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Facebook Ads CPC Benchmarks for Recreation and Travel in Israel

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CPC (Cost Per Click) for Recreation and Travel in Israel

December 2024 - December 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Introduction

Recreation and Travel advertisers in Israel spent most of the period well below global Facebook Ads CPC benchmarks, punctuated by a sharp spring surge that briefly ran above market. The year’s shape is distinctive: a soft start through February, a steep climb into April–May, then a return to bargain CPCs by October with a modest lift in November. Volatility was pronounced, with large month-to-month swings compared to a relatively steady global baseline.

This analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks. This analysis explores ad performance trends for Recreation and Travel in Israel compared to the global benchmark.

The story in the data

Across the available months, Israel’s Recreation and Travel CPC averaged 0.75, ranging from a low of 0.30 in October to a high of 1.93 in May.

  • The period began at 0.47 in December 2024, eased to 0.39 in January and 0.37 in February, then rebounded to 0.57 in March.
  • A dramatic lift followed: April jumped to 1.83 (+219% month over month), and May pushed slightly higher to 1.93. From February’s trough to May’s peak, CPC rose roughly 5.3x (+425%).
  • Costs then reset: June fell to 0.47 (−76% from May), October reached the year’s low at 0.30, and November ticked up to 0.44 (+46% from October).

Across observed transitions, absolute month-to-month movement averaged 0.43 points, underscoring a choppy pattern. Despite the spring spike, the series ended slightly below where it started: 0.47 in December 2024 versus 0.44 in November 2025 (−7%).

Seasonal and monthly dynamics

The rhythm mirrors common seasonal patterns in digital advertising. Early Q1 was soft, with CPCs drifting lower into February. March marked the turn, and April–May delivered the year’s high-water mark for country-specific ad costs in this category. Mid-year stabilized quickly, with June retracing to pre-spike levels. By October, CPCs were at their lowest, then lifted into November, consistent with late-year competition that often nudges costs up. The pattern suggests a classic swell in spring, normalization into mid-year, then a Q4 lift—though the magnitude of Israel’s spring spike was atypically large.

Country vs. Global

Relative to the global benchmark, Israel ran materially cheaper on average. Using the same months for comparison, Israel’s Recreation and Travel CPC averaged 0.75 versus a global 1.16, about 35% below market.

  • Below-market months dominated: December 2024 through March 2025 trailed the global benchmark by 50–68%, June by 57%, October by 73%, and November by 67%.
  • Two standout exceptions: April and May ran above market by roughly 62% and 69%, respectively.
  • The gap was narrowest in March (Israel ~50% below global), and widest in October (−73%). On the upside, May marked the peak spread above global (+69%).
  • The global series was far steadier, hovering near 1.10–1.30, peaking in November (1.30) before easing in December (1.05). Global volatility averaged about 0.07 points per month, much lower than Israel’s 0.43 across the observed transitions.

Closing

Overall, Facebook Ads CPC trends for Recreation and Travel in Israel show a low-cost market with a brief, outsized spring surge and higher volatility than global norms. Understanding Facebook Ads cost-per-click benchmarks for Recreation and Travel in Israel helps teams gauge country-specific ad costs and compare performance to global CPC analysis.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Cost Per Click (CPC) is the amount advertisers pay each time a user clicks on their Facebook ad. In the Recreation and Travel industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Israel, 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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Israel Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Apr 13–19Passover
May 1Independence Day
Jun 2Shavuot
Sep 23–24Rosh Hashanah
Oct 2Yom Kippur
Oct 7–14Sukkot

Key Shopping Season

Passover (April), Sukkot and Fall holidays (Sept–Oct), Hanukkah (December)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise during Passover as consumers prepare homes and plan meals. Fall holiday cluster may see media consumption fluctuate—consumers often offline during holidays, but prior week advertising demand may peak. Yom HaAtzmaut might spark tourism and leisure engagement. Hanukkah could drive e‑commerce CPMs for toys and electronics.

What exactly is CPC in Facebook Ads?

CPC (Cost Per Click) is what you pay each time someone clicks on your ad, on any Facebook Ads placement. It's calculated by dividing your total spend by the number of clicks received. Facebook Ads lists Clicks, Link Clicks and Outbound Clicks separately. The former is the sum of all types of clicks (including, for example, clicks to your profile page, to a link or to a comment).

What's considered a good CPC for Facebook ads in 2025?

The truth is that varies, so play with our tool to get some benchmarks that are relevant to you. CPC values are highly dependent on the region, industry and campaign objective. The US is one of the most expensive markets.

What influences cost per click on Facebook?

Several factors affect CPC: your audience targeting, competition in your industry, ad relevance score, and creative performance. If your ad isn't getting engagement or relevance is low, CPC tends to spike.

Why is my Facebook ad CPC suddenly increasing?

CPC spikes usually happen because of increased competition in your target audience, seasonal trends (like holidays), poor ad relevance scores, or algorithm changes. Check if your audience targeting has become too narrow or if your creative is showing fatigue.

Do desktop and mobile Facebook ads have different CPCs?

Yes, there's a noticeable difference between platforms. Mobile CPCs often run lower than desktop. How many times do check Instagram on your phone and how often do you open it in your computer? There's simply much more mobile inventory. Tip: segment your performance data by placement to understand where your clicks are coming from. Spoiler: it's likely all mobile.

Should I optimize my campaigns for CPC or conversions?

For most businesses, optimizing for conversions will deliver much better ROI than focusing purely on CPC. A low CPC is meaningless if those clicks don't convert. However, if you're running awareness campaigns or some kind content promotion, CPC optimization might potentially make sense, although most experts have switched to conversion optimization by now.

Why do my CPC benchmarks differ from published industry averages?

Your specific audience targeting, creative quality, bidding strategy, and account history all influence your CPC. Industry averages provide a reference point, but your historical performance is a more reliable benchmark for setting expectations and measuring improvement.

Are CPCs cheaper on Instagram or Facebook?

Instagram CPCs are generally slightly higher due to stronger purchase intent and higher competition among advertisers. But it depends on the audience and creative.