I have hard cases for everything - no gig bags. I've bought hard cases for $25, and they are fine. Just how much abuse do expect your uke and case to take? Will you be traveling continuously and checking the uke into airplane luggage? Is it likely that cars will be driving over it fairly often?
Those hard zippered cases are a good deal, but I'm not a big fan of the zippers. I prefer a traditional hard case with three or more clasps and hooks for one or more straps. My favorite is probably the Crossrock Fiberglass, but they sell for close to $200. Shopping on Amazon, be aware that prices vary according to color.
https://smile.amazon.com/s?k=ukulele+hard+cases&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
My best deal was an Ameritage tenor case ($250) that I got for free with a uke. The salesman said the uke came with my choice of several cases, and he suggested the Ameritage.
A friend has a Collings tenor with a case designed internally for it. I forget the brand, but you send the maker detailed measurements, and they add padding inside the fiberglass case to fit your uke perfectly. That cost a fortune, though.