Is Austin safe for solo female travelers?

Austin is generally considered safe, especially in areas popular among tourists. Most locals are friendly and willing to help. However, like any major city, it has areas that are best avoided particularly at night. It is always important to remain aware of your surroundings and follow basic safety practices such as not displaying valuables openly.

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How safe is Austin for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.1 /5

based on 3 experiences from female travelers

Couple travel

Austin is cool place to visit. Only 2.5 hours away from Houston and has completed different vibe. It is university city with lots of young students. Located by the lake Austin it has parks and trails around it. And multiple activities to choose from.

Posted: August 22, 2024Experienced: August, 2024
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Charlotte

Charlotte

France

Solo travel

I really enjoyed spending time in Austin. The city is beautiful and clean. There's a lot of trees, it's very green. Even buildings look great. I've been hiking the Ann an Roy Butler hike which makes a loop around the colorado river and Ladybird lake. It was really pleasant. You'll see a lot of wildflowers and animals: turtles, squirrels, birds. You can also see bats at night. If you want to, you will find there places to rent kayaks and paddles. The capitol and the cathedral are really...

Posted: April 5, 2024Experienced: April, 2024
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Romina

Romina

Germany

Solo travel

Austin is such a cool city! Lots of music in bars and restaurants, there was a lot going on in the evening/night. I would recommend visiting South Congress (shops), Mount Bonnell (it’s a hill with a beautiful view over Austin and pretty houses) and to cross the 360 Bridge by car. I felt very save there. I got there by Car, so it was easy to get around, public transportation is not that good. I would have loved to stay a little longer, but I guess two days is enough to see most of the things...

Posted: June 26, 2023
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How safe is Austin for women?

Local safety index

4.1 /5

Based on 30 reports

Local crime index

1.9 /5

Based on 30 reports

I think overall austin is a pretty safe and beautiful city with beautiful nature and community opportunities! I’ve never really felt unsafe even living by myself. But I also live close to domain! It’s by westover hills.

Posted: March 25, 2026
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Austin is a safe city. Most people are into health, wellness, and fitness here. Of course, you are going to find trouble if you go looking for it. But its mostly fine as long as you stay on the path.

Posted: September 8, 2025
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It’s pretty safe, but you need to watch out just in case. I think it should be safe if you are smart and don’t do something dumb. Sometimes you might need to watch out every now and then there might me someone that looks suspicious.

Posted: July 31, 2025
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Safety map

Based on reports from women living in Austin, we created a safety map highlighting areas where they feel unsafe during the day or at night.

Safety in United States

Hospitality Exchange in Austin

Elyse

Elyse

Austin

Can host for:

2 days

About me

Hi!! My name is Elyse and I am a brand photographer for women owned businesses in Austin, TX. I love traveling and connecting with other creatives! Some of my favorite activites are dancing (not ANY good but I have fun 😂), baking, and trying new things. I have a guest bedroom in my home and love hosting people. I plan to do some photo sessions in Paris, France in March so if anyone lives near there I’d love to connect and make some friends in the city!

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Sonia

Sonia

Austin

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Something about me is I LOVEEEE to dance, I have recently decided to work on myself and become a better me, I have started to workout and heading out to the trail to walk and enjoy nature. I love animals, I'm very dedicated to my Maltipoo Chubby, love to spoil him. Looking forward to meeting new people.

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