Fairy Lights Are a Thing Right Now—Get Them on Amazon for as Low as $9

Nothing calls to me more than an outdoor patio space surrounded by potted plants and greenery. Decked out with a rattan sectional (complete with Sunbrella upholstered cushions), a coffee table, and a pitcher of sun-brewed iced tea, my Shangri-La offers summer respite from the cooped-up feeling of winter. Come nightfall every summer weekend my family rolls out our fire pit and turns this space into a backyard entertainment haven. But this spring, I noticed something was missing. The patio needed a decorative lift to elevate the space, turning it into its own outdoor room—string lights to the rescue!

String lights provide a way to dedicate an outdoor space to entertain after sunset. Choose from plug-ins and battery-operated models featuring glass or plastic globes, LED ropes, star shapes, and vintage-inspired bulbs. Hung underneath a pergola, around a deck, or in the yard suspended by dedicated string light poles, this twinkle of after-hours light extends your hang-out sessions well into the evening. 

If you’re thinking of upgrading your space, look no further, Amazon’s Memorial Day sale is full of string light deals that offer a budget-friendly way to add light to your outdoor space.

Best String Lights At Amazon

• ‎Rovnoes Dimmable Outdoor String Lights with Remote, $29 with coupon (was $50)
• Daybetter Outdoor Vintage Globe String Lights, $26 (was $36)
• Minetom Plug-In Star String Lights, $16 with coupon (was $19)
• Mlambert Dimmable Shatterproof Outdoor String Lights, $17 (was $23)
• Brightown Globe Patio Lights with Plastic Bulbs, $13 with coupon (was $18)
• Brightever Outdoor String Lights with Vintage Bulbs, $30 with coupon (was $42)
• Minetom Curtain Fairy Lights, $9 with coupon (was $10)
• Addlon Commercial-Grade Patio Lights, $33 with coupon (was $40)
• Lightdot Commercial Hanging Lights, $54 (was $80)
• Ecosari Warm White Fairy String Lights, $9 with coupon (was $12)

Rovnoes Dimmable Outdoor String Lights with Remote

I’m all about creating the perfect ambiance when it comes to outdoor entertaining, which means I need a worry-free (and sometimes hands-free) design when it comes to outdoor string lights. These Rovnoes outdoor string lights have four levels of brightness and three lighting modes, so I can fine-tune needed light come sunset, and then set them to flash mode when my husband decides to play DJ—all via remote control. The three- or five-hour timer also assures I never leave them on past bedtime, and the 15,000-hour lifespan prevents frequent bulb replacements. Considering they’re waterproof, frost-resistant, heat-resistant, and windproof, I won’t have to take them down every time there’s a threat of bad weather, either. Plus, their safe low-voltage wattage provides the same light as high-voltage options but with less risk and using less energy. 

Daybetter Outdoor Vintage Globe String Lights

Daybetter’s Vintage Globe Lights remind me of sitting outside on the piazza at a wine bar in Rome. The bulbs’ vintage appeal can transform your backyard patio into a similar bistro setting. This strand’s insulating material protects the lights from sun, wind, rain, or snow, and each bulb contains a weather-proof socket that improves both performance and product lifespan. There is also a drain hole in the plug to prevent water from entering, and a fuse that cuts power in case of an emergency. You can use these lights indoors, too—think Christmas time. And if you don’t like the vintage look, the bulb sockets are designed to fit your choice of any E12 bulb.

Minetom Plug-In Star String Lights

When my daughter hung these Minetom star lights around her bed, I was immediately inspired to use them to create a cozy nook underneath my deck. At a mere 33 feet long, this string of lights can decorate any small space alone, but you can use two or three strings to line the underside of a pergola for a glowing night sky appearance in the evening. These lights feature eight different lighting modes, including waves, sequential, slow glow, flashing, slow fade, and twinkle, and can be operated by remote control. Minetom’s star lights are safe to use indoors or outdoors, and can double as holiday decorations or wedding and event lighting.

The options and designs are endless. Transform your backyard into an idyllic setting just by adding a few string lights—and at a low cost. See more of our favorite on-sale deals below. 

Mlambert Dimmable Shatterproof Outdoor String Lights

Brightown Globe Patio Lights with Plastic Bulbs

Brightever Outdoor String Lights with Vintage Bulbs

Minetom Curtain Fairy Lights

Addlon Commercial-Grade Patio Lights

Lightdot Commercial Hanging Lights

Ecosari Warm White Fairy String Lights