Is Montenegro Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Montenegro generally offers a safe environment for solo female travelers, with friendly locals and well-established tourist infrastructure. However, like any place in the world, it is advised to maintain alertness, especially during late hours. Basic precautions like not walking alone in desolate areas and securing your belongings can help ensure a smooth experience. It's also worth mentioning that few locals might not speak fluent English so learning a bit of local language might come handy.

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How safe is Montenegro?

Safety at night:

Safety at night:Safe

Montenegro is generally safe to travel at night, especially in tourist areas. However, as with any location, it's wise to stay alert to your surroundings. Stick to well-lit, populated areas and avoid isolated places. Local people are friendly, but caution should always be practiced. Immediate assistance can be availed through local authorities in case of emergency.
Public transportation:

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Montenegro is generally quite safe with little instances of petty crime. Buses are the most common form of public transport and are well-maintained. However, it's always essential to be aware of your belongings and surroundings, especially during peak hours or in crowded areas. Taxis are also a recommended mode of transport for practicality and safety reasons. Remember to choose registered taxis to avoid potential scams.
Street harassment:

Street harassment:Low

In Montenegro, street harassment is not a common phenomenon. Mostly, locals are respectful and hospitable towards visitors. However, like anywhere else in the world, it is advisable to stay cautious. It could occasionally happen, typically in busier areas or during late-night hours. It is recommended to keep personal belongings secure and avoid deserted areas at night.
Petty crimes:

Petty crimes:Low

When it comes to petty crimes in Montenegro, risks are relatively low. Pickpocketing or purse-snatching can occasionally happen in crowded public places or on public transport, particularly in peak tourist season. Unfortunately, such instances, although rare, do occur and tourists can be targeted. So, it's advised to safeguard your belongings and not leave your items unattended. However, overall, Montenegro is a safe country to travel around. As a solo female traveler, always be vigilant and use common sense for your own security and safety.

Is Montenegro worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 39 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.4/5

Safety

4.7/5

Food

4.3/5

Budget-friendly

3.5/5

Kotor, Family travel

I sadly dont have any pictures but it was beautiful. Most of the city is inside of a medieval walls and they had a carmeval right when I was there. Really beautiful. Good food. Amazing view. Beautiful in general.

Posted: April 26, 2025Experienced: July, 2023
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Podgorica, Couple travel

I came here to move to Podgorica. It’s not a bad city for living, but not the best too. I wouldn’t recommend it to travel, maybe just as a one time trip to eat cheap than on the coast side. I recommend you to eat in Pod volat or Ðedovina. Those restaurants are not that expensive, but it’s good there and tasty. Podgorica is cheaper than many other places (for renting an apartment for instance), but it’s also not that beautiful and interesting.

Posted: February 19, 2025
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Montenegro, Solo travel

It was so safe country. And people are so kind. Small and naturel country. I recommend to go in spring or summer time. I been there in winter as well. Its mostly rainy and boring. Its easier to use taxi. Bus takes long time and not usefull.

Posted: February 12, 2025
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Montenegro, Solo travel

I travelled in Montenegro in November 2024, low season and few other tourists. I was lucky with the weather even though during the winter sun goes down early. I was solo traveling and local people were really nice and kind. Totally felt safe even at night. I rent a car and drove by myself with no problems at all. A night in a hostel is around 15€ and food is affordable. Definitely a place to see 💕

Posted: November 16, 2024Experienced: November, 2024
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Malou-Cheanne

Denmark

Rafailovići, Solo travel

I can highly recommend Rafailovici, Budva in Montenegro as solo travel. I felt very safe. People were so nice and helpful. The men do like to talk to you, but also understand if you say no and won't follow you. The area is really beautiful and there's many tours to go on. If you're vegetarian, the food isn't the best, but if not, I think the food will be very good.

Posted: July 31, 2024Experienced: April, 2024
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Is Montenegro safe for women?

Safety index

4.3 /5

Based on 15 local experiences

Crime index

1.4 /5

Based on 15 local experiences

Milana

Milana

Budva

It’s pretty safe and the locals are always ready to help you. But you need to show strangers/tourists your boundaries, the locals are nice but it’s all about the tourists. But at all it’s pretty safe here especially as a woman

Posted: May 6, 2025
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Meet locals in Montenegro

Jovana

Jovana

About Me

Hi, I’m from Budva and currently based in Podgorica. I enjoy traveling with friends, meeting new people along the way, and spending as much time as I can by the sea. I’m always up for a good conversation, exploring new places, and finding those simple moments that make a trip memorable.

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Sanja

Sanja

About Me

Hello! I'm Sanja and I am 27. Always been curious about the world, loved languages and different cultures, and exploring them. Traveling is a big passion, and I love to randomly walk around and explore. It's so adventurous and exciting when you find something randomly!

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Stay with locals in Montenegro

disana

disana

Bar

Can host for:

7 days

About me

i just moved hear from russia and will be glad to meet and to host you like exploring new areas, cooking, french bulldogs, studying, organizing festivals, fishes and feeling the freedom of traveling

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Fatma

Fatma

Budva

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hello girls, i m Fatma. I moved from Istanbul to Budva in 2021. Now, i m living with my boyfriend here.

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Upcoming visitors to Montenegro

Lala

Lala

About Me

I’m Lala from Indonesia who is working hard to get to know the world as I didn’t learn how vast the world is growing up. Taking the time to travel one country at a time and one friend at a time. Taking life seriously chill!!

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Safety in Montenegro