City in Utah, United States
Salt Lake City for solo travelers
Is Salt Lake City good for solo travel?
Mountain-ringed capital with 10 ski resorts under an hour away, a tidy downtown and an easy-to-ride light rail. Quiet nightlife, restrictive alcohol rules and winter smog are the trade-offs.
Solo travel at a glance
| Solo travel | 4/5 · Very good for solo travel |
|---|---|
| Locals | Friendly |
| English | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Safety | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Solo women | Generally comfortable for solo women. Use rideshare late and avoid the Rio Grande area at night. |
How to meet people in Salt Lake City
Ski and hiking Meetups, brewery run clubs, climbing gyms, coworking events, and ski-bus groups from downtown to Cottonwood Canyons.
Good things to do alone
- Ski or hike Little Cottonwood Canyon
- Visit Temple Square and the Natural History Museum
- Explore Antelope Island by bike or on foot
- Browse Sugar House and 9th & 9th
- Day trip to Great Salt Lake and Bonneville Salt Flats
Where to stay in Salt Lake City
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Downtown | Hotels, TRAX access, concerts and walkable restaurants |
| Sugar House | Cafés, bars and a local feel; streetcar to downtown |
| The Avenues | Quiet, historic streets with views, close to downtown |
| 9th & 9th | Indie shops, restaurants and bike-friendly streets |
| Marmalade / Capitol Hill | Quiet residential area near the State Capitol |
Solo travel across United States
| Place | Solo | English |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Nashville | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Austin | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Las Vegas | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Los Angeles | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Miami | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| San Francisco | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Honolulu | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Washington, D.C. | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Chicago | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Boston | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| New Orleans | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| San Diego | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Seattle | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Miami Beach | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Key West | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Denver | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Philadelphia | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Portland | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Atlanta | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Charleston | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Savannah | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Fort Lauderdale | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Kauai | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Big Island | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Sedona | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Salt Lake City | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Orlando | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Maui | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| San Antonio | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
Quick answers
Is Salt Lake City good for solo travelers?
Very good for solo travel (4/5). Mountain-ringed capital with 10 ski resorts under an hour away, a tidy downtown and an easy-to-ride light rail.
How do you meet people in Salt Lake City?
Ski and hiking Meetups, brewery run clubs, climbing gyms, coworking events, and ski-bus groups from downtown to Cottonwood Canyons. On SoloSquare you can also join small plans with other travelers who are there now.
Do people speak English in Salt Lake City?
Spoken almost everywhere.
Is Salt Lake City safe for solo female travelers?
Generally comfortable for solo women. Use rideshare late and avoid the Rio Grande area at night.
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Going to Salt Lake City solo?
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Sources
- UTA (Utah Transit Authority)
- Salt Lake City International Airport
- Visit Salt Lake
- University of Utah Health
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