Is Rennes Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Rennes is generally safe for solo female travelers. Like any city, there are certain precautions you should take, but overall it has a low crime rate, respectful locals and easy navigation. Always stay aware of your surroundings, avoid isolated areas at night, and choose well-populated, well-lit areas. As a rule of thumb, exercise the same precautions you would in any large city.

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4.5 /5

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3.7 /5

Based on 24 experiences from local women

Rennes is currently ranked #17 safest place in France for solo female travellers, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5. . Check the full ranking.

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How safe is Rennes?

Safety at night:Safe

Rennes is generally a safe city even at night, with well-lit main streets and relatively low crime rates. It is common to see pedestrians and cyclists at all hours. However, like in any urban area, it requires certain precautionary measures like avoiding deserted alleys and keeping personal belongings close. Some parts of the city, especially suburbs and surrounding areas, may feel less safe, so it's best to remain vigilant while walking alone at night.

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Rennes is generally considered to be safe. It includes a well-maintained metro system and an efficient bus network that covers the city as well as surrounding suburbs. The vehicles are kept clean and the service is reliable. As with any public transportation, vigilance is always recommended, particularly during peak times and at night, as petty theft can occur. A small note of caution is that not all areas are served equally, so depending on your destination, you may have to rely on alternative transport.

Street harassment:Low

Rennes overall tends to be quite safe and respectful towards women. While it's not uncommon to get the occasional odd comment or unwanted attention, especially in crowded or tourist-heavy areas, most locals are respectful and keep to themselves. Regular safety measures like avoiding walking alone late at night in secluded areas, and keeping personal belongings secure are typically sufficient.

Petty crimes:Low

Rennes, being a bustling university city, has relatively low instances of petty crimes. While occasional pickpocketing in crowded places or late-night petty theft may occur, it remains generally rare. As a traveler, maintaining vigilance and taking standard safety measures should mitigate most threats. Always keep an eye on your belongings and avoid walking alone at night in less crowded areas. Majority of visitors experience a trouble-free visit.

Is Rennes worth visiting?

Chloe

Ireland

Solo travel

Lived in Rennes for a year. Very safe area as a solo woman. Not as many expats in this area. I would recommend learning some French to make communication easier when needed. Close to tourist areas like Saint Malo or Mont Saint Michel (both 1 hour distance).

Posted: April 15, 2024Experienced: February, 2023

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Is Rennes safe for women?

Safety index

3.7 /5

Based on 24 local experiences

Crime index

1.9 /5

Based on 24 local experiences

Noémie

It depends on the areas, some neighborhoods are kind of dangerous due to the shootings sometimes related to drug trafics, but like in any big city in France. I have only lived here for a couple of months but I never had any issues so I would say that I feel safe overall, especially in the subway at night.

Posted: May 8, 2025

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Rennes is rather safe if you stay in the main streets and points of interest. It is advised however to avoid going alone in some districts as it is very common to see drug dealers. Some frequent incidents happen about it as well. As a tourist just beware of some people who often come up to you at ATMs or Grocery stores to ask for money. Be safe and also do not be walking alone at night past 10PM since you can often encounter people without really good intentions.

Posted: May 1, 2025

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Heey, my name’s Lucie and I’m a 23 years old student from France! I’m originally from Rennes but my university is located in Paris. I was lucky to be able to travel as part of my studies and during the past 5 years I’ve lived in London (UK), Brisbane (AU), and Toronto (CA). I’ve loved it so much it made me want to travel more often and explore new places🤗 My main interest is music, whether it’s listening to music, singing or attending concerts! 🎶 I really want to work in the music industry once I finish my degree. As a first step in that direction, I will be a volunteer at the BST Hyde Park Music Festival this summer, hence I will be in London from July 3rd-13th!

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Rennes

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Yey! 🦦 I'm 22 and currently an environmental engineer student in Rennes, France but I grew up near Lyon. This summer I'm heading to Sofia for an Erasmus internship as part of my studies. On the way, I'd love to spend a few days in Innsbruck in early June. I'm looking forward to exchange some travel tips and stories (: