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What Is the Cheapest Lottery to Play?
If you want to play on a budget, ticket prices vary more than you might think. Here’s how the main UK games compare on cost.
The price comparison
| Game | Price per line |
|---|---|
| Health Lottery | £1 |
| Thunderball | £1 |
| Set for Life | £1.50 |
| EuroMillions HotPicks | £1.50 |
| Lotto | £2 |
| EuroMillions | £2.50 |
Cheapest isn’t worst
The cheapest national games are £1 — Thunderball and the Health Lottery. And cheaper doesn’t mean worse: Thunderball actually has shorter top-prize odds than Lotto, though its prize is a fixed £500,000 rather than a rolling jackpot.
Pick by what you want
Choose based on your budget and the balance of prize size and odds you prefer — not just the price tag. See how the Health Lottery works, Thunderball odds and the easiest UK lottery to win.
Frequently asked questions
Which lottery is cheapest to play?
Among national games, Thunderball and the Health Lottery are £1 a line, the cheapest options.
Is a cheaper ticket worse odds?
Not necessarily — cheaper games often have smaller prizes, but Thunderball actually has shorter top-prize odds than Lotto.
What do the main games cost?
Roughly: Health Lottery and Thunderball £1, Set for Life and HotPicks £1.50, Lotto £2, EuroMillions £2.50.
Related guides: how the Health Lottery works, Thunderball odds and the easiest UK lottery to win.