Make the most of the heat wave with the best cheap water guns according to the community

The top-rated and bestselling water gun option on Amazon right now is this foam multi-pack. It's a classic, uncomplicated design; dunk in water, pull back, and push to fire. An impressive 79% of its 10K+ user reviews give it a full 5 stars, and while it isn't necessarily the hardiest, it's a blast while it lasts.

This bizarre-looking water gun is actually one of the best I've ever tried. That's because it has multiple firing modes to suit any need. First up is a classic stream of water, but you can also release the twin tubes from their homes so that they flail and spray H20 everywhere with each shot. It's wonderful, fun chaos.

Pricing is up and down on this one right now, but if you can find it cheap, it's a fantastic option thanks to the quick-fill function and impressive performance. It's another bestselling blaster at Amazon from well-known manufacturer Zuru, and sitting pretty with 74% 5-star user reviews.

Buying for a pool party or kids' get-together? This is one of the most cost-effective methods, netting you some pretty decent blasters for cheap. Of its 1,100+ user reviews, 74% give this a full five stars with praise for the value and functionality. Durability is more mixed, but if you just want something for this summer, it's perfect.

Looking for maximum value? This is where to start. To begin with, you're getting three high-quality (according to 74% of its 3K-odd user reviews being 5-star, anyway) blasters in one go. Second, there's a lot of praise among fans for both their range and durability. They might leak a little, true, but it's a worthy trade-off.

Fed up of spending ages reloading at the tap? Super Soaker's solution is the Dunk-Fill system. I've been hands-on with this myself, and can confirm that it works really well; as the name would suggest, you simply dunk the whole thing base-first into a bucket or pool, then get to firing. It's that easy, and is fairly accurate too.

This Super Soaker is both one of the most popular (AKA bestselling) and well-reviewed water guns on Amazon right now with 70% of its 7K reviews being five stars, and it's sitting pretty at a great price. Thanks to good range, decent capacity, and sturdy design, this is a reliable, affordable choice that won't let you down.

If you're looking for high performance balanced out by low cost, this XSHOT option isn't bad going. For starters, it's fast-fill; no need to be sat waiting at the tap while everyone else has fun. Secondly, a full 74% of its user reviews at Amazon are five stars with a lot of praise for the blasters' performance.

Looking to save on water guns for multiple kids? This is a cost-effective solution, and it should impress with its performance too. Customers claim that it provides enviable range alongside performance, and 70% of its reviews give the blaster a full five stars at Amazon. It's a straightforward, no-fuss option.

I'm a huge fan of this blaster, personally speaking; along with being cheap, it's so much more fun to use that you'd expect. That's because it has multiple firing styles. One shoots out a twin blast like normal, but the others release its two tubes to flail wildly when fired, soaking any and everyone in range. It's a hoot.

Want the longest range possible, with enough capacity that you aren't rushing back to the tap every few minutes? This blaster pair should be right up your street. A full 60% of its reviews are five stars at Amazon, and there's a lot of praise for both how far they can fire and how durable they are.

Looking for a cheap 'n' cheerful option, particularly for young kids? This is a solid choice, with four blasters included in the pack. While they aren't the most durable and won't impress as much as other options listed here, 63% of its reviews at Amazon are five stars. User-feedback praises them for use with toddlers.