Is Moldova safe for solo female travelers?

Moldova can be relatively safe for solo female travelers provided due caution is exercised. Though not rampant, incidents of petty crime like pickpocketing and purse snatching exist, especially in crowded areas and tourists spots. Locals are generally friendly and helpful. However, as a solo female traveler, it is recommended to avoid less crowded, remote areas and traveling late at night. Also, acquiring a little knowledge of the local language could be handy as English is not widely spoken.

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How safe is Moldova for female travelers?

Moldova, Family travel

Moldova has very nice nature. People is so relax. City is very safety. Foods is so delicius. Clubs are very funny. Price is many Cheaper than other countries. I feel relax in this holiday . I suggest that location.

Posted: December 8, 2023Experienced: July, 2018
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How safe is Moldova for women?

Local safety index

3.7 /5

Based on 10 local experiences

Local crime index

1.5 /5

Based on 10 local experiences

Chisinau

I really love my country, and after living here for 18 years, I wouldn't say it's a very dangerous city or anything like that. Compared to other European countries, it's quite safe, and the people here are very friendly and helpful, especially if you're a tourist.

Posted: September 16, 2025
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Dasha

Dasha

Chisinau

Hi, everyone! I wanna say a few words about Chishiau, the city which I visit often. It’s a normal city that I find even a bit boring for myself. It has very good places to eat, quite save means of transport and taxi. Of course as a woman I have instinctive fears about being robed and assaulted but every time I visit this place it is good and not dangerous, you just have to be careful as when you visit any other city with good safety level

Posted: August 7, 2025
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Ecaterina

Ecaterina

Chisinau

Chisinau is actually quite a safe city. It’s generally very safe to walk around during the day, and even at night — although there are a few things to keep in mind. In some neighborhoods, it’s better not to walk alone, but if you're with company, it’s usually fine. The main and side streets are well-lit. Areas with the most tourists are always brightly lit and busy, especially in the evenings, so you can relax and not worry too much about your safety. As for taxis, there’s nothing major to worry about either, except for the occasional overly aggressive driver (rare, but it can happen). Crime does happen, but it’s very rare. Still, despite the city being mostly calm, it’s wise to stay alert and cautious in certain areas — even during the day.

Posted: August 2, 2025
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Nina

Nina

Moldova

Moldova is not a really big country, which makes it somehow a bit more safe than the other ones, especially if you’re here in a city I really think there is nothing to worry about, just take care of your personal things, in any case. About villages, yeah, they’re safe too, but not as much as the cities and at night they may be a bit darken. Fell free to visit us, the people here are so kind!🥰💕

Posted: June 14, 2025
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Natalia

Natalia

Chisinau

Chisinau is a safe place most of the times, as a local single woman I didn’t have any unpleasant or bad experience walking alone in a park or at the night. From a 1-10 scale of safety I would put a strong 7.

Posted: May 20, 2025
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Safety in Moldova