Best Overall
Ner Mitzvah Handmade Dripless Chanukah Candles
AMAZON
If you’re looking for reliable, effective, and dripless candles for your menorah, the Ner Mitzvah Handmade Dripless Chanukah Candles are the best candles for you. This set includes 45 candles, each with a white top that fades into a cornflower blue bottom. Plus, there’s a subtle design wrapped around them for an added decorative touch.
The candles are made of paraffin wax and are designed to be dripless, so your menorah will stay clean throughout the holiday. Plus, the unscented candles have a 1-hour burn time, so you’ll be able to enjoy the warmth in your home a bit longer than some other options allow.
Product Details: Number of Candles: 45 | Burn Time: 1 hour | Wax Type: Paraffin wax
Best Budget
The Dreidel Company Deluxe Tapered Hanukkah Candles
AMAZON
If your Hanukkah budget is reserved for a new menorah or a bigger holiday dinner, then you’ll love these Hanukkah candles from The Dreidel Company. With this set, you’ll get 45 candles to last you through all eight nights.
The candles are available in five color options, like multicolor pastel, blue and white, and rainbow, so you can add a more festive touch to your celebrations. Each candle has a burn time of just over 30 minutes, and although they aren’t dripless, we think these candles are a great option for those on a holiday budget.
Product Details: Number of Candles: 45 | Burn Time: 30 minutes | Wax Type: Not listed
Best Splurge
Via Maris Hanukkah Candles
WEST ELM
Although Hanukkah candles may not seem like a splurge-worthy item, we think these elegant candles, made by Jewish-owned brand Via Maris, are well worth the price tag. For starters, the candles have a lower-drip paraffin wax, which can be easily and gently scraped off once it has hardened.
The candles are offered in four muted primary colors: pale sand yellow, a bold midnight blue, terracotta clay red, and off white. Plus, they have a chic yet subtle fluted design with a ribbed texture.
Although you would have to buy individual sets to mix and match colors (which would be an even bigger splurge), we think these are a great choice to give your menorah and entire home a contemporary touch.
Product Details: Number of Candles: 45 | Burn Time: 1 hour | Wax Type: Paraffin wax
Best Large Set
Rite Lite Hanukkah Candles
AMAZON
Most Hanukkah candle sets come with 45 candles but if you want enough candles to light two menorahs or want to give some extra candles to a family member, this Rite Lite Chanukah Candles Value Pack is for you. The set includes 90 candles, so you’ll have more than enough to celebrate the holiday.
We like that these candles burn clean and bright for up to 30 minutes. Plus, they’re available in blue and white and multicolored pastels, so you can choose which suits your celebration style best.
Product Details: Number of Candles: 90 | Burn Time: 30 minutes | Wax Type: Not listed
Best Multicolor
Rite Lite Beeswax Hanukkah Candles
AMAZON
It may be easy to find Hanukkah candles in shades of blue and white, but if you’re looking for something more vibrant and unique, we love the Rite Lite Beeswax Hanukkah Candles. With six festive colors and an ombre look, these candles add color and dimension to your windowsill or table.
We also like that each one is hand-dipped and made of natural beeswax. Plus they are biodegradable, petroleum-free, and hypo-allergenic. The set includes 45 candles, each of which has a 1-hour burn time.
Product Details: Number of Candles: 45 | Burn Time: 1 hour | Wax Type: Beeswax
Best Dripless
Majestic Giftware Blue and White Safed Hanukkah Candles
WEITZMAN
If you want to avoid cleaning your menorah after each use, these candles by Majestic Giftware are the best option for your holiday. We like the elegant and classic look of these blue and white candles, which are a little taller than most Hanukkah candles but will fit most menorahs.
Best of all, we like that they burn bright and clean for about an hour and are dripless to keep your menorah and the surface it’s on clean and wax-free. Although they’re not available in other colors, we think these are the best dripless Hanukkah candles that will also illuminate your home for the holiday.
Not only are these candles the best dripless candles on our list, but they are also hand-dipped in the ancient city of Safed, Israel, offering a nice touch to the set.
Product Details: Number of Candles: 45 | Burn Time: 1 hour | Wax Type: Not listed
Best Beeswax
Ner Mitzvah Handmade Beeswax Chanukah Candles
AMAZON
If you’re looking for a paraffin wax alternative to put in your menorah, we recommend the Ner Mitzvah Handmade Beeswax Chanukah Candles. Made of 100% pure beeswax with cotton wicks, these candles have an amber tone that will add a warm glow to your home. However, they’re also available in a multicolor set if you prefer some variety.
While they’re not completely dripless, we like that they offer a clean burn for approximately one hour. Plus, the set includes 45 candles and is less expensive than other options, so you can stock up on them for celebrations to come.
Product Details: Number of Candles: 45 | Burn Time: 1 hour | Wax Type: Beeswax