Is Ho Chi Minh City safe for solo female travelers?
Ho Chi Minh City scores 4.8/10 on overall safety. The Georgetown WPS Index rates Vietnam at 72/100 for women's safety. Here's what the data and real reviews say.
Is Ho Chi Minh City safe for solo female travelers? (2026)
How safe is Ho Chi Minh City overall?
Ho Chi Minh City scores 4.8/10, in the moderate range. Signals are mixed: choosing your neighborhood and timing carefully makes a real difference.
Women's safety in Ho Chi Minh City
The Georgetown WPS Index (2025) rates Vietnam at 72/100, in the mid range. Many women travel solo in Ho Chi Minh City without trouble; neighborhood choice and how you get around after dark are worth planning.
Solo female travel tips for Ho Chi Minh City
Stick to well-lit, busy streets after dark, keep your phone charged with a transport app installed, and trust your instincts about areas that feel off. The reviews below come from women who share their own experience of Ho Chi Minh City.
Real reviews, not guesswork
Every score on this page comes from official indicators and the safety model, not from AI-generated text. Where travelers who share your profile have reviewed Ho Chi Minh City, you'll find their words below. Last reviewed 2026.
Sources: Georgetown WPS Index, Equaldex, UNESCO, World Bank, OpenStreetMap (ODbL), Wikidata (CC0) and MapSur community reviews. How we score
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ho Chi Minh City safe for solo female travelers?
Ho Chi Minh City scores 4.8/10. Experiences vary for solo female travelers depending on area and timing. Read the indicators and reviews above.
Is Ho Chi Minh City safe for women at night?
Vietnam scores 72/100 on the Georgetown WPS Index (2025). As anywhere, stick to busy, well-lit areas after dark in Ho Chi Minh City and plan your transport ahead. The reviews above add ground-level detail.