Is Rhodes Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Rhodes, is generally a safe destination for solo female travelers. The locals are friendly and are used to welcoming tourists from all over the world. However, as with any travel, one should always be cautious, especially while visiting crowded areas. Solo female travelers should also be careful during late-night roaming and always ensure that they have someone trusted knowing their whereabouts. Saying this, incidents of crime are relatively low in Rhodes and the police presence provides an added level of security.

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How safe is Rhodes for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.3 /5

based on 7 experiences from female travelers

Juliette

Juliette

France

Group travel

I spent about 2 weeks in Rhodes with two of my friends and we had an amazing time! We met so many people who were all lovely, visited wonderful places and enjoyed the sun (we were lucky enough to not be hit by the heatwave). I would 100% recommend it for a girl trip and even holidays in general. The island felt super safe, we didn't any particularly bad experience during our stay and enjoyed it to the fullest! This trip made me want to come back for another stay, maybe in the future ! ✨️🇬🇷

Posted: July 21, 2026Experienced: June, 2026
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Couple travel

Rhodes is a very touristic city, but instead of drunk guys, there are many couples, who Are just enjoying dinner. Sometimes you find messy streers, but thats nothing you should be worried about. Overall Rhodes Is amazing

Posted: July 7, 2026Experienced: August, 2025
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Solo travel

I felt safe, everything was good, lots of activities, wonderful beaches, beautiful clean sea. Just be careful, as there are many people on scooters and sometimes they don’t want to stop to let you cross at designated pedestrian areas. I had a small budget for 4 days, but I was able to find many affordable places to eat (local spots). Avoid restaurants with lots of tourists - they’re expensive compared to other places. Try moussaka, gyros, delicious ice cream, and seafood.

Posted: July 25, 2025
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Family travel

Everyone was kind, I felt safe Especially when me and my brother went to Prasonisi (we traveled there from Kokymbia) by bus everyone was helpful and once at the beach, which was enormous, we felt safe enough for leaving our backpacks on the sand while having a swim

Posted: April 8, 2025
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Solo travel

I was in rhodos in January, the first night alone, the rest with a female friend. When i was on my own i didn't feel super safe. There are mostly men outside and I was not sure how kind they were... until i talked to a few and they were all very nice and friendly. We got around by bus. You can trust Google maps with the timings. Buy lots of fresh veggies and fruit, its so cheap! The Hummus is really good too.

Posted: January 21, 2025Experienced: December, 2024
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Family travel

I felt safe, it was a very good experience overall. The island is not too big, so you can be satisfied after a week, but still be able to come back and discover more. It’s really pretty and you should visit the old part.

Posted: August 6, 2024
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Johanna

Johanna

Sweden

Group travel

I felt that Rhodes old town was safe to walk around in both during the days and night. I was wish with my girlfriend and we didn’t have any guys pulling and following us like in other countries I have been in. The food was really good, I live Greek food. I am also gluten intolerant and almost every retrace both pizza and pasta the was gluten free and they where really helpful with explaining what was in the food. I really love the green people m, I think k they are nice and always very...

Posted: March 24, 2024
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Solo travel

I was there last year in September and it was fantastic. Very safe, great places for swimming and sightseeing, and the food was amazing. People were really nice and polite. It was smaller than other islands, so it was easier to explore. I traveled to many places by bus and that was the perfect solution.

Posted: July 24, 2023
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Solo travel

I found Rhodes to be incredibly expensive, even compared to Santorini and Mykonos. I also got the impression that the island is more geared towards families and older people, rather than a younger audience. However, I loved that there were cats everywhere on the island.

Posted: April 11, 2023
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Is Rhodes safe for women?

Women’s safety index

3.9 /5

Based on 3 reports

Crime index

1.3 /5

Based on 3 reports

Johanna

Johanna

I been traveling to Rhodes town on my own now a few times and I have always felt safe, even at night. But of course you should always be careful as a women where ever you go. But I only have good experiences and I think the people are so kind and welcoming.

Posted: November 20, 2025
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Julia

Julia

I was alone in Rhodes for a day, only during the day so I can’t speak about night.But I took a bus in kolympia to the center of Rhodos in October there was a lot of people,during my walk around the old town I felt safe,waiters where nice,so where shop owners.Over all I recommend and I would go back alone

Posted: October 9, 2025
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Actually I lived here for many years never felt anything of the above. I even leave my car unlocked and my house unlocked as well when I go to sleep. At least in my village it’s as safe as it can be ❤️

Posted: January 3, 2025
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Safety in Greece

Hospitality Exchange in Rhodes

Joana

Joana

Rhodes

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hi everyone,I’m Anna. I live in Rhodes Greece and for the last 4 years I spent my winters in Austria as I work there for the season. Please feel free to reach out if you need help ,advice or just to hang out. Not just in Rhodes but also in Austria if any of you is interested in going there I can help and host in my room for up to 3 days or set you up at the hotel that I work with a 30% discount . Be safe girls ❤️

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