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Go it alone.

Contrary to popular belief, some things aren’t better when shared (like a motel twin bed). That’s why 50% of Americans plan to travel alone this year, while 6 in 10 will dine as a party of one.* For the freewheelers out there, we found the world’s top cities to see solo. Because sometimes your best travel buddy is well, you.

Methodology

The top US cities for all-by-yourself adventures.

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The top international cities for much-needed me time.

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The top US cities for all-by-yourself adventures.

These domestic destinations check all the boxes. We looked at rankings for safety, cultural attractions, affordability and more to round up the 15 places you need to visit.

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#1

Washington DC

100%

Solo score

Go if you’re into

Nightlife History Tours

And crave

Blue crabs Ethiopian Peruvian chicken

Getting to and staying in DC.

Here’s what you can expect to pay for flights, hotels and dining.


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$362

Average round-trip

flight price

k4b-help-icon-hotel

$275

Average hotel price

per night

medal

7.5

Average hotel rating

from solo travelers

$47

Average cost of a

meal per person

Eat here.

OpenTable’s top picks for DC.


56112931

Bistro Du Jour District Wharf

French

4.4/5

$$

25301614

Cafe Du Parc

Contemporary French

4.4/5

$$$

58134458

Tabard Inn

Contemporary American

4.6/5

$$$

26431922

Via Sophia Washington DC

Italian

4.4/5

$$$

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#2

Boston

74%

Solo score

Go if you’re into

Museums Sports Walking in pahks

And crave

Lobster rolls Clam chowder Cannoli

Getting to and staying in Boston.

Here’s what you can expect to pay for flights, hotels and dining.


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$329

Average round-trip

flight price

k4b-help-icon-hotel

$350

Average hotel price

per night

medal

7.6

Average hotel rating

from solo travelers

$59

Average cost of a

meal per person

Eat here.

OpenTable’s top picks for Boston.


50121093

Beacon Hill Books & Cafe

Café

4.6/5

$$

51895339

La Pizza & La Pasta

Italian

4.4/5

$$

49499286

Little Whale

Seafood

4.6/5

$$$$

50485208

Shy Bird – South Boston

American

4.7/5

$$

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#3

Chicago

65%

Solo score

Go if you’re into

Comedy Culture Cubs

And crave

Hot dogs Deep dish Italian beef sandwich

Getting to and staying in Chicago.

Here’s what you can expect to pay for flights, hotels and dining.


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$300

Average round-trip

flight price

k4b-help-icon-hotel

$263

Average hotel price

per night

medal

7.6

Average hotel rating

from solo travelers

$51

Average cost of a

meal per person

Eat here.

OpenTable’s top picks for Chicago.


63514293

Akahoshi Ramen

Japansese

4.8/5

$$

54951646

Francesca’s on Chestnut

Italian

4.5/5

$$

25598192

The Palm Chicago

Steakhouse

4.4/5

$$$$

63689332

Tre Dita

Italian

4.7/5

$$$$

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#4

Atlanta

65%

Solo score

Go if you’re into

Music Food Outdoors

And crave

Chicken + waffles BBQ Peaches

Getting to and staying in Atlanta.

Here’s what you can expect to pay for flights, hotels and dining.


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$277

Average round-trip

flight price

k4b-help-icon-hotel

$205

Average hotel price

per night

medal

7.0

Average hotel rating

from solo travelers

$53

Average cost of a

meal per person

Eat here.

OpenTable’s top picks for Atlanta.


49535853

Ecco Buckhead

European

4.7/5

$$$

49981302

Sebastian Pintxos Bar

Spanish

4.3/5

$$$

48064300

The Americano – Atlanta

Steakhouse

4.5/5

$$$

28988923

Tomo Japanese Restaurant Buckhead

Japanese

4.8/5

$$$

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#5

Salt Lake City

54%

Solo score

Go if you’re into

Mountains Walking Shopping

And crave

Navajo tacos Funeral potatoes Pie

Getting to and staying in SLC.

Here’s what you can expect to pay for flights, hotels and dining.


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$381

Average round-trip

flight price

k4b-help-icon-hotel

$189

Average hotel price

per night

medal

6.8

Average hotel rating

from solo travelers

$38

Average cost of a

meal per person

Eat here.

OpenTable’s top picks for Salt Lake City.


58433840

Bambara

Modern European

4.3/5

$$$$

28961535

Current Fish & Oyster

Seafood

4.5/5

$$$

61567055

Kim’s Chop & Oyster House

Seafood

4.8/5

$$$

24100375

Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops

Steakhouse

4.5/5

$$

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#6

Tampa

46%

Solo score

Go if you’re into

Golfing Art Sports

And crave

Cuban sandwich Grouper Guava pastry

Getting to and staying in Tampa.

Here’s what you can expect to pay for flights, hotels and dining.


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$272

Average round-trip

flight price

k4b-help-icon-hotel

$268

Average hotel price

per night

medal

6.6

Average hotel rating

from solo travelers

$49

Average cost of a

meal per person

Eat here.

OpenTable’s top picks for Tampa.


53605028

Lona by Chef Richard Sandoval

Mexican

4.2/5

$$

51430034

Market at EDITION

Italian

4.6/5

$$

27259665

Meat Market Tampa

Steakhouse

4.6/5

$$$$

52694187

Rome + Fig

Contemporary American

4.4/5

$$$

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#7

Philadelphia

46%

Solo score

Go if you’re into

History Shopping Art

And crave

Roast pork Cheesesteak Soft pretzels

Getting to and staying in Philly.

Here’s what you can expect to pay for flights, hotels and dining.


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$318

Average round-trip

flight price

k4b-help-icon-hotel

$251

Average hotel price

per night

medal

7.2

Average hotel rating

from solo travelers

$48

Average cost of a

meal per person

Eat here.

OpenTable’s top picks for Philly.


48583071

Fork – Philadelphia

Contemporary American

4.7/5

$$$

49161664

Parc

French

4.8/5

$$$

42597725

SkyHigh

Cocktail bar

4.7/5

$$

42597924

Vernick Fish

Seafood

4.8/5

$$$

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#8

Seattle

44%

Solo score

Go if you’re into

Markets Arts & culture Coffee

And crave

Teriyaki Dutch baby Sushi

Getting to and staying in Seattle.

Here’s what you can expect to pay for flights, hotels and dining.


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$380

Average round-trip

flight price

k4b-help-icon-hotel

$289

Average hotel price

per night

medal

7.9

Average hotel rating

from solo travelers

$54

Average cost of a

meal per person

Eat here.

OpenTable’s top picks for Seattle.


52898948

Alder & Ash

American

4.3/5

$$$

41873535

Purple Cafe and Wine Bar

American

4.7/5

$$$

25108143

Shuckers

Seafood

4.8/5

$$

63689332

Sushi Kashiba

Sushi

4.8/5

$$$$

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#9

Los Angeles

40%

Solo score

Go if you’re into

Beach culture Green juice Celebs

And crave

Korean BBQ California pizza Tacos

Getting to and staying in LA.

Here’s what you can expect to pay for flights, hotels and dining.


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$336

Average round-trip

flight price

k4b-help-icon-hotel

$236

Average hotel price

per night

medal

7.2

Average hotel rating

from solo travelers

$62

Average cost of a

meal per person

Eat here.

OpenTable’s top picks for LA.


66818123

Fanny’s

Californian

4.7/5

$$$

53793517

San Laurel

Spanish

4.8/5

$$$$

47261805

Wolfsglen

American

4.2/5

$$$

36379755

Zinqué – Century City

French

4.5/5

$$

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#10

New York

38%

Solo score

Go if you’re into

Broadway Culture Angry walking

And crave

Pastrami NY pizza Bagels

Getting to and staying in NYC.

Here’s what you can expect to pay for flights, hotels and dining.


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$313

Average round-trip

flight price

k4b-help-icon-hotel

$330

Average hotel price

per night

medal

7.3

Average hotel rating

from solo travelers

$54

Average cost of a

meal per person

Eat here.

OpenTable’s top picks for NYC.


23895037

BG – Bergdorf Goodman

Contemporary American

4.8/5

$$$$

56946689

The Bazaar by José Andrés

Spanish

4.7/5

$$$$

25598192

The Palm West Side

Steakhouse

4.6/5

$$$$

54105313

The Press Club Grill

Italian

4.6/5

$$$

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#11

Denver

37%

Solo score

Go if you’re into

Hiking Craft brews High times

And crave

Green chile Local beer Lamb

Getting to and staying in Denver.

Here’s what you can expect to pay for flights, hotels and dining.


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$276

Average round-trip

flight price

k4b-help-icon-hotel

$232

Average hotel price

per night

medal

7.2

Average hotel rating

from solo travelers

$49

Average cost of a

meal per person

Eat here.

OpenTable’s top picks for Denver.


50148801

Blue Sushi Sake Grill

Sushi

4.7/5

$$$

54461033

Le French 9&CO

French

4.5/5

$$

47716552

Local Jones

American

4.5/5

$$

29098613

Prelude + Post

Tapas / Small Plates

4.1/5

$$

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#12

Austin

31%

Solo score

Go if you’re into

Adventure Art Music

And crave

BBQ Tacos Chicken fried steak

Getting to and staying in Austin.

Here’s what you can expect to pay for flights, hotels and dining.


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$380

Average round-trip

flight price

k4b-help-icon-hotel

$267

Average hotel price

per night

medal

6.8

Average hotel rating

from solo travelers

$47

Average cost of a

meal per person

Eat here.

OpenTable’s top picks for Austin.


24098407

Cipollina

Italian

4.8/5

$$

32233033

Elizabeth St Cafe

Asian

4.8/5

$$

51530085

Maie Day

Steakhouse

4.3/5

$$$

47034787

The Well

Contemporary American

4.7/5

$$

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#13

San Francisco

29%

Solo score

Go if you’re into

Restaurants Culture Sea lions

And crave

Sourdough Dim sum Mission burrito

Getting to and staying in San Francisco.

Here’s what you can expect to pay for flights, hotels and dining.


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$380

Average round-trip

flight price

k4b-help-icon-hotel

$236

Average hotel price

per night

medal

7.4

Average hotel rating

from solo travelers

$68

Average cost of a

meal per person

Eat here.

OpenTable’s top picks for San Francisco.


66274725

Angler San Francisco

American

4.8/5

$$$$

54377319

Corzetti

Italian

4.5/5

$$$

28107930

Spruce

Contemporary American

4.8/5

$$$

23369705

Wayfare Tavern

American

4.6/5

$$

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#14

Dallas

13%

Solo score

Go if you’re into

Art Cowboys Theater

And crave

Steak Tex Mex BBQ

Getting to and staying in Dallas.

Here’s what you can expect to pay for flights, hotels and dining.


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$319

Average round-trip

flight price

k4b-help-icon-hotel

$238

Average hotel price

per night

medal

6.8

Average hotel rating

from solo travelers

$53

Average cost of a

meal per person

Eat here.

OpenTable’s top picks for Dallas.


25568177

Meddlesome Moth

American

4.7/5

$$$

48538981

Ocean Prime – Dallas

Seafood

4.7/5

$$$

28107581

Oishii Sushi

Sushi

4.9/5

$$$

30554624

Republic Texas Tavern

American

4.8/5

$$

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#15

Houston

10%

Solo score

Go if you’re into

Gardens Spas Outdoors

And crave

BBQ Breakfast tacos Viet-Cajun crawfish

Getting to and staying in Houston.

Here’s what you can expect to pay for flights, hotels and dining.


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$313

Average round-trip

flight price

k4b-help-icon-hotel

$197

Average hotel price

per night

medal

6.8

Average hotel rating

from solo travelers

$54

Average cost of a

meal per person

Eat here.

OpenTable’s top picks for Houston.


26206647

a’Bouzy

Contemporary French

4.7/5

$$

48789566

Gatlin’s Fins & Feathers

Comfort Food

4.7/5

$$$

24862594

Relish Restaurant and Bar

Contemporary American

4.8/5

$$

46920373

The Federal Grill – Hedwig Village

American

4.7/5

$$

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The top international cities for much-needed me time.

Ready to bring your party of one outside the States? We did some digging and discovered the best solo travel destinations abroad. (Remember to not invite your friends.)

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#1

Berlin, Germany

100%

Solo score

Go if you’re into

History Street art Techno clubs

And crave

Currywurst Döner Kebab Schnitzel

Getting to and staying in Berlin.

Here’s what you can expect to pay for flights, hotels and dining.


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$1044

Average round-trip

flight price

k4b-help-icon-hotel

$168

Average hotel price

per night

medal

7.6

Average hotel rating

from solo travelers

$31

Average cost of a

meal per person

Eat here.

OpenTable’s top picks for Berlin.


43613041

Hauptstadtrestaurant Gendarmerie

French

4.6/5

$$$

63998391

FREA

Vegan

4.7/5

$$$$

51676942

Funky Fisch

Seafood

4.8/5

$$$

60382474

Restaurant Jäger & Lustig

German

4.6/5

$$

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#2

Vancouver, Canada

90%

Solo score

Go if you’re into

Nature Craft brews Adventure

And crave

Seafood Sushi Nanaimo bar

Getting to and staying in Vancouver.

Here’s what you can expect to pay for flights, hotels and dining.


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$454

Average round-trip

flight price

k4b-help-icon-hotel

$347

Average hotel price

per night

medal

7.7

Average hotel rating

from solo travelers

$35

Average cost of a

meal per person

Eat here.

OpenTable’s top picks for Vancouver.


31847376

Fanny Bay Oyster Bar & Shellfish Market

Seafood

4.6/5

$$$

47683710

Frankie’s Jazz Club

Italian

4.8/5

$$

26208010

Joe Fortes Vancouver

Seafood

4.6/5

$$$

52959383

Tableau Bar Bistro

Contemporary French

4.7/5

$$$

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#3

Montréal, Canada

72%

Solo score

Go if you’re into

Festivals Cafes Music

And crave

Poutine Bagels Tourtière

Getting to and staying in Montréal.

Here’s what you can expect to pay for flights, hotels and dining.


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$443

Average round-trip

flight price

k4b-help-icon-hotel

$244

Average hotel price

per night

medal

7.5

Average hotel rating

from solo travelers

$46

Average cost of a

meal per person

Eat here.

OpenTable’s top picks for Montréal.


29161898

Brasserie 701

French

4.4/5

$$

50878855

Ferreira Cafe

Portuguese

4.8/5

$$$$

64497077

LOV McGill

Vegetarian

4.5/5

$$$

25963676

YEN Cuisine Japonaise

Japanese

4.3/5

$$$

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#4

Paris, France

88%

Solo score

Go if you’re into

Gardens Culture Bakeries

And crave

Croissants Coq au Vin Escargot

Getting to and staying in Paris.

Here’s what you can expect to pay for flights, hotels and dining.


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$947

Average round-trip

flight price

k4b-help-icon-hotel

$295

Average hotel price

per night

medal

7.7

Average hotel rating

from solo travelers

$33

Average cost of a

meal per person

Eat here.

OpenTable’s top picks for Paris.


32022248

Café de l’Homme

French

4.4/5

$$$$

52499299

Pamela Popo

French

4.8/5

$$$$

64606848

Sacré Frenchy !

Traditional French

4.5/5

$$$

66681413

Tracé

Contemporary French

4.8/5

$$$$

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#5

Milan, Italy

74%

Solo score

Go if you’re into

Design Fashion Aperitivo

And crave

Risotto Ossobuco Tiramisu

Getting to and staying in Milan.

Here’s what you can expect to pay for flights, hotels and dining.


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$1047

Average round-trip

flight price

k4b-help-icon-hotel

$212

Average hotel price

per night

medal

7.7

Average hotel rating

from solo travelers

Eat here.

OpenTable’s top picks for Milan.


57065190

Ristorante Torre

Contemporary Italian

4.7/5

$$$$

48533729

Savô Milano Pizzeria Gourmet

Pizzeria

4.8/5

$$$

51350709

Terrazza Calabritto

Italian

4.2/5

$$$$

48053194

The Dome Milano

Italian

3.9/5

$$$

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#6

Dublin, Ireland

73%

Solo score

Go if you’re into

Pubs Literature Music

And crave

Irish stew Soda bread Guinness pie

Getting to and staying in Dublin.

Here’s what you can expect to pay for flights, hotels and dining.


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$892

Average round-trip

flight price

k4b-help-icon-hotel

$249

Average hotel price

per night

medal

7.7

Average hotel rating

from solo travelers

$35

Average cost of a

meal per person

Eat here.

OpenTable’s top picks for Dublin.


43418202

Chez Max

French

4.6/5

$$$

27924635

Glas

Vegetarian/Vegan

4.7/5

$$$

27385858

The Woollen Mills

Irish

4.4/5

$$

32113852

Tomahawk

Steakhouse

4.7/5

$$$$

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#7

Toronto, Canada

67%

Solo score

Go if you’re into

Film Waterfront Theater

And crave

Butter tarts Pizza Peameal bacon

Getting to and staying in Toronto.

Here’s what you can expect to pay for flights, hotels and dining.


k4b-help-icon-flight

$379

Average round-trip

flight price

k4b-help-icon-hotel

$267

Average hotel price

per night

medal

7.2

Average hotel rating

from solo travelers

$42

Average cost of a

meal per person

Eat here.

OpenTable’s top picks for Toronto.


42721683

Canoe Restaurant and Bar

Contemporary Canadian

4.6/5

$$$$

49662973

Miku Restaurant – Toronto

Japanese

4.7/5

$$$$

51324606

Minami Restaurant

Japanese

4.5/5

$$$

52676959

REIGN

French Canadian

4.7/5

$$

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#8

Dubai, UAE

59%

Solo score

Go if you’re into

Souks Architecture Desert

And crave

Shawarma Machboos Knafeh

Getting to and staying in Dubai.

Here’s what you can expect to pay for flights, hotels and dining.


k4b-help-icon-flight

$1223

Average round-trip

flight price

k4b-help-icon-hotel

$102

Average hotel price

per night

medal

7.7

Average hotel rating

from solo travelers

$69

Average cost of a

meal per person

Eat here.

OpenTable’s top picks for Dubai.


52006397

Akira Back

Creative Japanese

5/5

$$$$

54969186

Amazónico Dubai

Latin American

4.7/5

$$$$

52385135

Level 43 Sky Lounge

Japanese

4.5/5

$$$$

57254623

Sea Fu – Four Seasons 

Seafood

4.6/5

$$$$

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#9

Mexico City, Mexico

52%

Solo score

Go if you’re into

Food Murals Archaeology

And crave

Tacos Mole Tamales

Getting to and staying in Mexico City.

Here’s what you can expect to pay for flights, hotels and dining.


k4b-help-icon-flight

$474

Average round-trip

flight price

k4b-help-icon-hotel

$146

Average hotel price

per night

medal

7.8

Average hotel rating

from solo travelers

$65

Average cost of a

meal per person

Eat here.

OpenTable’s top picks for Mexico City.


25293516

AGUA Y SAL CEBICHERIA

Seafood

4.6/5

$

27932424

Balta

Mediterranean

4.4/5

$$

66569555

Casa O – Lomas

Contemporary French

4.7/5

$$

48715877

Hugo

Wine bar

4.5/5

$$

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#10

London, England

10%

Solo score

Go if you’re into

Markets Parks History

And crave

Fish and chips Tea English breakfast

Getting to and staying in London.

Here’s what you can expect to pay for flights, hotels and dining.


k4b-help-icon-flight

$927

Average round-trip

flight price

k4b-help-icon-hotel

$266

Average hotel price

per night

medal

7.2

Average hotel rating

from solo travelers

$58

Average cost of a

meal per person

Eat here.

OpenTable’s top picks for London.


47468394

Blacklock Covent Garden

Steakhouse

4.7/5

$$

52760348

FAROS Oxford Circus

Italian

4.7/5

$$$

24873710

Hawksmoor Air Street

Steakhouse

4.5/5

$$$

49974297

St. JOHN Marylebone

British

4.6/5

$$$

1 is the boldest number.

From self-scheduled days to chitchat-free meals, there’s a lot to love about solo trips. Here’s what travelers have to say about the trend.

50%

of Americans plan to travel solo within the next year

67%

say they will most likely explore domestically

70%

would opt to visit cities for culture and sightseeing

60%

of respondents have dined solo in the past 12 months

34%

say “me-time” is the top reason they eat out alone

52%

prefer local restaurants with a welcoming vibe

Yolo – go solo.

You’re *this* close to taking the leap. Here’s an extra push to get you out in the world – all on your own.

1-blog-us

Traveling solo in the US

2-blog-world

Traveling solo around the world

3-blog-tips

Tips for traveling solo

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Tips for dining solo

Curious about our ranking? Here’s the proof.

A total of 25 cities have been selected based on the largest share of solo travel searches made on KAYAK and the share of solo dining at OpenTable restaurants.

The solo travel share has been identified based on the hotel searches for one person conducted from January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024 for the travel period between January 17, 2024 and November 30, 2024.

To identify solo dining share, OpenTable looked at solo seated diners from phone, online and walk-in reservations from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 in cities with over 50 restaurants on the platform as of January 1, 2024.

KAYAK considered hotel clicks to determine nightly prices for a standard double room in 3 and 4-star hotels with the search period between January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024 and the travel period between January 7, 2024 and November 30, 2024. Prices are averages and in USD.

KAYAK considered flight clicks to determine prices for return flights in economy class departing from the United States for searches from January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024 for the travel period of January 7, 2024 to November 30, 2024. Prices are averages and in USD.

OpenTable looked at seated diners from online, phone and walk-in reservations from January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 based on restaurants on the platform during this period.

The number of tagged museums, theaters and concert halls in a city per 100,000 inhabitants.

Source: OpenStreetMap (Sourced on June 14, 2024)

For domestic destinations, the “safety” rating is determined based on violent and property crimes reported per capita in 2022 for each city’s metropolitan area, presented by U.S. News using data collected from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Uniform Crime Reports.

For international destinations, the Safety Index by City from Numbeo (based on general user survey data regarding perception of safety) was sourced on June 14, 2024.

 

Source: Numbeo https://www.numbeo.com/crime/rankings.jsp

Values within each factor were firstly normalized using the formula: score = (x – min(X)) / (max(X) – min(X)) and score = 1 – (x – min(X)) / (max(X) – min(X)) for inverted values (e.g. average hotel price, where the lower price is better) and then the final score of the factors has been calculated for each city.

An online survey was conducted by PureSpectrum among 2000 general consumers in the US. Within this sample, major cities have been weighted for direct comparison. The research fieldwork took place between June 3, 2024 – June 5, 2024.