Top 15 Safest Cities for Travellers in 2027
Montreal leads global safety rankings while European destinations dominate the top fifteen list.
1Montreal Claims Top Spot
Montreal has secured the number one position in the 2027 safety rankings for international travellers. Climbing from 16th place last year, the city achieved a score of 82.18 points. Its primary safety advantage is attributed to a notably low crime rate, making it the safest destination among the 38 cities evaluated.
2Methodology Behind the Rankings
The list was compiled by Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection using insights from over 1,500 travellers. These firsthand experiences were combined with safety indices from Numbeo and The Economist, alongside ratings from GeoSure Global. The data reflects safety conditions as they existed during the survey period conducted in August 2026.
3European Dominance in Safety
Europe holds nine of the top fifteen spots on the list, demonstrating high security standards across the continent. Zürich and Amsterdam secured second and third places respectively. Other notable European entries include Oslo, Venice, Dublin, Copenhagen, Barcelona, and Paris, highlighting a consistent trend of safety across various major European urban centers.
4Zürich's Conservative Security Model
Zürich rose to second place with a score of 81.03 points. The report attributes its security to a combination of core conservatism, high prices, and efficient mass transit systems. While the city is described as secure as a bank, travellers are advised to carry some Swiss francs despite the country's cashless nature.
5Amsterdam's Surprising Safety Profile
Amsterdam reached third place with 80.81 points, improving from its fourth-place ranking last year. Despite being a major leisure destination known for canal tourism and heavy bicycle traffic, the city maintains high safety standards. The ranking highlights that the Dutch capital remains surprisingly secure for the large volume of tourists it hosts.
6Reykjavik's Shift in Rankings
Reykjavik, which previously held the first-place position in the 2026 index, dropped to fifth place with a score of 78.90 points. The city is noted for its small scale, which effectively eliminates the concept of distinct neighborhoods. Its high ranking persists despite the slight decline in its overall safety score this year.
7Montreal's Infrastructure Challenges
Despite its top safety ranking, Montreal presents specific logistical challenges for visitors. The city's geography, split by the Saint Lawrence River, makes bridge crossings difficult. Frequent road construction projects can increase travel complexity fivefold. Travellers are advised to account for these infrastructure delays when planning their transit through the city's various suburbs.
8Limitations of Safety Data
The report includes a critical caveat regarding the temporal nature of these findings. Because the ratings are based on data collected in August 2026, they do not account for immediate, real-time developments. Travellers should view these rankings as a general guide rather than a guarantee of current conditions at any given moment.
Original article: Euronews – Travel — Top 15 Safest Cities for Travellers in 2027