The average cost per click in United Kingdom varies widely by industry. Here's our 2026 benchmark table with low/high ranges per vertical, based on aggregated data from real Google Ads accounts.
| Industry | Low CPC | High CPC | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Services | $5.72 | $15.84 | $10.78 |
| Insurance | $7.92 | $22.00 | $14.96 |
| Finance & Loans | $4.40 | $15.84 | $10.12 |
| SaaS & Software | $2.20 | $7.92 | $5.06 |
| Healthcare | $2.46 | $6.60 | $4.53 |
| B2B Services | $3.08 | $8.80 | $5.94 |
| Ecommerce | $0.79 | $2.64 | $1.72 |
| Real Estate | $1.14 | $3.96 | $2.55 |
| Education | $1.58 | $4.84 | $3.21 |
| Travel & Tourism | $0.88 | $2.82 | $1.85 |
| Home Services | $3.52 | $10.56 | $7.04 |
| Automotive | $1.41 | $4.22 | $2.82 |
UK CPCs sit just below US levels. Legal and insurance are the most expensive verticals, routinely exceeding GBP 15 per click.
These ranges are market averages, not fixed targets. Your actual CPC in United Kingdom depends on your Quality Score, the competition on your specific keywords, device, and time of day.
If your CPC is above the high range, you likely have Quality Score or account structure issues. If it's below the low range, check your click volume — you might be under-bidding.
For a specific diagnosis of your account in United Kingdom, you can run a free AI audit.