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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Recreation and Travel in Denmark

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Cost Per Purchase for Recreation and Travel in Denmark

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks, this analysis reviews cost per purchase trends for Recreation and Travel in Denmark versus the global baseline.
  • Denmark’s Recreation and Travel cost per purchase shows very high volatility with extreme spikes in November 2024 and January 2025.
  • Across overlapping months, Denmark’s average cost per purchase is 38% above the global baseline, but the median is well below global levels—indicating a few spikes are pulling the average up.
  • Seasonal patterns are visible: the global baseline rises in Q4 and early Q1; Denmark follows this directionally with sharp surges in November and January.

What we analyzed

This analysis looks at cost per purchase trends for industry Recreation and Travel and target country Denmark compared to the global trend. Period covered by Denmark data: September 2024 to July 2025 (9 months).

Denmark (selected data) overview

  • Average across period: 68.19
  • Median across period: 24.17
  • High: 244.78 in January 2025
  • Low: 1.44 in October 2024
  • First-to-last change: +98.4% (from 19.84 in Sep 2024 to 39.36 in Jul 2025)
  • Volatility: very high. Average month-to-month absolute change ≈ 124.68; standard deviation ≈ 99.75.
  • Notable movements:
  • Sharp spikes: November 2024 (241.01) and January 2025 (244.78)
  • Deep dips: October 2024 (1.44), December 2024 (6.88), March 2025 (8.36)

Global baseline comparison (same months)

  • Average: 49.40
  • Median: 51.53
  • High: 53.89 in February 2025
  • Low: 43.19 in November 2024
  • First-to-last change: -0.83% (46.60 → 46.21)
  • Volatility: low. Average month-to-month absolute change ≈ 2.74.
  • Seasonality: broadly higher in December–February compared to October–November, consistent with Q4 and early Q1 holiday effects.

Relative positioning: Denmark vs. global

  • Overall level: Denmark’s average is 38% above the global baseline, but its median (24.17) is less than half the global median (51.53). Typical months are below market, while a few extreme months push the average above market.
  • Month-by-month alignment:
  • Above market: November 2024 (+∼5.6x vs. global), January 2025 (+∼4.7x).
  • Below average/in line: All other observed months, including July 2025 (39.36 vs. 46.21 global).
  • Volatility: Denmark is far more volatile than the global trend, driven by episodic spikes rather than steady seasonal lifts.

Seasonality and pattern signals

  • The global baseline shows a predictable Q4 and early Q1 uptick.
  • Denmark mirrors the direction but with outsized surges in November and January, followed by returns to below-baseline levels in most other months.

Understanding cost per purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Recreation and Travel and Denmark 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 Denmark, 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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Denmark Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 17Maundy Thursday
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 8Whit Sunday
Jun 9Whit Monday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Second Day of Christmas

Key Shopping Season

Christmas & Boxing Day (late Dec), Easter holidays (groceries, travel, tourism), Mother's Day and Valentine's Day

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC could rise during Easter period due to travel-related campaigns. Late December ad competition might intensify in retail and hospitality. Whit Weekend might reduce weekday competition. Strict retail closures on holidays could drop competition, but pre-holiday CPMs may escalate.

What's a healthy cost per purchase for ecommerce brands?

It depends on your product price and margins. Most brands aim for $10 to $50. For higher-ticket products, a higher CPA may be acceptable as long as you're maintaining a strong return on ad spend.

How does product price impact CPA benchmarks?

Higher-priced products typically have a higher CPA because people take longer to convert. That's not necessarily a problem if your margin can support it. You should measure CPA in context with AOV and LTV.

Why are my purchase costs going up despite stable ROAS?

Your AOV may be increasing, which helps maintain ROAS even if CPA rises. You could also be facing higher CPMs, lower conversion rates, or creative fatigue.

Should I use manual bidding to control CPA more effectively?

Manual bidding can help if you're struggling to stay within target CPA. It's best used by experienced advertisers who can monitor performance and adjust regularly. It gives more control, but also requires more effort.

How do I scale spend without letting CPA skyrocket?

Increase budget gradually, rotate creative often, and avoid overlapping audiences. Scaling too quickly can lead to audience saturation and rising CPAs.