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

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Cost Per Lead for Recreation and Travel in Sweden

October 2024 - October 2025

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Facebook Ads cost-per-lead benchmarks: Recreation and Travel in Sweden vs global

This analysis looks at cost-per-lead trends for industry Recreation and Travel and target country Sweden 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

  • Across overlapping months (Sep 2024–Jul 2025), Sweden’s Recreation and Travel cost-per-lead (CPL) averages 49.49, about 35% above the global baseline (36.61).
  • Volatility is high in Sweden: median month-to-month move is 83% versus 9% globally, driven by sharp jumps in Q4 and early Q2.
  • Seasonal pattern aligns with global norms: costs rise into December, then ease in Q1, with another lift in late spring/early summer.
  • Sweden sits above market in 6 of 10 months (Dec, Jan, Feb, May, Jun, Jul), below market in 4 months (Sep, Oct, Mar, Apr).

Sweden (selected data) overview

  • Average: 49.49 across 10 months.
  • High: 119.30 in June 2025.
  • Low: 0.47 in September 2024.
  • First-to-last change: +12,435% (from 0.47 in Sep 2024 to 59.04 in Jul 2025), largely due to exceptionally low early-month values.
  • Volatility: median month-to-month change 83%; range 0.47–119.30.

Notable spikes/dips:

  • October → December 2024: from 0.94 to 42.68 (+4,455%), marking the start of peak-season costs.
  • January 2025: moderates to 37.68 (−11.7% vs December).
  • February 2025: surges to 111.32 (+195% vs January).
  • March–April 2025: drops to 18.86 then rebounds to 28.95.
  • May–June 2025: climbs from 75.64 to a peak 119.30 (+57.7%), before easing to 59.04 in July.

Global baseline overview (aligned months)

  • Average: 36.61.
  • High: 39.63 in December 2024.
  • Low: 31.12 in October 2024.
  • First-to-last change: +17.6% (Sep 2024 → Jul 2025).
  • Volatility: median month-to-month change 9.35%; range 31.12–39.63, indicating relative stability.

Comparative positioning

  • Sweden is above market in December 2024 (+7.7%) and January 2025 (+6.0%), sharply above in February (+186%), May (+91%), June (+211%), and July (+52.7%).
  • Sweden is below average in September (−99%) and October 2024 (−97%), and again in March (−43%) and April 2025 (−25%).
  • Overall, Sweden trends above the global benchmark with materially higher volatility, consistent with strong seasonal swings typical in Q4 and renewed pressure in late spring/early summer.

Seasonality signals

  • Global: clear Q4 lift (October to December), followed by a softer Q1 and stable late spring.
  • Sweden: pronounced December spike, a Q1 reset, and a second surge in May–June.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Recreation and Travel and Sweden 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 Sweden, 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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Sweden Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 6Epiphany
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 1Labour Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 6National Day
Jun 21Midsummer Day
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Second Day of Christmas

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday is huge), December (Christmas and post-Christmas sales), June (Midsummer seasonal promotions), January (Winter sale season)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPMs might spike during Black Friday and early December, especially in e‑commerce and fashion. Easter and Midsummer holidays often decrease weekday inventory but increase media usage during long weekends. Midsummer tends to be quiet in retail but active in travel and food sectors. Post-Christmas sales in January still see high digital ad demand.

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.