Is Montreal Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Montreal is considered a safe city for solo female travelers. The locals are friendly and respectful, and the city itself tends to be very clean and well-maintained. Public transportation is reliable and generally safe to use, even in the evenings. While it's always important to stay alert and aware of your surroundings, most travelers find Montreal to be welcoming and consider the city as offering a positive travel experience.

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How safe is Montreal?

Safety at night:

Safety at night:Safe

Montréal is generally a safe city to travel to, even for solo female travelers. The city center and tourist areas are well-lit and patrolled by police, making them safe to walk alone at night. Crime rates are relatively low compared to other major cities. It's always advised, though, to stay aware of your surroundings, particularly in more secluded or less populated areas. Public transportation, such as the metro and buses, are also available and safe at night.
Public transportation:

Public transportation:Very safe

Montreal's public transportation, including buses and the metro system, is very safe even during late-night hours. It is reliable, clean, efficient, and widely used by locals. There is also a visible security presence. However, just like with any other large city, it is advised to stay alert and be aware of your surroundings to ensure personal safety.
Street harassment:

Street harassment:Low

Montreal is generally a safe and respectful city with occasional incidents of street harassment, which are not prevalent. You may encounter the odd unsolicited comment or attention, especially during the night-time in certain districts. However, with its strong multicultural community and considered one of the safest cities in North America, the rate of street harassment towards women is relatively low. This is complemented by the proactive approach of local law enforcement in maintaining public safety. It is still recommended to stay cautious and aware of your surroundings, particularly in isolated or less populated areas. As with any locale, there may be exceptions, but overall Montreal is conducive to solo female travel.
Petty crimes:

Petty crimes:Low

Montreal is generally a safe city with its low level of petty crimes such as theft and pickpocketing. However, it's always recommended to keep an eye on your belongings especially in crowded places and during festivals. Apply regular travel precautions like keeping your valuables secured, not leaving any belongings unattended, and avoiding poorly lit areas or isolated spots during night.

Is Montreal worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 9 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.4/5

Safety

4.4/5

Food

3.9/5

Budget-friendly

3.3/5
Valeria

Valeria

Puerto Rico

Group travel

I absolutely loved my trip to Montreal. I felt very safe and appreciated how organized and walkable the city was. The bike lanes were fantastic, making it easy to explore sustainably. Montreal’s diverse attractions, beautiful architecture, and environmentally conscious vibe really resonated with me. Plus, the variety of restaurants offered such a rich cultural experience. It’s truly a stunning and inspiring city. Total cost is approximately $1,000.

Posted: December 31, 2024
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Ninon

Ninon

Canada

Solo travel

I’m currently travelling in Montreal, I’m here for a month. I’m having a lot of fun here, it’s really nice and safe place, as a woman I feel very good with the city and walking by myself. The only bad point would be the prices that are very high unfortunately…

Posted: March 26, 2024
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Solo travel

I absolutely adore Montreal. I would recommend accommodation close to transit/train stations as their transit systems are really efficient. Things stay open late but on weekends expect them to wrap up around 3am. I wouldn’t recommend being out alone past that time. Even though it’s still fairly safe, there were still a few unsafe moments as a woman travelling alone. So stick to transit, don’t be out past 2-3am especially alone, and call an Uber if you must!

Posted: February 2, 2024Experienced: September, 2023
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Group travel

Overall I thought my experience here was pretty good. I came with a mixed gender group of friends and we stayed at a airbnb for 4 nights. I think the average price for each person was just a bit over $100. The public transport is easy to understand even without understanding French, but our taxi/uber experiences were not very good. There’s many activities outside of the city that can be easily accessed by bus as well as a robust nightlife. Although the one day we went to a club, all the women in our group got groped by some sleezey old dudes (we’re all in university). Still, it was a really fun experience to have with friends!

Posted: January 28, 2024
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Group travel

Montreal is a great place to visit! We went for a weekend last February and found lots of places to enjoy. I felt safe the whole time, would recommend the thrift stores and restaurants in China Town- specifically Chez Chilli.

Posted: January 9, 2024Experienced: February, 2023
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Natasha

Natasha

Canada

Solo travel

Beautiful city with old world charm. Food scene is very good. Montreal also has a large musician and circus vibe. Lots of summer festivals. The old port and the Olympics Stadium and village is a must see.

Posted: August 25, 2023Experienced: May, 2023
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Solo travel

I was in Montreal alone and felt very safe. Public transportation is easy to navigate, and in the summer there are always a lot of festivals happening throughout the city, there's plenty to do.

Posted: June 25, 2023
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Is Montreal safe for women?

Safety index

4.2 /5

Based on 85 local experiences

Crime index

1.8 /5

Based on 85 local experiences

Montreal is very safe in most part! Would recommend for solo female traveler and LGBTQ+. People are really kind and crime is low. Just be aware of your surroundings during night as everywhere else! Stay in touristy areas for even more safety precautions

Posted: April 20, 2025
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Sarah-Jeanne

Sarah-Jeanne

Montréal is a safe city overall. There aren’t many violent crimes committed randomly in the streets. Even petty theft is not common. Sometimes women will get comments, but it has only happened to me twice in the 24 years I’ve lived here. Certain areas like Montreal Nord are a bit less inviting but not dangerous per see. You can wear what you want and have your phone out in public without any worry.

Posted: April 14, 2025
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Meet locals in Montreal

Catherine

Catherine

About Me

Hi there! I’m from Montreal, Canada and French is my first language. This May, I’m heading out on my very first solo adventure—3 months of exploring, wandering, and soaking it all in. I’m super excited and would love to connect with other solo female travelers—whether it’s grabbing a coffee, discovering a cool hidden spot in a city, or just chatting about travel and life!

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Nava

Nava

About Me

Hello/Holii/Salut! Estoy viajando en Colombia después de trabajar como voluntario y estoy buscando amigas para salir y disfrutar juntos 🫶. Estaré en Cartagena pronto y Gustaría ir a Cali o Medellín (pero todovia no elegí)

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Stay with locals in Montreal

Emma

Emma

Montreal

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hi! I’m Emma, 22y old French girlie living jn Montreal! I just finished my degree in poli sci and doing an internship for a couple of months! But I love to travel so heading soon to Japan and other Asian countries! I love the outdoors: skiing, canoeing, hiking but also love a great brunch and a drink in a karaoke bar! Can’t wait to meet you!

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Arantxa

Arantxa

Montreal

Can host for:

4 days

About me

hi! im Arantxa i am mexican but have been living in montreal for over 20 years. I love hosting and guiding new visitors😊 i speak French English and Spanish

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Upcoming visitors to Montreal

Tobs

Tobs

About Me

Hi ladies,  you can call me Tobs and I'm steadily building my wanderlust spirit. After calling Germany home for the past three years, I've developed a love for exploring Europe's diverse landscapes and cultures. I also look forward to exploring other continents ( spent over a month in Canada earlier this year and this was so much fun for me) From bustling cities to serene countryside, exploring ancient ruins to taking super cute pictures and videos in the streets,there's always something new to discover. I'm always on the hunt for the next unforgettable experience. I would love to meet up, explore and take pictures and make videos together. So whether it's joint trips or meeting fellow travelers, I am open minded and look forward to see where the road takes us next!

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Serina

Serina

About Me

I’m 35 from the Midwest, but have lived in LA and currently in NY. I like to say I started traveling with my best friend before it was cool 😉

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