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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Recreation and Travel in Colombia

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Cost Per Lead for Recreation and Travel in Colombia

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost-per-lead trends for industry Recreation and Travel and target country Colombia compared to the global trend; the analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Overall, Colombia’s Recreation and Travel cost-per-lead (CPL) sits above market: the average for the observed months is 80.15, versus a global baseline average of 37.10 for the same months (+116% higher).
  • Volatility is elevated. Median month-to-month absolute movement is 44.72 in the selected data, versus 5.76 in the baseline—about 8x more volatile.
  • Seasonality diverges from typical patterns. While the global baseline rises in November–December and moderates in early Q1, Colombia’s series shows an extreme dip in November followed by a steady rise into May, peaking at the highest value in the period.

Selected data overview (Recreation and Travel, Colombia)

  • Average CPL (Oct 2024–May 2025, observed months): 80.15.
  • Excluding the near-zero November outlier, the average is 96.18.
  • High: 181.62 in May 2025.
  • Low: 0.03 in November 2024 (notable outlier).
  • First-to-last change: from 44.75 in October 2024 to 181.62 in May 2025, a +306% increase.
  • Notable shifts:
  • Sharp dip in November 2024 to 0.03 (−99.9% vs October).
  • Strong climb February → March (+40.50) and April → May (+95.30).
  • Mild pullback in April (−18.04) before the May spike.
  • Median month-to-month absolute change: 44.72; range across observed months: 181.59.

How Colombia compares to the global baseline

  • Average comparison (aligned months): 80.15 (selected) vs 37.10 (baseline) → +116% above market.
  • Excluding November, selected averages 96.18 vs 36.21 baseline → about +165% higher.
  • Highs and lows (aligned months):
  • Selected high: 181.62 (May 2025) vs baseline high: 41.58 (Nov 2024).
  • Selected low: 0.03 (Nov 2024) vs baseline low: 31.12 (Oct 2024).
  • First-to-last change (Oct 2024 → May 2025): +306% selected vs +27% baseline.
  • Month-by-month relative position:
  • Oct 2024: 44.75 vs 31.12 → +44% above market.
  • Nov 2024: 0.03 vs 41.58 → far below market (anomaly).
  • Feb 2025: 63.85 vs 38.86 → +64% above market.
  • Mar 2025: 104.35 vs 32.84 → +218% above market.
  • Apr 2025: 86.32 vs 38.59 → +124% above market.
  • May 2025: 181.62 vs 39.63 → +359% above market.
  • Volatility: median absolute month-to-month move ~44.72 (selected) vs ~5.76 (baseline), indicating substantially higher instability in the selected series.

Seasonality and timing patterns

  • Global baseline shows typical holiday lift (higher CPL in November–December), easing into January–March with mild increases through spring.
  • Colombia’s Recreation and Travel CPL diverges: a sharp November dip, then persistent increases into late Q1 and Q2, culminating in a May high. This positions most months (except November) well above global norms.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Recreation and Travel and Colombia helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Facebook advertising costs vary based on many factors including industry, target audience, ad placement, and campaign objectives. In the Recreation and Travel industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Colombia, advertisers should consider local market factors and user behavior. Different campaign objectives lead to varying costs based on how Facebook optimizes for your specific goals. The data shown represents median values across multiple campaigns, and individual results may vary based on ad quality, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.

Why we use median instead of average

We use the median CTR because the underlying distribution of click-through rates is highly skewed, with a small share of campaigns achieving extremely high CTRs. These outliers can inflate a simple average, making it less representative of what most advertisers actually experience. By using the median—which sits at the midpoint of all campaigns—we provide a more rigorous and realistic benchmark that reflects the true underlying data model and helps you set attainable performance expectations.

Key Factors Affecting Facebook Ad Costs

  • Competition within your selected industry and audience demographics
  • Ad quality and relevance score – higher quality ads can lower costs
  • Campaign objective and bid strategy
  • Timing and seasonality – costs often increase during holiday periods
  • Ad placement (News Feed, Instagram, Audience Network, etc.)

Note: This data represents industry median values and benchmarks. Your actual costs may vary based on specific targeting, ad creative quality, and campaign optimization.

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The data behind the benchmarks

All data is sourced from over $3B in Facebook ad spend, collected across thousands of ad accounts that use Superads daily to analyze and improve their campaigns. Every data point is fully anonymized and aggregated—no individual advertiser is ever exposed.

This dataset updates frequently as new ad data flows in. It will only get bigger and better.

Colombia Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Mar 24Saint Joseph's Day
Apr 17Maundy Thursday
Apr 18Good Friday
May 1Labour Day
Jun 2Ascension Day
Jun 23Corpus Christi
Jun 30Sacred Heart of Jesus
Jul 20Independence Day
Aug 7Battle of Boyacá
Aug 18Assumption of Mary
Oct 13Columbus Day
Nov 3All Saints' Day
Nov 17Independence of Cartagena
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas), Mid‑year promotions around Independence Day (Jul 20) and Children's Day (Oct 13)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during long weekends and holidays like Independence Day due to heightened leisure media consumption. Major e‑commerce events could result in sharp spikes in retail competition. June holidays could disrupt typical ad pacing. Many holidays shifted to Mondays make weekend campaigns perform better.

What is considered a good cost per lead on Facebook in 2025?

A good CPL usually ranges from $10 to $50, depending on your industry and target audience. B2C offers tend to be cheaper, while B2B or high-ticket services may see CPLs over $100.

Why is my CPL higher than industry averages?

Your CPL could be high due to weak creative, irrelevant targeting, or an offer that doesn't resonate. Low engagement or poor conversion rates on your landing page can also drive up costs.

Does campaign objective impact CPL?

Yes. Campaigns optimized for conversions or leads tend to generate cheaper and more qualified leads compared to traffic or engagement objectives. Facebook needs clear signals to find the right users.

How can I generate leads at a lower cost without hurting lead quality?

Focus on improving your offer, targeting the right audience, and using high-converting creative. Test native lead forms, but make sure you're still qualifying users properly.

Should I optimize for leads or conversions if my goal is pipeline growth?

If your goal is sales or revenue, optimizing for deeper funnel conversions is better. Optimizing for leads alone can inflate volume but hurt quality.