Solo travel is one of the industry's fastest growing sectors, with many women choosing to pay more for safer accommodation, tours and experiences.
A survey of more than 1000 women by Insure&Go found 31 per cent had travelled alone internationally, a number expected to increase to 43 per cent by 2026.
Comparatively, 45 per cent of women surveyed had embarked on a domestic trip solo, projected to rise to 62 per cent by 2026.
Women under the age of 30 were most likely to travel alone, with the survey finding 70 per cent of those in this age group will have travelled abroad by themselves by 2027.
This compared to 62 per cent of 30 to 49-year-olds and 52 per cent of those over-50.
In a Facebook group of almost 400,000 solo female travellers from around the world, safety is the number one issue discussed.
Women are keen to find out how to avoid pickpocketing, safe neighbourhoods to stay in and recommendations for tours and experiences, Solo Female Travelers Tours co-founder Meg Jerrard told AAP.
"Women are willing to pay a premium for safety no matter how many times they've travelled solo," she said.
"Experience doesn't lessen the safety concerns ... it's an ever present concern in people's minds."
Based in Cairns, Ms Jerrard co-founded the Facebook group for women who travel solo followed by a website in 2020.
The site hosts a survey of 5000 respondents every year on the latest travel trends and experiences.
The 2025 survey found 59 per cent found safety a barrier to start travelling solo while 71 per cent worried about the higher costs.
"The safety concerns differ depending on the country people are visiting, but overall women are almost bred to be vigilant about their safety," Ms Jerrard said.
"But also paying more is just an accepted part of travel as a woman going solo."
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