Alright, we all know that soda is bad for you (in excess) but we also all know that it can be downright addicting. In fact, it’s delicious and we aren’t here to tell you what you can or can’t drink. What we can help you out with though is saving some money when it comes to buying soda in grocery stores, gas stations, or even straight from the vending machine. The list of sodas below are all delicious, affordable, and will save you some money if you end up making the switch. Trust us on this one. All of the sodas below definitely kick butt!

RC Cola

This is a soda that is often overlooked but if you ask us, it’s a great tasting alternative to Pepsi. It’s similar to Pepsi and is one of those sodas that you’ll grow to love. Most people that try it actually end up liking it better than Pepsi regardless of how much it costs. Best of all, you can find RC Cola in just about any gas station or grocery store in the country.

Faygo

You may have a tougher time finding this one over RC Cola but what makes this soda even cooler is the fact that it comes in a variety of flavors. We’re particularly fond of Faygo’s Blue Raspberry soda. It’s crisp, refreshing, and a giant bottle of in most gas stations is only about 99 cents. That’s a lot better than paying nearly $2 for your typical name brand soda.

Big K Root Beer

If you have a Kroger then you probably know what Big K is. It’s basically their version of Sam’s Choice (Walmart). We singled out the root beer flavor mainly because it actually tastes just as good as MUG, A&W, or any other root beer that’s out there on the market. It’s also way cheaper and we’ve seen 24 packs of cans of this for about $3 or $4 usually.

Sun Drop

This soda isn’t necessarily an “off brand” soda but it isn’t as well known as sodas like Sprite, Mello Yello, or Mountain Dew. However, in the South, it’s EXTREMELY popular. It’s a little different and takes some getting used to but it’s affordable and grows on you. If you can’t find this soda and want to try it, contact them directly and see if you can order it.

Soda Stream

Okay, so this isn’t really a brand of soda but Soda Stream machines are pretty popular now and can be found at most major retailers such as Walmart and Bed, Bath, & Beyond. You’ll save a little money and can imitate the taste of all of your favorite sodas. You can even mix up some energy drinks that are made to taste pretty darn close to Red Bull. How cool!

Anyways, we hope that this list of cheap but delicious soda brands (and machines) will help you save a few dollars while still tickling your taste buds. If you happen to run across of any other good soda brands that aren’t $4 or $5 per 12 pack, be sure to come let us know!