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 1817 reports

Crime index

2.4 /5

Based on 1817 reports

Nicole

Nicole

Colorado Springs

Overall a very safe city not much to be concerned about. I never think about my safety during the day. There are certain areas at night i would feel sketched out but I haven’t had any personal bad interactions.

Posted: July 9, 2026
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Rebecca

Rebecca

Rancho Cucamonga

This is my first long stay here, its realitivly safe for the most part people respect each other. I am a big fan of no weapon rules. The city has a student life and work life and in this way is ran by good people

Posted: July 8, 2026
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Janelle

Janelle

Cedar Rapids

Safe community! Sometimes we have crimes from Chicago residents coming through at the bars at 2-3am but plenty of dive bars and safe places if you are interested in the night life. Avoid areas by Coe college and St Luke’s hospital.

Posted: July 6, 2026
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Fremont

It’s pretty safe from my experience. There’s nothing to do though unfortunately, I love the farmers market on the weekends but that’s more like Newark area, library and Suju cafe(Stevenson blvd) are probably my most hangout spots.

Posted: July 5, 2026
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Safety in United States

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Shae

Shae

Aurora

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hi! I'm a never married, no kids Gen X girly with a big dog and a mouthy cat. I volunteer with horses, am learning Spanish and always want to be traveling. My career has been in civil service.

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Lucia

Lucia

Seattle

Can host for:

7 days

About me

My name is Lucia I'm from Seattle a single mom of 3 (2 still at home). I joined because eventually I want to travel. But until I'm ready I want to host. I love sharing my city and home. I'm located in West Seattle so traveling downtown is easy without a car. I can also be available to share a hike on our nearby mountain.

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