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 417 experiences from female travelers

Samantha

Samantha

Jamaica

Manhattan, Solo travel

Manhattan, you had my whole heart! 🗽✨ Last March, I had the pleasure of attending the IECSC Trade Show in New York City and it was absolutely amazing the energy, the education, the beauty industry all in one place! 🙌🏽 But the trip wasn't all business… I got to soak in the magic of Times Square, stand in awe at the World Trade Center, and walk the iconic Brooklyn Bridge 🌉 honestly a full New York moment! The city is everything they say it is and more. One thing though next time I need a...

Posted: July 9, 2026Experienced: March, 2025
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Sevim

Sevim

Ireland

Japan, Group travel

Japan was amazing trip , we are fist went to Osaka and stay with Kyoto, Kyoto so nice place and tere are to much visit place , they are protect to culturel life , people are so kind all people help eaht we are need , we are visit the same time , Hiroşima, Nara , Dotombori and ı visited solo Tokyo it was so amazing experience for me because my group friends leave to early from me , ı still remember Tokyo , it was my first long trip , ı will visit again at the first opportunity on Tokyo, ı am...

Posted: July 5, 2026Experienced: March, 2024
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Ananya

Ananya

United States

Mount Shasta, Group travel

We forgot to check into the hotel room so our room was canceled, but we went to some random motel and still felt safe. We went for my birthday and it was such a great girls trip. We got into the water in McCloud river and it was great!

Posted: July 5, 2026
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Justina

Justina

Lithuania

Los Angeles, Solo travel

I was for two weeks camera acting workshop in there. I lived close to the Walk of Fame area. But my favorite place was Venice Beach, Santa Monica and Beverly Hills. There is a lot of homeless people and every morning you can smell weed. But it was great experience

Posted: July 3, 2026
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Is United States safe for women?

Women’s safety index

4 /5

Based on 1826 reports

Crime index

2.4 /5

Based on 1826 reports

Knoxville

I love Knoxville. As long as you’re being smart you’ll usually be safe! Just stay and let areas with all the people on campus and the strip are usually really safe same with downtown. During the day Knox is so perfect and so walkable!

Posted: July 21, 2026
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Liz

Liz

Waldorf

there hav been incidents&I walk 6-18miles a day. men do stop 2 ask if I need a ride&I hav been harrassed however I usually say "no thank u. I like 2 walk. " Im physically &intellectually disabled&I dont live in fear&I dont walk in rural areas alone@night because my Mom asked me not 2

Posted: July 20, 2026
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Jen

Jen

Chico

Do not let your guard down at night, especially in the downtown or college area. Every year there are a handful of stories of women being followed by men in cars. Drinks being spiked at bars has been a known problem here for decades.

Posted: July 19, 2026
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Dallas

It’s pretty safe. I feel like it’s every other city… i’ve lived in Texas my entire life so I am pretty used to traveling in cities, and I’ve never felt unsafe being there… It’s nice and easy to make friends along the way

Posted: July 18, 2026
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Safety in United States

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Kristen

Kristen

Buffalo

Can host for:

4 days

About me

NOTE [21-MAR-2026]: for whatever reason I cannot see any DMs! Apologies if you’ve messaged me. I’ve just submitted a support ticket to see if it can be fixed. ———— Currently living in Buffalo! US states I’ve lived: NY, FL, DE, LA, MD Places I REALLY want to go (outside the US): Morocco, Turkey, Greece, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico City, Sweden, Italy, India, Thailand, Colombia Places I want to go (inside the US): PNW, Vermont, Arizona (again), New Mexico, Utah, Michigan in the summertime, Montana

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Tanya

Tanya

Ventura

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hello! I’m Tanya and I live on the central coast in California. I love meeting new people, and am always up for an adventure!

Speaking

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