Is Toulouse safe for solo female travelers?

Toulouse is generally safe with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Like any other urban area, it has its share of petty crime such as pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas or public transportation. Use common sense precautions; don't flash expensive belongings, be cautious in quieter parts of the city at night, and trust your instincts. Emergency services are reliable, and locals are generally helpful if you encounter any difficulties.

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How safe is Toulouse for female travelers?

Travel safety index

3.7 /5

based on 7 experiences from female travelers

Elisa

Elisa

Ukraine

Family travel

Yes, I feel mostly safe there, but man also can make me feel terrible, sorry I loved to going on a foot walk along the river, unbelievable view! I'm had budget and stand in family house, so no needs for paying rent. Also we liked to pick up packages of food that were about to expire (this helps both save money and preserve nature). And the food there was really good and tasty.

Posted: April 13, 2025Experienced: May, 2022
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Duygu

Duygu

France

Solo travel

Toulouse is a very safe place, a city with a predominantly young and active population. There are also good restaurants and cafés. The pink color of the city's buildings provides a very pleasant atmosphere.

Posted: February 3, 2025
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Dulce

Dulce

Mexico

Solo travel

Toulouse is a small and beautiful city, if you like visiting churches and walking you will love it, I felt safe at all times and it is easy to use the metro, especially with the 3-day pass, fortunately I stayed the night with a friend so I don't know How expensive is the accommodation :(

Posted: February 2, 2025Experienced: October, 2024
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Solo travel

Easy to travel, safe at night, lots of vintage and an tique markets, beautiful city. Better to travel there during the fall since the city is so hot during the summer! The Botanical garden at Museum de Toulouse is a must.

Posted: October 7, 2024Experienced: September, 2024
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Blanca

Blanca

Spain

Solo travel

It was a trip not very far from home, from the south of Spain, but it was one of my first solo trips. I didn't have much of a budget, so I chose Toulouse because I found a very cheap flight. The city in general seems safe to me, although I had some alarming experiences on the outskirts; a man followed me for a long time and it was hard to dissuade him. I would avoid the periphery if you don't know someone from the area, but in the center, I never had any problems. If you travel alone, you'll surely find another traveler in the same situation on the river steps watching the sunset.

Posted: July 29, 2024
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How safe is Toulouse for women?

Local safety index

3.8 /5

Based on 61 local experiences

Local crime index

2.1 /5

Based on 61 local experiences

eM

eM

In the city center it's very good, beyond I'm not sure i have been harassed couple of times verbally. However I'm still coming back on feet from city center to my place, drunk in the middle of the night and im good ^^

Posted: October 22, 2025
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Some areas are to be avoided, especially at night. But the city center in itself is okay to me. I've never been assaulted or felt very unsafe in Toulouse, but that may be as well because I don't go out at night in well known unsecured areas. I would say some harassment from guys is likely to happen tho. People are usually very helpful in this town, so as long as you are surrounded by other people, I guess that should be fine, and someone will intervene in case you are bothered by a guy.

Posted: September 10, 2025
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Sarah

Sarah

I think Toulouse is pretty safe. Not the safest place on earth but I've been living here for 10 years and I generally feel safe here. People can come talk to you unsolicited and be annoying sometimes, but usually when it happens, people around will notice and keep an eye on the interaction. Some parts of the city are a little bit more sketchy at night, but overall the city's pretty cool. Even if I'm always careful when going out, I never felt like I couldn't go home alone or take public transportation.

Posted: September 2, 2025
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Anouk

Anouk

Toulouse is a pretty safe city. I am mostly worried, because I am a women living alone. But it is pretty ok to leave here. All te public transport have videos watching if something happen, and thereare security gards everywhere in the evening.

Posted: August 29, 2025
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Nora

Nora

A lot of people hanging out. Nothing to fear if you are not alone. Stay near main places and lights. Take care while taking public transports, a lot of bar and more opened up so feel free to go near them if you want to escape someone

Posted: August 29, 2025
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