Is Lyon safe for solo female travelers?
Lyon scores 7.0/10 on overall safety. The Georgetown WPS Index rates France at 86/100 for women's safety. Here's what the data and real reviews say.
Is Lyon safe for solo female travelers? (2026)
How safe is Lyon overall?
Lyon scores 7.0/10 overall, in the safe range. Most travelers report few problems; the usual care in crowded tourist spots is enough.
Women's safety in Lyon
The Georgetown Institute's Women, Peace and Security Index (2025) rates France at 86/100 on women's inclusion, justice and security, in the higher global range. Solo female travelers generally report feeling comfortable in Lyon, with the usual street-smart habits.
Solo female travel tips for Lyon
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 Lyon.
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 Lyon, 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 Lyon safe for solo female travelers?
Lyon scores 7.0/10 and is broadly safe for solo female travelers, with normal precautions. See the breakdown above.
Is Lyon safe for women at night?
France scores 86/100 on the Georgetown WPS Index (2025). As anywhere, stick to busy, well-lit areas after dark in Lyon and plan your transport ahead. The reviews above add ground-level detail.