, lifestyle, beauty, and sex. When she's not musing about which products are actually worth your hard-earned cash, she's also writing (sometimes slightly unhinged) fashion content in print. You can find her previous writing in Refinery29, InStyle, Travel + Leisure, and StyleCaster. Follow her on Instagram for bottomless cute dog content and did-that-really-happen-to-me story times in her highlights. 

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