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 463 experiences from female travelers

Alaska, Solo travel

Fishing for salmon on the Kenai, saw wild eagles along the banks, dolphins in the water, and all sorts of wildlife along hikes. Friendly bars and restaurants for a bite to eat. Locals were kind and welcoming.

Posted: April 29, 2026
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Freja

Freja

Sweden

California, Solo travel

Im an au pair so have been here for awhile and seen a large part of California and I love it, most places are safe but for bigger city there are smaller crimes so never leave stuff in car. Otherwise beautiful nature!

Posted: April 27, 2026
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United States, Family travel

I've traveled pretty frequently around the country with my family, been to at least half the states in the country. There are so many places with several different activities, almost every state has something available for larger parties, especially families!

Posted: April 24, 2026
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Temi

Temi

United States

Louisville, Family travel

This was one of the best trips I went on with family. We got to go into a cave and see the history behind it. It was a stay for about a week and we stayed in an airbnb . The food and people were amazing. This was such an amazing experience 10/10 I recommend

Posted: April 11, 2026
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Is United States safe for women?

Women’s safety index

4 /5

Based on 1755 reports

Crime index

2.4 /5

Based on 1755 reports

Dublin

Very safe! Everything usually closes early and most of the people who live here are elderly. There's no downtown area. Maybe 2-3 bars and the closest night life would be Walnut Creek or Danville which is 30 min away

Posted: May 8, 2026
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Ka

Ka

Bixby

Nothing out of the ordinary, rarely any thefts or robbery. More likely to have automobile accidents and not very pedestrian friendly. As always, be careful of your surroundings with human trafficking in the Tulsa area.

Posted: May 6, 2026
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Frisco

A very suburban area with a high COL, there's pretty low crime and whenever anything happens it becomes a big deal in the news and the local HOA board. Generally everyone drives everywhere and I've never been accosted going places like eating or shopping.

Posted: May 4, 2026
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Carmel By The Sea

Super safe. It's a picturesque tourist forward town. If it's not a tourist it's probably a retired couple. If your out right after school, ~15:30, you'll see school age kids at the markets and parks but all well behaved. Some areas can be dark at night bexuad trees and less street lights but not in a menacing way.

Posted: May 4, 2026
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Safety in United States

Hospitality Exchange in United States

Leyla

Leyla

Los Angeles

Can host for:

7 days

About me

I’m a high school language teacher, and although I’m older, I have a youthful attitude. I like to meet new people, try new food, and learn something new as I explore new places. I prefer spending longer times in 1 place rather than a day or two in many places. Plain and simple. I love to host visitors and take them around, too.

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Stephanie

Stephanie

Veneta

Can host for:

3 days

About me

I’m a fun, energetic person who can also enjoy a quiet afternoon in the sun, reading. I wake at about 6 am every day and spend some time to myself, drinking coffee before I exercise, and then go to work. I have a few close friends. I enjoy deep and authentic conversations and connections. Some people say they are intimidated by me and then say that once they get to know me I am very relatable and genuine. I lift up anyone who identifies as female or NB, we’ve come too far to tear one another apart. We need to create more community, not less.

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