Is Kaş safe?
Very safe and quiet, with low crime. Road accidents on mountain roads, diving injuries and summer fires are the main risks.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 5/5, very safe.
- US travel advisory: Level 2: Exercise increased caution, updated 2026-06-08.
- Homicide rate in Turkey: 3.2 per 100,000 people (2023, UNODC via World Bank).
- Road deaths in Turkey: 6.7 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: Police 112 · Ambulance 112 · Fire 112 · All emergencies 112.
Safety in Kaş at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Crime | Very low crime; occasional petty theft from beaches or unlocked rooms. |
| At night | Quiet by midnight and safe on foot. Taxis are scarce late, so arrange rides. |
| Solo women | Very comfortable for solo women; dress modestly in town. |
| Other risks | Forest fires in dry summers; Heat in July–August; Sea urchins |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Boat tour touts quoting inflated prices
- Dive operators without proper licences
- Taxis charging flat fares
Take care
- Mountain roads at night and in winter
- Diving accidents; use a PADI/SSI-certified centre
Calmer areas to stay
Laws visitors break by accident
- Insulting Atatürk, the Turkish nation or the president is a crime.
- Taking antiquities, old coins or even stones from ancient sites can mean arrest.
- Don't photograph military zones; flying drones requires registration.
How Kaş compares in Turkey
| Place | Safety |
|---|---|
| Kaş | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Istanbul | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Antalya | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Cappadocia | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Bodrum | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Fethiye | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Alanya | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Izmir | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Ölüdeniz | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Marmaris | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Pamukkale | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Ankara | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Kuşadası | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Side | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Çeşme | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Kemer | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Kalkan | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Dalyan | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Trabzon | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Bursa | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Belek | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Didim | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Selçuk | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Gaziantep | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
Quick answers
Is Kaş safe for solo female travelers?
Very comfortable for solo women; dress modestly in town.
Is Kaş safe at night?
Quiet by midnight and safe on foot. Taxis are scarce late, so arrange rides.
What is the crime rate in Kaş?
Very low crime; occasional petty theft from beaches or unlocked rooms. Nationally, Turkey records 3.2 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2023).
What number do I call in an emergency in Kaş?
Police 112 · Ambulance 112 · Fire 112 · All emergencies 112.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Turkish State Airports Authority (DHMI)
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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