Is United States safe for solo female travelers?

The United States generally offers a safe environment for solo female travelers. Smaller towns and rural areas are typically safe and you'll often find people help you if you're in trouble. Major cities are also generally safe, but just like in any large cities around the world, you should take usual precautions and avoid less crowded areas late at night. Public transportation and taxi systems are overall reliable and safe.

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How safe is United States for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.3 /5

based on 440 experiences from female travelers

New York, Family travel

Love it! Such a lively and beautiful city ✨ I look forward to going back and trying a lot more food places and visiting more attractions. The subway experience is never dull I love to see the different performers.

Posted: February 7, 2026
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New York, Couple travel

Only in New York for short amount of time, was a stop in between airport to cruise terminal. What was seen of it was beautiful, the La Guardia Airport is huge and has so many things to browse at. Overall the airport was fair in manners but the taxi ride back to the airport from cruise terminal was outrageous! Note: make sure to verify with driver how much cab ride will be in total before entering car!

Posted: February 4, 2026
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Mckayla

Mckayla

United States

Glacier National Park, Solo travel

It was so beautiful I am planning to go back! I cant wait to see all the beauty again. I highly recommend training your body to do daily hikes of moderate intensity for 15miles. The food at the lodges was amazing! You can eat at the lodge while staying at the near by campgrounds.

Posted: January 29, 2026Experienced: July, 2022
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Boston, Group travel

Beautiful clean city with not too much to do. Coming from New York everything closes early unless you’re into sports bars… which not my thing personally. Many great restaurants and views, and many shows that go on.

Posted: January 29, 2026
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New York, Solo travel

I live in NY and very close to the City and it’s truly a one of a kind place, I’ve been to many major US cities and no one really does it like New York. The best food, culture, parties, museums and a place where dream come to happen.

Posted: January 29, 2026
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How safe is United States for women?

Local safety index

4 /5

Based on 1627 local experiences

Local crime index

2.5 /5

Based on 1627 local experiences

Erica

Erica

San Antonio

obviously regular crime happens, like anywhere else might be, it's not too bad. not like LA or anything. occasional car break-ins or porch theft, but at least where I live it's actually relatively good.

Posted: February 7, 2026
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Anselita

Anselita

Wyoming

Beautiful hidden gems all over the state. Hee in the state of Wyoming there is no tax on food, land is decently priced, windy all the time, and dry air quality(bring chapstick and tallow or lotion when you travel here) . Highly recommend the Yellowstone Park and hot springs.

Posted: February 7, 2026
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Amna

Amna

Chicago

Chicago is amazing! The best summers I have ever spent are in Chicago! It feels safe in River North, West Loop, Streeterville, and other downtown neighborhoods. Always be aware of your enviroment, like in any big city. People are helpful.

Posted: February 7, 2026
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Fort Collins

My dad is a police officer here, so I know some of the back end stuff, and he usually doesn't have to deal with too much. The worst are shootings, and those are pretty low. Mostly homeless people are the problem.

Posted: February 7, 2026
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Lexington

As a student who moved from Los Angeles to Lexington without knowing anyone here, it’s a very save and cute city! I’ve been here for 3 years, downtown is cute, (though one specific part has some homeless people). Overall, Lexington is a good size city for someone’s first time living away from home, everyone is nice and I’ve felt very safe!

Posted: February 6, 2026
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Safety in United States

Hospitality Exchange in United States

Brandi

Brandi

Ojai

Can host for:

5 days

About me

Hello, my name is Brandi and I’m an Ojai native. I’ve traveled all over the world for fun, but also through my work as a wedding photographer. I love meeting new people and building genuine connections, and I’m excited to be here and learn more about this community. I’m open, curious, and love travel, culture, and meaningful conversations. Some of my favorite things are my teenage daughter, Ella, my golden retriever, Alfie, yoga and the wild and natural world!

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Megan

Megan

Plano

Can host for:

4 days

About me

Hi everyone!! My name is Megan, and I joined to meet like-minded women who love to travel. One of my values is connection- with others, with food, with culture, with art, with nature. I crave it all. I'm a bit on the nerdy side, love learning random facts and obsessing over books and tv shows. I love going to horror conventions or dressing up like a fairy at the Renaissance Faire. I love walking around a park or a bookstore or exploring a new city. I believe having similar values is integral to building a safe community, so it is important to any who I stay with or who stay with me that I am politically left and believe in social justice.

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