There is plenty going on around the world right now that might mean travellers are taking more into consideration when it comes to choosing a destination for a holiday.
Now, a new study has revealed the ‘safest’ cities to visit in 2027. Compiled by insurance firm Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection, it evaluated 38 global destinations, combining traveller surveys with data from Numbeo, The Economist, and GeoSure Global.
While the firm notes the results don’t reflect real-time events, they offer a solid travel guide to the places generally considered safest to visit. Here are the top 10.
10. Honolulu, Hawai’i
Kicking off the top 10, Honolulu is generally very safe for tourists and consistently ranks among the safest large cities in the United States. Supplied
9. Sydney, Australia
One Aussie city made the list with Sydney being ranked the ninth-safest city in the world for 2027. Every neighbourhood has great ratings from GeoSure Global, the study said. istock
8. Venice, Italy
Though unrest is causing some disturbances across Europe, Venice is called out for having available healthcare and safety for women among its positive features, according to the study. Getty Images
7. Singapore
It’s little surprise Singapore is on the list thanks to its world-class airport and transport options, overall cleanliness and strict social rules. iStock
6. Oslo, Norway
The Scandinavian capital city has great medical care and physical safety for all types of travellers, including women and LGBTQIA+ travellers. However, you should look out for pickpockets at Oslo central railway station. iStock
5. Reykjavik, Iceland
In fifth place with a score of 78.90 points, Reykjavik ranks highly as it is “small enough to almost not have neighbourhoods”. It has dropped from first place in the 2026 index. iStock
4. Tokyo, Japan
Known for clean streets, an orderly ambience and safety, it’s a great place to travel for peace of mind. It also has extremely high GeoSure marks for personal safety, nighttime safety, and access to health and medical facilities, the study said. iStock
3. Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam, scored 80.81 points and is described as “surprisingly” safe, given that travellers mainly go for leisure trips. iStock
2. Zürich, Switzerland
In second place, Zurich scored 81.03. Experts said its core conservatism alongside high prices is what keeps it safe. “Add clean and safe mass transit, and Zürich is as secure as a Swiss bank,” the report said. Getty
1. Montreal, Canada
Montreal was ranked the safest city in the world to travel to in 2027. Climbing up from 16th place last year, it scored 82.18 points and was hailed for its low-crime rate. The only thing to worry about is the traffic, with travellers urged to take care when crossing bridges over St Lawrence River. Getty
