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

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Cost Per Purchase for Recreation and Travel in France

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Main takeaways

  • Based on $3B in advertising data, cost-per-purchase benchmarks for Recreation and Travel in France trend well above the global baseline overall, with pronounced volatility and clear seasonal swings.
  • Average cost-per-purchase in France is 97.48 over the observed period, about 97% higher than the global average of 49.59.
  • The French series shows sharp spikes in November 2024 and March 2025, then a steep decline into July 2025; average month-to-month movement is high at ~100% versus ~5% globally.
  • Seasonality is evident: elevated costs in Q4 (notably November), a peak in March, softening in April–May, a June rebound, and a July trough.

Scope of the analysis

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

Selected trend: Recreation and Travel in France

  • Average: 97.48 across Oct 2024–Jul 2025.
  • High: 267.93 in March 2025.
  • Low: 17.83 in July 2025.
  • First-to-last change: down 81.5% (96.35 in Oct 2024 to 17.83 in Jul 2025).
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change ~99.6%.
  • Notable moves:
  • +131% from October to November 2024 (96.35 to 222.74).
  • -65% in December 2024; continued easing into February 2025.
  • +349% spike in March 2025 to the period high.
  • -84% drop in April 2025; further -24% into May.
  • +142% rebound in June; -78% to the period low in July.

Seasonal pattern from the data:

  • Q4 lift centered on November.
  • A pronounced late Q1 peak (March).
  • Q2 softness (April–May), a June recovery, and a July trough.

Global baseline comparison

  • Average: 49.59 (Oct 2024–Jul 2025).
  • High: 53.89 in February 2025.
  • Low: 43.19 in November 2024.
  • First-to-last change: -1.0% (near-flat).
  • Volatility: average absolute month-to-month change ~5.1%, indicating relative stability across the market.

Relative positioning of France vs. global:

  • France averages ~97% above market (97.48 vs. 49.59).
  • Above market in 7 of 10 months; below market in April, May, and July.
  • Q4 2024 average in France (132.04) is ~180% above the global Q4 average (47.13).
  • Extremes are wider in France (range of 250.10) vs. global (10.69), reflecting higher volatility.

Key monthly highlights

  • November 2024: France 222.74 vs. global 43.19 (well above market).
  • March 2025: France peaks at 267.93 vs. global 52.61.
  • April–May 2025: France dips below market (43.83 and 33.47 vs. 51.57 and 50.97).
  • July 2025: France reaches the period low (17.83) and sits ~61% below the global 46.21.

Understanding cost-per-purchase 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.

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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'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.