Is Podgorica safe for solo female travelers?

Podgorica is generally considered safe for solo female travelers. Crime rate is relatively low and locals are welcoming towards tourists. However, like any other city, it's important to remain cautious and attentive to your surroundings, especially during the night or in less crowded areas. It's advisable to stick to well-lit and frequented places, keep your belongings secure, and avoid disclosing you are traveling alone.

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How safe is Podgorica for female travelers?

Overall rating

3.7 /5

based on 5 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

2.6/5

Safety

4.7/5

Food

3.4/5

Budget-friendly

3.4/5

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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Solo travel

Things to do: - Visit the Avanturisticki Park trail - Tour the Crkva Svetog Dorda - Walk on the Millennium bridge - Eat traditional food from Montenegro Safety: I felt very safe. Recommendations: Podgorica is fine, but the real charm of Montenegro is hidden on the coast.

Posted: September 17, 2022
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Things to do: - Walking through Karađorđev park - Visiting the Old Bridge - Visiting the Millennium Bridge - Visiting the Orthodox cathedral - Visiting the main square Safety: I traveled alone as a young woman and always felt safe. Recommendations: Podgorica is a very charming, but small city.

Posted: September 10, 2022
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To do: - Ostrog Monastery - Millennium Bridge - Orthodox Temple of the Resurrection - Monument of Vladimir Vysotsky - Dajbabe Monastery - Ruins of Duklja - Clock tower - Monument of King Nikola Safety: I traveled solo and always felt safe. Recommendations: Podgorica is a small city, good for one day, but after that, there is very little to see and do.

Posted: September 3, 2022
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Podgorica is probably the most boring capital in Europe. In Montenegro, there are many other places that are much more interesting.

Posted: August 22, 2022
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How safe is Podgorica for women?

Safety index

3.4 /5

Based on 3 local experiences

Crime index

1 /5

Based on 3 local experiences

Podgorica in general is very known as a safe city. Sometimes bad things do happen such as traffic accidents or fights but comparing to the rest of the world it is quite safe to walk alone at nights. You can count on locals for whatever you need, they are very welcoming and warm people who would always offer any help in case someone needs it.

Posted: September 29, 2025
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Anastasiia

I didn’t notice any problems in Podgorica. It seems to be pretty safe. I’m a foreigner here too, I moved to Podgorica in July 2024 and since that time I didn’t face any issues or security problems. Come here and feel safe.

Posted: February 19, 2025
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Sanja

Sanja

Podgorica is very safe for women! You might get stares from men/people. But other than that, you don't need to be afraid. I'm pretty sure catcalling doesn't happen to foreigners 😅 Sometimes guys would do it here, but I don't think it happens to foreigners, cus the guys who do it are dumb, and don't speak foreign languages anyways 😅

Posted: April 5, 2024
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