Gibraltar Travel Risk — Low Risk (17/100)
Is Gibraltar safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Gibraltar scores 17/100 on our travel risk index (Low). The UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise normal security precautions. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Natural disasters (score 5)
Government advisory (score 30)
September 28, 2026
Gibraltar, Gibraltar has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 17 out of 100 (low risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is government advisory at 30/100; the lowest-rated category is natural disasters at 5/100; last updated September 28, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Gibraltar travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Gibraltar currently sits at 17/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the low-risk tier. Most travelers report routine, uneventful trips and the page below covers the few category-specific things to stay alert for. The highest-rated risk category for Gibraltar is government advisory (30/100), and the lowest is natural disasters (5/100). This page was last updated on September 28, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: natural hazards (34/100) and security (10/100).
A score of 17 is higher than the scores of 4% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 15, 2026
Gibraltar currently maintains a low overall risk profile with a baseline composite score of 17 out of 100. Travelers should note the Level 1 Global Dengue health notice issued by the CDC.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 09:02 UTC
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- Government advisory (score 30/100): Read your country's current official advisory within 7 days of travel. Register with your embassy on arrival if available.
- Crime (score 18/100): Use registered taxis or ride-share apps. Keep electronics out of sight in public transit. Read recent reviews for your specific neighborhood.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Gibraltar
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime transit and exploration in central areas are generally safe and routine. Standard alertness in crowded transit hubs and tourist plazas is adequate.
After dark, keep to well-illuminated thoroughfares and busy dining/entertainment quarters. Use verified taxis or rideshare apps when returning late.
Safety by Traveler Type in Gibraltar
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Gibraltar for solo travelers (Crime 18/100 · Transport 12/100), women traveling solo (Crime 18/100), families with children (Health 12/100 · Natural disaster 5/100), older travelers (Health 12/100 · Transport 12/100), business travelers (Digital 20/100 · Money 10/100 · Transport 12/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 30/100 · Political 10/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | high |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | low |
| Road safety | high |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | low |
| Night safety | high |
| Last updated | September 28, 2026 |
Live conditions in Gibraltar
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| Wildfires | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Most flood events within 100 km of Gibraltar happened in January, March and December (6 of 7 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Gibraltar travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Gibraltar entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-16 07:26:45 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Gibraltar
The most weather-stable two-month window for Gibraltar is May–June, when typical daily temperatures run from about 15°C to 24°C and monthly rain averages 25 mm.
No threshold-level heat, cold, wind, or cyclone flag appears in the stored normals; November is the wettest typical month at about 132 mm.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 8, 2026.
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Emergency numbers (Gibraltar)
| Police | 199 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 190 |
| Fire | 190 |
| General | 112 |
Medical access
| Hospital access | low |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | low |
| Emergency response | low |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | low |
Specific information on hospitals, emergency services, and pharmacy availability in Gibraltar was not found in the provided sources. Travelers should verify medical facilities before arrival.
Common scam patterns
- taxi_overcharging. Visitors have reported being charged higher fares than advertised by some taxi drivers. The practice is most common near the main tourist entry points. Tip: Agree on a fare or request the meter before starting the journey.
- pickpocketing. Pickpocketing incidents occur in crowded areas, especially around the Rock and popular shopping streets. Thieves target unattended bags and pockets. Tip: Keep valuables secured and remain aware of your surroundings in busy spots.
Area notes
- The Rock and surrounding tourist promenade. Heavily visited and generally safe, but watch for pickpocketing.
- Casemates Square. Popular gathering spot where petty theft can occur.
Frequently asked questions about Gibraltar
Is Gibraltar safe for tourists?
Gibraltar currently scores 17/100 on our composite travel risk index (low risk; lower is safer). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
Sources: Travel Risk Calculator — Gibraltar · Methodology
Is it safe to travel to Gibraltar right now?
As of 11 October 2026, official advice for Gibraltar — UK: No FCDO advice against travel; CA: Exercise normal security precautions. 1 GDACS/USGS hazard event(s) were recorded within roughly 100 km in the last 30 days. This page's live weather, alerts and news refresh throughout the day.
Sources: US State Department · UK FCDO (OGL v3.0) · Global Affairs Canada · GDACS
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | 19 → 17 | low | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 15 → 19 | low | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Jun 26, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
Every editorial change to Gibraltar's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Gibraltar
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Gibraltar, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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