Best Countries for Solo Female Travellers (2026)
The 20 best countries for solo female travellers in 2026, filtered to destinations rated "Very Safe" for women on Warnely’s editorial assessment and ranked by overall risk score. Each entry links to a country guide with women’s safety notes, scam awareness, and emergency contacts.
Ranked list
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1🇸🇬
Singapore
Very Safe Score 7/100Extremely safe for women at all hours. Strong laws against harassment. Possibly the safest city in the world for solo female travelers.
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2🇮🇸
Iceland
Very Safe Score 7/100Very safe for women. Standard city precautions.
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3🇳🇿
New Zealand
Very Safe Score 8/100Extremely safe for women. One of the safest countries globally.
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4🇨🇭
Switzerland
Very Safe Score 8/100Extremely safe. One of the safest countries in the world for all travelers.
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5🇫🇮
Finland
Very Safe Score 8/100Very safe for women. Standard city precautions.
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6🇱🇺
Luxembourg
Very Safe Score 8/100Very safe for women. Standard city precautions.
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7🇳🇴
Norway
Very Safe Score 9/100Very safe for women. Standard city precautions.
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8🇩🇰
Denmark
Very Safe Score 14/100Very safe for women. Standard city precautions.
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9🇦🇩
Andorra
Very Safe Score 9/100Very safe for women. Standard city precautions.
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10🇯🇵
Japan
Very Safe Score 10/100Extremely safe for women. Groping on crowded trains (chikan) does occur – women-only carriages are available on most lines during rush hour. Otherwise, Japan is one of the safest destinations globally for solo female travelers.
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11🇨🇦
Canada
Very Safe Score 11/100Very safe. One of the safest countries globally for women travelers.
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12🇮🇪
Ireland
Very Safe Score 11/100Very safe for women. Dublin nightlife areas get rowdy at weekends but well-policed. Rural Ireland extremely safe.
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13🇦🇹
Austria
Very Safe Score 11/100Extremely safe for women. One of the safest countries globally.
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14🇹🇼
Taiwan
Very Safe Score 12/100Extremely safe for women. One of Asia's safest countries. Night markets and public transport safe at all hours.
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15🇦🇪
UAE
Very Safe Score 35/100UAE is very safe for women. Harassment is rare and taken seriously by authorities. Dress modestly in public (cover shoulders and knees). Swimwear only at beaches and hotel pools. Licensed venues serve alcohol.
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16🇳🇱
Netherlands
Very Safe Score 18/100Very safe for women. Amsterdam's Red Light District is well-policed. Standard city precautions at night.
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17🇨🇿
Czech Republic
Very Safe Score 13/100Very safe. Prague nightlife can be rowdy at weekends but generally safe.
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18🇸🇪
Sweden
Very Safe Score 19/100One of the safest countries for women globally. Strong feminist culture and laws.
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19🇰🇷
South Korea
Very Safe Score 15/100South Korea is very safe for women travelers. Violent crime against foreigners is extremely rare, and it is safe to walk alone at night in most areas. Hidden camera ('molka') crime has been a domestic concern, but this primarily affects Korean women and public restrooms. Female travelers should exercise standard precautions in nightlife areas (Itaewon, Hongdae). Women-only accommodation and transport options are available.
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20🇩🇪
Germany
Very Safe Score 19/100Germany is very safe for women. Standard big-city precautions in Berlin at night. Public transport safe. Strong laws against harassment.
Frequently asked questions
What makes a country "safe" for solo female travellers?
Warnely’s women’s-safety rating reflects harassment levels, the prevalence of crime targeting women, social attitudes toward women in public spaces, the practicality of solo female travel in tourist areas, and the existence of women-specific protections (women-only train carriages in Japan, for example). The countries on this list are rated "Very Safe" — the top tier.
Should I still take precautions if I visit one of these countries?
Always. "Very safe" doesn’t mean "no risk" — it means harassment is uncommon and violent crime against tourists is rare. Standard precautions still apply: situational awareness in nightlife areas, share itineraries with someone at home, keep accommodation addresses private from strangers.
Why is X country not on this list?
A country only appears here if Warnely’s editorial team rates it "Very Safe" for women specifically. "Generally Safe" countries (still good destinations) are filtered out of this list to keep the bar high. Check the individual country guide for the full women’s-safety briefing.