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 female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.3 /5

based on 425 experiences from female travelers

Ginny

Ginny

United States

Seattle, Solo travel

I stayed downtown and stuck to public transportation, which always felt very safe. I know there's a stereotype that people in Seattle aren't super friendly, but the overall vibe was on par with what I've experienced in other big US cities.

Posted: November 3, 2025Experienced: July, 2025
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Lucia

Lucia

Germany

Los Angeles, Solo travel

I had a great time in La, i love the variety and atmosphere! Got to be safe and careful as women tho. If you find your people (and there is a group for everyone) I assure you will have an amazing time!

Posted: October 19, 2025
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Vi

Vi

United States

Raleigh, Couple travel

I went to Raleigh last year with my partner. It was super fun! Some of the attractions in NC are very fun. I enjoyed being there. I felt safe for the most part but after dark it was a little sketchy.

Posted: September 23, 2025Experienced: October, 2024
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Orlando, Group travel

i felt safe but a bit expensive. i really enjoyed with universal studios. i stayed at hilton orlando lake buena vista. the overall experience with the hotel was good. i would give 7/10. the main problem was to find anything to eat at night (all shops were closed)

Posted: September 18, 2025
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Atascadero, Solo travel

I love LOVE Atascadero. though I will say it was the town I stayed in because of my grandpa, the area around Atascadero is the nicest wineries beautiful scenery Paso Robles is the wine country where most American Wineries actually source their grapes. sadly, I didn't sample. However, I loved the Sculptera winery, where they have the largest metal sculptors amongst the tastings and vineyards. Madonna Inn is a must for the beautiful pink hotel and bakery/ boutique/ cafe/ wine celler I've started coffee shops, so I also tour around to get inspiration for setup taste and design, and I loved Jobellas and BRU, but there are so much more a couple of towns down, you have themed bnbs and downtown. San Luis Obispo has a quaint airport and train (Take a train if you can because of the experience )

Posted: September 12, 2025Experienced: September, 2024
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How safe is United States for women?

Local safety index

4 /5

Based on 1547 local experiences

Local crime index

2.4 /5

Based on 1547 local experiences

Vail

For the most part everywhere in the Vail Valley is safe as far as walking by yourself at all hours and going out. As long as you’re aware, don’t leave your drink unattended and trust your gut, you’ll be fine. There is always a chance during ski season that if you have new gear (not rented) someone may steal it off of the rack but it doesn’t happen that often to my knowledge.

Posted: November 15, 2025
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Texas

Obviously it depends on what area you are in but I think Texas is generally safe. Definitely still advisable to follow the regular advice of being careful when out by yourself, especially at night. Because of the culture in Texas, especially if you don’t speak English I wouldn’t recommend going to rural areas by yourself as the people are hit or miss and may not be friendly. The cities will be welcoming of foreigners and as long as you make sure you are not staying in the bad parts of town (you can look up what areas those are) you should be fine.

Posted: November 13, 2025
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Jessica

Jessica

New York

Safe in Manhattan. Just be vigilant around Times Square, the Garment district, and Lower East side. Otherwise, very safe. If you plan to go to raves, keep an eye on your phone. There has been a lot of pick pocketing.

Posted: November 13, 2025
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Sonali

Sonali

Bradenton

I have not spotted many homeless people in Bradenton. I haven't been to downtown Bradenton at night much so I might not be the best judge on town safety. I have heard that the more East in the town you live, the safer it is. I live in the Eastern part of the city and feel safe here.

Posted: November 11, 2025
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Frisco

It’s not actually like a tourist spot so no need to be concerned about it on the day. On the nights it’s not like dangerous but due to cold and all better stay inside sometimes . But over all it’s a safe place

Posted: November 11, 2025
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Safety in United States