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

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Cost Per Lead for Recreation and Travel in Italy

October 2024 - October 2025

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Facebook Ads cost-per-lead benchmarks summary

This analysis looks at cost-per-lead trends for industry Recreation and Travel in Italy 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: The selected series averages 55.18 per lead, about 49% above the global baseline (37.06), signaling consistently above‑market costs.
  • Volatility: Exceptionally high. Average month-to-month absolute movement is 40.61 versus just 3.42 globally.
  • Highs and lows: Peak at 185.17 in July 2025; trough at 8.80 in November 2024. The global range is far tighter (31.12–41.58).
  • Trend over time: From September 2024 to August 2025, cost-per-lead rises by approximately 583%.
  • Seasonality: The global trend shows a typical Q4 uptick (Nov–Dec). Italy’s Recreation and Travel deviates with a sharp November dip, then surges from March through July, peaking in midsummer.

Selected trend (Italy, Recreation and Travel)

  • Average: 55.18 across 12 months.
  • High: 185.17 (July 2025).
  • Low: 8.80 (November 2024).
  • Start vs. end: 12.14 (September 2024) to 82.78 (August 2025), a +583% change.
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-to-month change of 40.61.
  • Notable moves:
  • Q4 2024: October rises to 33.99, then a pronounced dip in November to 8.80, rebounding to 38.36 in December.
  • Spring 2025 run-up: March 59.48 → April 78.82 → May 69.90.
  • June reset to 25.72, followed by a July spike to 185.17 (+620% vs. June), then easing to 82.78 in August (−55% vs. July).

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Average level: Selected 55.18 vs. baseline 37.06 (+49% above market).
  • Highs/lows: Selected high (185.17) is 4.5× the global high (41.58), while the selected low (8.80) is well below the global low (31.12), illustrating a much wider range.
  • First-to-last change: Selected +583% vs. baseline +12.6% (Sep 2024 to Aug 2025).
  • Relative positioning by month:
  • Above market: Oct 2024 (+9%), Mar 2025 (+81%), Apr (+104%), May (+77%), Jul (+379%), Aug (+124%).
  • Below market: Sep 2024 (−63%), Nov (−79%), Dec (−3%), Jan (−13%), Feb (−8%), Jun (−33%).
  • Volatility: Selected MoM swings average 40.61 vs. 3.42 globally—marked instability compared to a steady global pattern.

Seasonality and pattern readout

  • Global: Costs typically lift in Q4 (Nov–Dec), then remain relatively stable through Q1–Q2, with minimal movement in Q3.
  • Italy, Recreation and Travel: Divergence from the usual Q4 pattern with a November low, then a strong spring build that culminates in a midsummer peak (July 2025) and elevated August. The pronounced summer surge contrasts with the flat global summer.

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

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Italy Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 25Liberation Day
May 1Labour Day
Jun 2Republic Day
Aug 15Ferragosto
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Dec 8Immaculate Conception
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26St. Stephen's Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas & post‑Christmas sales (late December), Ferragosto (mid‑August) summer tourism, Back‑to‑school (September)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during spring holidays when Italians engage in travel or leisure. Ferragosto may see travel and hospitality ads face high competition while retail CPMs dip. Late November and December see ad demand surges. 'Ponte' long weekends could affect ad pacing with stronger performance on adjacent weekdays.

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.