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Facebook Ads Cost Per Purchase Benchmarks for Recreation and Travel in United Kingdom

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Cost Per Purchase for Recreation and Travel in United Kingdom

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost per purchase trends for industry Recreation and Travel and target country Great Britain compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • Across Sep 2024–Aug 2025, Great Britain’s Recreation and Travel median cost per purchase averaged 41.46, about 15.4% below the global baseline average (49.02) over the same months.
  • The selected series is far more volatile than the global benchmark, with sharp swings around Q4 and a pronounced decline into summer.
  • Seasonality is evident: costs peak in late Q4 (Dec) and ease through spring and summer; the global baseline shows a mild Q4 uplift but remains comparatively stable.

Dataset and scope

  • Metric: cost per purchase
  • Window: Sep 2024–Aug 2025 for both selected data (Recreation and Travel, Great Britain) and the global baseline (all industries/countries).

Selected market trends (Recreation and Travel, Great Britain)

  • Average: 41.46; Median: 45.61
  • High/low:
  • Highest month: Dec 2024 at 77.39
  • Lowest month: Oct 2024 at 2.45 (an extreme dip)
  • Start-to-end change: from 51.15 in Sep 2024 to 7.80 in Aug 2025 (−84.8%).
  • Volatility:
  • Average month-to-month absolute change: 18.68
  • Median month-to-month absolute change: 13.52
  • Notable movements:
  • Oct 2024 plunged to 2.45, followed by a rapid rebound to 56.68 in Nov and a peak at 77.39 in Dec.
  • After Q4–Q1 strength (Nov–Feb), costs trended down through spring and summer, reaching low points in Jul (14.70) and Aug (7.80).

Global baseline benchmarks

  • Average: 49.02; Median: 48.96
  • High/low:
  • Highest month: Feb 2025 at 53.89
  • Lowest month: Nov 2024 at 43.19
  • Start-to-end change: from 46.60 in Sep 2024 to 45.69 in Aug 2025 (−2.0%).
  • Volatility:
  • Average month-to-month absolute change: 2.04
  • Median month-to-month absolute change: 1.04
  • Seasonality: steady with a mild rise in Q4–Q1 (Dec–Feb) and limited mid-year easing.

How Great Britain compares to the global baseline

  • Overall level: below market (−15.4% vs the global average).
  • Month-by-month positioning:
  • Above market in 5 of 12 months (Sep, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb), most notably in Dec (+50% vs baseline).
  • Below market in 7 of 12 months (Oct, Mar–Aug), with the widest gaps in midsummer (Jul–Aug).
  • Variability:
  • The selected series’ range (2.45–77.39) is much wider than the baseline’s (43.19–53.89), indicating significantly higher month-to-month volatility.
  • Seasonality:
  • Both series show Q4 strength, in line with typical holiday demand; Great Britain’s Recreation and Travel spikes more sharply in Nov–Dec, then declines into summer more than the global average.

Understanding cost per purchase benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Recreation and Travel and Great Britain 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 United Kingdom, advertisers experience moderate to high costs with strong performance in urban areas. 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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United Kingdom Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 22nd January (Scotland)
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 5Early May Bank Holiday
May 26Spring Bank Holiday
Aug 25Summer Bank Holiday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday surge), Late December (Christmas & Boxing Day promotions), Early May holiday weekend promotions

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase around early May and late August bank holidays as people engage in leisure travel or retail browsing. During Black Friday/Cyber Monday, retail CPMs could spike sharply in fashion, electronics, and online shopping. Late December typically sees peak CPMs, with e‑commerce budgets needing early ramp-up.

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.