Women living in Quito consider the safety level to be relatively low, with an overall safety rating of 2.2 out of 5.
Women living in Quito consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.5 out of 5.
On average 20.2% percentage of women in Ecuador have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
Based on 3 experiences
Safety rating: | 2.2/5 | Unsafe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 1/5 | Very Unsafe |
Safety using public transport: | 3/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 1.5/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
María
Quito can be quite safe for women, as long as you consider general advice regarding specific hours and areas to avoid. Particularly when traveling in a group, it is advisable to steer clear of public transportation. Opting for private services and sharing them within the group significantly reduces the likelihood of encountering any issues during your visit to Quito.
Posted: February 28, 2024I think that Quito is relatively safe. You should exercise caution since there are pickpockets, snatch & grab, etc. I walk around during the day. Wouldn’t walk around at night. I feel safe going to bars and clubs (just make sure to keep my drink safe since there are druggings to steal things here). There are cases of kidnappings for ransom, rare but they do happen and they happen to people that the criminals think are rich (so if you’re blonde or clearly foreign, just be aware of your surroundings). There is a high level of machismo here so some guys might feel entitled to you as a woman, just be firm and leave if someone is being too pushy.
Posted: February 22, 2024based on 3 experiences from female travelers
I went to Quito for 9 days alone. I walked around and participated in a group tour to Quilotoa during my stay, but I felt safe walking around all of Quito. I rode the city bus, and also to the markets. I also used a few taxis, everything there was so cheap and I had a great time.
Posted: April 17, 2023I spent 4 days in Quito on my own. I was warned about safety a few times, but I was just extra vigilant and had no problems. There was a lot of police and security in popular places. I took a free city walk, which I liked and it helped me to orient myself. I did two day trips from the city to Otavalo and Mindo. I liked Mindo, but Otavalo did not impress me.
Posted: November 20, 2022Estefanía
Hey girls Looove traveling and the idea of supporting each other is fantastic! Passionate about live, nature and deep talk. To me moving the body is necessary for healthy living, I’m a mom of 3 and still manage to travel as much as I can, for mental health you know? Hope we can meet
Jov
I’ve been splitting my time between NYC and Los Angeles and decided I’d like to try out nomad life … in Quito briefly