The safest destinations for solo female travellers
Specialist Sports Travel Insurance provider SportsCover Direct has uncovered the best countries for solo female travel based on women's safety scores, the number of solo tours, the percentage of five-star hotels and the number of activities which were rated five stars in TripAdvisor.
Brits are more interested in solo travel than ever before - it’s on the rise by a phenomenal 125*%! If you’re planning a solo adventure, there’s no holding back waiting for friends to confirm I’m in anymore. But for women, this trending experience may offer more concern than opportunity for some.
According to a survey, the biggest set back for solo travel, in particular for women, is worries around safety. Half of women (50%) have concerns around travelling on their own abroad, likely to have been triggered by various news stories circulating about negative experiences.
However, the positives of solo female travel are outweighing the cons, with discussion around safety uniting women around the world. Many people are embracing their freedom more than ever before and aren’t letting it stop them from having a rewarding experience. To help empower women across the world and feel more confident going on a solo adventure, SportsCover Direct has researched the best and safest destinations across the globe for solo female travellers.
The best countries across the world for female solo travellers:
Safety Score for women | Number of solo tours | % of 5 star Hotels | % of 5 star activities | Overall score out of 50 | ||
1 | Spain | 212 | 630 | 36% | 26% | 47.4 |
2 | Ireland | 247 | 246 | 39% | 34% | 46.65 |
3 | Austria | 252 | 401 | 37% | 18% | 45.05 |
4 | Portugal | 278 | 281 | 33% | 32% | 44.45 |
5 | Croatia | 287 | 370 | 32% | 34% | 44.15 |
6 | Switzerland | 253 | 134 | 25% | 21% | 43.6 |
7 | Canada | 291 | 325 | 40% | 25% | 43.3 |
8 | Singapore | 245 | 11 | 4% | 20% | 42.85 |
9 | Norway | 260 | 114 | 17% | 24% | 42.55 |
10 | France | 310 | 583 | 45% | 22% | 41.6 |
Elina Ilieva, Digital Marketing Executive from SportsCover Direct, provides top tips if you’re planning a solo travel trip: “Travelling alone can be intimidating as for many it’s a new experience, you’re on unfamiliar ground and adjusting to different cultures. But, bad things can happen anywhere and this shouldn’t hold people back from enjoying a rewarding experience. Here’s how you can enjoy travelling by yourself without fear and with the confidence to go on an adventure alone.
Do your research. Whether it’s researching the neighbourhood you are staying, the accommodation and activities, if you have all the information you need you’ll be prepared for anything!
Make sure you’re covered. When travelling it’s always important to have the correct insurance for the activities you may want to explore. From kayaking to hiking, there are many sports activities that won’t be covered by your travel cover policies - make sure you’re covered in case an accident happens while you’re away.
Find people with similar interests. Solo tours that tie in with your interests are a great way to find connections with similar interests when travelling - solo travel doesn’t necessarily mean travelling alone.
Stay Somewhere With Multiple Positive Ratings. When travelling alone, you can feel more vulnerable when in an unfamiliar place. Before booking your accommodation, only stay in a place which has multiple positive reviews. The reviews typically give you an idea of the host, neighbourhood and the standard of your accommodation.”
