based on 10 experiences from female travelers
Jessi
United States
I stayed in downtown Honolulu and got a rental car. The Airbnb was in a hotel and the hotel staff suggested I park my car there for $50 a day because it wasn’t safe on the street. I did it the first day then after that I felt completely safe parking it on the street. Especially from my hotel. I can definitely see where my car was the whole time and it was never messed with. The people were a little bit of mixed with hospitality I had some rude people that can spot the tourist but there were...
Posted: June 22, 2026Gabriela
Poland
Honestly I really liked it but I felt a little bit unsafe after dark and not being in a touristy places. I was traveling g on a budget and I think I paid like $200 for 4 days there (not including flights and a place to sleep). I was using public transportation all of the time.
Posted: June 4, 2025Honolulu was a really busy place, it as pretty expensive and a bit lonely for a solo trip. I think being on my own wasn’t maybe the best as a lot of men would come up to me on the street and ask me out. At first it seemed ok but it really wasn’t and I realised that the American culture is kinda superficial so everyone seems really nice at first but it was not very safe. During the day it felt very safe but at night it was not great walking alone, I found it hard to make friends with other...
Posted: November 25, 2024I felt very safe in Honolulu! I was with my partner but either way I would feel completely safe solo travelling. We walked around early in the morning and late at night, and stayed slightly off the beaten path. A fair amount of homeless people in some spots, but they did not approach me. We took a bus to diamond head and it was completely reliable and safe.
Posted: April 5, 2024Based on 5 reports
Based on 5 reports
O'ahu is generally a safe place. I feel very safe taking public transportation and mostly safe going hiking alone or to secluded beaches. I'm careful about not leaving valuables in my car or unattended at a beach. People are usually really friendly and will definitely help in an emergency.
Posted: November 21, 2024Waikiki during the day and night (before 11pm) are usually safe. Shops close around 10/11pm and the traffic declines. Stay clear of alleyways during the night. Kalakaua Ave is usually more lit up than Kuhio Ave, so I’d rather walk there.
Posted: September 15, 2024Jamil
It’s a very small town on a very small island. There are parts that have more “crime” than others, but it’s mostly petty crimes and theft because of the extreme poverty. Hawaii is a very expensive place to live and the wages here are not equal to the cost of living. That is the only reason I stay alert, as women always should, but I walk around alone and travel alone and this is by far one of the safest cities in the USA.
Posted: August 15, 2024Paige
Very safe area, especially where tourists stay. There are always police around to ensure safety. Homeless people aren’t very aggressive, so they just exist and sleep on sidewalks. They are grateful for any food you could provide.
Posted: August 14, 2024Joella
Honolulu
3 days
Hi, my name is joella, I'm a single gal living in the city of Honolulu, HI. I made it a goal to be off the island as much as possible this year. I am not tied down too much here, so I'm really hoping to open my eyes to other parts of the world and find more passions.