Is Toulouse Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Toulouse is generally safe with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Like any other urban area, it has its share of petty crime such as pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas or public transportation. Use common sense precautions; don't flash expensive belongings, be cautious in quieter parts of the city at night, and trust your instincts. Emergency services are reliable, and locals are generally helpful if you encounter any difficulties.

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How safe is Toulouse for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

3.7 /5

based on 7 experiences from female travelers

Elisa

Elisa

Ukraine

Family travel

Yes, I feel mostly safe there, but man also can make me feel terrible, sorry I loved to going on a foot walk along the river, unbelievable view! I'm had budget and stand in family house, so no needs for paying rent. Also we liked to pick up packages of food that were about to expire (this helps both save money and preserve nature). And the food there was really good and tasty.

Posted: April 13, 2025Experienced: May, 2022
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Duygu

Duygu

France

Solo travel

Toulouse is a very safe place, a city with a predominantly young and active population. There are also good restaurants and cafés. The pink color of the city's buildings provides a very pleasant atmosphere.

Posted: February 3, 2025
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Dulce

Dulce

Mexico

Solo travel

Toulouse is a small and beautiful city, if you like visiting churches and walking you will love it, I felt safe at all times and it is easy to use the metro, especially with the 3-day pass, fortunately I stayed the night with a friend so I don't know How expensive is the accommodation :(

Posted: February 2, 2025Experienced: October, 2024
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Solo travel

Easy to travel, safe at night, lots of vintage and an tique markets, beautiful city. Better to travel there during the fall since the city is so hot during the summer! The Botanical garden at Museum de Toulouse is a must.

Posted: October 7, 2024Experienced: September, 2024
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Is Toulouse safe for women?

Women’s safety index

3.7 /5

Based on 72 reports

Crime index

2.1 /5

Based on 72 reports

ciara

ciara

Toulouse is a great place to hang out at night, I rarely feel unsafe, certain areas in the south east are to be avoided at night, and recomend you don't get an airbandb in the south east but the center and around the center is perfectly fine

Posted: June 4, 2026
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Hazel

Hazel

Besides people who drank all night that you'll see during the dawn of the weekend in a metro station, I think Toulouse is quite safe. I didn't meet any robbery or crimes. I believe it's overall a safe place for solo travelling

Posted: May 22, 2026
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Elizabeth

Elizabeth

Obviously no city is completely safe, but I have never felt anything more than the regular nervousness that (I assume) everyone feels when walking past unknown areas or strangers at night. I came to Toulouse for a year abroad and have had no unsafe experiences, nor have I heard of anyone who has. Caution always of course, but overall the city is great, safe and the metro runs until 3am Thursday to Saturday. There’s also an accessible city bike service so if you do miss the last train, and don’t...

Posted: April 30, 2026
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Lilou

Lilou

During the day there is nothing to worry about During the night, the main part of city centre is safe to be alone, just avoid being in dark alleys and side streets alone or just with a few other girls

Posted: April 26, 2026
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Safety map

Based on reports from women living in Toulouse, we created a safety map highlighting areas where they feel unsafe during the day or at night.

Safety in France

Hospitality Exchange in Toulouse

Clémence

Clémence

Toulouse

Can host for:

3 days

About me

About me 🧐? I don't really know what to say, but what I can say is that my name is Clémence and I'm 19 years old. I live in Toulouse, "the Pink City" (by the way, one of the most beautiful cities in France 😁). I'm a second-year law student aiming to work as a diplomat, but it's not a sure thing; the studies will be long, and I like going out with my friends, so we'll see where it all leads 🤣🤣

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Jade

Jade

Toulouse

Can host for:

7 days

About me

Hi everyone ! My name is Jade, I'm 23yo and live in France ! I'm currently studying dentistery. I love rock music, queer things and make-up :))

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Océane

Océane

Toulouse

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hey! I just discovered this app and I think it's great. I can't wait to use it and meet people from different cultures. 😊

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Claire

Claire

Toulouse

Can host for:

2 days

About me

Hi ! Im a french women living in Toulouse and i can make an exchange with you ! If you host me (and my boyfriend if you can but its ok if you can't) we/i can offer to you a photoshoot 📸 (we are professionnal photographers and videographers) (insta photo : @claire_portraits , im specialized in confidence photoshoot, for women insecure with their bodies 🥹 but i also do weddings, families shoots, couples shoots and also packshots) Besides my work as a photographer I am also an assistant director in an association that organizes stays for disabled children. I love art, photographe, cinema , and im really open to discover new cultures and new people. I live in a housemate with my boyfriend and a mutual friend. Our roomate is a computer ingineer. We have two "roommates" made of paws and fur who are really sociable and who will love to cuddle you. 🐱🐱 There are really safe mens and cats, and really respectfuls (except one cat who love to disturb humans with his "meooows" 😂). You are welcome on 1 or 2 nights in our sofa ☺️ (or in our desk) Im open to show you Toulouse (i live there since my childhood) and make you discover new places and the best of restaurants/ bars / and yummies pastry shops 😋 we can also go to the cinema theatre 🎥 or watch a movie at home!

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Anneli

Anneli

Toulouse

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Unfortunately I am not available to host this year as I am currently traveling around the world 🌎, but will be back in July 2026. Hello ladies! I'm a passionate traveller and world citizen, with a particular interest in an organic lifestyle, empowering girls & young women and animal/marin life preservation. I love connecting with people form different countries, cultures and religions to share both deep discussions, but also just to goofy around and enjoy the joyfulness of life itself. I'm an easy going person, curious, self-driven and very adaptable. I love to stretch the limits of my comfort zone, by challenging myself in all kinds of ways. I'm up for adventurous endeavours, cultural visits, culinary discoveries. My way of travelling varies depending on the destination, but I priviledge simplicity and authenticity. I walk a looooot! And I love to ride my 🏍️ Last year I had spent 45 000 hours on Spotify, so music is a great deal of my life. I've been trying to learn drums this year :)

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Anissa

Anissa

Toulouse

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hey ladies! I’m Anissa. I’m currently based in the beautiful "Ville Rose" of Toulouse France. For me, the true magic of traveling isn't the famous monument or the stunning landscape—it’s found in the people I meet along the way. I'll be happy to chat with you, to hang out, to host you when i can. Feel free to reach me out !

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Mélissa

Mélissa

Toulouse

Can host for:

7 days

About me

Hi ! My name is Melissa and I’m a student in Toulouse. I’ll start my internship in Malte around April to July, maybe until August :)

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Flora

Flora

Toulouse

Can host for:

4 days

About me

I am a 34-year-old living in Toulouse. I grew up in the Paris region and studied sciences. Currently, I am embarking on training in sustainable development, as ecology is a significant passion of mine. I am also an animal lover and have both a dog and a kitten. I enjoy traveling and am very open to meeting new people and exchanging ideas. In my free time, I enjoy board games and cultural events. For the past two years, I have been playing the clarinet and also practice Bollywood dance.

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Coline

Coline

Toulouse

Can host for:

2 days

About me

I am 33 years old 🏳️‍🌈 and a professional dancer. I often travel. Curious by nature, I love discovering new things and meeting new people !

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Claire

Claire

Toulouse

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Ola ! I live in a small apartment in a quiet residence in Toulouse, France. I would be happy to welcome visitors, if my 29m² to share is suitable for the visitors ahah. I know the city well and the nice places, I would also be happy to show around. I have two cats who are adorable and curious little cat-dogs. Do not hesitate to contact me, I would be happy to meet new people.

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