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 solo 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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Is Toulouse safe for women?

Women’s safety index

3.7 /5

Based on 72 reports

Crime index

2.1 /5

Based on 72 reports

ciara

ciara

Toulouse is a great place to hang out at night, I rarely feel unsafe, certain areas in the south east are to be avoided at night, and recomend you don't get an airbandb in the south east but the center and around the center is perfectly fine

Posted: June 4, 2026
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Hazel

Hazel

Besides people who drank all night that you'll see during the dawn of the weekend in a metro station, I think Toulouse is quite safe. I didn't meet any robbery or crimes. I believe it's overall a safe place for solo travelling

Posted: May 22, 2026
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Elizabeth

Elizabeth

Obviously no city is completely safe, but I have never felt anything more than the regular nervousness that (I assume) everyone feels when walking past unknown areas or strangers at night. I came to Toulouse for a year abroad and have had no unsafe experiences, nor have I heard of anyone who has. Caution always of course, but overall the city is great, safe and the metro runs until 3am Thursday to Saturday. There’s also an accessible city bike service so if you do miss the last train, and don’t...

Posted: April 30, 2026
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Lilou

Lilou

During the day there is nothing to worry about During the night, the main part of city centre is safe to be alone, just avoid being in dark alleys and side streets alone or just with a few other girls

Posted: April 26, 2026
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Safety map

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

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Clémence

Clémence

Toulouse

Can host for:

3 days

About me

About me 🧐? I don't really know what to say, but what I can say is that my name is Clémence and I'm 19 years old. I live in Toulouse, "the Pink City" (by the way, one of the most beautiful cities in France 😁). I'm a second-year law student aiming to work as a diplomat, but it's not a sure thing; the studies will be long, and I like going out with my friends, so we'll see where it all leads 🤣🤣

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Jade

Jade

Toulouse

Can host for:

7 days

About me

Hi everyone ! My name is Jade, I'm 23yo and live in France ! I'm currently studying dentistery. I love rock music, queer things and make-up :))

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