Is Phu Quoc safe?
Safe overall with relaxed beach-town crime levels. Scooter accidents and overpricing in tourist spots are the bigger risks.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 4/5, safe with normal care.
- US travel advisory: Level 1: Exercise normal precautions, updated 2026-06-23.
- Homicide rate in Vietnam: 1.5 per 100,000 people (2011, UNODC via World Bank).
- Road deaths in Vietnam: 30.6 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: Police 113 · Ambulance 115 · Fire 114.
Safety in Phu Quoc at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Crime | Occasional bag theft from scooters and beaches, and overcharging by taxis, restaurants and tour sellers. |
| At night | The night market and beachfront are busy and safe. Outside town, roads are dark; take Grab or a taxi rather than ride. |
| Solo women | Comfortable for solo women; harassment is uncommon. Avoid isolated beaches and unlit roads at night. |
| Other risks | Scooter accidents on busy roads; Strong currents during the rainy season; Heat and sunburn |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Taxis from the airport quoting unmetered high fares
- Seafood restaurants charging tourist-menu prices
- Scooter rental shops claiming damage on return
- Tour sellers with unclear boat and snorkel prices
Take care
- Riding a scooter at night on unlit roads
- Swimming in monsoon seas or alone on remote beaches
- Leaving bags unattended on beaches
Calmer areas to stay
Laws visitors break by accident
- Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty; possession means prison
- Flying a drone needs a permit; unpermitted drones get confiscated
- Photographing military sites or joining protests can lead to detention
How Phu Quoc compares in Vietnam
| Place | Safety |
|---|---|
| Con Dao | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Ho Chi Minh City | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Hanoi | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Da Nang | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Hoi An | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Ha Long Bay | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Nha Trang | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Phu Quoc | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Sapa | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Hue | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Ninh Binh | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Da Lat | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Mui Ne | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Phong Nha | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Cat Ba | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Vung Tau | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Quy Nhon | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Can Tho | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Cao Bang | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Mai Chau | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Ha Giang | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
Quick answers
Is Phu Quoc safe for solo female travelers?
Comfortable for solo women; harassment is uncommon. Avoid isolated beaches and unlit roads at night.
Is Phu Quoc safe at night?
The night market and beachfront are busy and safe. Outside town, roads are dark; take Grab or a taxi rather than ride.
What is the crime rate in Phu Quoc?
Occasional bag theft from scooters and beaches, and overcharging by taxis, restaurants and tour sellers. Nationally, Vietnam records 1.5 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2011).
What number do I call in an emergency in Phu Quoc?
Police 113 · Ambulance 115 · Fire 114.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Vietnam e-visa portal
- Vinmec
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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