Best Gas Grills Under $300

Summer is here and we’ll all be hoping to get out into our yard and barbecue. Who wants to be cooking on a hot stove inside when we can be outside in the fresh air? In this article, I’m going to talk about the best gas grills under $300 (in other I’ve talked about the gas grills under $200) and compare them to charcoal grills. You may prefer charcoal grills, but we hope we can change your mind and convince you that gas grills are a viable option and that we find together the perfect grill for the given money.

Table of Contents

• What is Good About a Gas Grill?
• Frequently Asked Questions
  • Are gas grills more expensive than charcoal?
  • Do you get a particularly nice smoky flavor with a charcoal grill and not with a gas grill?
• Final Thoughts

This grill is powered by liquid propane gas and is made from stainless steel which is strong and durable. 4 burners together give you 36,000 BTUs of heat and there is a side burner of 10,000 BTUs. On the side burner, you can heat sauces or prepare side dishes. Alternatively, you can cook veggie burgers for vegetarians who don’t like their food cooked with meat. 

The grill has electronic ignition, so it is easy to light. The burners are made from stainless steel and allow for even cooking. The cooking grates are made from cast iron which is strong, rust-resistant, and are made to last. There is a porcelain-coated grease pan which is durable and easy to remove.

The grill has 425 square inches of cooking space which is enough for cooking up to 20 burgers. There is a warming rack of 150 square inches so you can keep food warm while you are heating other things on the grill.

There are 2 side shelves made from durable stainless steel, which means that you have somewhere to put your utensils, plates, and food waiting to be cooked. When the side burner is not in use it folds down. 

There is a lid-mounted temperature gauge so you can keep an eye on the temperature of your food. The grill also has 2 wheels so it can be moved easily, while there are 2 fixed feet to keep it in place.

• Made of durable stainless steel
• Electronic ignition
• Side burner
• Temperature gauge

• A few customers complained that the ignition stopped working
• One customer complained that it took a long time to assemble

This gas grill comes with 4 burners which provide a total of 44,000 BTUs. There are 443 square inches of cooking space with an additional 167 square inches on a warming rack. The grates are made from heavy-duty cast iron so are exceptionally durable.

On the warming rack, you can place food which you want to keep warm while you are cooking the rest of the meal or to warm up hamburger buns. The 4 burners give you a lot of control over your food. You can have 1 burner on low so that you can cook vegetables and another on at maximum heat to cook meat. Each burner lights independently so you can choose which burners you want on. Each burner gives you complete control so you can use them on a low or a sizzling heat. 

There are 2 side shelves so you can use them to put on food which is next to cook, as well as utensils, and plates. 

The grill has 2 wheels so you can move it around your yard if you want to keep away from too much sunlight. The steel cart is finished with enamel paint which makes it strong and durable. There is a built-in thermometer and a bottle opener so you can keep an eye on the temperature of your food and have a drink while you’re doing that. 

• Stainless steel lid and control panel
• Heavy-duty cast-iron grates
• 4 burners
• Built-in thermometer and bottle opener

• 1 customer complained that there was a gap at the back of the lid
• 1 customer complained that the griddle top was peeling

This grill is ideal for a small family as it has 3 burners. The burners are made from stainless steel and they can jointly give out 30,000 BTUs per hour. The control panel is also made from durable stainless steel and it has chromium-plated knobs all of which have electric ignition so it’s simple to turn the grill on.

There is plenty of cooking space. The cooking area is 339 square inches, while the warming area is 132.8 square inches. You will be able to keep your food warm while cooking the rest of your meal.

The lid is porcelain-coated, and the handle is stainless steel. Another benefit is that it comes with a built-in stainless steel thermometer on the lid.

• Stainless steel control panel
• A total of 471.8 square inches of cooking space
• Thermometer included

• One customer complained that the grill is difficult to clean
• A couple of customers said it was flimsy

If you enjoy camping this grill and griddle combo will suit you down to the ground. The cart folds up so you can easily put it in your car. Of course, it is just as suitable to be used in your yard. 

The unit is interesting as it has both a grill and a griddle so is very versatile. You can cook your meat on the grill side and then use the griddle for breakfast items like pancakes, eggs, and bacon. It has 4 stainless steel burners, two on each side. They are easy to light as there is an electronic ignition system. In total, they have 48,000 BTUs, 12.000 each.

There are 292 square inches of cooking space on each side so there is plenty of room to cook for a large family. There are 2 side tables, so you have somewhere to put utensils, plates, and food waiting to be cooked. It has 4 wheels so is easy to move. 

The grill griddle combo is easy to clean as it has a removable drip pan. 

• Great for camping
• Both a grill and a griddle
• Durable stainless steel burners
• Removable drip pan

• One customer complained that it was flimsy
• No thermometer
• A few customers complained that it arrived dented

Here we have another portable propane gas grill which is great if you’re going camping or if you have a small yard or patio. It just weighs 17 pounds and measures 19″ x 11.5″ x 10″. However, despite its’ small size, it can cook up to 8 burgers, 6 chicken wings, or 4 pounds of fish. It is suitable for 4 – 6 people. 

The cooking space is 160 square inches and the grate is porcelain-enameled steel so is durable. The unit has a 5,500 BTU burner, an electronic ignition, and a temperature control meaning you can keep an eye on how your food is cooking.

It comes with a removable stand which will be useful in the winter when you can use it as a tabletop grill. It also has a carrying handle, making it easy to take anywhere with you.

• Portable
• Electronic ignition
• Temperature gauge
• Removable stand

• A couple of customers claimed that it melted

Perhaps you can’t decide on whether to choose a gas grill over a charcoal one. If so, why not invest in this grill? It has 2 grills, 1 gas, and the other charcoal. You will get lots of room. In fact, the grill can cook up to 32 burgers if you are using both grills. Also, there is a gas side burner on which you can prepare sauces or cook vegetarian or vegan food. Vegetarians and vegans don’t want their food mixing with meat juices.

The gas side has 3 stainless steel burners giving a total of 24,000 BTUs. The side burner gives 12,000 BTUs. There is plenty of cooking space, 295 square inches on the gas side, and 262 square inches on the charcoal grill. Both grills have a warming rack. The gas one is 99 square inches while the charcoal is 89 square inches. 

The unit is durable. It has cast-iron cooking grates and chrome-plated warming racks. The control panel is made from painted steel and has a stainless steel trim. The lid is black baked enamel.

There are plenty of benefits to this double grill. It has side shelves for storing plates and utensils, a temperature gauge on both grills, tool holders, and a bottle opener. There are 2 wheels so you can easily move it around your yard.

• Both gas and charcoal grills
• Gas side burner
• Cast iron cooking grates
• 2 temperature gauges

• Quite a few customers said it took a long time to assemble

What is Good About a Gas Grill?

Gas grills are easier to control than charcoal. They start up quickly and heat up in around 10 minutes whereas it can take much longer on a charcoal grill. They hold a stable temperature but can be made hotter or cooler with just a turn of the knob. If you are cooking different items like vegetables and meat, they can be cooked at the same time if you have more than one burner. You can keep one burner up high for the meat and much lower for the vegetables. It would be difficult to do this on a charcoal grill.

It is easier to clean a gas grill than a charcoal one as you don’t have to deal with ash. In addition, most drops are vaporized. Some gas grills do come with a drip tray, so it is easy to remove. The only disadvantage is that the burners can get carbon and grease build-ups underneath the burners which do need to be cleaned every couple of months or so, depending on how often you use the grill. You can either scrape it away or use a pressure washer. 

Gas grills often come with accessories like side tables to store your plates and utensils, storage drawers, built-in thermometers, and bottle openers. Some even come with a rotisserie kit.

Some people say that meat tastes better cooked on a charcoal grill. This can be true if you are cooking something like steaks because charcoal grills produce more direct infrared heat and higher temperatures, even up to 900F. A reasonably priced gas grill will probably only heat up to 500F. However, if you’re not searing your meat, you won’t need such high temperatures. Generally, you need 225F – 325F to cook most things. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Please feel free to ask us any questions you want regarding gas grill. We have tried to answer a couple here.

Are gas grills more expensive than charcoal?

Yes, they are usually more expensive than charcoal or wood pellets. This is because they have more complicated mechanisms. It does also mean that there could be more to go wrong. Check how many gas grills made our list of under $500 grills and how many are on our pick of the grill for less than $300.

Do you get a particularly nice smoky flavor with a charcoal grill and not with a gas grill?

People do comment on this, but you can create smoke by adding wood pellets to your gas grill. Some gas grills even come with a wood pellet smoker attached

Final Thoughts

We hope you have enjoyed reading about reasonably priced gas grills and perhaps have found one to suit. We stand by our top choice of the Char-Broil Performance 4-Burner Gas Grill. Apart from having 4 burners, it also has a side burner for preparing other dishes. It is made from durable stainless steel, with stainless steel burners. There is enough space for around 20 burgers so you can feed a lot of people at once. We hope that you will enjoy grilling this summer with one of our picks from this category, or our picks from the following price range:

• Grills that cost less than $1000
• Under $250 grill
• $400 and less grills
• Best grill under $500