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

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Cost Per Lead for Recreation and Travel in France

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads cost-per-lead benchmarks: Recreation and Travel — France vs global

This analysis looks at cost-per-lead (CPL) trends for industry Recreation and Travel and target country France compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Key takeaways

  • Overall level: France’s CPL averages 57.62, about 54% above the global baseline (37.44) across the same months.
  • Median vs average: Median CPL in France is 42.21 (+9% vs baseline median 38.59), indicating the July spike lifts the average above the underlying central tendency.
  • Highs and lows: France ranges from 7.50 (Oct 2024) to 185.55 (Jul 2025), nearly 4.5x the global peak (41.58).
  • Volatility: Month-to-month absolute change averages ~86% in France vs ~10% globally—well above market volatility.
  • Seasonality: France is well below market in Q4, rises through late winter/spring, and spikes in mid-summer (July). Baseline shows steadier levels with mild Q4 uplift.

Selected data overview (France, Recreation and Travel)

  • Period average: 57.62 across Oct 2024–Aug 2025; median 42.21.
  • First-to-last change: 7.50 (Oct 2024) to 80.20 (Aug 2025) — roughly 10.7x higher (≈+969%).
  • High and low: Peak in Jul 2025 at 185.55; trough in Oct 2024 at 7.50.
  • Notable moves:
  • Q4 2024 average: 15.77, very low relative to later months.
  • Mar 2025 surge: +73% MoM (to 73.18).
  • Jun 2025 dip: −48% MoM (to 36.36).
  • Jul 2025 spike: +410% MoM (to 185.55), followed by a −57% correction in Aug 2025 (to 80.20).

Comparison with the global baseline

  • Averages and medians:
  • France average 57.62 vs global 37.44 (+54% above market).
  • France median 42.21 vs global 38.59 (+9%).
  • Highs and lows:
  • Global high 41.58 (Nov 2024) vs France high 185.55 (Jul 2025).
  • Global low 31.12 (Oct 2024) vs France low 7.50 (Oct 2024).
  • Trend shape:
  • France starts far below market in Q4 (Oct–Dec 2024: −58% vs global average), crosses above market from Feb 2025 onward (except June), and peaks sharply in July.
  • Global baseline remains steady: first-to-last change +19% (Oct 2024 to Aug 2025) with modest Q4 uplift and limited swings.
  • Volatility:
  • Average absolute month-to-month change: France ~86% vs global ~10%—France is substantially more volatile.
  • Seasonal pattern:
  • France: subdued Q4, pronounced increases through late winter/spring, and a mid-summer spike (Jul), then easing in Aug.
  • Global: relatively flat with mild Q4 increases, consistent with typical holiday-season pressure.

Month-by-month positioning vs global

  • Below market: Oct 2024 to Jan 2025 (especially Oct–Nov: −74% to −76%).
  • Above market: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jul, Aug 2025 (notably Jul: +380%).
  • Near parity: Jun 2025 (−5%).

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Recreation and Travel and France 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 France, 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.

France Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 18Good Friday (Alsace & Moselle)
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 1Labour Day
May 8Victory in Europe Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 9Whit Monday
Jul 14Bastille Day
Aug 15Assumption Day
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Nov 11Armistice Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Saint Stephen's Day (Alsace & Moselle)

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas & post‑Christmas sales), May–June (spring sales)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during spring holidays when leisure and travel campaigns see higher engagement. Extended 'ponts' (bridge days) in May could create long weekends with lower weekday ad inventory. Late November and December feature steep increases in ad competition. Christmas season may drive peak ad volumes.

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.