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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Recreation and Travel in New Zealand

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Cost Per Lead for Recreation and Travel in New Zealand

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Overview and key takeaways

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

  • Overall level: The selected series runs about 60% above the global benchmark on average across the shared period (Oct 2024–Aug 2025).
  • Seasonality: Costs rise through Q4 and into late Q1, soften in April–May, and peak sharply in July before easing in August. This aligns with typical patterns where costs often increase in Q4 around holiday periods.
  • Volatility: The selected series is highly volatile, with large month-to-month swings, while the global baseline remains stable in the high-30s.

Selected time-series highlights (cost per lead)

  • Average: 59.67
  • Median: 48.75
  • High/low: High in Jul 2025 at 185.17; low in Oct 2024 at 0.96
  • First-to-last change: From 0.96 (Oct 2024) to 80.95 (Aug 2025), an increase of about +8,300%
  • Volatility:
  • Average absolute month-to-month change: ~37.1
  • Notable moves:
  • Mar 2025 spiked to 88.70 from 54.89 in Feb (+62%)
  • Sharp pullback in Apr to 48.75 (−45%)
  • Peak in Jul at 185.17, up +201% from Jun; Aug corrected to 80.95 (−56%)

Baseline comparison (global trend)

  • Average (Oct 2024–Aug 2025): 37.44
  • Median: 38.59
  • High/low: High in Nov 2024 at 41.58; low in Oct 2024 at 31.12
  • First-to-last change: From 31.12 (Oct 2024) to 37.03 (Aug 2025), +19%
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-to-month change ~3.59, indicating a steady global market in the high-30s.

Relative position and alignment

  • Level vs. market: Recreation and Travel in New Zealand is above market overall. The average is ~60% higher than the global benchmark, and the median is ~26% higher (48.75 vs. 38.59).
  • Month alignment: 9 of 11 months sit above the global level; only Oct–Dec 2024 were below. From Jan 2025 onward, the series stayed above market, with July nearly five times the global average.
  • Pattern vs. market: While the global line is stable, New Zealand’s series shows stronger seasonal amplitude—rising through Q4, easing mid-year, and surging in July before normalizing.

Notable months

  • Oct 2024: Unusually low entry point (0.96), far below global.
  • Nov–Dec 2024: Seasonal lift to 19.26 and 32.12, approaching global levels.
  • Mar 2025: Elevated at 88.70, clearly above market.
  • Apr–May 2025: Mid-year softening around the high-40s.
  • Jul 2025: Peak at 185.17; Aug steps down to 80.95 but remains above global.

Understanding cost per lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Recreation and Travel and New Zealand 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 New Zealand, 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.

New Zealand Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 2Day after New Year's Day
Feb 6Waitangi Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 25ANZAC Day
Jun 2King's Birthday
Jun 20Matariki
Oct 27Labour Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November–early December (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas season (Boxing Day sales), Mid‑year promotions (Matariki in June), Back-to-school (late January/early February)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise around Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day as public events increase media consumption. Matariki is new public holiday with growing awareness—advertising may see elevated competition. Late November–December Black Friday/Cyber Monday could drive ad costs significantly. Regional anniversary holidays may cause local inventory shifts.

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.