How to meet Au Pairs near you

The easiest way to meet au pairs near you is to use an app made for au pairs, go to your agency's cluster meetings, join local au pair groups, and take a class. Most au pairs who try two or three of these meet their first friends within their first few weeks. Here is exactly where to look, and how to turn a first meeting into a real friendship.

Where to meet au pairs near you

• An app made for au pairs. This is the fastest way to see who is nearby right now. On the Aupairtrip app you can find au pairs in your city, join local group chats, and plan meetups any day of the week. See the full list of best apps for au pairs in the USA.
• Your agency's cluster meetings. About once a month, your local coordinator organises a meetup for au pairs in your region. Go, even on the days you feel tired, it is often where you meet your first friends.
• Local au pair groups. Search TikTok and Facebook for "au pairs in [your city]".
• A language or hobby class. Your class is full of other au pairs and internationals who are all looking for friends too.
• Everyday spots. Playgrounds, school pick-up and parks are full of other families' au pairs. A simple "Hi, are you an au pair too?" opens more doors than you think.

Meet au pairs near you on Aupairtrip

Aupairtrip was built for exactly this. You connect with real, verified au pairs around you, see who is in your city, join local group chats, and find travel buddies for your days off. It works for au pairs from every agency, not just your own, so you can meet people your cluster meetings would never reach.

When I was an au pair, the people who truly understood me were other au pairs. That is the whole reason I built Aupairtrip: so you can find the ones living near you, even from other agencies, and never feel alone in a new city.

Celine from Aupairtrip, former au pair in Chicago

Turn meeting people into real friendships

Meeting au pairs is the first step, but friendships grow when you follow up. Say yes to invitations, be the one who suggests the next coffee, and meet up regularly. For the full playbook, read our guide on how to make friends as an au pair, and use your days off to explore together with travel buddies.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find au pairs in my city?

Use an app made for au pairs like Aupairtrip to see who is nearby and join your city's group chat, go to your agency's cluster meetings, and search local "au pairs in [your city]" groups on TikTok and Facebook.

How can I find au pair friends in my local area?

The easiest way to find au pair friends in your local area is to open a community app made for au pairs, like Aupairtrip, which shows you the au pairs right around you and your city's group chat. Add your agency's monthly cluster meetings and a local language or hobby class, and most au pairs make their first friends within their first few weeks.

How do au pairs find social groups in a new city?

Au pairs find social groups in a new city by joining a city group chat on an au pair app like Aupairtrip, going to their agency's local cluster meetings, and searching "au pairs in [your city]" on TikTok and Facebook. Classes and regular meetups then turn those first groups into a real circle of friends.

Is there an app to meet other au pairs?

Yes. Aupairtrip is a community app made specifically for au pairs, where you can meet au pairs near you, join local meetups and city group chats, and find travel buddies, with verified au pair accounts.

How soon will I meet other au pairs?

Most au pairs meet their first friends within their first two to four weeks, especially if they join a community app and go to their first cluster meeting early. The key is to start reaching out from day one.

What if I am shy or do not speak the language well?

You are not alone, most au pairs feel the same at first. Start with one-on-one messages or small meetups instead of big groups, and remember that other au pairs are looking for friends who understand them, just like you.

Ready to meet au pairs near you? Download the Aupairtrip app and find your community today.

Last reviewed: November 2026.