Is Jamaica safe for solo female travelers?
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based on 16 experiences from female travelers
Montego Bay, Group travel
My experience in Jamaica was good and fun. I stayed in an all inclusive resort so I didn’t experience the actual city as much. We took a bus to our excursions but I heard Jamaica isn’t the safest place
Posted: October 9, 2024
Whitney
United States
Jamaica, Solo travel
Traveled to Jamaica in April 2024 (for the 3rd time in a year, countless time in life). I always feel safe, at peace and at home there. The food is amazing, the people are kind, there’s non shortage of outdoor adventures to go on. We have been staying at airbnbs on the island. This past trip, we traversed the north coast which started in Montego Bay to Ocho Rios to Port Antonio with a few stops in between. Favorite is always Port Antonio — best community of people on the island, very lush landscape and plenty of activities to take part it!
Posted: June 2, 2024Montego Bay, Group travel
It was very beautiful and touristy. I felt extremely safe as a black women and very welcomed by the locals. everyone was so helpful and open to giving directions or suggestions. Bring cash because they do expect tips for everything. The food was a hit or miss always ask the driver for recommendations because they have great suggestions.
Posted: March 7, 2024Jamaica, Family travel
We stayed in the small tourist town of Negril, a quaint hotel right on 7 Mile Beach. I felt safe walking the beach at all times of the day. The food prices I found a bit high, and they pretty much just use American currency with tourists. I really enjoyed my stay; the people are friendly, but you do have to mind the peddlers. They can get a bit much.
Posted: January 15, 2024Experienced: February, 2022
Cindy
Canada
Jamaica, Solo travel
On vacation on the south coast of Jamaica at a place called Treasure Beach. No all-inclusives, two small boutique hotels actually three. Now the rest of the accommodation is Villas where you can rent a room or rent the whole Villa. Treasure Beach is made up of five base each per wonderful swimming. Downtown Treasure Beach is Frenchman's bay. Quieter areas would be Calabash Bay and old wharf road. I have been going for 14 years now. I feel like a local. They treat me like a local and the best place is most of the restaurants etc. Are our own by locals or expats. Wonderful! Italian lady has a restaurant called mellow yellow. There's a wellness place with smoothies etc. Even a bakery now. Best thing is you can use local Jamaican money instead of having to convert and there's a bank machine there
Posted: December 30, 2023Experienced: April, 2023How safe is Jamaica for women?
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Kitty
Jamaica
I’d advice ladies to get a local guide for local travel to teach you the ropes esp if it’s your first time visiting Locals are very welcoming to tourist however they might overprice things if you don’t know how to talk to them
Posted: February 6, 2025
KhalidahC
Kingston
Jamaica in general can be a violent place. Kingston is a city and this has a high concentration of people which increases the likelihood of violence and crime. I’ve had my (old) apartment broken into once, however it was poorly secured (no burglar bars). I’ve never been mugged although once, I’ve been pickpocketed, and had a necklace snatched many years ago. I’ve been groped before but when I was much younger. I don’t particularly have fear when I take public transportation but caution should be exercised. Taking private transport (uber etc) reduces the likelihood of mishaps.
Posted: December 25, 2024Kingston
Kingston Jamaica is a lovely country overall...Tourists always come here basically every month to enjoy the sunshine and fun activities that jamaica has to offer... My advise when visiting any country you still have to be vigilant and cautious of your surroundings...but in all I can positively say Jamaica is a fun and interesting country to visit...
Posted: June 2, 2024Montego Bay
For the typical solo traveler, Montego Bay is quite safe. The same recommendations for any other major cities apply here: avoid going out at night alone, keep valuables hidden while out and keep your wits about you. Folks will try to price gouge tourists, but in general no one will bother you. In fact, they’ll mostly do their best to be helpful.
Posted: March 14, 2024Safety in Jamaica
