Solo female travel is booming. According to American Express' 2024 Travel Trends Report, Gen Z and Millennials see solo travel as self-care. And it makes sense. Those who stayed home during the early days of COVID-19 are eager to explore and don't have the time to schedule or plan an itinerary. Solo travel is your journey, on your terms. And make no mistake, traveling solo can be scary. So before you set off on your dream round-the-world trip, opting for domestic travel is a smart first step.
But when it comes to solo female travel, there are other things to consider, including safety. So, in creating this list, I made sure that the majority of these destinations are very safe for solo female travelers, and even the less safe ones (New York, Chicago, Seattle) can be navigated safely if you follow the tips below. Another factor I considered was ease of getting around. All of the cities and towns on this list can be easily explored by foot, or other readily available forms of transportation (shared bikes and scooters) or public transportation. Also, each destination offers a variety of options for all types of solo travelers, whether you’re a foodie, bar-hopper, spa-lover, shopper, art and culture lover, or outdoorsy. Finally, each destination has a ton of female-owned businesses and female-centric lifestyle offerings. Are you ready? Start packing!
