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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Recreation and Travel in United Kingdom

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Recreation and Travel in United Kingdom

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads click-through-rate benchmarks: Recreation and Travel in Great Britain

This analysis looks at click-through-rate 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.

Key takeaways

  • Overall level: Great Britain Recreation and Travel click-through-rate (CTR) averaged 2.65%, about 46% above the global baseline (1.81%), indicating above‑market engagement.
  • Trend direction: Selected CTR fell 66.5% from October 2024 (3.56%) to September 2025 (1.19%), while the global baseline rose 20.1% over the same period.
  • Volatility: Selected month-to-month moves averaged 0.63 percentage points, far more volatile than the baseline’s 0.05 p.p.
  • Seasonality: Strongest months were October–November and January; notable softness in midsummer (June–July) and a sharp dip in September. The global baseline climbed steadily from February to September.
  • Relative positioning by month: Selected CTR was above the global benchmark in 10 of 12 months; it fell below market in July and September.

Performance highlights for Great Britain Recreation and Travel

  • Average: 2.65% across Oct 2024–Sep 2025.
  • Highs and lows:
  • High: 3.56% in October 2024.
  • Secondary peaks: November 2024 (3.48%) and January 2025 (3.50%).
  • Low: 1.19% in September 2025.
  • Range: 2.37 percentage points (3.56% to 1.19%), signaling wide dispersion.
  • Momentum:
  • Largest increase: +1.01 p.p. from July to August.
  • Biggest drops: −1.16 p.p. from August to September; −0.94 p.p. from November to December; −0.78 p.p. from June to July.
  • Increases occurred in only 3 of 11 month-over-month intervals (Dec→Jan, Feb→Mar, Jul→Aug).
  • Seasonal pattern: Elevated CTR at the start of Q4 (Oct–Nov), a dip in December, a January rebound, and progressive weakness into summer. August rebounded, but September posted the cycle low.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Levels:
  • Selected average (2.65%) vs. global (1.81%): +0.84 p.p., or roughly 46% higher.
  • Peak comparison: Selected 3.56% (Oct) vs. global 2.12% (Sep).
  • Trough comparison: Selected 1.19% (Sep) vs. global 1.67% (Feb).
  • Volatility:
  • Selected average monthly absolute change: 0.63 p.p.
  • Global average monthly absolute change: 0.05 p.p.
  • The selected range (2.37 p.p.) is over 5× the global range (0.44 p.p.).
  • Direction and seasonality:
  • Selected trended down overall (−66.5%), versus a steady global climb (+20.1%).
  • In Q4, selected was strong in October–November but softened in December; globally, Q4 was relatively stable to slightly lower before rising from February onward.
  • Monthly relative position:
  • Above market in October–June and August.
  • Below market in July (1.35% vs. 1.90%) and September (1.19% vs. 2.12%).

What marketers should know

  • The category in Great Britain is generally above market but substantially more volatile, with pronounced swings around year-end and late summer. While CTR strength is clear in early Q4 and January, the late-summer and September softness stands out against a steadily improving global trend.

Understanding click-through-rate 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

Click-Through Rate (CTR) is the percentage of impressions that resulted in a click on the Facebook ad. 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. 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. 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.

This dataset updates frequently as new ad data flows in. It will only get bigger and better.

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 is CTR and why does it matter for Facebook ads?

CTR (Click-Through Rate) is the percentage of people who click your ad after seeing it. It's calculated by dividing total clicks by total impressions, then multiplying by 100. A high CTR indicates your ad resonates with your audience and helps improve your relevance score, which can lower your overall costs.

What's the average CTR for Facebook ads in 2025?

The average Facebook ad CTR across industries sits around 0.90-1.10%. But there's significant variation. Your specific industry, audience targeting, and campaign objectives should determine your benchmark.

Why is my Facebook ad CTR consistently low?

Low CTR usually stems from poor audience targeting, weak creative, or a disconnect between your ad content and audience needs. Your ad might simply not be standingo out enough. Check if your visuals grab attention, your copy addresses clear pain points, and your audience targeting aligns with people genuinely interested in your offer.

Is CTR still a reliable metric for ad performance in 2025?

Yes—but only in context. High CTR is a signal that your creative works, but it doesn't guarantee conversions. Use it alongside other metrics like conversion rate to get the full picture.