How much do you need to spend on a pushchair?

Ease of use, safety, durability and comfort are important considerations when it comes to buying a pushchair. But with prices for a pushchair varying from £50 to well over £1,500, does paying more really get you a better model?

Not necessarily. Every pushchair that reaches the Which? test lab is scored on the features that matter the most, regardless of how much it costs. 

So, if you’re on the lookout for a low cost pushchair that doesn’t skimp on the important things, keep scrolling to find out how much you'll need to spend.

How much will a good pushchair cost?

There are three main types of pushchair and which one you go for will impact the price and determine which features you get.

Buggy / stroller - Travel system pushchairs -Double pushchair - We run through what to consider when Or, see our  instead.

Are cheap pushchairs any good?

Our extensive tests prove that you don’t necessarily have to spend a large amount of money to get an excellent pushchair.

While the average price of a Best Buy single pushchair or pram is £490, we’ve also uncovered eight Best Buys that cost £300 or less. These include big names such as Joie, Britax, Cybex and Graco. The average price of a Best Buy double pushchair is around £523.

But is there a sweet spot where you can spend enough money to get a good chance of a quality pushchair, without paying more money than you really need to? We've crunched the data on currently published reviews (as of February 2025) vs what the typical price of the model is.

As you can see, models that come in around the £400-500 mark have the highest average scores in our testing. In fact, if you start leaning towards models in the £800-900 bracket, you may end up with a worst product, and it's only once you spend nearly £1000 that the chances of overall higher scores increases.

What extra features will I get if I spend more?

Expensive pushchairs don't necessarily have all the high-spec features, but additional accessories can bump up the price so it's worth knowing which ones are worth it. 

Reversible seat - Adjustable height handlebar or handles -Shopping basket size -See our  for a list of features to look out for.

How to save money in the long run

It’s worth thinking about future-proofing when choosing your pushchair. Paying more money upfront could work out as a savvier option down the line. 

For example, convertible pushchairs can be turned into a double if you’re planning a bigger family in the near future and they’ll be close in age. This is a pushchair where you can attach one baby car seat or a carrycot and one ordinary pushchair seat.

Some also have buggy boards as an optional accessory. These connect to the back of your pushchair to create a platform for your older child to stand on while holding the pushchair’s handles. 

See all of our  or take a look at some of the .

Should I buy a second-hand pushchair?

In February 2024, we asked 2,671 parents with a child aged under five whether they owned a secondhand pushchair. We found 33% of people owned one, and 89% of them were satisfied with their purchase.

There's a sizable market for second-hand pushchairs if parents want to save money. Very often they're sold via local Facebook groups, on eBay, Gumtree or Shpock. Or, you may be able to buy one from a local mum's group, friend or family member. If you really want to save money, check for pushchairs going free on Freecycle. 

If you go down this route, there are a few things you should keep in mind: 

Look for 'collection only' salesCheck it over. Give it a test drive.See which  impressed in our recent customer satisfaction survey. 

Cheap pushchair reviews

Below, we've outlined the key features of three low cost pushchairs, costing £250 or less. All seem to represent superb value for money - but do they deliver what they promise?

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